Irwin wins again on PRCA circuit
LAWTON, Oklahoma — Robertsdale native Kyle Irwin is on a roll after winning his third PRCA competition of the year by claiming top honors at the Lawton Rangers Rodeo Aug. 7-10 in Lawton, …
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Fairhope, school board to discuss fate of Pelican's Nest lab
FAIRHOPE – With the purchase of the Fairhope K-1 Center by the city of Fairhope, municipal and school system officials are working to decide what to do with the Pelican’s Nest Science Lab also located on the campus.
Fairhope bans sleeping in cars
FAIRHOPE – The ban on sleeping in cars or other outdoor locations is in effect in Fairhope, but officials said they don’t plan to use the ordinance to target homeless people.
Fairhope sewage publicity debated
FAIRHOPE – City officials and Mobile Baykeeper agreed that Fairhope does not appear to be responsible for what was reported as sewage floating in Mobile Bay but disputed how notifications on the issue where handled.
Virtual School preparing to open in new building
DAPHNE – Construction delays have slowed plans to move Baldwin County’s Virtual School program, that allows local students to study in a public-school program from anywhere in the world, to expand into a new home.
Spanish Fort considers garbage collection changes
SPANISH FORT – After nine years, Spanish Fort city officials are considering going out for new proposals for municipal garbage service. Mayor Mike McMillan told City Council members that he will bring them requests for proposals for garbage service at an upcoming council meeting. The mayor said the city has received frequent calls about pickup.
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Jones addresses party controversy and "dangerous" politics at NAACP banquet in Foley
When U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D) took the podium in front of members of the Baldwin County NAACP, he joked that they knew how to lure him away from his busy schedule.
He told them that they knew …
Moms, dads and children rally for stronger gun laws
FAIRHOPE – Nearly 100 people gathered here Saturday with a single mission: to let the community know that there is indeed a part of the population who wants assault weapons banned and smarter gun …
Tacky Jack’s Helping Veterans program gives away fifth wheelchair
If you have ever been to one of Tacky Jack’s locations, chances are you have taken a photo with the giant marlin and possibly dropped a donation in the box.
Those donations were used to …
Gruenloh, Hardy & Associates formed as two local CPA firms merge at the end of August
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — Gruenloh & Associates P.C., established in the Central Baldwin area almost 30 years ago, is proud to announce their forthcoming merger with local firm Hardy Brock Consulting …