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Foley Plans to Open Pickleball and Volleyball Courts by 2024
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley is moving forward with plans to open at least nine public pickleball courts and 10 sand volleyball courts by the end of 2024. The courts will be located north of the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market. Work is now underway on...
Island Spirit Award Winner Is Lauren Traywick of Gulf Shores
Many people think the success of the island is due to it's white sand and emerald water. While those are great assets, the main factor for the island's quality of life and successful business is due to the people who smile while they make everything the community a better place. One such person is the City of Gulf Shores Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Lauren Traywick.
Fairhope’s Mobile Bay Maker’s Market finds new home
For the past three years, people in Fairhope have flocked to the Mobile Bay Maker's Market at South Beach Park to shop from locally owned businesses. However, the final market was held near the bay last month as they were ordered to relocate.
Gov. Ivey awards grant for Juvenile Justice Summit
Governor Kay Ivey was keynote speaker to the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association Luncheon at Period Beach Resort Thursday May 16, 2024 in Orange Beach, Ala. Governor’s Office /Hal Yeager. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $65,475 grant to the Alabama Department of Youth Services...
S’mores on the Shore
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Campfires, music and s’mores will be the scene as the City of Gulf Shores hosts S’mores on the Shore on Thursday, August 1. The fun is set to begin at 6 p.m. and will take place at Gulf Place, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. This...
Planning Commission Discusses Summerdance Changes on ICW Development
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The City of Gulf Shores Planning Commission held their regular meeting this week to discuss future projects and zoning changes. The focus of the meeting pertained to a new development currently called "Summerdance" ( Developed by Coastal Resort Properties) which will be located along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores.
Foley looking toward entertainment district; Robins & Morton begins work on Daytona Beach hospital expansion; Troy surveying program wins national award
A proposed entertainment district in Foley could become a reality pending a final vote on it in August. The designation would allow patrons to carry drinks from bar to bar or restaurant to restaurant if the drink was purchased at a Main Street business. – Bama Buzz. Birmingham’s Robins...
Board Member Spotlight: Josh Rachal
Josh Rachal has been a Fairhope resident for over twenty six years. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 2002 and attended the University of Alabama graduating in 2007 with a Bachelors of Arts in Human and Environmental Studies. Upon graduation Josh moved back to Fairhope and began his career as a firefighter and retired as a Lieutenant in 2023.
Water line installed in Fairhope to boost water capacity by almost 2 million gallons
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A new water line in Fairhope is expected to upgrade the city’s water capacity by almost 2 million gallons, according to city officials. The 24-inch water line, which runs along County Road 33 and Fairhope Avenue, is the first of two water lines being installed. According to city officials, the water […]
Civil suit against The Gulf, Hangout owner and counter claim dismissed
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) — On Tuesday the civil suit against Shaul Zislin, and the counter claim he filed against Ashley Branum, were dismissed, indicating that a settlement had been reached. Both Zislin and Branum filed motions of voluntary dismissal with the court, which a Baldwin Count Circuit Judge...
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