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The Modern Eldorados to host concert in Bay Minette to benefit I-65 crash victims

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Gretsch & The Modern Eldorados will host a community concert at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette Saturday, Aug. 7 to raise funds for the victims and … more

Submitted release | 7/30/21

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in identifying a suspect they say broke into a Magnolia Springs area business twice, removing items both times.

BCSO asking for help to identify burglary suspect

MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Alabama — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify suspect they say burglarized a business in the Magnolia Springs … more

BCSO release | 7/30/21

Tennessee couple arrested at truck stop in Loxley facing child abuse charges

LOXLEY, Alabama — A Tennessee couple was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child after customers at a Loxley truck stop observed two children who were naked and covered in … more

By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/30/21

Statement from Mayor Robert Craft concerning negotiations between ALDOT and Beach Express Toll Bridge owners

The current owners of the Beach Express Toll Bridge have been negotiating with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on various alternative plans to ALDOT’s proposed free bridge … more

Submitted | 7/30/21

Escaped juveniles arrested with stolen vehicle, guns on Interstate

PERDIDO, Alabama — Two juveniles were arrested Tuesday after officials shut down Interstate 65 in both directions near Perdido for nearly two hours when one of the juveniles failed to comply … more

By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/30/21

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Executive Director Joel Hamilton and Jordan Danflous, a guest engagement keeper, admire the zoo’s newest addition, a three-month-old Southern two-toed sloth.

Surprise! It’s a sloth!

Sylvia is a typical American mom. She keeps her baby close but is thankful when a helper comes to take him for a checkup so she can munch on lunch in peace. And she doesn’t appreciate it … more

By Allison Marlow | 7/30/21

Pediatric COVID-19 cases on the rise

Baldwin County pediatricians are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases among children but, in general, those cases are not more severe, said Daren Scroggie, M.D., VP/CMIO Infirmary Health Associate Program … more

By Allison Marlow | 7/30/21

Learn about Laces & France at FPL

FOLEY - Along with the library’s many monthly programs, the Foley Public Library will be having two special programs in August 2021. On Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m., Coletta Stejskal Bailey will … more

Submitted | 7/30/21

Dauphin Island Sea Lab helps the Pelican’s Nest celebrate the winners of the Alabama Species Initiative awareness contest

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab helped the Pelican’s Nest celebrate the winners of the Alabama Species Initiative awareness contest on Wednesday, July 28. The winners for each grade were on campus from … more

Submitted | 7/29/21

Mayor Tony Kennon comments on negotiations between ALDOT and Baldwin County Bridge Company

“A few months ago, the Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC) approached me with several ideas as to how their existing bridge and additional lanes that they are willing to build might be used to … more

Submitted | 7/29/21

School system to require masks when classes resume

BAY MINETTE – Masks will be required for students and teachers in Baldwin County public schools, when classes resume Aug. 11, Superintendent of Education Eddie Tyler said Thursday, July 29. more

Staff Report | 7/29/21

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrest report

7-21-21 Phillip Kevin Dennis, 46, Homeless – Attempted murder, Detainer for hold Gulf Shores Police Department, Failure to appear traffic, Driving while suspended, Detainer for hold Loxley … more

Staff Report | 7/29/21

Baldwin County Department of Public Health and Emergency Management Agency officials conduct a vaccine clinic in Daphne in January 2021. The Baldwin County Commission voted in July to lift the COVID-19 state of emergency in place since March 2020.

County lifts COVID, Hurricane Sally emergency designations

BAY MINETTE – While efforts to deal with the situations will continue, the Baldwin County Commission has voted to lift the local states of emergency for COVID-19 and Hurricane Sally. Zach Hood, … more

By GUY BUSBY | 7/29/21

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrest report

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrest report 7-21-21 Phillip Kevin Dennis, 46, Homeless – Attempted murder, Detainer for hold Gulf Shores Police Department, Failure to appear traffic, … more

7/29/21

Board members from Baldwin EMC’s Charitable Foundation recently hosted a luncheon honoring this year’s Foundation scholarship winners. Pictured are the attending 2021 recipients (front row, l-r): Cali Hess, Carleen Horace, Sabrina Collins, Baleigh Collins, Malia Elliott and Michaela Brooke; (back row, l-r): Cassidy Schneider, Cairo Plauche’, Nicollette Houston-Turner and Zander Westphal.

Operation Round Up Honors Scholarship Recipients

Baldwin EMC’s Charitable Foundation recently honored the program’s scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 school year. Foundation board members held a luncheon in Summerdale to recognize all of … more

Submitted | 7/29/21

Foley man sentenced to 180 years on rape, sodomy conviction

BAY MINETTE — A Foley man has been sentenced to 180 years following a conviction in April in Baldwin County Circuit Court on rape and sodomy charges in Robertsdale. According to a release on … more

7/29/21

1.ORU Foundation Vice Chairman Oswalt Lipscomb (left) makes a grant presentation to Youth Reach Gulf Coast CFO Caleb Davis.

Operation Round Up Presents Grants to Local Charities

The Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation presented grants to six local agencies during the first half of 2021. These grants were made possible through Baldwin EMC’s Operation … more

Submitted | 7/29/21

Eddie Tyler, Baldwin County superintendent of education, speaks to school system administrators at Fairhope Middle School on July 22. Tyler said schools will reopen Aug. 11 without mask requirements.

County school to open without mask requirements

FAIRHOPE – While COVID-19 cases are increasing and Baldwin County’s vaccination rate is less than the state average, public school officials will not require masks or vaccines for students and … more

By GUY BUSBY | 7/29/21

Free college classes available for fall at Coastal Alabama Community College

Coastal Alabama Community College is dedicating $8 million in CARES Act funds to help students continue their education through the Coastal Cares Grant program. All registered students are eligible … more

Submitted | 7/29/21

Rolling with safety

Bike helmets were given out to kindergarten and first grade students at the Youth Rotary Youth Club in Fairhope. School Resource Officers spent the afternoon talking to kids about bike safety and, … more

Submitted | 7/29/21