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The Nature Conservancy expands coastal restoration efforts in Alabama
BAYOU LA BATRE — On Alabama's Gulf Coast, where issues like rising sea levels, powerful storms and shoreline erosion are a threat to wildlife habitats and living environments, The Nature … more
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Public hearing set for proposed 663-lot development in Loxley
A proposed residential development that could bring more than 660 new homes to the Loxley area will be the subject of a public hearing Thursday, Oct. 29. The Loxley Planning Commission will … more
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Baldwin County Commission approves 180-day moratorium on rezoning, data centers and renewable energy projects
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Commission approved a 180-day moratorium on rezoning requests and new data center and renewable energy projects in county-zoned areas Tuesday, giving officials time … more
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Heavy rain causes 12,000 gallons in two sanitary sewer overflows in Foley
More than 12,000 gallons of sanitary sewer overflowed from two Riviera Utilities sewer facilities on Sunday after heavy rainfall gave additional strain to the utility’s wastewater collection … more
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Alabama governor candidate Doug Jones stumps in Daphne
DAPHNE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones called for a moratorium on data centers and committed to expanding Medicaid during his town hall in Baldwin County on Oct. 2, where he … more
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Eastern Shore Trail extension nears completion near U.S. 98
A new segment of the Eastern Shore Trail is about 80% complete with the extension to be finished by November, county officials said. The extension will add 1.84-miles to the trail, which currently … more
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Fairhope receives $2 million for Fish River water expansion project
The city of Fairhope is moving forward with a major water infrastructure project directed at improving and adding a surplus to the city’s water system.  The Baldwin County Commission has … more
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SWIM water-quality monitoring returns to coastal Alabama
New funding has allowed Mobile Baykeeper to bring back its SWIM (Swim Where It's Monitored) program to help coastal Alabama residents and visitors make informed decisions before heading into the … more
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Baldwin County offering disaster recovery homeownership assistance
Eligible Baldwin County households affected by Hurricane Sally and Hurricane Zeta may receive financial assistance toward purchasing a home through a new disaster recovery program funded by the … more
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8.9 million: Baldwin County, Alabama beach tourism numbers, spending increase, again
ORANGE BEACH — An estimated 8.9 million visitors came to Baldwin County in 2025, including 7.1 million who visited Alabama's beaches, according to the Alabama Tourism Department's 2025 report. … more
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Fort Morgan Trail extended 4.4 miles at Gulf State Park
GULF SHORES — Visitors to Alabama's Gulf Coast have a new stretch of trail to explore following the opening of a 4.4-mile extension of the Fort Morgan Trail at Gulf State Park. Community … more
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Stormwater improvements near Plantation Hills aim to ease flooding
A drainage project near the entrance of the Plantation Hills subdivision is nearing completion, aiming to improve the flow and storage of stormwater and reduce flooding along Robbins Boulevard during … more
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Baldwin County master plan presentation postponed until November
BAY MINETTE — The presentation of Baldwin County's proposed Draft Master Plan 2026 to the Baldwin County Commission has been postponed until November, following the Baldwin County Planning and … more
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Foley considering temporary ban on data centers
Foley leaders are discussing a potential moratorium on certain structures that include data centers and crypto mining facilities. According to documents, the ordinance introduced would impose a … more
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RTF Project Services plans $2.2 million Bay Minette facility, 140 jobs
RTF Project Services is investing $2.2 million to develop a new 20-acre operational facility at Bay Minette Industrial Park, a project expected to bring approximately 140 jobs to Baldwin County. … more
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The plan is intended as a guide for future planning rather than a zoning document. It can help county officials consider factors such as existing utilities and infrastructure when making future planning and zoning decisions. It is a "living document" that would be reviewed periodically as the county changes.
Baldwin County master plan receives public input during Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
ROBERTSDALE — Residents, farmers, environmental advocates and community leaders gathered Thursday to offer feedback on Baldwin County's proposed Draft Master Plan 2026, a long-range document … more
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Baldwin and Mobile organizations, municipalities recognized by Innovate Alabama
MOBILE — Innovate Alabama held a ceremony at Innovation Portal in Mobile on Wednesday, Aug. 5, recognizing 10 organizations, municipalities and institutions within the South Alabama region. … more
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Artist Banks Compton, who painted the murals in the children’s area of the Foley Community Library, speaks to residents at the official opening of the new $20 million, 40,000 sqft library on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
'Hub of the community': Foley celebrates opening of new, bigger, $20 million library
FOLEY — City officials, library staff and residents celebrated the opening of the new Foley Community Library on Tuesday, marking the completion of a $20 million project that doubles the size of … more
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Magnolia Springs considers conservation-focused residential development ordinance
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS — Magnolia Springs Town Council held a public hearing July 28 on a proposed amendment to the town's zoning ordinance that would establish a Planned Residential Development (PRD) … more
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SWDA opens its largest recycling facility in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH — The Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of Baldwin County has opened its third and largest Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials, or CHaRM, expanding recycling access for residents … more
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