Five Facts About the Bridges and Tunnels That Connect Mobile to the Eastern Shore
A look back at how the Cochrane Bridge, the Causeway and two underwater river tunnels transformed travel across Mobile Bay over the last century.
Fairhope Enters National ‘America in Bloom’ Beautification Competition
Fairhope is competing in the 2015 America in Bloom program, hosting national judges who will tour the city's parks, gardens and historic districts.
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 Weighs Merging Eastern Shore Transportation Planning Group Into Regional Commission
Baldwin County officials are considering folding the Eastern Shore's transportation planning organization into a Mobile-based regional commission.
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.
Bathroom Graffiti Sparks Rumor Storm, Extra Police Presence at Spanish Fort Middle
Baldwin County schools added police at Spanish Fort Middle after restroom graffiti fueled unfounded rumors of a gun threat before spring break.
Man Indicted After Eight-Hour Standoff and Gunfire at Spanish Fort Apartments
A Baldwin County grand jury has indicted a 60-year-old man on multiple felony charges tied to a shooting and fire during a lengthy Spanish Fort standoff.
Downed Transmission Lines Knock Out Power to Eastern Shore Customers
A transmission failure near Belforest knocked out five Riviera Utilities substations, cutting power to thousands of Eastern Shore customers in Baldwin County.
Eastern Shore Cities Push ALDOT to Help Fund Smarter Traffic Signals
Baldwin County leaders asked state transportation officials to split the cost of adaptive traffic signals aimed at easing congestion on U.S. 98 and Ala. 181.