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Mobile Airport Authority secures $2 million grant for Brookley Aeroplex expansion
The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) has been awarded a significant $2 million grant aimed at facilitating the expansion of the Brookley Aeroplex according to a news release. This funding, part of the … more
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Gulf Shores presents motion to add additional beach rescue vehicles
Gulf Shores city council members gathered for a work session meeting on Feb. 19, where a motion was presented to purchase five additional Honda Pioneer UTV vehicles for the beach rescue division of … more
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Gulf Shores proposes motion to realign Waterway West intersection
Gulf Shores city council members gathered for a work session meeting on Feb. 19, where a motion was presented to begin phase one of a project to realign Waterway West at the intersection of W. 1st … more
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Address validation project in Baldwin surges forward, boosting emergency response efforts
In an effort to fortify emergency response capabilities, Baldwin County 911's ongoing collaboration with Geo-Comm, Inc. has made significant strides in enhancing address validation across the county. … more
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The council unanimously approved awarding the bid for Integrity Park's phase two to Triptek Construction LLC. for just over $5 million.
Spanish Fort expands recreational offerings: Phase two of Integrity Park underway
Parks and recreation are getting a boost in Spanish Fort. The Spanish Fort City Council awarded a bid for phase two at Integrity Park and awarded a bid for master planning of the proposed Honor … more
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Visitors to the Fairhope Public Library will soon see construction begin on a much-awaited renovation.
Fairhope Public Library’s second floor renovation will begin soon
Visitors to the Fairhope Public Library will soon see construction begin on a much-awaited renovation. The Friends of Fairhope Public Library’s capital campaign reached its goal, and the … more
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New houses are under construction in Foley. A study that found Foley the most cost-effective retirement location in the United States listed housing as one factor in the city’s top ranking.
An affordable paradise: Foley named top retirement destination in national study
In a recent national study conducted by GOBankingRates, Foley emerges as the most cost-effective retirement destination across the United States. The survey, focusing on optimal retirement locations, … more
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Fairhope High School track and field team members, coaches, city and school officials celebrated the completion of the Track and Field Complex at Founders Park with a ribbon cutting and first lap on the track Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Fairhope's newest jewel: $2.5 Million Track and Field Complex promises safe training grounds for athletes
Fairhope High School track and field team members, coaches, city and school officials celebrated the completion of the Track and Field Complex at Founders Park with a ribbon cutting and first lap on … more
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Foley officials discuss the 2024 city audit. Foley again received a high rating for its financial operations.
Foley excels in fiscal management annual audit reveals
The City of Foley has once again demonstrated exemplary management of municipal funds and transparent fiscal operations, as highlighted in its annual financial audit. The audit, conducted by the … more
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In a bid to address the aftermath of the impacts of Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, which caused widespread power outages and damage across Baldwin County, the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 2021. This Act allocated $27 billion in emergency funds to address the aftermath of recent natural disasters and extreme weather events.
ADECA awards subgrant to Baldwin County for hurricane recovery efforts, vendor search underway
In response to the impacts of Hurricanes Sally and Zeta in 2020, a state agency has awarded a subgrant to Baldwin County, and the county is currently seeking a vendor to conduct assessments of areas … more
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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that over $970 million in grants for over one hundred airports across the country, with Gulf Shores International Airport among those listed. According to the release, the airport will receive $5 million to fund the construction of a new commercial terminal, which has been in the works for years.
Department of Transportation announces $5 million grant to add commercial terminal to Gulf Shores International Airport
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced over $970 million in grants for over 100 airports across the country, with Gulf Shores International Airport among those listed. According to a … more
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Foley's comprehensive road resurfacing and repair initiative is moving forward and  set to include the installation of a traffic island along South Alston Street. This strategic move aims to assess the efficiency of similar infrastructure in mitigating traffic issues along Alabama 59.
Foley adding traffic island on Alston; looking to ease traffic problems
Foley's comprehensive road resurfacing and repair initiative is moving forward and  set to include the installation of a traffic island along South Alston Street. This strategic move aims to … more
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Foley will build a traffic circle at the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and Juniper Street. Another roundabout is planned at Michigan Avenue and Cedar Street.
Foley City Council approves traffic circle plans on Michigan Avenue
Traffic circles are poised to replace stop signs at two Foley intersections along Michigan Avenue following approval by the City Council. At their meeting on Monday, Feb. 5, the council approved … more
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The Fairhope Single Tax Corporation (FSTC) purchased the .09-acre parcel in May 2023 for $475,000.
Fairhope acquires Fairhope Pier Park property for community fitness court
Residents and visitors to the Fairhope Pier Park area are familiar with the small café that has sat empty, on and off, for many years. The property will soon get a second life. Public records … more
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Rep. Jennifer Fidler, R-Silverhill, listening to the thoughts of a citizen at the Fairhope townhall meeting on Jan. 31.
Fidler hosts town hall meeting to discuss upcoming legislative session School choice, gambling, trafficking topics of priority
FAIRHOPE — To prepare the residents of Baldwin County for what is to come during the upcoming legislative session, state Rep. Jennifer Fidler, R-Silverhill, hosted town hall meetings to inform … more
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Wolf Creek on South Pecan Street in Foley is one of the areas where the city has been working on resilience projects. The creek washed out the road during heavy flooding in 2014, but the site was not affected by flooding during Hurricane Sally in 2020.
Foley prepares for environmental challenges with resilience projects
In anticipation of potential hurricanes, floods and other environmental challenges, the City of Foley is proactively implementing resilience projects. Leslie Gahagan, Foley's environmental director, … more
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Baldwin County Commission to hold community meetings in February
The Baldwin County Commission is set to hold two public meetings with municipal and tribal representatives to discuss potential uses of the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery … more
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Teddy Taylor, who was first sergeant of Company C of the 711 Signal Battalion in 2004, speaks during a 20-year reunion of unit veterans who were deployed to Iraq.
Two decades later: Foley National Guard veterans gather to honor Iraq deployment anniversary
Foley National Guard veterans came together in a reunion to commemorate the two-decade milestone since their deployment to Iraq and subsequent safe return. Members of Company C of the 711th … more
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The event began at 5 p.m. and Mayor Sherry Sullivan took the stage at 5:30 p.m. to give residents an overview of 2023 and what to expect in 2024.
Fairhope holds State of the City Expo
The Fairhope Civic Center was lively with activity Thursday, Jan. 25, for the State of the City Expo. The main hall of the civic center was lined with tables representing each department within … more
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A voter exits the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, a Gulf Shores voting precinct.
Population increase leads to additional polling locations Baldwin is fastest-growing county in the state
In 2020, Baldwin County became the fourth-largest county in Alabama by population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has been the fastest-growing county in Alabama since 2010. To adjust to … more
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