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Monday, May 17, 2021Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores presents 9th Annual Summer of Fun
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores presents the 9th Annual Summer of Fun featuring art classes, a hands-on nature series, and waterfront beach games at lunch Hands-on Habitat, Art al Fresco and Tacky Jacks Beach Games make up a series of weekly lunchtime activities offered at the waterfront venue.SEE FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE May 14, 2021 - (Gulf Shores, AL) – If you are looking for some afternoon fun this summer then look no further than Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores. The Summer of Fun series will feature different
Monday, May 17, 2021Christian Comedy Event Returns to OWA
Award-winning Comedians Andy Forrester and Lee Hardin deliver 90 minutes of family-friendly fun (Foley, AL) - Taking every day, real-world experiences to the OWA Theater, Andy Forrester and Lee Hardin create limitless laughter at the Christian Comedy Fest. Between June 4-6 join these two comedians for 90 minutes of hilarious performances, perfect for date night or friendly enough for the whole family to enjoy. Headlining the show is Andy Forrester. Forrester has been creating laughter since 1999
Monday, May 17, 2021Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee Seeking 2022 Artist
Foley, AL 05.17.21 – The 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee is seeking an artist who will be commissioned to produce the t-shirt and poster artwork for the 2022 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Please do not submit more than 3 drafts.Criteria for consideration:Artwork must be original by artist.Artist must be 18 years of age or older.Theme should include: Hot Air Balloons, Art, Music, and the Gulf Coast Name of the Festival should be included in artwork: 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot
Monday, May 17, 2021Foley High School Requests 2021 Nominations for the FHS Athletic Hall of Fame
Representatives of Foley High School announced plans to honor inductees into the 2021 class of the Foley High School Athletic Hall of Fame on October 8th prior to the game versus Davidson High School. Principal Russ Moore asks that individuals wishing to make a nomination for this recognition do so by Monday, July 5th, 2021. The Foley High School Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1984 to recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals who attended and/or were coaches at FHS. The
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Long's HRS Candidate Digest - May Edition
Long’s May, 2021 Candidate Digest | Available Candidates Dynamic Production/Mfg. Planner – analyze material needed for production set up; inventory control, Proficient with ERP Software for planning requirements. Familiar with AS9100 process & procedures. Part of Review Board for production and material ordering. Knowledgeable of electrical & mechanical drawings as well as blueprints and schematics. Supported programs such as Blackhawk, Apache, UH60 and C-12. Navy Veteran. For more information please
Tuesday, May 11, 2021The 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo
The 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo to be held August 5th, 6th and 7th WHERE: Foley Horse Arena 113 East Rosetta Ave | Foley, ALFoley, AL — Professional cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country are getting ready for their favorite Southeastern Rodeo, the 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo on Thursday, August 5th, Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th at the City of Foley Horse Arena. This Rodeo features exciting events including bull
Tuesday, May 11, 2021Mayors Proclaim May 15th as Lemonade Day in Coastal Alabama
Baldwin County, Ala. - Mayors Tony Kennon, Ralph Hellmich, and Robert Craft of the cities of Orange Beach, Foley, and Gulf Shores recently proclaimed Saturday, May 15, 2021, as Lemonade Day Coastal Alabama at recent city council meetings. The mayors and councils spoke on the benefits of the nationwide educational program, based out of Houston, Texas, which first came to the Coastal Alabama area back in 2018. The program is run by the Coastal Alabama Business and South Baldwin Chambers. "Having the
Friday, May 07, 2021USA College of Medicine holds 2021 commencement
The University of South Alabama College of Medicine held its 2021 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 6, at the Mitchell Center on the USA campus. The Class of 2021, with 69 members, became the 46th class to receive medical degrees from the USA College of Medicine. Errol D. Crook, M.D., professor of internal medicine and the Abraham A. Mitchell Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine, congratulated the students. “You will be pushed by your faculty and your superiors to have all the answers, to
Wednesday, May 05, 2021Highland Group Renovates Claude Peteet Mariculture Center
