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Coverage of Alabama small towns from South Alabama News, the local news source for Mobile, Baldwin and the surrounding counties of the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Clarke County A large semi truck traveling along a two-lane street in a small town

Grove Hill Revives a Forgotten Truck Ordinance as Council Pursues Street and Water Grants

James Bullard, July 8, 2026July 14, 2026

Grove Hill will again enforce a long-dormant ordinance barring through-truck traffic on city streets, while the council pursues nearly $900,000 in grants for street resurfacing and replacement of aging lead water lines.

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Clarke County Skaters circling the floor of an indoor roller skating rink

Former Roller Rink Reborn: Adventure Acres Brings Family Entertainment Back to Grove Hill

James Bullard, July 8, 2026July 14, 2026

Mike and Bri Johnson have transformed Grove Hill’s former Twin Rivers Roller Rink into Adventure Acres, a family entertainment venue that opened over the July Fourth weekend with skating, games and attractions.

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Clarke County Colorful fireworks bursting in a dark night sky above a town

Jackson Fills the Sky for America’s 250th With Downtown Fireworks Celebration

James Bullard, July 8, 2026July 14, 2026

Residents lined the streets and parks of downtown Jackson on July 2 for the city’s annual Independence Day fireworks display, this year marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Baldwin County A large Christmas tree decorated with lights in a downtown setting at night, similar to Fairhope's holiday lighting display

Fairhope Kicks Off the Holidays as Downtown Christmas Lights Draw Record Crowd

James Bullard, November 18, 2022

Fairhope’s annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony drew what Mayor Sherry Sullivan called a record crowd downtown, with more than a million lights and falling snow kicking off the holiday season.

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