DAPHNE — A recent decision by the Alabama Department of Transportation puts a $2.6 billion project to build a new Interstate-10 bridge over the Mobile River and replace the Bayway closer to …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/15/22 |
FAIRHOPE — A few yards into the Fairhope Triangle property, an improvised tarp-covered shelter houses shovels, rakes and other tools near bike trails on the city-owned site.The trails and site …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/22 |
SPANISH FORT — City officials in Spanish Fort and Daphne voted Monday, Dec. 6 to approve allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in their cities if local applications are approved by the …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/22 |
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Alabama received its first "Internet for All" grants for …
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12/13/22
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GULF SHORES — A beach renourishment plan scheduled to start in November to repair erosion from recent hurricanes will not begin for another year, Gulf Shores officials said.
Mark Acreman, …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/22 |
BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County commissioners are debating how a state law going into effect in January will affect people carrying guns into public buildings.The law, Act 2022-133, was passed by …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/22 |
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Library Cooperative could be moving to a new home in Foley after several months without one.A proposal is being worked out by the BCLC, county commission and …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/8/22 |
FAIRHOPE — The demolition of a century-old home owned by a former enslaved woman who was an early resident of Fairhope has some city officials considering regulations to protect other historic …
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BY GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/6/22 |
FOLEY — State environmental grants for the Alabama Gulf Coast will help improve waterways in several areas of Baldwin County, local officials said.In November, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/6/22 |
FAIRHOPE — Baldwin County elected officials said they are looking forward to more growth and progress in the upcoming year as three newly elected legislators join the mix and work continues on …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/5/22 |
FAIRHOPE — Volunteers could help Fairhope's effort to remove invasive plant species around the city and restore native flora.City Councilman Corey Martin said at a recent work session that …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/2/22 |
ROBERTSDALE — A proposal to build almost 100 homes west of the Robertsdale Walmart has some residents expressing concerns about drainage, sewer services and traffic.The Robertsdale City Council …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/29/22 |
GULF SHORES — Work will start in January to add a third southbound lane to Alabama 59 from Coastal Gateway Boulevard south to Fort Morgan Road.Gulf Shores City Council was scheduled to vote …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/29/22 |
The ribbon-cuttings to provide access to Alabama's abundant natural resources continued last week as Gov. Kay Ivey, Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship and other dignitaries officially opened …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 11/29/22 |
FAIRHOPE — City officials are looking at ways to mitigate flooding that has affected some developments along Cowpen Creek for several decades.Eric Cortinas, city building official, said …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/29/22 |
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Legislative Delegation will move into a new Bay Minette office following an agreement Tuesday, Nov. 16, with the Baldwin County Commission.Commissioners voted …
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By Guy Busby
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/17/22 |
ROBERTSDALE — Three Baldwin County cities will receive new electric car charging stations thanks to a state grant program.Sites in Robertsdale, Fairhope and Orange Beach are among 18 across …
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Guy Busby
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/17/22 |
SUMMERDALE — Baldwin EMC held its 2022 Annual Meeting at its Summerdale headquarters on Friday, Nov. 4. The meeting included voting in elections for trustees and bylaw revisions.Chad Grace was …
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11/15/22
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DAPHNE — The City of Daphne is moving ahead with plans to buy the Thomas Medical Center building next to Bayfront Park to expand recreational opportunities in the area, Mayor Robin LeJeune …
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By Guy Busby
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/15/22 |
SPANISH FORT — With an increasing number of people working for the city and other growing costs, Spanish Fort City Council members are discussing ending the annual pay supplement for municipal …
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By Guy Busby
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/15/22 |