Hurricane Sally blew through Baldwin County last week, causing extensive damage and widespread power outages.
Here are some scenes from around central and north Baldwin County.
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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9/24/20
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Moderate turnout for Robertsdale Rotary Rodeo over weekend
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The 21st Annual PCA Championship Rodeo, presented by RAM, a benefit for the Robertsdale Rotary Club Foundation, proceeded as planned on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 amid …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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3/16/20
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Spreading Christmas cheer
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BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Residents at the William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette were feeling a little more cheerful on Saturday, Dec. 7 thanks to a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Members …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/11/19
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Paws and Claus
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SUMMERDALE, Alabama -- The Baldwin County Animal Shelter hosted a Paws and Claus event Saturday, Dec. 7.
The event included a rabies clinic, bounce house, hot chocolate, coffee and cookies and a …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/10/19
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Crowds brave rain for Family Farm Day in Silverhill
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — Crowds braved the rain on Saturday, Nov. 23 for the 9th Annual Family Farm Day at Humming Star Alpacas in Silverhill.
Owners Cheryl and Andy Bowen welcomed guests who were …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/3/19
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Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The Mobile Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival was held Nov. 16-17 at Medieval Village, 30510 Osprey Lane, located north of the Wilcox Road exit of Interstate 10, …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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11/19/19
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Record crowds attend Baldwin County Fair
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama – Record crowds attended this the 69th Annual Baldwin County Fair held Sept. 17-21 at the Baldwin County Fairgrounds in Robertsdale.
“From Farm to Fair” was the theme …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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9/23/19
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Rodeo benefits Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation
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FOLEY, Alabama -- The 22st Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo was held Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1-3 at the Foley Horse Arena.
The rodeo, part of the Ram Rodeo …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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8/5/19
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Shining Star at CBMS
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department’s School Resource and Community Relations Division wrapped up its 11th annual Shining Star camps July 24-26 at Central Baldwin …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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7/29/19
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Sampling Flavors in Central Baldwin
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- It was a good turnout Thursday, July 18 for the 16th Annual “Flavors of the South,” wine and food tasting event with the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at the Baldwin …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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7/23/19
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Fun at the library
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The Robertsdale Public Library hosted a pair of events, continuing its summer reading program last week at the library on Pennsylvania Street.
On Wednesday, June 12, David …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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6/19/19
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Adventures with Books
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The city of Robertsdale hosted the first of three summer camps June 3-7 in the library at Robertsdale Elementary School.
Two camps are held each day, a morning camp for …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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6/10/19
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Dragon & Unicorn Party
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The Robertsdale Public Library hosted a “Dragon & Unicorn Party” on Thursday, June 6 as part of its summer reading program, “3…2…1… Blastoff! Alabama Has a …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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6/10/19
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Robertsdale Library blasts off into summer reading
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The Robertsdale Public Library blasted off into its summer reading program with a kickoff celebration on Wednesday, June 5 at the library on Pennsylvania Street.
Boys and …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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6/10/19
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Congratulations RHS Class of 2019
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The first year of the Joe Sharp era at Robertsdale High School came to an end for 312 graduating seniors Monday night, May 13 at J.D. Sellars Stadium.
In his first year as …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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5/15/19
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Fairhope Rotary hosts annual steak cookoff
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FAIRHOPE, Alabama -- C. Roberds Construction and Chive Talk’n took home the top prizes Friday at the Fairhope Rotary Steak Cook-off.
South Bancroft Street around Coastal Alabama Community …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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5/13/19
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Celebrating heritage
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — Sunny skies and warm weather greeted guests on Saturday, April 27 for the 35th annual Silverhill Heritage Day Festival.
Heritage Day was first established in 1982 to …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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5/8/19
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Sunny skies and warm weather greeted guests Sunday, April 28 at the 5th Annual Crawfish & BBQ Festival on the grounds behind the Knights of Columbus Hall at St. Patrick School …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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5/3/19
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A time to celebrate
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ROBERTSDALE/LOXLEY, Alabama — Residents throughout the area took time out of their busy schedules over the weekend to celebrate Easter.
Pictured here are festivities from The Lighthouse of …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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5/1/19
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Robertsdale Seniors host Sock Hop Birthday Bash
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The George P. Thames Adult Activity Center held an old-fashioned 50s Sock Hop on Wednesday, April 10 at the PZK Hall in Robertsdale.
Event sponsors included Walmart. The …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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5/1/19
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