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Superintendent of Vegetation Management at Riviera Utilities Josh Roberts and Nick Funk.
Riviera Utilities working with local Fairhope couple to preserve tortoise burrows in their backyard
Nuzzled underneath electric transmission lines and behind the home of Rita and Nick Funk in Fairhope, much to their surprise were several gopher tortoise burrows, a federally protected species. … more
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Currently, the 44 special needs buses in Baldwin County Public Schools have air conditioning, but the 220 remaining do not. The district is working to replace and upgrade buses, but the process will take some time. A school bus lasts about 10 years.
Baldwin County school buses do not currently have air conditioning, board says installation plan is in the works
With temperatures last week reaching a high of 95 degrees and heat indexes of 104 and higher, many parents took to social media voicing their concerns about Baldwin County Public Schools buses not … more
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Spanish Fort City Council to hold special meeting Aug. 19
The city of Spanish Fort announced Friday, Aug. 11, that city council would hold a special meeting. An email sent to media outlets by city clerk Rebecca Gaines stated: "The purpose of the … more
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Press & Co. offers a full line of cold pressed juices and wellness shots.
From health journey to culinary delights: The story behind Daphne’s Press & Co. Café
DAHPNE — A new café with a focus on delicious healthy food just opened in downtown Daphne.For owner Kimberly Cox, Press & Co., which opened Aug. 12, is a step in a new direction. She never dreamed … more
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The Silver Bullet and the Silver Sail.
Escape to tranquility: Discover Alabama’s Most Hospitable Airbnb on 10-acre Fairhope farm
FAIRHOPE — Tucked away on 10 acres just off Mary Ann Beach Road you will find the most hospitable Airbnb host in the state, deemed so by the homestay and experience company themselves. Listening … more
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3 Fairhope teens arrested in connection with 11 vehicle thefts
Three Fairhope teens, ages 14, 16 and 17, were arrested Monday in connection to nearly a dozen vehicle thefts over the weekend. In a statement released Monday afternoon, Fairhope Police … more
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City council voted unanimously to declare a phase three water emergency for customers of City of Fairhope Water. This does not affect those with well water.
Fairhope declares phase 3 water emergency, violators could see $500 fine
Fairhope City Council called a special emergency meeting Monday morning to discuss officially declaring a phase three water emergency. Mayor Sherry Sullivan thanked council for calling the … more
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Pictured left to right: Pensacola MOAA Chapter President - CAPT Ken Pyle (USN, Ret), South Alabama MOAA Chapter President - LTC Marcus Young, Army National Guard, National MOAA - CAPT Erin Stone (USN, Ret), National MOAA Guest Speaker Gail Joyce, Sandy Pyle, Baldwin County MOAA Chapter President - COL Sid Vogel (Army, Ret) and Wendy Vogel
MOAA honors surviving military spouses Luncheon held at Daphne Civic Center details benefits available
DAPHNE — The Military Officer Association of America gathered at the Daphne Civic Center July 27 to recognize surviving spouses of those who have served. Virginia “Gail” Joyce, … more
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Open to the public, rules for play include first come, first serve; play time is limited to one hour and 15 minutes; proper attire must be worn; patrons assume all risk of injury, damage or loss; when courts are filled, limit play time to 45 minutes and exit the court immediately after your game.
Fairhope opens six new pickleball courts at Quail Creek Golf Course
FAIRHOPE — The City of Fairhope recently announced the addition of six pickleball courts at Quail Creek Golf Course. The newly constructed courts are made for pickleball enthusiasts of all … more
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Shown as the main photo of a GoFundMe page for his family, Jason Mallette, left, appears with his sons, who are age 11 and 6.
