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A Daphne voter goes to the polls Tuesday at the Daphne Civic Center. Voters approved a three-mill tax increase to support schools in the Daphne area.
Daphne passes school tax
DAPHNE – Daphne voters approved a three-mill property tax increase Tuesday, Aug. 30 that will raise more than $1 million a year for local schools. more
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Members of the Baldwin County High School fishing team convened at the school Aug. 26 to discuss their fourth consecutive trip to the Bassmaster High School National Championships in South Carolina last month. Pictured from the left in the front row are Chance Bryars, head coach John Black and Hunter Travis. In the back row are Brody Lineberry, Jameson Norris, Conner Lanham and Jed Defee. Not pictured are Noah Bryars and Ryan Wright.
Baldwin County anglers return from fourth straight nationals trip
The Baldwin County High School fishing team has had a representative at the last four Bassmaster High School National Championships, but this year’s team was different for a few reasons. Not … more
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The Fort Mims massacre reenactment in Stockton on Saturday. This year marks the 210th anniversary of the event. .
Remembering a tragedy
During the weekend, visitors honored those killed at the massacre at Fort Mims at the Fort Mims Restoration Association's annual re-enactment. On Aug. 30, 1813, a force of about 700 Creek Indians … more
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Pictured from left: Jo Wylly; City of Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich; Foley Main Street Executive Director Darrelyn Dunmore; Foley Main Street President Chad Watkins, WAS Design; Board member Kristin Hellmich, OWA; City of Foley Executive Director of Infrastructure and Development Wayne Dyess, and Foley Main Street Sponsor Charles Weber, Thompson Engineering.
Foley Main Street wins big at Main Street Alabama Annual Conference
Foley Main Street brought home three awards from the ninth annual Main Street Alabama Awards of Excellence Banquet Aug. 18 in Opelika, Alabama.Main Street programs across the state strive to bring … more
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Gulf Coast meteorologists remind residents to be vigilant as anniversary of Katrina and Ida pass
It rained. It poured. For weeks.But the Gulf Coast may have escaped August without a single hurricane pounding its shores – a benchmark that is almost unheard of.However, meteorologists are … more
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An artist's rendition shows the new terminal planned for the Mobile International Airport at Brookley. Chris Curry, Mobile Airport Authority director, said the new facility will have a major impact on Baldwin County air travel.
New Mobile downtown airport could benefit Baldwin
DAPHNE — Mobile’s new international airport will have a major impact on Baldwin County and Baldwin County will help the Brookley facility attract more flights and business to the region, … more
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Fairhope quarterback Riley Leonard on the move in the Pirates' 45-34 season-opening win over Eastern Shore rival Spanish Fort, Aug. 20, 2020, on W. C. Majors Field at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. Leonard was recently announced as the starting quarterback for the Duke Blue Devils ahead of the 2022 kickoff.
Fairhope’s Leonard named Duke's starting quarterback
Fairhope alum and Duke quarterback Riley Leonard highlights a group of football players who graduated from Baldwin County schools that hold college roster spots entering this weekend’s … more
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The Bayside Academy Admirals won the gold bracket at the Mayor’s Cup tournament in Montgomery last weekend with a 2-1 win over Montgomery Academy in the championship match.
Bayside Academy, Orange Beach win gold brackets at respective volleyball tournaments
Local volleyball teams were busy last weekend in tournament action where the Orange Beach Makos and Bayside Academy Admirals came away as gold bracket champions. The Gulf Shores Dolphins were … more
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Daphne school tax vote set Tuesday, Aug. 30
DAPHNE – Daphne voters will decide Tuesday, Aug. 30 if their community will become the fourth in Baldwin County to impose a three-mill property tax to support local schools. more
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Spanish Fort head coach Chase Smith meets with his team during a break in the action Aug. 19 during the Toros’ season-opening game in Fairhope against the Pirates. Spanish Fort earned its first region victory 16-6 over Blount last week and will return home to play the Baldwin County Tigers this Friday.
