Foley Council To Consider Magnolia Walk Agreements And Road Improvements
) — The Foley City Council will meet tonight for its regular work session and meeting to consider several local business items and municipal resolutions. The session will include standard administrative tasks, public safety technology agreements, and economic proposals. The work session meeting is scheduled for this evening, Mon,...
A Little Coastal Mischief & A Whole Lot of Weekend Magic
From creative sparks and island tunes to candy-cruising pirates and poker-run surprises. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Well, well, well… look who’s trying to keep a quiet week on the calendar! Nope, not us. The Alabama Gulf Coast always has big plans, and apparently, sitting still at home never makes the guest list. This week, we're putting our creative hats on, toasting to good music, sneaking in a little beach retail therapy, and letting the ghosts and goblins, and candy-hungry kiddos, take cen
Prichard Mayor discusses property insurance, police department future
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis, in her Newsletter from Mayor Carletta Davis from October 16th, discussed property insurance in the wake of Hurricane Isaias and the future of the Prichard Police Department. Here is part of the newsletter:. Dear Prichard Residents,. In the wake of Hurricane Isaias,...
Baldwin County Has The 4 Oldest Population Cities In The State
Orange Beach, Ala. — (GSN) — Baldwin County is home to the four cities with the oldest average population ages in Alabama: Foley (median age 52.7), Gulf Shores (50.8), Orange Beach (50.6), and Fairhope (48.2). Driven by coastal lifestyle appeal, mild climate, and vibrant communities, these municipalities have naturally become top destinations for retirees and older adults.
Contaminated Soil Found at Mobile River Bridge Site
TL;DR: Contaminated soil at a former Mobile shipyard will require cleanup for the new bridge project. ALDOT says the work is covered in the project budget and should not delay construction. Contaminated soil at a former shipyard slated for the Mobile River Bridge’s western approach will require cleanup. State transportation...
Baldwin School Superintendent discusses safety, security improvements
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Baldwin County School Superintendent Marty McRae in a Superintendent Update posted on the system’s Facebook page this week, talked about safety and security programs, including a new system to better account for students and visitors on campus. Here is part of the post:. We are...
Foley Witches Ride Returns For Its Seventh Year In Downtown Foley
Tickets are on sale now for the Oct. 24 charity bike event. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Society of Black Hats is bringing its annual Witches Ride back to downtown Foley's streets for the seventh consecutive year. The nonprofit hosts the women-only charity bike ride each year on the Saturday before Halloween. The ride ends with an after-party at Heritage Park, which runs until 10 p.m.
11 cats abandoned in hotel room: Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter posted on their Facebook page Friday that 11 cats were found abandoned in a hotel room. Yesterday we assisted with an animal control call of ELEVEN cats abandoned in a hotel room. These guys are so scared but are...
Options for bakery items expanding in Mobile and Baldwin counties
Boot Barn has leased 20,000 square feet of space in Jubilee Square at 6850 U.S. 90 in Daphne, according to Robert Cook of Vallas Realty and Joe Roe Burton of Burton Property Group, who handled the lease. Bradley Keller of Southpace Properties represented Boot Barn. The specialty retail chain has...
One dead at home in Grand Bay, MCSO deputies investigating
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — One person is dead at home in Grand Bay, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called out to the home on Magnolia Trace Drive before 8:30 p.m. Saturday for report of a shooting. News 5 was on scene. Our crew witnessed a large presence outside home, including […]
