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Susan Runnels retiring with nearly 35 years as educator
ELSANOR, Alabama — “School’s out for summer; school’s out forever ….” – Alice Cooper.After nearly 35 years as an educator, the last 13 as principal of …
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Gulf Shores okays budget change, beach restrictions
The Gulf Shores City Council passed a budget amendment that would decrease general fund expenses by $414,477. Councilman and Chair of the Finance Committee Dr. Jason Dyken offered some clarity to …
More food attractions coming to Orange Beach
The City Council of Orange Beach voted to allow a change to the Beach Village planned unit development (PUD) which would bring in a food court on the beach road. The PUD modification would …
'Bama Bayou' gets new developer
The vacant property known as ‘Bama Bayou’ in Orange Beach got a new developer in a special-called City Council meeting. The council authorized Mayor Tony Kennon to execute a memorandum of …
Gulf Shores wants more safety in its county school buildings
The City of Gulf Shores discussed education building inadequacies and how to get the county school board to help at its most recent City Council work session meeting. The city’s school board …
UPDATED: 2018 gets first named storm
With still one week to go before hurricane season officially begins, the Atlantic already has its first named storm of 2018.What the National Hurricane Center and other meteorologists had been eyeing …
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Summer Reading Program set to kick off Wednesday at Robertsdale Public Library
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — Libraries Rock!
The Robertsdale Public Library will kick off it’s Summer Reading Program from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday with “Raptors: Birds of Prey” from the Freedom …
City moving forward with park improvement plans
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — Officials in Robertsdale are moving forward with plans to make improvements to Honeybee Park.
Architects with Adams Stewart in Robertsdale presented conceptual design …
Remembering the ultimate sacrifice
The threat of Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto in the Gulf of Mexico did not deter residents from honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice with Memorial Day observances over the May 28-30 Memorial …
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BCSO honors canine officers at memorial
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — As a patrol officer with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department, Sgt. Randy Younce relies on his partner for support.
“He has my back and I have his,” said …