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Two World War II anti-tank cannons will be moved from the Foley National Guard armory to a city veterans memorial at Max Griffin Park.
Foley memorial project leads to discovery about oak tree
FOLEY — Efforts to improve a tribute to Foley World War II veterans led to a discovery that the actual memorial is not what many residents thought for decades.A small stone marker with a bronze … more
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The Gulf Shores bridge at Fourth Street has been closed to vehicles since 2008. City officials plan to replace the 18-foot structure by 2024.
Gulf Shores plans to replace, reopen Fourth Street bridge
GULF SHORES — A bridge closed to cars since 2008, and later pedestrians, could be rebuilt as part of traffic and walking improvements planned on and near Windmill Ridge Road, city officials … more
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About 500 acres on the south side of the Graham Creek Nature Preserve will be bought with a $2.5 million grant through GOMESA.
Foley adding to Graham Creek Nature Preserve
FOLEY — What has been called Alabama's largest municipal nature preserve will almost double in size with funding from a federal environmental grant.The Foley City Council voted Monday, July 18, … more
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Baldwin County ending emergency rental assistance program in August
BAY MINETTE — After dispensing more than $7 million over two years, Baldwin County will end its Emergency Rental Assistance Program on Aug. 18.The county commission voted Tuesday, July 19, to … more
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New facility will provide look into future of agriculture at Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve
FOLEY — A new 1,300-square-foot facility at Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve will explore the future of agriculture in Baldwin County and beyond."This will be a working educational … more
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Justin Parks, Gulf Shores fire inspector, created a Beach Safe activity/coloring sheet for local restaurants with the help of his wife, Jamie Parks, and sister, Kerry Parks.
Gulf Shores Beach Safe initiative reaches into local restaurants
Each year, the waters of the Alabama Gulf Coast claim an average of six lives.Gulf Shores Fire Rescue are doing everything they can to reduce that number.Gulf Shores Fire Inspector Justin Parks … more
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The Fairhope K-1 Center will be renovated using a $2.5-million federal economic development grant. Part of the building will be used as a business resource center.
Fairhope gets $2.5M grant for K-1 renovation
FAIRHOPE — A $2.5 million grant will allow Fairhope to develop the K-1 Center building as a business resource hub for technology entrepreneurs, city officials announced.On Wednesday, July 6, … more
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Fairhope will add new turn lanes and traffic signals at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Gayfer Avenue. The city council voted to accept a bid from McElhenney Construction for the project at a cost of $549,737.
Fairhope approves new signals, turn lanes at Gayfer, 98
FAIRHOPE — Work should begin soon on long-awaited new traffic signals and turn lanes at Gayfer Avenue and U.S. 98, following action by the Fairhope City Council. The council voted Monday, … more
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Buford King, assistant Baldwin County planning director, talks to local residents at a public meeting on the county long-range land use plan. The meeting in Elberta was one of four held July 11 and 12 to discuss the plan.
Baldwin County preparing plan for growth
ELBERTA — Growth in Baldwin County has become inevitable, but residents and officials are looking for ways to manage future development and change, local planners said recently.From housing … more
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A jet lands on the main runway at the Gulf Shores Airport. The Airport Authority is planning improvements on the taxiway next to the runway and other work using $894,175 from a Federal Aviation Administration grant as well as authority and state funds.
Gulf Shores plans airport improvements
GULF SHORES — Work will start on improvements at the Gulf Shores Airport soon but plans for commercial airlines starting service may wait until spring, Airport Authority Manager Scott Fuller … more
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Fairhope officials are studying the use of fluoride in city drinking water. While some cities have stopped adding the chemical to drinking water, about 75% of Alabama water systems continue using fluoride to prevent tooth decay.
Fairhope debates use of fluoride in drinking water
FAIRHOPE — City officials are studying the addition of fluoride in the Fairhope water system after decades of use.The Fairhope City Council had been scheduled to vote Monday, July 11, on an … more
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Residents talk to Spanish Fort police school resource officers during a public meeting on school safety held Tuesday, June 28, at Spanish Fort City Hall.
School shootings topic of Spanish Fort public meeting
SPANISH FORT — Participants in a recent public meeting said communication and preparation are keys to keeping students safe and working to prevent tragedies such as the recent shooting in … more
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An eight-classroom addition will be constructed at Gulf Shores Elementary School east of the location where a STEAM lab is being completed. The eight-classroom wing is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.
Gulf Shores Elementary adding classrooms
GULF SHORES — With work to finish the new STEAM lab at Gulf Shores Elementary School scheduled to be completed July 19, city officials now plan to go ahead with the addition of eight more … more
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Orange Beach officials plan to continue the widening of Canal Road from Alabama 161 east to Wilson Boulevard. The city has applied for additional federal funding for the project after bid prices for the 1.4-mile project exceeded engineering estimates by 40%.
Orange Beach approves Canal Road project
ORANGE BEACH — With the addition of more federal funding, the Orange Beach City Council approved the widening of Canal Road for more than one mile east of Alabama 161.The council voted Tuesday, … more
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Gulf Shores officials have completed design work on the city’s new Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability and plan to go out for bids by the end of the summer. Most of the cost of the center will be paid with $9.8 million provided by the RESTORE Act.
Gulf Shores completes design of Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability
GULF SHORES – Design work on the Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability is complete and Gulf Shores officials plan to go out for bids on the project by the end of the … more
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The Alabama Department of Transportation is developing plans to widen Alabama 181 from Alabama 104 south to U.S. 98 in Fairhope. State officials have federal environmental approval for the project, but have not secured funding.
Alabama Department of Transportation looking at next phase of widening 181
FAIRHOPE — The second phase in widening Alabama 181 from U.S. 90 in Daphne to U.S. 98 near Fish River is almost complete. Now, state highway officials are looking to extend the project south to … more
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Crash data collected at the intersection of I-10 and Alabama 181 in Daphne shows more than a 50% reduction in crashes since the diverging diamond interchange opened two years ago.
Crashes, injuries drop at I-10 interchange in Daphne
Officials announced this week that traffic accidents and injuries have been cut in half since the installation of the state's first diverging diamond interchange at the intersection of Alabama 181 … more
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Long-range plan meetings set for Baldwin County
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department will kick off a second round of countywide public workshops Monday, July 11, to help prepare a long-range land use plan.The … more
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The Baldwin County Commission canceled the lease on the Baldwin County Library Cooperative office, calling the building "unsafe and unsanitary." The county signed a 5-year lease on the building in October.
Baldwin County cancels lease on 'unsafe' library building
BAY MINETTE — Calling the facilities "unsafe and unsanitary," the Baldwin County Commission canceled the five-year lease on the Baldwin County Library Cooperative building after less than seven … more
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Al Browder, engineer with Olsen and Associates, explains plans to a group at Gulf Shores City Hall.
Sand to be added on about 15 miles of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach in November
GULF SHORES — Starting in November, Alabama Gulf Coast beaches will be built up with enough sand to fill more than 130,000 dump trucks.The beach renourishment project is expected to take until … more
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