GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Learning for Life Golf Tournament will begin Friday with lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.
“It’s Coastal Baldwin Education Enrichment Foundation, CBEE, and we really need people to sign up as whole sponsors, we need people to sign teams up,” Baldwin County Board of Education President Angie Swiger said. “We really need people in the community involved with the golf tournament.”
ORANGE BEACH, Alabama — Alabama native Bethany Gounares originally had her sights set on a career in film production but has found a fulfilling life as wife, mother and Internet salesperson on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
“It’s a confidence builder,” said Patrol Sgt. Jessica Daley of Lee County, Ala., in summing up the Advanced Female Tactical Training presented by Columbia Southern University on April 23-25 at the training facility of the Orange Beach Police Department.
ORANGE BEACH, Alabama — Popular author Fannie Flagg will be the celebrity guest Sunday at The Compleat Studio for a pre-party at the Wharf in Orange Beach. The event will feature more than 100 pieces of art by local artists. Artists and the public are invited to attend this exciting event.
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The fourth annual Emerging Artists Exhibit opens at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach Friday May 4 and will be on display through July 14.
This event is presented by The Hangout with supporting sponsors Melanie’s, Merrill Miller Interiors and Bravo Tacos; gallery sponsors Gulf Island Gallery, Tino’s Fine Art and Wall Décor Frame Shop and Gallery.
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) – An attorney for one of the men who was on Gravine Island when Summer Moody was shot said his client is relieved to hear the news there are no criminal charges planned for his client in connection to the shooting.
“This is the end to this puppy mill,” says Elberta police chief Stan DeVane as he watches 34 remaining dogs loaded up and taken off the property never to return.
“It was just a deplorable situation.” After seizing 17 dogs Wednesday out of concern for their health, “they are all anemic, they all are just infested with fleas, they all emaciated. They are not in very good overall condition at all,” says Steve Williams with FurreverHomes Rescue.
After an exhaustive, 11-day investigation, authorities in Baldwin County will NOT charge the men in the shooting death of Summer Moody.
At a press conference in Bay Minette this afternoon, District Attorney Hallie Dixon and Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack told reportes the shooting was an accident.
We’re heading into a great beach weekend: mostly sunny skies, mid 80s, and a little south breeze each day. Perfect weather for the annual Mullet Toss at the Flora-Bama Lounge. Today, tomorrow, and Sunday you’ll have a chance to toss a mullet across the Alabama-Florida state line…who could pass up an opportunity like that? Rip currents are possible, so check the beach flags and obey the lifeguards.
BAY MINETTE, Alabama — The shooting on Gravine Island of a 17-year-old who died Wednesday was an accident and no charges will be filed against the three adults involved, but three teens with the victim will face additional charges, Baldwin County authorities said Thursday.
GULF SHORES, Alabama — The Gulf Coast Region of USA Volleyball is hosting the AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball Championships in Gulf Shores April 27-29.
Charges of animal cruelty and neglect are being considered against a 76-year-old woman who was running a dog-breeding facility at her Elberta home, according to Elberta Police Chief Stan DeVane.
For now, said DeVane, Beverly Baker has been “put out of business as a puppy mill” at the Krehling Road address. No criminal charges had been filed against Baker as of Thursday.
GULF SHORES, Alabama — One juvenile was arrested today after making a series of bomb threats to Gulf Shores schools that were determined to be a hoax.
Gulf Shores High and Gulf Shores Middle School received the threatening calls just after 11 a.m. Police responded to calls at both schools and determined the threats were a hoax.
“Another week and it would have been Summerdale all over again.”
Kennels of horror and neglect at a puppy mill near Elberta. “She is breeding these dogs for re-sale. Normally you don't have 40 dogs for personal protection or as pets,” says Elberta police chief Stan DeVane.
FOLEY, Alabama — A multimillion-dollar expansion of Vulcan Inc. should double the Foley aluminum plant’s production and create more than 40 jobs, company officials announced Wednesday.
The project, to be done in several phases, is scheduled to be completed by April 2016. The cost will be $17 million to $20 million, according to company estimates.
On Wednesday, May 2, 2012, the Gulf Shores Police Department will launch its first “Coffee with a Cop” event at the Gulf Shores McDonalds, 2000 Gulf Shores Parkway.
(GULF SHORES, Ala.) – Alabama has seen the backlash over the new immigration law. Some say it's too harsh others say more is needed. At the beginning of the month state wide, businesses were supposed to sign up for a plan that allows them to make sure employers are legal. Not everyone is on board with this plan.
GULF SHORES, Alabama — The City Council has approved a $315,736 contract to extend the intersection at Clubhouse Drive across Ala. 59 and make a new entrance into the Winn-Dixie shopping center.
Another traffic light at the existing entrance into the Winn-Dixie center will be removed in an effort to help traffic flow in the tourist season, according to Mark Acreman, public works director.
FOLEY, Alabama — A multi-million dollar expansion of Vulcan Inc. should double the Foley aluminum plant’s production and create more than 20 jobs in the next four years.
The project will be done in several phases and is scheduled to be completed by April 2016. The estimated cost is $17 million to $20 million.
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