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Fairhope High School track and field team members, coaches, city and school officials celebrated the completion of the Track and Field Complex at Founders Park with a ribbon cutting and first lap on the track Tuesday, Feb. 20. The $2.5 million project was a collaboration between the City of Fairhope, Fairhope Single Tax Corporation and Baldwin County Public Schools.
Fairhope Recreation Board’s five-year plan looks to address parking and facility needs
The Fairhope Recreation Board has completed several capital improvements to the city's recreation facilities between 2020 to 2023, and now it looks ahead as its five-year plan got the green light. … more
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The Magnolia Beach restoration project is one step closer with the awarding of the engineering services contract.
Fairhope council moves on key infrastructure, community projects
Residents and contractors with plans to build within the city could soon see an increase in construction and building permits. Fairhope City Council addressed a series of significant infrastructure … more
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South Baldwin Chamber's Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Award honors local business excellence
Since 1976, the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has celebrated the spirit of the free enterprise system with the Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year award. This honor is one of … more
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Foley Sister Cities delegates return from Hennef, Germany
The City of Foley has formed a partnership with Hennef, Germany, marked by the completion of their first student delegate exchange. At a recent Foley City Council meeting, returning Foley High … more
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21st Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival seeks artists for 2025 t-shirt, poster designs
The 21st-annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee has announced a call for artists to create the t-shirt and poster artwork for the 2025 festival. The committee invites artists aged … more
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Become a beach bum with Foley Main Street's Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt
End your summer with a splash by joining the Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Foley. The event kicks off on July 15 and runs until Aug. 9, giving participants 26 days to complete the hunt. … more
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Rural rural water services advocate testifies on state of infrastructure
A Foley man recently testified in Washington, D.C., to share perspective on what will help improve the reliability of rural/small water and electric systems. Mark Bohlin, who currently serves as the … more
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U.S. House passes bill protecting underwater forest off Alabama coast
On July 8, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl's (R-AL) Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate. The bill … more
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Major Crimes Unit to investigate officer-involved shooting in Loxley
The Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday, July 11 in Loxley. Around 6:13 p.m. on July 11, Loxley police officers were dispatched … more
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Fairhope Police to host life-saving Narcan training event
In response to the alarming rise in opioid overdoses, community partners are joining forces to provide crucial training and resources to Baldwin County residents. The Community Overdose … more
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The Fitness Court at Al Trione Sports Complex in Daphne is the same size and layout as the Fitness Court being installed in Fairhope.
Fairhope Fitness Court underway at Mike Ford Tennis Center
The Fairhope Fitness Court project is one step closer with the completion of the foundation next to the Mike Ford Tennis Center. While the procurement of the fitness court has not caused any issues, … more
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Gulf Shores to host AVCA Small College Beach Volleyball Championships in 2025, 2026
The AVCA Small College Beach Volleyball Championships, the largest collegiate beach volleyball event in the country, is scheduled to hit Alabama's beaches April 17-19, 2025, and April 17-19, 2026, … more
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Orange Beach mayor Kennon: OnlyFans plane banner over Orange Beach not good for family-friendly environment
Banners fly above beach goers daily with an assortment of advertisements on display, just typically not the type that recently took to the air above Orange Beach on a late June weekend this summer. … more
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Auburn to build $9M Gulf research facility in Orange Beach
Orange Beach is set to get a $9 million research facility as a branch of Auburn University, a project 13 years in the making. During its Tuesday, July 2, council meeting, Orange Beach authorized … more
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Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack serves as guest emcee at the 2024 Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce's Boots & Bandanas Drawdown. While a valued member of the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, Mack has often engaged the community at events like these. Mack, who has been a prominent figure in Baldwin County law enforcement for over 17 years, will step down later this year to become the executive director of the Alabama Sheriff's Association.
Baldwin County Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack announces departure for statewide leadership role
Baldwin County Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack has announced that he will step down from his position later this year to take on a new role as the executive director of the Alabama Sheriff's Association. … more
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Sonora Masonic Lodge installs new officers for 2024-25
Sonora Masonic Lodge No. 635 of Free & Accepted Masons (F&AM) in Summerdale recently held its annual installation of lodge officers. The ceremony was conducted by Grand Lodge District … more
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Missing Elberta teen's body found in Perdido Beach waters
Avery Pickle, 17, who was reported missing on July 4, was discovered early this morning in the waters of Palmetto Creek. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, which had been intensively … more
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Grand jury duty provides citizens with a critical role in the justice system, reviewing evidence and testimonies in a confidential setting to decide whether cases should proceed to trial. This civic responsibility offers a unique perspective on legal processes and highlights the importance of community involvement in upholding justice.
Ordinary citizens, extraordinary duties: My Baldwin County grand jury duty experience
BAY MINETTE — Jury duty is a lot like going to the dentist, cleaning the gutters or getting the oil in your car changed. It's something we have to do, but most people don't really want to do … more
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H.L. "Sonny" Callahan Airport in Fairhope
Fairhope’s H.L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport gets federal, state money for new parking lot
H.L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope has been awarded $87,169 in state and federal funds to construct a paved parking lot for a new terminal. The Alabama Department of … more
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Shovels finally turned soil at the Flying Creek Nature Preserve Tuesday, June 25.
Flying Creek Nature Preserve breaks ground in Fairhope: Community park and trail system coming soon
Shovels finally turned soil at the Flying Creek Nature Preserve Tuesday, June 25. Mayor Sherry Sullivan and Fairhope City Councilman Jack Burrell were joined by several key players in the Flying … more
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