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Wade Wellborn, owner of Dr. Music Audio, shows the wide variety of audio equipment and accessories.
Wellborn brings passion for audio to second Dr. Music location
FAIRHOPE — Wade Wellborn has a passion for music. Nearly three decades ago, Wellborn had just finished college and was contemplating law school when a conversation with a vinyl-collecting … more
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Girl Scouts seeks nominations for 5th annual Leading Ladies
Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) will host its Fifth Annual Leading Ladies event in September to celebrate women and organizations in southern Alabama that have distinguished themselves as … more
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Repairs needed to fix the roof of the Fairhope Civic Center and City Hall complex could cost $1 million. City officials are considering replacing the structure, but a study found that immediate work is needed to repair the building.
Fairhope Civic Center roof needs $1 million fix
FAIRHOPE — A replacement for the Fairhope Civic Center and City Hall complex is planned for the next five to 10 years, but repairs for the current building's roof, estimated at $1 million, will … more
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Changes were recently approved by the Alabama State Board of Education that adjusted the state's teaching standards in an effort to combat the statewide teacher shortage. However, local school officials said certified, highly qualified teachers were not hard to come by.
Local school officials discuss recent changes to Alabama’s teaching standards
Questions always arise when standards are changed, especially when it concerns those who teach our children.In July, the Alabama State Board of Education approved a change to teaching standards in an … more
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Work to add sand to beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has been postponed until 2023. The beach renourishment project had been scheduled to begin in the fall of 2022. City officials said federal permitting delays were the reason for the postponements.
Gulf Shores beach renourishment postponed until 2023
GULF SHORES — A beach renourishment plan scheduled to start in November to repair erosion from recent hurricanes will not begin for another year, Gulf Shores officials said. Mark Acreman, … more
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Swift-Coles Home’s haunting allure
BON SECOUR – It was a bright summer day when the light surrounding the Swift-Coles Home suddenly turned dark. Two men moving a bookshelf on the home’s first floor noticed the change … more
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South Baldwin Chamber Foundation’s Junior Ambassadors host ‘Whoville-Style’ salon
The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation’s Junior Ambassadors (JAs), in partnership with the City of Foley, served hot cocoa and snacks at the annual Christmas in the Park tree lighting ceremony on … more
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Elberta council applying for $2 million towards drainage projects
ELBERTA - The Town of Elberta is requesting monies that, if awarded, could potentially go towards drainage improvements within town.“We heard through the grapevine that the state got $500 … more
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Bayside Academy senior wins 1st place in Shrimp Festival Art Contest
Pictured: Coastal Alabama Chamber of Commerce VP of Special Events & Community Relations Steve Jones, Bayside Academy’s Visual Arts Department Chair Vikki Finch, Bayside Academy senior … more
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Robertsdale man sentenced in firearms case
MOBILE — A Robertsdale man was sentenced in federal court on Thursday to 30 months in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.According to a release issued Thursday by the … more
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Foley approves park rest rooms remodel at increased cost
FOLEY – The cost of remodeling the restrooms at the Foley park has almost doubled since the project was budgeted, but city officials said the work should go ahead. The Foley City Council … more
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A nearly 1,500-acre farming operation for sale in Baldwin County — currently the largest row-crop farm for sale in Alabama — brings several possibilities for development and conservation.
1,462 acres of Lillian farmland for sale brings possibilities for development, conservation
LILLIAN — A nearly 1,500-acre farming operation for sale in Baldwin County north of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores brings several possibilities for development and conservation. It is currently … more
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Fresh from the oven blueberry bagels ready to fill the bellies of Foley.
Have no fear, Bagel Boy is here
FOLEY— Armed with flour, yeast and malt, Bagel Boy is hoping to fill a void in Foley's breakfast food scene.Alex Warner moves about the kitchen inside Katy's Catering, weighing flour, malt, … more
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Work begins to stop flooding on County Road 12 in Foley
FOLEY — Crews are working to clear debris and silt that has caused flooding along Baldwin County 12 since Hurricane Sally struck the area in 2020, Foley officials said.The Foley City Council … more
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Swift-Coles Historic Home hosts first Bridal Expo
No matter where you are in the wedding planning process you do not want to miss the first Bridal Expo at Swift-Cole Historic Home Aug. 28.This event will bring wedding industry professionals from … more
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Riff Becknauld’s RiFFmas Christmas light display on Bear Creek Cove in Gulf Shores.
It’s not a UFO Gulf Shores, just 36,000 Christmas lights
If you have been across the W.C. Holmes Bridge heading south into Gulf Shores on a recent foggy night and wondered what was lighting up the sky, you aren’t alone.There have been questions on … more
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A tale of three bridges
The need for more roads leading off the island that is home to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has grown in recent years as both the resident population and tourism has increased.Plans have been made by … more
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Foley council approves applications for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
FOLEY - The Foley City Council approved two grant applications for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) during the Dec. 20 meeting. Both grant applications were presented to Baldwin EMA as … more
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Foley added 82 acres to the Graham Creek Nature Preserve using funds from the federal Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. The park now has more about 560 acres of property and the city plans to add more land using additional GOMESA funds.
Graham Creek preserve expanding again
FOLEY – With the addition of more than 80 acres to Foley’s Graham Creek Nature Preserve and plans to add more property, the facility has become one of the largest municipal nature preserves in Alabama, city officials said. more
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Help celebrate Fairhope Public Library at Bay Breeze Bash
On Sunday, April 10, the Friends of the Fairhope Public Library are celebrating the library with a party at Bay Breeze Café Bar and Grill on Fairhope Avenue.The Love Our Fairhope Library, Bay … more
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