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JANUARY
Daphne gets new fire chief DAPHNE — Retired Mobile District Chief LeAnn Tacon became Daphne's fifth fire chief Jan. 4, the first woman to head the department. Tacon replaced Melvin …
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Staff Report
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12/30/21
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Saddened to see your beautiful, live Christmas tree chucked to the side of the road after the holiday?You can give it new life as a first defense against hurricanes. For over 30 years, Gulf State …
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Staff Report
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12/30/21
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Santa paid a visit to veterans at the William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette on Saturday, Dec. 18. After having to visit through windows last year because of COVID restrictions, Santa was able …
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Photos by John Underwood
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12/30/21
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MOBILE — In 2021, Cedric Hudson celebrated his 35th anniversary working at the Original Oyster House on the Mobile Causeway. He is the longest tenured employee at either of the restaurant's …
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Staff Report
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12/30/21
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Noon Year's Eve at LuLu's, Gulf Shores
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The day includes crafts, a sandcastle building contest and at noon, hundreds of colorful beach balls will cover the beach at LuLu's for …
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Staff Report
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12/30/21
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ROBERTSDALE — A man is facing multiple charges following a high-speed pursuit Monday that ended in a wreck at a home in the Elsanor community east of Robertsdale.
According to a release …
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STAFF REPORT
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12/29/21
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ROBERTSDALE — Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a barn on Kendrick Road Tuesday morning.
Crews responded to the fire at approximately 9:11 a.m. Tuesday, …
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STAFF REPORT
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12/29/21
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SILVERHILL — The Silverhill Veterans Memorial Organization spread a little cheer this holiday season with its second annual Help a Family campaign.“It means a whole lot to us to be able …
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STAFF REPORT
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12/28/21
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ORANGE BEACH - The Gateway Initiative team held an investor breakfast at The Port at The Wharf on Tuesday, Dec. 14 to discuss the strides being made in local workforce development. The initiative, a …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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12/28/21
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SILVERHILL — A Silverhill police officer was honored as a hero on Monday, Dec. 20 for saving the life of a resident in October.Mayor Jared Lyles and Police Chief Kenneth Hempfleng presented …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/27/21
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SILVERHILL — Residents in Silverhill and the surrounding areas were invited to spend a day with the Grinch on Saturday, Dec. 18 at Brodie’s Cream and Bean on Alabama …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/27/21
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FOLEY - The Foley City Council voted to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in the Endo settlement. The city is expecting to receive approximately $33,000 from the …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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12/27/21
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UPDATE:
BAY MINETTE -- Bay Minette Police have issued a BOLO Alert for the Grinch, who escaped from the jail last night in is now on the loose.
“Be on the lookout for his …
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STAFF REPORT
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12/23/21
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LOXLEY — For many, going to the dentist can be a traumatic experience. One local dentist’s office is finding a solution with the help of a therapy dog.Kim Conway, a dental hygienist for …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/23/21
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SUMMERDALE - The Town of Summerdale approved the submission of a letter of intent (LOI) detailing the town’s desire to build a safe room. The LOI is the first step in the process towards …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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12/22/21
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LOXLEY — The town of Loxley has received a donation of land that could allow the municipality to further expand its facilities as it moves forward as a city in 2022.At its meeting on Monday, …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/21/21
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FOLEY - Tickets are on sale now for the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s 78th Annual Gala. The event will be held on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 at Oak Hollow Farm, located at 14210 Greeno Road, …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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12/21/21
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LOXLEY — The town of Loxley is hoping that a new business established in one of the town's oldest structures is just the beginning of an effort to revitalize the municipality’s downtown …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/20/21
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ROBERTSDALE — A new business in Robertsdale is hoping to establish a relationship with local artisans to provide an avenue for them to sell their wares.“My ultimate goal is to connect …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/20/21
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ROBERTSDALE — The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held its December Business After Hours on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at First Baldwin Land Title in Robertsdale.
The event featured hors d'oeuvres …
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STAFF REPORT
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12/20/21
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