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The city of Fairhope is drawing up plans to renovate the K-1 Center and campus. The City Council voted to approve two contracts for architectural and engineering work on the site.
Fairhope making plans for K-1 Center
FAIRHOPE — Fairhope is drawing up plans to renovate the historic K-1 Center site after approving almost $445,000 in engineering and design work. The Fairhope City Council voted Monday, Feb, … more
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2nd Fairhope Publix to open Feb. 22 in Point Clear
   Grocery shopping for residents of southern Fairhope and Point Clear just got more convenient. The new Publix Super Market at The Shops at Point Clear opens to the public Feb. 22 at 7 … more
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Baldwin Bone & Joint expands
DAPHNE — Baldwin Bone & Joint will expand its practice with the addition of a new office location in Spanish Fort projected to open in the spring of 2024. The new orthopaedic office will be … more
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2023 Dogwood Trail Court announced
The six members of the 2023 Dogwood Trail Court were chosen at the 63rd- annual Dogwood Trail Pageant and Scholarship Program earlier this month. More than 30 participants were scored in essay, … more
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Ava Dowden, of Fairhope, performs during the 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama program.
Fairhope teen places at Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama
Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County, Ava Dowden, was named the second runner-up at the 2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama program, held in Montgomery. She also won a $500 … more
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The 80,000-square-foot medical center building on U.S. 98 is part of the 10.5-acre parcel purchased by the city of Daphne for $6 million. The city will allow some office space to be leased out for at least three years, but will use other parts of the building.
Daphne buys $6-million medical center site
DAPHNE — A $6 million purchase approved Monday, Feb. 6, will provide more recreation facilities and bayfront access for residents and visitors in Daphne, city officials said.The Daphne City … more
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Courtesy of Jane Robbins, City of Daphne
Daphne appoints design company for downtown improvements
DAPHNE — Plans are being prepared for a Main Street improvement program that will transform downtown Daphne, Mayor Robin Lejeune said.The Daphne City Council voted Monday, Feb. 6 to give … more
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Construction is expected to start by the end of 2023 on a new Interstate 10 route over Mobile Bay and the Mobile River. Plans for the project are being drawn up by state design crews.
Planning, design work begins on I-10 bridge, Bayway
DAPHNE — State officials are moving ahead with plans to design the new Interstate 10 bridge over the Mobile River and new Bayway project and said they hope to start construction by the end of … more
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The Flora-Bama bartenders are mixing up a king cake cocktail worth the drive.
King cake is the Gulf Coast's pumpkin spice
When fall is in the air pumpkin spice takes over everything from lattes to cheesecake and candles to hand soap. On the Gulf Coast, as soon as pumpkin spice moves out and Mardi Gras season begins, … more
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Crews work to widen Alabama 181 to four lanes between Daphne and Fairhope. The project to widen the highway south to Alabama 104 is scheduled to be completed in about two months.
Work on Alabama 181 nearing completion
DAPHNE — Work to widen Alabama 181 to four lanes between Daphne and Fairhope should be complete within two months, state highway officials said. Matt Ericksen, division engineer with the … more
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State’s first female Republican legislator to speak in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — Ann Bedsole says her daddy often said, if something needs to be done, get up and go do it. That's why at age 48, after raising three children she became the first Republican woman to … more
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Heather Moore, ALDI divisional vice president for the Loxley region welcomed state and county officials.
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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The first Wawa gas station and convenience store is planned to open in Baldwin County in 2024.
Wawa kicks off Baldwin expansion with donation to community
SPANISH FORT — Representatives from the gas station and convenience store chain Wawa met at Prodisee Pantry last week to discuss plans for an expansion of the brand into Mobile and Baldwin … more
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David Starke of Bay Minette was charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer Saturday.
Man charged with impersonating police officer in Bay Minette
BAY MINETTE – A man who came to a Bay Minette address Saturday night claiming to be a Baldwin County investigator has been charged with impersonating a police officer, according to a Bay … 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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Rotary Club of Fairhope help after Selma storm
Members of the Rotary Club of Fairhope traveled to Selma, to help with clean-up efforts in the tornado-stricken area. They drove the club's Disaster Response Trailer, which holds tools and equipment … more
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Grayson Peacock said his inspiration for the project came from his own gratitude for the U.S. military and a desire to make it more accessible for citizens of his community to properly retire their flags.
Eagle Scout projects helps retire flags in Daphne
DAPHNE — Middle school is often a busy time in a kid's life, long days full of bustling schedules and challenging transitions.Grayson Peacock, an eighth-grader at Daphne Middle School, will be … more
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