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Quilting group expands donation for hurricane victims
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — With nearly 50 quilts donated to hurricane victims in Texas, the Stitch-N-Friends sewing group is hoping to make and donate another 80 quilts by the end of this …
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Gulf Shores approves new parade route, freeboard requirements
A new route for the Gulf Shores High School was approved at the city’s most recent council meeting. In the wake of a traumatic Mardi Gras parade and in the interest of safety, the Gulf Shores …
Island mayors propose lodging tax increase
Mayor Robert Craft of Gulf Shores and Mayor Tony Kennon of Orange Beach are united in their consideration of a 2 percent increase in lodging tax to fund critical infrastructure improvements and …
Orange Beach takes first steps toward fiber internet
The City of Orange Beach adopted a resolution authorizing a fiber optic broadband project in partnership with CenturyLink at a special called meeting recently. Under the development agreement, …
GCAA Art Market resumes
If you’re in the market for some new, local art you don’t have to look far. The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Market is back starting September 9. Lots of original works of art will be on display …
New boat launch and park could be headed to Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES – The city and Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are exploring a partnership to possibly build a boat launch and park on Intracoastal Waterway. Potentially, …
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Snook to host first Homecoming Friday in Spanish Fort
FOLEY, Alabama — For many, the experience of a high school homecoming football game is one of the most vivid memories of childhood.Students at Snook Christian Academy will have that experience …
Baldwin County Fair set to begin Tuesday
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama – Neither rain, nor heat, nor providing shelter from a hurricane will stop the 67th annual Baldwin County Fair from beginning Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Baldwin County …
Programs help increase USA presence in Baldwin
While Coastal Alabama Community College has maintained a two-year college presence in Baldwin County for over five decades, the University of South Alabama has matched that success on the four-year …
Quilting group pools resources for Texas hurricane victims
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — When you think of items needed for hurricane victims, a warm blanket might not be the first thing on your list, but thanks to a group of quilters in Central Baldwin County, …