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Friday, November 18, 2022Sheila Carlisle Joins EXIT Realty Landmark in Foley
Foley, AL (Grassroots Newswire) November 16, 2022 - EXIT Realty Landmark is pleased to announce that Sheila Carlisle has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Landmark, located at 316 South McKenzie Street, Suite 100, Foley, Alabama is a proud member of EXIT Realty Alabama's rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region. About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a company founded and built on human potential. A full
Wednesday, November 16, 2022Baldwin REALTORS® Book Drive successfully benefits 15 Local Senior Living Communities
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – Last month Baldwin REALTORS® Community Service Committee held a book drive to benefit Baldwin County nursing homes, care facilities, and assisted living communities. REALTOR® members were asked by the committee to bring in new or gently-used books – including children’s books, word searches and magazines – to be sorted and distributed to 15 senior living locations. "Our committee has a heart for the senior citizen community, especially those in private facilities, as we know their
Tuesday, November 15, 2022Local Educator Appointed to FEMA’s National Advisory Council
Columbia Southern University’s VPAA and Dean Misti Kill Receives National Recognition ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced the appointment of several new members to its National Advisory Council including Columbia Southern University’s Misti Kill, Ph.D. Kill serves as the vice provost for academic affairs and dean of the College of Safety and Emergency Services for the university. “I feel incredibly honored to have been selected,” said Kill. “I’m most
Tuesday, November 15, 2022Baldwin County Master Plan DRAFT - A Citizen's Guide to Growth
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, November 15, 2022 – After many months of online surveys and in-person and virtual community meetings gathering feedback from citizens about the needs and wants for future growth in Baldwin County, a draft document of the Baldwin County Master Plan – A Citizen’s Guide to Growth is now available for review, and can be found at www.BaldwinOurVision.com. A public hearing regarding the draft guide will be held at the December 1, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting beginning at 4:00 p.m. in
Monday, November 14, 2022Linda Koniar receives Main Street Alabama’s Main Street Hero Award
November 10, 2022 – Linda Koniar was awarded the Main Street Alabama Hero Award for the Downtown Foley District by Tricia Black, Main Street Alabama Assistant State Coordinator. Linda was presented her award at Foley Main Street’s winter volunteer appreciation reception, held at Copper Kettle Cottage.Pictured: (Front LtoR) John and Linda Koniar; (Back LtoR) Trisha Black Assistant State Coordinator Main Street Alabama; Todd Konair, Board of Directors Foley Main Street; Chad Watkins, President of Foley Main
Wednesday, November 09, 2022Foley Main Street Lights Up DownTown Foley
Foley Main Street is working on lighting up Downtown Foley. The organization is giving each of the main street district businesses who want them - two 33’ strands of warm white lights. Just in time for the holidays but the ultimate goal is to light up Downtown Foley year-round! Main Street’s volunteers will be distributing lights the week of November 7th so that the businesses can have them up in time for Downtown Foley’s Christmas Open House on December 3rd from 11 AM to 2 PM immediately following the
Tuesday, November 08, 2022The Community Foundation of South Alabama Awards $5,000 to the Dream Center of Baldwin County
FOLEY, ALABAMA – November 8, 2022 – The Dream Center of Baldwin County is pleased to announce it has received a$5,000 grant from The Community Foundation of South Alabama’s Closing the Opportunity Gap Initiative. These funds support programs that will narrow the opportunity gap present among our local youth. The Dream Center of Baldwin County, located in Foley, Alabama serves all of Baldwin County. The Dream Center is a diversion program that serves at-risk youth ages 12-18. The Dream Center partners
Tuesday, November 08, 2022Baldwin County's October 2022 Housing Report
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – The Baldwin County housing market continues to shift to a slower pace. According to Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) statistics, October 2022 saw an almost $70-million decrease in total revenue of properties sold, in a year-over-year comparison with October 2021. This was largely due to the 28.6% decrease in total number of properties sold in Baldwin County – exactly 199 less closed sales than the year prior. However, the increase in Average Sales Price across the
Thursday, November 03, 2022Amazon Air launches cargo service at Mobile International Airport
MOBILE, Ala. (November 3, 2022) – Today Amazon Air launched daily cargo service at the Mobile International Airport (BFM), with an inaugural flight arriving shortly after 2:30 a.m. this morning. This is Amazon Air’s first expansion into Alabama to support fast, efficient package deliveries to their customers throughout the region and the country. Amazon Air will operate daily between Mobile and Alliance Field (AFW). The Mobile Airport Authority leased 16,000-square-feet of a 28,000-square-foot area to
Wednesday, November 02, 2022FST Welcomes the Best of the Best
There's a chill in the air, the holidays are looming, that means one thing- it's championship season here at FST! This month we will be hosting three major championships. Right now, the FST Championship Stadium is hosting the Sun Belt Women's Soccer Championship with all games being streamed live on ESPN+. The title will be awarded November 6. Spectators are welcome at all matches. While Sun Belt is in the stadium another group of champions will be crowned at the FST Fields November 4 - 6 as the Alabama