Preliminary hearing postponed, rescheduled in killing of Daphne Taziki’s manager
Shortly after 5:30 a.m. June 29, Jason Mallette was shot outside his place of employment, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café in Daphne. Now the families affected must wait a little longer for … more
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Daphne High School moving 2024 graduation ceremony to Foley Event Center
Daphne High School announced that due to various campus-wide construction projects, its 2024 graduation ceremony will be moved to the Foley Event Center. According to the statement, due to … more
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Fairhope Avenue has seen section closures over the past year for a Force Main upgrade, and the project, which started in downtown, has made its way to the section between County Road 13 and U.S. Highway 181.
Fairhope Avenue closures continue for infrastructure upgrade
Baldwin County school students return to the classroom Aug. 9, and road closures in Fairhope may alter their route to school. Fairhope Avenue has seen section closures over the past year for a Force … more
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The Gaston Ford Motor Company showroom still stands in downtown Fairhope and serves as a retail space. The building was built in the 1920s
Fairhope’s Clock Corner to be officially named
The corner of Fairhope Avenue and Section Street is the heart of downtown. It has been referred to as "Clock Corner" since the installation of the Fairhope Clock in the 1980s, but it will soon have … more
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The Hope Farm’s August Art of Mixology class will have you building a backyard Tiki bar to display your newfound mixology skills.
Tiki cocktail enthusiasts rejoice: Join the Art of Mixology class at The Hope Farm this August
You are never too old to learn something new or expand your world, and The Hope Farm has a full slate of August events to expand your knowledge and palate. The Barn at The Hope Farm transforms into a … more
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Members of the Daphne Junior City Council voted to elect three new officers. On July 19, after the votes were tallied, three Daphne High School students emerged as the elected officers. Sunny Blackwood (Middle) assumed the role of Chairperson; Gracie Robinson (Right) became the Vice Chairperson and Daniel Hill (Left) took on the role of Secretary.
Daphne Junior City Council elects new officers to start second year of program
DAPHNE — In Daphne, high school students are commencing their second year of civic engagement. Daphne Junior City Council appointed three new officers to lead the nine-member council, … more
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John Shell, Eagle Scout and rising senior at St. Paul’s Episcopal in Mobile, came up with the Eagle reef project after a boy scout camp out. Reflecting on the experience, Shell stated, “We were fishing off the bank and we weren’t catching any fish. I wasn’t used to this because my dad has a boat and we go out fishing multiple times a year and we usually always catch fish.” Shell believes that everyone should be able to visit the Gulf Coast and enjoy the experience of catching a fish, which was what inspired the creation of this project.
Eagle Scout launches reef project to help clean Gulf waters
POINT CLEAR — When it comes to saving Gulf Coast waters, age is just a number for Eagle Scout John Shell. The 17-year-old's Eagle Reef project is aimed at restoring and revitalizing the … more
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A file photo shows the Spanish Fort Post Office before it closed in January 2021.
Spanish Fort continues to fight for return of Post Office
For the past 10 months, Spanish Fort Mayor Mike McMillian has made the same announcement during city council meetings, and July 17 was no different. "Congressman Jerry Carl recently sent out a survey … more
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Spanish certificate program helps USA Health providers connect with patients
MOBILE — Amy Hewes, M.D., an OB-GYN at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, takes notes as patient Angelina Miranda describes her pain. "How long has the pain been happening?" Hewes … more
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Scooter’s Coffee, while based in the Midwest, has been pushing east and rapidly expanding. The nearest locations to Baldwin County now are in Florida: Pensacola, Pace and Gulf Breeze. The brand currently boasts 600 stores across 28 states and commitments to open more of its 664-foot drive-through kiosks
Baldwin County to welcome Scooter's Coffee drive-through
The man whose business is in chicken has branched out to coffee, and now Baldwin County residents will soon have a new quick-service drive-through to add to their morning routine. Local franchise … more
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Daphne gets $7M for Bayfront Park additions from GoMESA funds
The City of Daphne received the largest distribution of this year's GoMESA funding in the program that shares revenues from offshores oil and gas leaks in the Gulf of Mexico between four Gulf states. … more
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