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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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Prodisee Pantry breaks ground on North Baldwin food pantry in Stockton
STOCKTON — Community leaders, elected officials and supporters gathered Thursday as Prodisee Pantry broke ground on Prodisee Pantry North, a new food pantry and resource center that will bring … more
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Employees at the Foley Library work to move out equipment and other items as they continue the transition to the new building on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Turning the page: Foley Public Library prepares for its next chapter after a century of growth, reopening Aug. 4
FOLEY — There are some things Library Director Kate Norris knows she won't find in the new Foley Public Library. Not the familiar squeaks in the floor she's walked across for nearly two … more
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William Strickland, Executive Director of Mobile Baykeeper speaks at a solutions oriented town hall at First United Methodist Church in Fairhope on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The town hall was the culmination of listening sessions held over the last year.
'This is an economic issue': Mobile Baykeeper outlines smart growth proposals as county, cities update long-range planning policies
FAIRHOPE — As Baldwin County continues to experience one of the fastest population booms in the country, local officials, residents and environmental advocates gathered on Thursday, July 16, to … more
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COMMENTARY: Looking back at a year with GCM telling Baldwin County's environmental, growth stories
A year ago, I packed up my life in North-Central Florida and moved to Baldwin County to start working at Gulf Coast Media. I knew I'd be writing about growth and the environment. What I didn't … more
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Magnolia Springs to hold public hearing on proposed residential zoning amendment
Residents have an opportunity to give input later this month as Magnolia Springs Town Council considers establishing a new Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning category aimed at guiding … more
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