Spanish Fort Toros open region with head coach Smith’s first win
Half of Baldwin County’s football teams earned wins last Friday night, including the Spanish Fort Toros who used the first win of the Chase Smith era, 16-6 over Blount, to notch their first win … more
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Foley defenders Devin Collier and Dereon Autrey (6) corral Baldwin County receiver Tre French in the second half of the non-region game between the Lions and Tigers at Lyle Underwood Stadium in Bay Minette Friday night. Foley won 14-0.
Foley Lions’ defense stands tall in 14-0 win over Baldwin County Tigers
BAY MINETTE – The Foley Lions defense came up with a pair of goal-line stands in the final five minutes of Friday night’s contest to preserve a 14-0, non-region win over the Baldwin … more
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Baldwin County receiver Ky McNulty represented the Tigers at the Gulf Coast Media Day event Aug. 16 at the Orange Beach Event Center. This Friday night, he will look to help the Tigers' aerial attack take down the Foley Lions at home in the non-region finale.
Foley, Baldwin County matchup provides plenty of intriguing matchups
Friday night’s lone in-county matchup between the Foley Lions and Baldwin County Tigers features intriguing matchups all over the field that have potential for more explosive plays during the … more
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Gulf Shores quarterback Brendon Byrd delivers a stiff arm during the Dolphins’ season-opening contest against the St. Michael Catholic Cardinals last Thursday, Aug. 18, at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. Byrd will have to wait another week to make his first home start after this Friday's meeting with the Citronelle Wildcats was switched to an away contest due to rain.
Three local football games to watch in Week 2
After last week's fireworks to open the football season, Week 2 features another round of intriguing matchups for Baldwin County teams, including some region-opening contests. Seven teams will hit … more
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Baldwin County residents take part in a meeting in Elberta on July 12 to discuss plans for growth. The county is conducting a survey on growth through Aug. 31.
County asks residents' opinion on growth
BAY MINETTE – Baldwin County residents have until Aug. 31 to provide their opinions on how the region should prepare for growth in the future. more
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Gulf Shores running back Ronnie Royal evades a St. Michael tackler in the season-opening game Thursday, Aug. 18, at Fairhope Municipal Stadium while Sports Editor Cole McNanna patrols the sideline in his first week of covering high school sports games in Alabama.
Just the first week living the dream
The first week of high school football is in the books and all I can say is, I don't know if there will be another crazier week than this the rest of the season for me personally. From our … more
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The Baldwin County fishing team sent four pairs to the Bassmaster High School National Championship in South Carolina earlier this month where the Tigers represented their state amongst the best.
Baldwin County High fishermen compete at nationals
Out of 314 teams from across the country, Baldwin County High School's Hunter Travis and Jameson Norris finished 48th at the Bassmaster High School National Championship on Lake Hartwell in South … more
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The officer killed in a crash in Summerdale the night of Monday, Aug. 22, was identified as Officer Ivan Lopez of the Mt. Vernon Police Department. Attorney General Steve Marshall said Tuesday, Aug. 23, that Lopez was traveling home from a shift in his patrol car when he was struck by a vehicle that spend through a stop sign.
Mt. Vernon officer identified after fatal Summerdale crash
A former Summerdale police officer who was working for Mt. Vernon Police Department was identified as the officer killed in a crash Monday night. TV station WKRG News 5 and the state’s … more
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Hale joins Bay Minette police as new animal control officer
BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Ashlynn Hale has joined the Bay Minette Police Department as its animal control officer. She takes over the position from Rebecca Jernigan, who had served in this role … more
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Foley sets hearing on sleeping in public sites law
FOLEY — City officials will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 6, on an ordinance against camping in public places intended to deal with an increasing number of people sleeping on streets and … more
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Officer killed in fatal Summerdale crash
SUMMERDALE — An officer on his way home was killed when two occupants of a pick-up truck sped through a stop sign on County Road 36 and hit the officer’s vehicle on Highway 59, Summerdale … more
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