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Captain D's of Foley opened Jan. 16.
Foley franchise breaks opening day sales record
FOLEY — The welcome wagon showed up for the grand opening of the newest national franchise to call Foley home and broke records.Captain D's opened Monday, Jan. 16, in Foley and shattered the … more
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Trees line the shoreline of a creek on the northern end of Wolf Bay. Members of the Wolf Bay Watershed Watch are working to study water quality and preserve the environment along the south Baldwin waterway.
Volunteer groups work to preserve Baldwin County waters
FOLEY — As waterfront property becomes more developed, groups of local residents are working to preserve natural shoreline and water quality.In southeast Baldwin County, Wolf Bay Watershed … more
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Grassroots resident groups fight for zoning rules in rural neighborhoods in Baldwin County
The mail that day brought worrisome news. A letter arrived announcing plans for an apartment complex on Lawrence Road near Elizabeth Wilson's home. Soon after, she noticed neighborhoods were also … more
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(From left) Rep. Manly Barton, Jackson Roberds, Walker Blakeney and Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn.
2 Fairhope High students spend a week in Mississippi House
Walker Blakeney and Jackson Roberds, both juniors, recently served as pages for the Mississippi House of Representatives for a week. Roberds' grandfather, Rep. Manly Barton, R - Jackson County, … more
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Student support nonprofit expands to Robertsdale
ROBERTSDALE — Neighborhood Bridges, a nonprofit that has been helping connect students to community services, has opened in Robertsdale.The organization, which launched in Ohio on Martin Luther … more
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New Baldwin County school board member holds town hall
FOLEY — Rondi Kirby held her first community meeting as an official school board member representing District 4 on Thursday, Jan. 26."I was just elected, surprisingly and crazily, to the school … more
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A delegation from Wauchula, Florida, presents a plaque to Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan and city utility workers recognizing the work done by Fairhope crews to repair storm damage in Wauchula after Hurricane Ian struck the Florida community in 2022.
Florida city thanks Fairhope utility workers for Hurricane Ian response
FAIRHOPE — Fairhope officials set out goals for the upcoming year and discussed the work completed in 2022, but one accomplishment celebrated at the State of the City took place more than 500 … more
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Luis Valencia, who has volunteered to fix the clock in downtown Fairhope, at his desk in Brenny’s Jewelry Company on Monday.
Fairhope resident to volunteer watch repairman skills to fix downtown clock
The clock in downtown Fairhope will receive a long-awaited makeover this year.Luis Valencia, a watch repairman and resident of Fairhope, found himself frustrated with the broken clock, which he said … more
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Crowds line Fairhope streets during the city's Mardi Gras parade in 2022. Fairhope city officials are studying recommendations for future Carnival activities that would include restricting or moving rental sites for recreational vehicles during the parade season.
Fairhope considers moving or eliminating Mardi Gras RV parking
FAIRHOPE — City officials are considering updating rules for downtown Mardi Gras celebrations including changing or eliminating long-term RV parking during the parade season.At a Fairhope City … more
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Fairhope sewage treatment plant improvements proposed
FAIRHOPE — Fixing the smells that have raised complaints from residents near the Fairhope sewage treatment plant could cost more than $5 million, officials and engineers said."We've had … more
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A third bridge is planned over the Intracoastal Waterway to intersect with Canal Road.
State begins clearing land for new Intracoastal bridge
GULF SHORES — While a lawsuit challenging the project is still in court, work has started to clear property to begin work on a new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores.Tony … more
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Stairs going to the beach are seen on West Beach in Gulf Shores on Friday afternoon.
Baldwin County Beach erosion creates dangerous situation after permits delayed
GULF SHORES — Jeri Reichanadter said the sand near her property on West Beach has been washing away at a steady rate for the last several months.It was fine in August and September when they … more
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Folks on Spokes will once again hold a food drive benefiting the Christian Service Center Food Pantry.
Folks on Spokes hold annual food drive
Folks on Spokes, a bicycle riding group, and the Iowa Snowbird Club will help fill the shelves at the Christian Service Center (CSC) and invites the community to help contribute.For the third year, … more
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ALDI distribution center, regional HQ opens in Loxley
LOXLEY – ALDI grocery stores have been opening across the Gulf Coast, bringing with them another option for grocery shopping and employment. The newest piece to ALDI’s growing local … more
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2023 Pen Air scholarship applications now available
Pen Air® Credit Union (Pen Air) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Pen Air Scholarship Program. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic performance and passion for helping … more
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Participants listen to Korey Chapman, organizer of The Art of Manliness - Baldwin County, speak during a session at the Bay Minette Public Library.
Registration open for Bay Minette boys' program
Young men in Bay Minette are receiving lessons on growing up strong through a program called The Art of Manliness - Baldwin County. The first session was held at the Bay Minette Public Library … more
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Students work on aircraft at The Academy in Fairhope.
Baldwin County Public School's Aviation Academy to host open house
FAIRHOPE — Do you have a 10th - 12th grader who is interested in the world of aviation? Is your student fascinated with airplanes and driven to learn more about what goes into their … more
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Baldwin County and Alabama National Guard officials take part in the dedication of the new 30,540-square-foot armory in Foley. The center opened Monday, Jan. 23, after a 14-year effort. The facility off the Baldwin Beach Express was built at a cost $13.4 million.
National Guard armory opens in Foley
FOLEY — The completion of a 14-year project to build a National Guard facility in south Baldwin County will be the key to preparing troops for their missions and for providing assistance when … more
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Baldwin County Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack takes the oath of office to start his fifth term as sheriff. Mack, Coroner Brian Pierce and Circuit Judge Scott Taylor were sworn in for new terms during a Jan. 17 county commission meeting.
3 returning Baldwin County officials begin new terms
FAIRHOPE — Three Baldwin County officials who recently began new terms praised their staff and supporters and said they are looking forward to continued progress in the next four years.Baldwin … more
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The intersection of Interstate 10 marks the northern end of the Beach Express. County officials have placed plans to extend the highway north to Interstate 65 on the inactive list of road projects saying the county does not have the money for the project.
Lack of funding leaves Baldwin Beach Express extension in limbo
FAIRHOPE — Baldwin County officials said there is no money to extend Baldwin Beach Express north to Interstate 65. The project is officially on hold.At a county work session on long-range … more
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