Daphne Intersection Closes for Weeks as Roundabout Project Nears Finish
A busy Daphne intersection shut down completely as crews entered the final phase of a $1.7 million roundabout project expected to last up to six weeks.
Daphne Planning Commission Approves New Dunkin’ Donuts, VW-Kia Dealership
Daphne planners approved a second Dunkin' Donuts location and a new Volkswagen-Kia dealership as commercial growth continues along Alabama 181.
Thomas Hospital Proposes South Alabama’s First Free-Standing ER in Daphne
Thomas Hospital has applied to build south Alabama's first free-standing emergency department in Daphne, backed by a unanimous city council endorsement.
Baldwin County Unveils First Blue Star Memorial Highway to Honor Veterans
Schoolchildren joined WWII veterans Saturday as Baldwin County dedicated its first Blue Star Memorial Highway marker near Daphne and Fairhope.
New Left-Turn Signals Coming to U.S. 98 Between Spanish Fort and Fairhope
ALDOT began installing flashing yellow arrow signals at 17 intersections along U.S. 98 between Spanish Fort and Fairhope to improve turn safety.
Fairhope’s Landmark Yardarm Restaurant Changes Hands After Four Decades
The Yardarm Restaurant on the Fairhope Municipal Pier is changing ownership for the first time in 40 years as its longtime owner retires from the business.
Bayside Academy Launches Mobile App for Daphne Families
Bayside Academy in Daphne has launched a new mobile app for parents, students and teachers, becoming the first private school in the area to do so.
Baldwin County Catholic High School Fund Drive Nears $7.5 Million Mark
A campaign to build a new $9.5 million Catholic high school in Baldwin County has drawn 885 donors and $7.5 million in pledges toward its goal.
Spanish Fort Settles Five-Year Bluff Erosion Lawsuit, Will Buy Threatened Homes
Spanish Fort resolved a long-running lawsuit over an eroding Mobile Bay bluff by agreeing to buy two threatened homes and fund repairs.
Fairhope’s Old Bay Steamer Closes for Good, Owners Blame Oil Spill Fallout
A Fairhope Institution Closes Its Doors The Original Old Bay Steamer, a seafood restaurant that has served the Fairhope area for nearly two decades, closed for good this weekend, becoming…