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Spanish Fort creating junior city council
SPANISH FORT — High school students in the Spanish Fort area will have a chance to get first-hand experience in local government under a plan being created by the city council.The council is … more
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An artist's conception shows the proposed bridge over the Mobile River. The cost to build the bridge and replace the Interstate 10 Bayway has risen to $2.7 billion, according to state estimates.
Costs increase for Mobile River bridge
FAIRHOPE — The estimated cost for the new Mobile River bridge and Interstate 10 Bayway increased by $600 million in the latest estimates, but officials said the change should not increase the … more
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Fairhope declared a water emergency after use reached more than 86% of capacity for at least three days last week. Officials are urging residents to cut water use during the emergency.
Fairhope declares water emergency; 1st phase is voluntary use reductions
FAIRHOPE — While water consumption has dropped from recent peaks that neared system capacity, Fairhope officials are still urging residents to cut back on use and are looking for ways to reduce … more
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Circuit Court Clerk Jody Wise Campbell retired Thursday, June 30, after 18 years in office.
Campbell retires after 18 years as Baldwin County circuit court clerk
BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County Circuit Clerk Jody Wise Campbell marked her last day in office Thursday before retiring after 18 years in the position.Brenda Ganey took office Friday, July 1, to … 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 officials waiting on funding for Canal Road expansion
ORANGE BEACH — City officials are waiting on word from the federal government on funding to continue the widening of Canal Road east from Alabama 161. Orange Beach City Council voted … more
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Matt McKenzie, a retired state trooper, won the Republican runoff for the District 2 seat on the Baldwin County Commission.
McKenzie wins District 2 commission nom in runoff
BAY MINETTE — Matt McKenzie of Fairhope won the Republican nomination for Baldwin County Commission District 2 on Tuesday, June 21, in the only local race on the 2022 primary runoff … more
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Plans to widen Blueberry Lane have some residents worried that more drivers from nearby subdivisions will use the route, increasing traffic in the area.
Blueberry Lane improvement plans worry Fairhope residents
FAIRHOPE — Plans to widen Blueberry Lane in east Fairhope have some residents worried that the improvements will lead to increased traffic from local subdivisions.The Fairhope City Council … more
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The street that extends west from Alabama 104 was designated Triangle Drive by the Fairhope City Council. State highway officials said Alabama 104 ends at U.S. 98 and the road to the west should have a different designation.
Fairhope City Council votes to name Triangle Drive
FAIRHOPE — The name might be boring but renaming a section of roadway at the Dyas Triangle in Fairhope will clear up confusion about highway designations, Fairhope officials said.The Fairhope … more
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The Baldwin County Commission's Council on Aging Department cut the ribbon on the brand-new Loxley Senior Nutrition Center on May 6.
Senior Nutrition Centers of Baldwin County offer seniors hot meal, fellowship
In the last two months, the Baldwin County Commission's Council on Aging Department has opened two new Senior Nutrition Centers. The centers offer seniors a hot meal and fellowship across Baldwin … more
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The Matrix Room, an activity area for young people, is one of the spaces on the second floor of the Fairhope Public Library to be renovated under a plan being developed by the library and supporters.
Fundraising planned as Fairhope library project costs expected to top $1 million
FAIRHOPE — With the costs of renovating the second floor of the Fairhope Public Library to expand services now expected to exceed $1 million, project supporters said they will increase … more
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Bayfront Park in Daphne is flooded during Hurricane Ida in 2021. Baldwin County is working with state and federal officials to prepare an updated hurricane evacuation plan.
With growing population, Baldwin County updates hurricane evacuation plan
ROBERTSDALE  — With the population growing, Baldwin County is working to update evacuation plans to get people out of the area if a hurricane threatens to hit the Alabama coast, Baldwin … more
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Baldwin County could set noise ordinance referendum
FOLEY — Baldwin County voters could be asked to decide if noise restrictions should be enforced in areas outside cities and towns under a proposal being considered by the county … more
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Gulf Shores plans to build a $19.63-million road extension project along the north shore of the Intracoastal Waterway to link the Baldwin Beach Express to Alabama 59. Most of the route will follow the present route of East 27th Avenue in Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores plans $19M link between Beach Express, Alabama 59
GULF SHORES — A $19.63 million road project will improve access between Alabama 59 and the Baldwin Beach Express in Gulf Shores, city officials said.The Gulf Shores City Council was scheduled … more
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Spanish Fort police officers take part in an active shooter drill at Rockwell Elementary School after the end of the academic year. The department conducted drills for two days following the school shooting at Uvalde, Texas.
Spanish Fort police hold school shooting drill
SPANISH FORT — Helmeted police in full body armor moved through school halls looking for a heavily armed — but imagined —gunman who had entered Rockwell Elementary School.The … more
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The Little Lagoon Restoration Project will improve the water quality in the eight-mile waterway in Gulf Shores. The $5.9 million project includes living shorelines, oyster restoration, marsh and seagrass restoration and ecological research and monitoring.
Project to improve Little Lagoon water quality, environment gets funding through $5.9M grant
GULF SHORES — A joint project between Gulf Shores and several universities and agencies will restore the water quality and environment in Little Lagoon, supporters said.At the Gulf Shores City … more
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Daphne plans to expand access to the Mobile Bay area by buying 8.5 acres near Bayfront Park. One parcel being considered is Infirmary Health System property next to the park.
Daphne buying property to expand access near park
DAPHNE — Daphne plans to buy 8.5 acres near Bayfront Park to expand public access to Mobile Bay, city officials said.The Daphne City Council voted Monday, June 6 to accept $4 million in state … more
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Red Gully in Daphne is one of the streams being studied in the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program watershed study. The stream carries more sediment than any other waterway in Baldwin or Mobile County.
Watershed plan attempts to deal with growth's impact
DAPHNE — Growth and development are affecting local watersheds dumping many times the normal amount of sediment into local streams, environmental experts said.At a stakeholders' meeting of … more
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Gulf Shores hosts Hurricane Preparedness Expo June 23
The City of Gulf Shores will host its annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo Thursday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, located at 1930 W. 2nd St. in Gulf … more
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The South Baldwin Regional Workforce Development Authority is working on plans to build an educational and housing center on a 140-acre site in Foley. The facility would provide training through programs conducted by the University of South Alabama and Coastal Alabama Community College.
South Baldwin Regional Workforce Development Authority working to build $214M Gulf Coast workforce campus
GULF SHORES  — A project to build a $214-million center to house and train workers could help relieve the growing need for a workforce on the Gulf Coast, supporters said.The South … more
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Foley orders development moratorium
FOLEY — New development permits will be postponed for about two months while Foley officials prepare new regulations.The Foley City Council is scheduled to vote Monday, June 6 on final approval … more
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