News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
1984 results total, viewing 1061 - 1080
Volunteers at Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort pack produce into bags on Monday morning.
If government shutters, Prodisee Pantry ready to help
For local volunteers, this is a disaster happening in slow motion. Volunteers and staff at Prodisee Pantry stood by federal employees last week as they waited, hoped and prayed until Congress passed … more
|
"People building outside the city limits, to be honest, has always been a way for them to bypass impact fees, the thing we use for police, fire, parks and those type of things," Sullivan said during the Aug. 29 work session.
Annexation for Fairhope water service proposal tabled indefinitely
A proposed ordinance that would require new properties and developments to annex into the City of Fairhope for city water service has been tabled indefinitely. During the Sept. 25 regular city … more
|
Book debate continues in Fairhope
The debate over which books should be accessible to children continued during the open discussion portion of the Sept. 25 Fairhope City Council meeting. Three individuals presented council with their … more
|
Fairhope included $2.5 million for projects at the K-1 Center in the 2024 municipal budget.
City of Fairhope funds infrastructure with $42.6 million for utility system upgrades in 2024 budge
Fairhope City Council unanimously approved the 2024 budget just in time for the new fiscal year to begin Oct. 1. The 2024 municipal budget for the City of Fairhope is $158 million. For comparison, … more
|
Fresh Off the Boat, a popular Orange Beach restaurant, abruptly closed Sept. 17, laying off the staff of approximately 19.
Fresh Off the Boat shutters abruptly in Orange Beach
Fresh Off the Boat, a popular Orange Beach restaurant, abruptly closed Sept. 17, laying off the staff of approximately 19. Jerr McCutchen and David Buster opened Fresh Off the Boat in 2020 at the … more
|
General manager of Glen Lakes Golf Club and PGA professional David Musial said the 27-hole Foley course has grown their youth organizations as well as hosted multiple collegiate tournaments within the past 10 years of being locally owned.
Glen Lakes Golf Club celebrates 10 year anniversary of being locally owned
FOLEY — Glen Lakes Golf Club recently marked their 10-year anniversary of being locally owned. Sam Strite, president of Glen Lakes Golf Club, made the decision to purchase the Foley course … more
|
Orange Beach Freedom Fest returns for third-annual celebration of America
The third-annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest kicks off Friday, Oct. 6, at The Wharf. The festival will celebrate America at its best with food, arts and crafts, cars, motorcycles, jeeps and music. The … more
|
Housing a collection of over 80 arcade games, some dating back to the 1960s, Captain Crazy’s Paradise is the brainchild of the Harney family — Imoto (Left) Ace (Middle), Dan (Top right) and Shiva (Bottom right). Identifying themselves as lifelong gamers, this family lives by the mantra “once a gamer, always a gamer.”
Retro arcade with vintage games and golf simulators opens in Foley
FOLEY — Captain Crazy’s Paradise officially opened Sept. 9 featuring vintage arcade games and golf simulators. Positioned on South McKenzie Street, opposite the Walmart Supercenter, the … more
|
Robertsdale High School students work on their project for the 2022-23 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Stem competition.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition open to public schools until Oct. 27
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition has officially launched and is taking applications until Oct. 27. The nationwide competition aims to empower students in grades 6-12 to harness the … more
|
Miss AWAG 2023 Derriana Bishop is joined in the top five by Ceira McReynolds, first runner-up; Tra’Della Bradley, second runner-up; Alyssa Moorer, third runner-up; and Tamiyah Killings, fourth runner-up. Additional participants included Naydia Green, Jayla West, and Jameia Brooks.
Baldwin County senior Bishop crowned Miss AWAG 2023
Derriana Bishop was crowned Miss AWAG 2023 at the pageant held Sept. 23 at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. The Baldwin County High School senior is the daughter of the Apostle … more
|
Late-season weather impacting Alabama peanut harvest
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Hot, dry weather during the growing season has affected Alabama's peanut crop. Kris Balkcom, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System peanut research associate, said some … more
|
Baldwin County Public Schools offering mentor program to new principals, teachers
Baldwin County Public Schools has launched a new mentor program for elementary school principals across the county. According to Tiffany Wilson, director of human resources, this year's chosen mentor … more
|
Kevin Kurtz and his son, Nathan, celebrate Kevin's successful hunt at Portland Landing with mentors Chris Nix, left, and Chuck Sykes, right. Terrance Marshall gets firearms safety instruction for a WFF officer before his AMH hunt. Participants in the AMH hunts enjoy the outdoors at one of the premier hunting areas in Alabama at Portland Landing SOA.
Hunting safety: back to the basics
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the thrill of the hunt to begin. Until then, the responsibilities … more
|
Foley Main Street’s Cat Alley has reached its second phase and is searching for artists to create three new murals. The three murals will depict various aspects of Foley’s history. Submissions can be sent in for one or all the doors. Executive director of Foley Main Street, Darrelyn Dunmore, said one artist might be chosen for all three doors or separate artists for each of the doors.
Foley Main Street seeks artists for Cat Alley murals depicting town's history
FOLEY — Foley Main Street's Cat Alley has reached its second phase and is searching for artists to create three new murals. The three murals will depict various aspects of Foley's history. … more
|
Fairhope's Hogsmeade Halloween Festival returns after three-year hiatus
Step into the wonderful world of Harry Potter at the Hogsmeade Halloween Festival Oct. 7. The festival is back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and promises a fun day for … more
|
According to the local booking agency, 1,000 extras are needed for the film in a range of ages from 11 years old and up.
Extras needed for Stephen King movie filming in Baldwin, Mobile counties
The Alabama Gulf Coast has been the backdrop of many movies big and small, but there’s no better way to welcome the spooky Halloween season than with a Stephen King movie. Gulf Coast Media … more
|
This year marks the 50th year of the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. Get ready for a weekend full of food, music and fun Oct. 12-15.
Gulf Shores gears up for 50th Shrimp Festival
It is time to celebrate. This year marks the 50th year of the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. Get ready for a weekend full of food, music and fun Oct. 12-15. The Annual National … more
|
The Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's annual Buddy Walk has fun additions and a new home for the 2023 event.
Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's 2023 Buddy Walk promises galactic fun at new location
The Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's annual Buddy Walk has fun additions and a new home for the 2023 event. This year's revamped Buddy Walk will take over Loxley Municipal Park Saturday, Oct. … more
|
Taylor Hicks will headline Live at Five Friday, Sept. 29.
10 things to do on the Gulf Coast this weekend, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
Goodbye, September. Hello, October. That was fast! With fall in full swing, the weekend calendar is full of events. There were so many amazing events this weekend that we couldn't just pick five. The … more
|
Tiffany Wilson, human resources director at Baldwin County Public Schools, emphasized the institution's commitment to the well-being of its staff. "We have the Employee Wellness program," Wilson said. "We have an agreement where we pay for the services for employees to be able to receive assistance like counseling free of charge."
Baldwin County Public Schools programming aims to tackle teacher shortage felt nationally
The United States has grappled with a teacher shortage since the 1970s, and Baldwin County schools are trying to address this issue to ensure its educators remain unaffected. A survey by the … more
|
« Prev | 1 … 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 … 100 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.