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Winners of the Downtown Foley 2023 Christmas Decorating Contest announced
The results are in for the Downtown Foley 2023 Window Decorating Contest. In a closely contested people's choice vote, Soul Bowlz narrowly edged out Gypsy Queens Java. Warren Averett … more
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Energy efficiency is an important way to tackle home energy costs and can also support sustainability.
Tips to lower your energy costs this winter
The U.S. Department of Energy reports that low-income households face an energy burden – the portion of income spent on home energy costs – three times higher than other households, … more
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Gulf Shores paves way for new sportsplex
A proposal in Gulf Shotes would approve a new multisport facility at the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Center while another would pave the way for land swaps and a maintenance cleanup of a portion of … more
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City of Gulf Shores holiday closings announced
As you begin to make plans for the holidays, please take note of the following city of Gulf Shores closures: Christmas Holiday Closures: Police, Fire, and other emergency services will … more
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City of Foley holiday closings announced
Foley City Hall and other municipal offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 25 and 26 for the Christmas holiday. Recyclable materials pickup scheduled for Monday, Dec. 25, will be … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: How do you celebrate Christmas?
How do you celebrate Christmas? No doubt, there would be many different answers, but the best way is to celebrate Christ! John 1:14 reads, 'And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld … more
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According to documents included in the meeting agenda packet, Lot 5 and Lot 3 include large sections of wetland areas, and Fish River and Turkey Branch flow through Lot 3.
City of Daphne accepts 258-acre donation from 68 Ventures
Daphne City Council approved the acceptance of a 258-acre donation from 68 Ventures on Monday, Dec. 4. The 258.42 acres of undeveloped residential land are situated on the south side of U.S. 90 … more
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Lawsuit ongoing between Turquoise developers, Orange Beach
Orange Beach — Developers are submitting two plans on parcels once ceded to the city — and still listed as owned by the city — as conditions required to win approval of the … more
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Most people recognize mistletoe from the tradition of sharing a kiss while standing under its sprigs. However, mistletoe, in its most natural form, is parasitic — making it a little less romantic outside the home.
Mistletoe: Holiday friend or forest foe?
At Christmastime, many people may find mistletoe to be a natural ornament that signifies the holiday season. However, forestry experts with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System may not … more
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The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber announced the return of the area’s Annual E-Cycling & Shred Day on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
Free Annual E-Cycling & Shred Day returning to Coastal Alabama
The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber has announced the return of the area’s Annual E-Cycling & Shred Day. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the … more
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Families depended on Hamburg and Sons for their seasonal farming needs. The company operated until 2004, when H.M. Hamburg's grandson retired.
What's up with this Foley building?
FOLEY — Formerly a facility that managed processing, warehousing and storefront activities related to feed and seed, the Hamburg Building, operational since the 1900s, is succumbing to gradual … more
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One of the new bathhouses at Oak Mountain State Park will have an adjacent meeting pavilion with overhead doors.
Alabama State Parks open for business during renovations
The Alabama State Parks Division is currently undergoing various exciting facility renovations. However, State Parks Director Greg Lein wants everyone to know that Alabama’s 21 State Parks are … more
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A new road, Lavender Lane, will provide residents and visitors access to businesses such as Chick-fil-A and Target. Lavender Lane will route drivers behind Chick-fil-A, and a new traffic signal will be installed in front of the Daphne Police Headquarters. The project will also eliminate left-hand turns from Chick-fil-A onto U.S. 98.
New road in Daphne will improve access to U.S. 98 businesses
Daphne City Council recently awarded the bid for a road project connecting County Road 64 to U.S. 98. A new road, Lavender Lane, will provide residents and visitors access to businesses such as … more
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Registration for the 29th-annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium, set for Feb. 2, 2024, is now open.
The buzz surrounding the 29th-annual Beekeeping Symposium and Honey Show
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Calling all beekeepers! Registration for the 29th-annual Alabama Beekeeping Symposium is now open. The symposium is set for Feb. 3, 2024. The Alabama Cooperative … more
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Pediatrician Michael Strickland, M.D., is accepting new patients at USA Health offices in Fairhope and Mobile.
USA Health Pediatrics expands with the addition of Michael Strickland, M.D.
USA Health Pediatrics is expanding its medical practices in Mobile and Baldwin counties with the addition of Michael Strickland, M.D., a board-certified pediatrician with more than two decades of … more
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The Tides Best Western Hotel Orange Beach received BWH Hotels’ highest accolade, the M.K. Guertin Award, during the company’s most recent annual convention in Honolulu, presented before an audience of nearly 2,000 hoteliers.
The Tides Best Western Hotel Orange Beach earns BWH Hotels’ highest honor for 2023
The Tides Best Western Hotel Orange Beach received BWH Hotels’ highest accolade, the M.K. Guertin Award, during the company’s most recent annual convention in Honolulu, presented before … more
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The County Road 13 and Twin Beech roundabout opened Wednesday, Dec. 13. Not only does the roundabout replace a four-way stop but it provides cross walks and sidewalk connectivity.
County Road 13 roundabout project comes full circle in Baldwin County
After 11 months and a cost of $2.4 million, the County Road 13 and Twin Beech Road roundabout is complete and open to traffic. To celebrate its opening, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan, District … more
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Car crashes into Foley cemetery; over a dozen graves damaged
Several graves were damaged after a car crashed into a cemetery in Foley on Dec. 12. According to the Foley Police Department, an officer spotted a Dodge van late Tuesday night alongside the … more
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Kristen Rayborn, fifth grade teacher, was named 2023-24 teacher of the year during a surprise presentation on Dec. 6.
Orange Beach names teachers of the year
Two Orange Beach City School teachers were surprised last week during a tour of the schools when Superintendent Randy Wilkes and board members announced Kristen Rayborn and Rhonda Prater as the … more
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Tips on staying safe at the beach this winter
Although the sun has set on summer and the tourists have become fewer and farther between, it is crucial to stay vigilant when visiting the beaches this winter season. Melvin Shepard, chief of … more
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