Lillian’s Mullet Festival Marks 40 Years of Races, Tosses and Small-Town Tradition
The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay hosts the 40th Annual Labor Day Mullet Festival on Sept. 7, 2026, with a 5K, Mullet Toss, auctions and live music in Lillian.
Escambia County Residents Want Old Lillian Hwy Restaurant Torn Down — County Says Renovation Is Coming First
Neighbors along Lillian Highway say the abandoned former Vallarta's restaurant is a blighted eyesore and want it demolished, but Escambia County says the owners plan to renovate within 60 to…
Man Charged in March Shooting at Lillian Square Apartments
Darien Johnson, 22, has been charged with attempted homicide in a March 6 shooting at the Lillian Square Apartments in Escambia County that left a man wounded.
Polls Open 7 a.m. Tuesday in Alabama’s District 1 Special Primary: Where to Vote in Baldwin County
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in Alabama's District 1 special congressional primary. Four Republicans are on the ballot, the Democratic candidate is unopposed, and a…
Free Digital Literacy Workshop in Lillian to Focus on Spotting Phishing and Romance Scams
A free workshop at Lillian Recreation Park on July 28 will teach residents how to spot phishing emails and romance scams before they cause financial harm.
Escambia County Opens New ADA-Accessible Kayak and Canoe Launch at Perdido Bay Park
Escambia County has added a free, ADA-accessible kayak, canoe and paddleboard launch at Perdido Bay Park and Boat Ramp on Lillian Highway.
Baldwin County to Unveil Renovated Lillian Recreation Park at Aug. 6 Ribbon Cutting
Baldwin County will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 6 to unveil newly renovated facilities at Lillian Recreation Park, including new restrooms, a picnic pavilion, and expanded accessible parking.
Lillian’s Spanish Cove Community Hosts Its Annual Christmas in July Craft Fair on July 18
The Spanish Cove community in Lillian will hold its annual Christmas in July Craft Fair on Saturday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the community club house,…
Lillian’s Sarah Henkel honored for devotion to students, family and community
LILLIAN, Ala. — Sarah Henkel spent 30 years in the classroom, much of it teaching special needs students and challenging them to succeed despite their disabilities. Now retired, the longtime…
$28 Million RESTORE Act Grant Could Fund 11,000-Acre Wildlife Corridor in Southeast Baldwin County
A Baldwin County land conservation project is in line to receive $28 million after being placed on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s “Funded Priorities List,” money that state officials…