Tuesday, November 01, 2022Baldwin County EMA Monthly Newsletter
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Tuesday, November 01, 2022Warren Averett’s Transaction Advisory Group Continues to Grow
(November 1, 2022) — Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors’ Transaction Advisory Group assists private equity groups, investment bankers and business owners throughout the country as they navigate complex transactions. Recently, six professionals joined the team, positioning the group to better serve clients and adding to their capacity to take on more transactions. Chase Carroll, CPA, is a Manager and an international business strategist based in the Atlanta office. He has a passion for building and
Monday, October 31, 2022Local Referendum on the Alabama Limited Self-Governance Act
Local Referendum on the Alabama Limited Self-Governance Act will ONLY be available on the ballots for citizens that live and vote within the unincorporated areas of Baldwin County.SEE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE HERE
Friday, October 28, 2022Venison Taco Crowned at AWF Gulf Coast Wild Game Cook-Off
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources It appears taco dishes filled with savory wild game and fresh fish are hard to beat at the Alabama Wildlife Federation Wild Game Cook-Offs, and the recent Gulf Coast competition in Spanish Fort was no exception. Before an overflow crowd at the Blue Gill Restaurant, the Venison Birria Taco dish prepared by the Five Rivers Fiesta team of Daniel Haas, Thomas Clark, Todd Amos and Charles Green was crowned overall champion. “We had a blast,” Haas said.
Thursday, October 27, 2022Greater Amberjack and Flounder Season Reminders
Press Release October 27, 2022 Contact: Marine Resources Division (251) 968-7576 The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) reminds anglers that the recreational harvest of greater amberjack in federal and Alabama state waters closes November 1, 2022. Anglers landing red snapper, greater amberjack and gray triggerfish in Alabama are required to report their catch through Alabama’s Snapper Check system. For more information about Snapper
Thursday, October 27, 2022Columbia Southern University Celebrates 700 Graduates
University Welcomes More Than 4,000 Visitors to Baldwin County ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Today, more than 4,000 graduates and loved ones cheered, shouted and applauded at Columbia Southern University’s commencement ceremonies at the Foley Event Center at OWA in Foley, Alabama. Graduates participated in two ceremonies to accommodate the large audiences and nearly 700 graduates. CSU President Ken Styron, DBA, asked graduates to remember those who helped them get this far and the sacrifices they made to be
Thursday, October 27, 2022Baldwin County Public Broadband Survey ENDING MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, October 27, 2022 – The Baldwin County Commission is seeking citizen input through completion of a short online survey regarding their experience with the coverage and quality of broadband services in the county. Businesses and residents who complete the survey will provide valuable information about broadband access and needs in all areas of Baldwin County. The last day to complete the survey will be Monday, October 31, 2022. The survey can be accessed here:
Wednesday, October 19, 2022City of Foley Announces Their First Sister City
Announces Foley, USA Hennef, Germany Photo Gallery ExchangeFoley, AL – The cities of Foley and Hennef, Germany, are working together in a Sister City Partnership, according to the Foley’s Sister Cities Commission. Why Hennef, Germany? Foley’s interest in developing a sister city partnership with Hennef, Germany is due to the similar characteristics: population, size, educational institutions, economic industries, many halls, playing fields and clubs for sports (especially soccer), and natural environmental
Tuesday, October 11, 2022Registration Now Open for Trapping Education Workshops
Press Release October 11, 2022 Contact: Mike Sievering, (205) 340-1183; or Brian Grice, (334) 321-1541Registration Now Open for Trapping Education Workshops The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is offering a series of trapping education workshops during select weekends this fall and winter. The workshops provide instruction on the historical aspects of trapping, the biology of furbearers, and how to use trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. The workshops are
Tuesday, September 20, 2022Dr. Margaret J. Roley Announced Free Enterprise Person of the Year
FOLEY - Margaret Roley, Doctor of Nursing Practice and CEO of the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, has been named the 46th Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year. This award, given annually by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, celebrates a community leader who is active in promoting the principles of the free enterprise system, contributes to the success of his or her business, is consistently involved in both community and civic affairs, and is committed to helping this community
Monday, August 22, 2022Bryant Bank Recognizes Two Local Bankers With Annual Awards
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. - On Friday, August 5, Bryant Bank announced their annual service awards, congratulating LeAnne Hartsock as the recipient of the 2021 Quality Service Award and Matt Fetner as the 2021 recipient of the Making a Difference Community Service Award Both bankers are located in the Baldwin County market. Bryant Bank’s Quality Service award recognizes a banker who serves as a role model by providing high-quality service to internal and external customers and by exemplifying Bryant Bank’s
Monday, July 18, 2022Travis Valentine of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization Management
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Travis Valentine IOM, Vice President of Investor Relations, of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s
