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Report names Alabama nation’s 6th-poorest state; Baldwin County 2nd-lowest poverty rate in AL
Alabama Possible, a statewide nonprofit organization that breaks down barriers to prosperity, released its 2022 Barriers to Prosperity Data Sheet this month and named Alabama as the nation's sixth … more
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Spencer Royer was announced as Foley High School’s newest Head Swim Coach June 23. Royer will teach English at the high school and brings 25 years of swimming experience.
Spencer Royer named Foley High School Lions' swim coach
June 23, Foley High School announced the hiring of Spencer Royer as Head Swim Coach for the Lions. The announcement post said Royer brings 25 years of swimming experience, both in the pool as a … more
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Tropic Falls at OWA indoor water park delays Monday opening to Wednesday; 5 things you need to know before you go
FOLEY — What has been years in the making lasted a couple more days. Material and labor shortages have delayed everything from home construction to now, to the dismay of families who brought … more
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Baldwin County Schools’ Unified Flag Football team, the Baldwin Bandits, claimed silver medals at the USA Games in Orlando earlier this month. Coach Shawn O'Connor and team captains joined the team in being honored at the June 23 meeting of the Baldwin County Board of Education.
Special Olympians honored at Baldwin County Board of Education meeting
Special Olympic athletes were honored at the June 23 meeting of the Baldwin County Board of Education for their achievements at the USA Games in Orlando earlier this month. Powerlifter Jerry Wise … more
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Foley receiver Thompson commits to University of Alabama
Eleven days after he received an offer from the University of Alabama, Class of 2024 Foley wide receiver Perry Thompson announced his commitment to the Crimson Tide. After he turned heads at the … more
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Bayshore Christian freshman Cole Dean sprints home to score a run in the state quarterfinal series against the Berry Wildcats at Coastal Church in Daphne May 5. Dean was one of four Eagles named first-team all-stars by the Mobile Baseball Connection.
Twenty-five baseball players named county all-stars
The Mobile Baseball Connection recently released its first-team all-stars for Baldwin County where 25 athletes were recognized. Four players each from Bayshore Christian, Central Christian, Gulf … more
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Joel Hamilton, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Executive Director, introduced Daniel, Chadwick and Regina, 2-year-old African lion siblings, to the public on June 17.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomes 3 new residents
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomed three new residents from the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium this month. During a news conference Friday, June 17, Joel Hamilton, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo … more
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The Baldwin County Commission's Council on Aging Department cut the ribbon on the brand-new Loxley Senior Nutrition Center on May 6.
Senior Nutrition Centers of Baldwin County offer seniors hot meal, fellowship
In the last two months, the Baldwin County Commission's Council on Aging Department has opened two new Senior Nutrition Centers. The centers offer seniors a hot meal and fellowship across Baldwin … more
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Bayfront Park in Daphne is flooded during Hurricane Ida in 2021. Baldwin County is working with state and federal officials to prepare an updated hurricane evacuation plan.
With growing population, Baldwin County updates hurricane evacuation plan
ROBERTSDALE  — With the population growing, Baldwin County is working to update evacuation plans to get people out of the area if a hurricane threatens to hit the Alabama coast, Baldwin … more
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The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division held its first Night Shoot recently at the Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range.
ADCNR Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division breaks new ground with night shoot
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) continues to provide citizens with groundbreaking opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in new, innovative ways.The ADCNR's Wildlife … more
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Pen Air Federal Credit Union awards 6 scholarships
Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) is excited to award six scholarships to local graduating seniors. Scholarships are awarded to student members based on the student's academic performance and … more
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Bradley Byrne named Mobile Chamber president and CEO
Bradley Byrne has been named the next president and chief executive officer of the Mobile Chamber."After an extensive, nationwide search, we are excited to share that native Mobilian, former state … more
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Breast cancer survivor shares how she savors life
National Cancer Survivors Day was Sunday, June 5. As frightening as a cancer diagnosis most certainly can be, the good news is that survival rates continue to improve, the number of cancer survivors … more
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Infirmary Health celebrates re-opening of Mothers' Milk Bank of Ala. Donation Depot
Infirmary Health has reopened its Mothers' Milk Bank of Alabama (MMBAL) Donation Depot location on the campus of Mobile Infirmary.As a depot location, donors that have been approved by MMBAL can … more
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Make summer less stressful for children
Summer can be filled with fun and quality time, but it can also be a time of worry and frustration for parents and caretakers. Dayna Watson, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at … more
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UAB: Follow these 6 tips to improve your mental health
According to a recent University of Alabama at Birmingham study, the pandemic increased the prevalence of people with depression or anxiety symptoms in America substantially – from about 11 … more
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White House Fork volunteer firefighters receive $11K grant
The Gulf Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council awarded an $11,263 grant to the White House Fork Volunteer Fire Department for a fire hydrant expansion project. This grant covered the … more
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Children play on the splash pad at Fairhopers Community Park. The splash pad will be closed Monday during water conservation measures.
Fairhope residents asked to cut water, electric use amid scorching summer
FAIRHOPE – High demand during the current hot, dry weather has Fairhope officials asking utility customers to cut back on water and electrical use. more
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Foley wide receiver Thompson offered by Alabama Crimson Tide
Foley wide receiver Perry Thompson added a big name to his growing list of Division I offers following the Nick Saban Football prospect camp in Tuscaloosa. The University of Alabama is … more
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Bayshore Christian junior John Malone rounds third and heads home to score a run for the Eagles during the state quarterfinal series against the Berry Wildcats May 5 at Coastal Church in Daphne. Malone was named the Class 1A Player of the Year for the second year in a row.
Bayshore Christian’s Malone named 1A player of the year again
For the second year in a row, Bayshore Christian’s John Malone was chosen as Class 1A’s Player of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association after a second straight state title for the Eagles. more
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