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The Rev. Wilson Van Hooser, a former Tulane wide receiver turned seminary graduate, has become the new pastor of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church in Fairhope, calling his return to Alabama…
A Baldwin County judge ruled the county commission violated state law in redrawing Point Clear's zoning boundaries, a decision the county is now appealing to the Alabama Supreme Court.
A newly published book, “Life Without Jurisdiction,” is drawing fresh attention to the 2005 conviction of Murray “Bubba” Lawrence Jr. in a 2003 Baldwin County murder, raising questions about the…
Doug Jones is bringing musician Jason Isbell back for a downtown Mobile rally next month as part of his gubernatorial rematch against Tommy Tuberville.
Fairhope has broken ground on a $1.9 million, FEMA-funded hurricane safe room on Pecan Avenue that will shelter more than 70 first responders during major storms.
A new documentary called Cookie Queens is drawing South Alabama Girl Scouts to theaters, highlighting the skills and friendships behind cookie season.
A Fairhope-funded program using specially trained dogs to sniff out sewage overflows in Fly Creek has proven successful, according to a report given to the city council.
Alabama families in Gulf Shores and Ozark describe new allegations that Medicaid altered key paperwork before denying disability waiver benefits for their children, echoing complaints from Fairhope families earlier this…
A Fairhope grandmother rallied a group of bikers, including riders from outside the area, to support her 8th-grade granddaughter Bella as she returned to school after facing bullying.
Utilities and cities across Baldwin County are lighting buildings green Aug. 10-14 for Glow Green for 811 Week, urging residents to call Alabama 811 before digging.