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 …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/2/23 |
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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/2/23 |
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 …
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By Allison Marlow
Managing Editor allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/2/23 |
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, …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/2/23 |
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 …
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BY KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/1/23 |
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 …
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BY KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/1/23 |
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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/1/23 |
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 …
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BY KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@theitem.com | 1/31/23 |
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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
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, …
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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 …
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BY MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/23 |
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 …
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1/27/23
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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 …
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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 …
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1/27/23
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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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/23 |
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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/23 |
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 …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/23 |