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Pensters to mark 60 years of nurturing coastal Alabama writers at Fairhope Public Library
One of Alabama's oldest writers groups will close its 60th year with a celebratory gathering that reflects the creative tradition it has spent decades building along the Gulf Coast. The … more
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Fairhope Public Library presented $42k check to supplement loss of state funding
Read Freely Alabama and the EveryLibrary Institute presented a check for $42,230 to the Friends of the Fairhope Public Library during the library’s board meeting on Monday. The money, … more
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The Haven for Animals in Fairhope earns national honor for no-kill achievement
The Haven for Animals has been recognized with the 2024 No Kill Award from Best Friends Animal Society, marking another major achievement for Baldwin County’s first no-kill shelter. The … more
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Escapology opens new escape room venue at Eastern Shore Centre
Escapology has opened its latest escape room venue at Eastern Shore Centre, marking the brand's third Alabama location, according to a news release. The business launched with a grand opening … more
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Sonny Brewer and Henry Stuart's 'Round House': A journey 100 years old
In 1982, Sonny Brewer was taking real estate classes at a commercial complex in Fairhope when he first came across Tolstoy Park, which sat in the parking lot. The structure was boarded up at the … more
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State library board punts decision on Fairhope Public Library again, approves code change on transgender material
After a contentious discussion, the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) has once again decided to punt a decision on restoring state funding for the Fairhope Public Library over alleged violations … more
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The Charming Teacup offers English tearoom experience in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — The Charming Teacup offers an elegant experience in an English tearoom within a historic home in the Point Clear community. The new dining establishment is located at 17111 … more
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A screenshot of the body cam footage depicting Fairhope police Col. Andrew Babb and his encounter with Jeana Renea Gamble, a 61-year-old Fairhope resident who was arrested while participating in a "No Kings" protest along Greeno Road in Fairhope last month while wearing a phallic costume.
'This is a family town': Body cam footage shows Fairhope woman in phallic inflatable costume's arrest
Body cam footage of Fairhope police arresting a woman wearing a phallic costume during a No Kings protest last month has been released. On Oct. 18, a protester, later identified as Jeana Renea … more
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Butting USA begins work on Loxley facility, 1st in U.S.
LOXLEY — Butting USA, a global stainless steel pipe manufacturer, has begun construction on its first United States facility in Baldwin County, marking a $61 million investment and an expected … more
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Butts, Spuds and Brews Festival honors area's potato farming history
The Barnwell Community Organization held its free Butts, Spuds and Brews Festival on Saturday. The festival, which has been going on for five years now, celebrates a local tradition that dates … more
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The Flora-Bama holds a Thanksgiving potluck and buffet annually.
10 restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Baldwin County
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for a lot of people, that means having to plan what to cook, see who in your family is able to come visit, having to get everything you need before it … more
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Fairhope Film Festival Executive Director Melanie LeCroy speaks to the audience on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the University of South Alabama during the festival's double-feature opening night, which featured "A Nobile Experiment," documenting Italian settlers in Daphne, and "Sallie's Ashes," following three women's efforts to get 21 million tons of coal-ash removed from Alabama's Power Plant Barry near the Mobile River.
'Sallie's Ashes' brings environmental fight to the big screen to open Fairhope Film Festival
FAIRHOPE — The story of three Baldwin County women who turned personal concern into an organized environmental movement reached local audiences this week as "Sallie's Ashes" made its regional … more
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Study: Alabama among most prepared for 'Silver Tsunami'
FOLEY— Inside the Foley Senior Center, the hum of conversation blends with the upbeat rhythm of an exercise class and the laughter of friends gathered for cards. On any given day, more … more
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Drue Banta Winters, campaign manager for Stronger America Through Seafood, said the absence of clear federal rules has prevented fish farms from operating domestically. "There is not a single fish farm in U.S. federal waters, and that is because of two reasons," she said. "One, there's a lack of clear authority over aquaculture in federal waters, and two, it is a lengthy, complicated, expensive regulatory process to establish a farm."
New federal aquaculture bill could impact Baldwin County's seafood industry
A bill introduced in Congress in October aims to pave the way for offshore seafood farming in the Gulf, potentially bringing changes to Baldwin County’s long-established seafood businesses. … more
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Alabama League of Municipalities hosts training orientation at Daphne Civic Center
DAPHNE — The Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) hosted its fourth and final orientation training for newly elected and veteran municipal officials at the Daphne Civic Center last Thursday. … more
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Mother, son with autism looking to expand home-based Bake Blue Bakery next year in Spanish Fort
SPANISH FORT — Bake Blue Bakery was created with a purpose: to provide meaningful employment opportunities for adults with autism while also delivering high-quality baked goods to the … more
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Fairhope partners with Ecumenical Ministries to 'power more than lights' this holiday season
The City of Fairhope and Fairhope Public Utilities have teamed up with Ecumenical Ministries for a holiday campaign that aims to brighten the community far beyond the glow of holiday lights. As … more
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City of Fairhope extends moratorium on new developments for additional four months
FAIRHOPE — Fairhope City Council voted unanimously to extend the city's moratorium pausing new applications for certain housing developments for at least the next 120 days. Originally … more
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Developers granted extension to move 'Close Encounters' house in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — The time frame to move the house from Stephen Spielberg's sci-fi epic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" has been extended by city officials. During Monday's city council … more
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Sonny Brewer speaking to the Fairhope City Council, announcing that the Tolstoy Park Committee reached its goal to relocate the "Hermit Hut" to Flying Creek Nature Preserve.
Tolstoy Park Committee reaches fundraising goal to move 'Hermit Hut'
FAIRHOPE — After months of fundraising, the historic Tolstoy Park house is getting a new home. Sonny Brewer, local author and co-chairman of the Tolstoy Park Committee seeking to relocate … more
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