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Some Baldwin County buildings and commission offices to temporarily close
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Commission has recently authorized the closure of many facilities. According to a press release, the Baldwin County Commission will close all Baldwin County Commission offices and all Baldwin County Commission-owned or leased properties on Friday, July 5 with a few exceptions. Exceptions to the closures are listed below: […]
Baldwin County airport to receive funding for improvements
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Improvements are coming to a Baldwin County airport as the Alabama Department of Transportation awarded grant funding. According to a news release, that airport — the H.L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope — is one of two municipal airports that will receive a portion of the $100,000 in funding that […]
Baldwin County animal experts share tips to keep pets safe, happy this Fourth of July
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — As people prepare to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and food, officials warn of the dangers the holiday can pose and how pet owners can keep their furry friends safe. The main concern people think of when they think of the Fourth of July and pets: fireworks. Even though just […]
Several cities announce changes to garbage pick-up due to holiday
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Due to the Independence Day holiday, several area cities have announced changes for residents whose normal garbage collection day is on Thursday. In Mobile, trash and garbage pickup will not run on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The makeup day for garbage is Saturday, July 6. There is no makeup day for trash.
Escambia County approved three residential projects, for 300+ potential homes, in June
Escambia County approved three residential development projects in the month of June, which will add 332 more homes to the county. These three residential projects are set for Cantonment, northwest and southwest Pensacola respectively after receiving their development orders from the county’s Development Review Committee. ...
Fifth Wawa store proposed for Escambia County
A fifth Wawa has been proposed for Escambia County. The Pensacola Boulevard Wawa project is currently under review by the Development Review Committee (DRC) after being filed on June 11. Its developers will meet with the DRC this week to discuss the project before moving forward. Should the project be...
Fairhope’s Working Waterfront plan moving forward
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Fairhope’s Working Waterfront plan is still moving forward after the Restore Council in April approved a $5 million increase to the project estimate. FOX10 News learned today that there has been a little more separation but not enough to close off a...
City of Foley Reviews Additional Cost For Terminal And More
At its July 1 meeting, the Foley City Council will consider two additional agreements from Volkert for design services related to the building of a terminal, adding $238,660 in design costs for the project. Other items on the agenda will address establishing safety rules and procedures in city parks and...
Gulf Coast Fourth of July closures (List)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As Independence Day approaches, many city offices and programs are closing. WKRG News 5 is keeping a running list of closures within the coverage area. We will update this list as we receive more information from cities and towns. Alabama Gulf Shores: According to a press release, the following facilities in […]
The little depot that could
Foley Railroad Museum and Train Exhibit attracts visitors. In the heart of Foley, Alabama’s Heritage Park, stands a train depot, former rail stop, and town fixture since 1909. Well, not exactly. For decades it stood elsewhere and then returned. Confused yet? Don’t be. For the story behind Foley’s depot...
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