Fantasy Island Toys Marks 50 Years as a Downtown Fairhope Fixture
Fantasy Island Toys, a downtown Fairhope staple founded by Jeane Byrd, celebrates 50 years of serving the Eastern Shore community under new owners Stevi Bell and Amanda Calhoun.
Coastal Alabama Community College Begins Renovation of Historic Bay Minette Buildings
Coastal Alabama Community College is renovating the historic Meadows Library and Stone Classroom (C) Building on its Bay Minette Campus after the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved…
New Cocktail Bar 87 West Set to Open in Downtown Fairhope
87 West, a new cocktail bar from Carly and Chelsea Pirtle and Steve Olechnowicz, is set to open on Fairhope Avenue after city council approval.
Gulf Shores’ Carter Davis Brings Elite Speed, Versatility Into Senior Season
Gulf Shores senior Carter Davis, a West Virginia commit, returns to the Dolphins' offense as one of the state's fastest and most versatile playmakers heading into his final high school…
Robertsdale Street to Close Monday as Work Begins on New Amphitheater
E. Chicago Street in Robertsdale will close Monday as construction begins on a new amphitheater, with the city directing motorists to use SR-59 as a detour.
Tanger Outlets Foley Adds Shake Shack as Anchor of New Dining District in Major Renovation
Tanger Outlets Foley is undergoing a major renovation that will add a new dining district anchored by Shake Shack, the burger chain's second Alabama location.
Foley Horse Arena’s Future in Limbo as City Weighs Sale, Riders Rally and Costs Draw Scrutiny
Foley officials are negotiating a possible sale of the city's horse arena for medical development, as equestrians rally and question replacement cost estimates.
Why the Gulf Coast’s Most Dangerous Hurricanes Tend to Arrive After Peak Summer Heat
Ocean heat and lighter wind shear make mid-August through mid-October the most dangerous stretch of hurricane season, as forecasters track a developing Atlantic tropical wave.
Wilkins Miller Named a Top Accounting Firm to Work For in Alabama for 12th Straight Year
Wilkins Miller has been named a 2026 Best Accounting Firm to Work For, marking the 12th straight year the Mobile and Fairhope-based firm has made the national list.
Alabama High School Volleyball Preseason Rankings Feature Defending Champions at No. 1
A new AHSAA classification structure reshapes Alabama high school volleyball's preseason rankings, but former and defending champions still top every class.