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Bay Minette secures grant for park enhancements
Parks in Bay Minette will soon come alive with vibrant hopscotch patterns and other playful designs thanks to a grant awarded to the city by The Heritage Community Foundation. The grant will … more
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Alabama's growth after 205 years of statehood
Alabama, a state known for the yellowhammer and its camellia flower, celebrates a rich cultural and natural heritage. The state tree, the Southern longleaf pine, and the monarch butterfly as the … more
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The Orange Beach Shooting Sports Complex will be constructed where the shooting range is currently, down Russian Road.
Orange Beach sport shooting site plan receives approval amid residents' complaints
ORANGE BEACH — The site plan for the new Orange Beach Shooting Sports Complex facility was approved by the Orange Beach Planning Commission at their Dec. 9 meeting but was faced with … more
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Former Rep. Joe Faust honored in Highway 181 naming ceremony
FAIRHOPE — Former state Rep. Joe Faust will be permanently honored in Baldwin County for years to come. In a ceremony held at the Fairhope Satellite Courthouse on Friday morning, local … more
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Approximately 53 acres north of I-10 in Spanish Fort was donated to Baldwin County Public Schools and was accepted on the condition that an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is completed and cleared on the property.
53 acres donated to Baldwin County Public Schools
SPANISH FORT — Approximately 53 acres north of I-10 in Spanish Fort was donated to Baldwin County Public Schools and was accepted on the condition that an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is … more
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The map highlights alternate routes for school traffic — East 20th Avenue, East 15th Avenue and Highway 180 (Fort Morgan Road) — as left-hand turns at East 16th Avenue are permanently eliminated due to the Highway 59 Expansion Project.
Gulf Shores traffic update: New routes for school traffic announced amid Highway 59 expansion
Drivers in Gulf Shores will face a new traffic pattern beginning Monday, Dec. 16, as construction crews progress on the Highway 59 Expansion Project. The latest phase of work involves the … more
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Anyone can make a nomination, and winners will be publicly honored on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, as part of the second Eagle Awareness Weekend at Lake Guntersville State Park.
Nominations open for Eagle Awards to honor special contributors to Alabama State Parks
Nominations are now open for the ninth annual Eagle Awards, a prestigious honor presented by the Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The … more
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ASPCA awards $25,000 to Baldwin County for disaster shelter
Baldwin County will soon be more prepared to care for animals in a natural disaster thanks to a $25,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). With the … more
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Rob Gourlay.
Fairhope Public Library names Gourlay new director
The Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees has announced Rob Gourlay as the library’s new director, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Gourlay, who has served as the assistant director since 2015, … more
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The school bell will be moved to the new school once it is completed.
Silverhill Elementary hosts "Walk to Remember"
SILVERHILL — Nostalgia filled the air during a cold and dreary Thursday night as the Silverhill Elementary School community gathered for a bittersweet farewell to the campus that has stood for … more
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Holk-Jones donates to Swift-Coles pavilion project
The Friends of Swift-Coles received a contribution in support of their efforts to build an event pavilion on the grounds of the Swift-Coles Historic Home from state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones … more
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Jenny Wolfschlag, city engineer for Gulf Shores, presented an intelligent transportation system assessment from Jacobs.
30,000 cars on main city roadways daily shown in Gulf Shores' 2024 traffic report
GULF SHORES — In a city with a 2023 U.S. Census population estimate of 16,850, residents and visitors combined to put 30,000 vehicles on Highway 59 and Beach Boulevard a day in 2024. As … more
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Wendy Congiardo stands for a portrait at Honey Bee Park in Robertsdale
Gulf Shores' managing librarian, Wendy Congiardo, retires after 25 years in AL
GULF SHORES — After working as a librarian for 25 years, Wendy Congiardo retired from her position as managing librarian of the Thomas B. Norton Public Library, with her official last having … more
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Fairhope's library director to retire after decades of service
FAIRHOPE — Tamara Dean, the longtime library director in Fairhope, has announced her retirement, effective Dec. 31. With over two decades of service to the library, Dean leaves an … more
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After the new lane has been paved south of the bridge, there will still be two lanes of traffic while a median is installed to Hwy 59. The city is expecting the road on the south side of the bridge to be “completely done” in May 2025.
Gulf Shores agreement with ALDOT will speed up Hwy. 59 construction permit approvals
GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores City Council approved a cooperative maintenance agreement between the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the City of Gulf Shores that allows for a … more
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Shoppers flock to Foley Art Center’s Trim-A-Tree market for unique holiday finds
FOLEY — A steady hum of excitement filled Foley Art Center on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, as shoppers browsed the annual Trim-A-Tree holiday market. The event, which showcases … more
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Municipal meetings throughout Baldwin County for the week of Dec. 2
Curious about when your city council or local board is meeting next? Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying connected with your community starts here. This guide … more
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Fairhope house from 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' to be moved
FAIRHOPE — The house featured in the iconic sci-fi film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" will be moving from its original site. During a Fairhope city council meeting on Thursday, … more
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Gulf Shores Police Department awarded national accreditation by CALEA
The Gulf Shores Police Department was awarded national accreditation on Nov. 16 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) in the Law Enforcement program. "Two … more
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Foley will build a new public library on a site south of U.S. 98 near the city’s Dog Park. The City Council accepted a bid on the project Monday, Nov. 18.
Foley moving forward on new library
FOLEY — Construction of the new Foley Public Library building and community center will begin soon. Foley City Council voted Monday, Nov. 18, to accept a nearly $18 million bid from … more
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