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Silverhill to host 35th Heritage Day celebration
SILVERHILL, Alabama — Despite the fact that last year’s festival was postponed by rain, organizers of Silverhill’s annual Heritage Day Festival remain hopeful that the festival’s move from …
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Fairhope mayor, council president spar on lease negotiation powers
Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson and Council President Jack Burrell traded barbs during the April 8 Fairhope City Council meeting over who in the city would have the authority to negotiate upcoming cell …
Spanish Fort looks to add sidewalks on portion of 225
Spanish Fort city leaders talked at their April 1 city council work session about increasing walkability on State Highway 225 by possibly adding more sidewalks to the area. The city had received a …
Daphne punts on getting opinion about utility tap fees for city projects
Daphne City Council members punted on a proposal to ask for an Alabama Attorney General’s opinion about whether or not Daphne Utilities could waive tap fees for the city, after there was confusion …
The last rumble between the North and South
Reenactors will remember the Battle of Blakeley tomorrow
Tomorrow when the canons rumble at Blakeley State Park to celebrate the 155th anniversary of the battle there, re-enactors will be joined by a gun that witnessed the end of America’s darkest days. …
Fairhope mayor, council discuss public input for K-1 property
During the Fairhope City Council’s work session March 25, Mayor Karin Wilson and the council members went back and forth on how best to get public input for what the city should do with the …
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‘Pardon me boy, is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?’
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The George P. Thames Adult Activity Center in Robertsdale is gearing up for a trip back in time to experience a historic tour of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Chickamauga, …
Silverhill’s Tim Wilson resigns as mayor
SILVERHILL, Alabama — After serving more than 20 years with the town of Silverhill, almost 12 years as the town’s mayor, Tim Wilson made a stunning announcement during Monday night’s council …
32nd Annual Strawberry Festival set this weekend in Loxley
What: 32nd Annual Baldwin County Strawberry FestivalWhen: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14Where: Loxley Municipal Park, 4198 Municipal Park Drive (Alabama 59).Details: The annual …
Ard remembered as pillar in the community
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — Richard Allen Ard, who owned and operated Ard’s Printing Company in Robertsdale with his wife Marjorie for more than half a century, was laid to rest Monday, April 10 at …