Fairhope Lifts Hurricane Sally Curfew as Debris Cleanup Continues
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — The curfew that Fairhope put in place as Hurricane Sally swept through the Gulf Coast has been lifted, city police announced. In a statement released Sept. 25,…
Daphne Relays Presidential Proclamation as Flags Fly at Half-Staff for Rep. John Lewis
The City of Daphne shared a presidential proclamation on July 18, 2020 directing that the American flag be flown at half-staff nationwide in honor of Representative John Lewis, the Georgia…
Appeals Court Drops Fairhope Assault Charge After Prosecutor Misses Filing Deadline
An assault charge against a well-known Fairhope bar owner is effectively gone after the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed the city prosecutor’s appeal as untimely, according to court records.…
Behind Fairhope’s Postcard Image, Families Quietly Struggle as COVID-19 Deepens the Divide
Fairhope is often pictured as a charming, prosperous town, but many working families there were already struggling before COVID-19, and the pandemic has pushed them closer to the edge.
Two Strangers Free a Pelican Snagged by a Fish Hook at Fairhope’s Pelican Point
FAIRHOPE — A family outing at Pelican Point turned into an impromptu rescue when a Fairhope-area resident came across a pelican in distress with a fish hook lodged in its…
Group pitches lower-cost alternative to the Mobile River bridge and Eastern Shore expressway
A newly proposed Mobile River bridge and expressway plan would nearly cut in half the $2 billion cost of the state-backed proposal killed last year, its backers say. The alternative,…
Motorist Stuck by Hypodermic Needle Left on Gas Pump Handle in Stapleton
A motorist filling up at a Stapleton gas station was punctured by a hypodermic needle that had been left on a gas pump handle, and Loxley police say they are…
Anti-toll group urges members to attend Wednesday MPO meetings on Bayway project
MOBILE, Ala. — Toll opponents are asking their supporters to show up Wednesday to remind leaders on both sides of the bay that they remain ready to fight tolls on…
BrewHa’s Pub and Grub opens on Government Boulevard in West Mobile
A new casual spot for drinks and bites has opened in West Mobile, adding another option to one of the city’s most heavily traveled dining corridors. BrewHa’s Pub and Grub…
Mobile-Area Residents Push Back on Bridge Tolls and Civic Center Redevelopment Plans
Mobile-area residents are voicing growing frustration over a proposed toll on a new Mobile River Bridge and a Cordish Companies plan to raze the Civic Center, even as officials say…