Highland Group Renovates Claude Peteet Mariculture Center Social/Digital Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/highland-group-renovates-claude-peteet-mariculture-center-mia-simon-1e/?published=t&trackingId=5doYG1eRRTaABqIQ4hMOWw%3D%3D May 5th, 2021 (Gulf Shores, Alabama) – The Highland Group is underway with renovations at the Claude Peteet Mariculture Center (CPMC) in Gulf Shores. Auburn University awarded the real estate development and commercial construction firm a renovation project to improve
Friday, April 23, 2021Red Snapper Season Parameters Different for 2021
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Alabama’s 2021 red snapper season for private recreational anglers will be different than in previous years. The season opens on May 28 with four-day weekends like last year’s season, but the closing date has not been set. The end of the season will be determined by catch data compiled through the Red Snapper Reporting System, better known as Snapper Check. “What we’re doing different this year is we’re going to track the private recreational
Friday, April 23, 2021SBA Announces First-of-Its-Kind Technology Initiative for Restaurant Revitalization Fund
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today the first round of technology partners participating in a new initiative for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) - a program that will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need to fill out the application through their trusted point-of-sale (POS) service providers. SBA is proud to announce partnerships with Clover ®, NCR Corporation, Square, and Toast in this groundbreaking
Thursday, April 22, 2021THE BIG WALK CELEBRATION, MAY 22, 2021
Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 at Bluegill Restaurant • 9:30 am - 11:30 amThe BIG Walk is Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama's largest annual fundraiser and plays a vital role in carrying out our completely donor-supported mission year-round. This year's 7th Annual BIG Walk Celebration will create new, life-changing friendships, sustain our ongoing mentoring programs, and enable us to continue new, expanded services like our Big Neighbors program to support children and families across south
Thursday, April 22, 2021Gulf State Park and City of Orange Beach Partner for Better Beach Experience
Press release April 21, 2021 Contact: Gary Ellis - GSP Director of Community Relations and Administration, gary.ellis@dcnr.alabama.gov or call (251) 948-7275Gulf State Park and City of Orange Beach Partner for Better Beach ExperienceOrange Beach, Alabama – Last night the City of Orange Beach and Gulf State Park entered into a historic 20-year agreement to provide guests and residents with a better beach-going experience. The partnership will increase the efficiency of maintenance and service activities
Wednesday, April 21, 2021Alabama State Waters Temporarily CLOSE for SHRIMPING
Alabama State Waters Temporarily Close for Shrimping Pursuant to Section 9-12-46, Code of Alabama as stated by Rule 220-3-.01, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces that all inside waters will close for commercial and recreational shrimp harvesting on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 6 a.m. All inside waters, not permanently closed by law or regulation, will reopen to shrimp harvest at 6 a.m., on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Inside waters are
Tuesday, April 20, 2021USA College of Medicine Researcher Seeks to Determine Root Cause Of Alzheimer’s Disease
MOBILE, Ala. -- As a basic, translational and clinical research scientist, Amy R. Nelson, Ph.D., searches for answers that will improve the lives of people with debilitating neurological diseases. “I absolutely love research. It brings hope,” said Nelson, who joined the University of South Alabama College of Medicine last year as an assistant professor of physiology and cell biology. “I have a curious mind that wants to know how things work and why they break. I enjoy determining how the brain
Tuesday, April 20, 2021New Member Appointed to Conservation Advisory Board
Press releaseApril 20, 2021 New Member Appointed to Conservation Advisory Board Kevin Savoy of Dothan, Alabama, has been appointed to the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board by Gov. Kay Ivey. Savoy replaces Patrick Cagle of Montgomery, whose six-year term expired. A native of Mobile, Savoy is a 1991 graduate of Auburn University. He currently serves as Vice President of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated and Greenbush Logistics, Inc. Savoy’s involvement in state, community, and
Tuesday, April 20, 202148th Annual St. Benedict Catholic School German Festival
April 20th, 2021 (Elberta, Alabama) – Join St. Benedict Catholic School on Saturday, April 24th, from 10am to 3pm for their 48th Annual German Festival! The event will look a little different this year to comply with social distancing guidelines, but there will still be the infamous homemade German food including sausages, potato salad, pastries, strudels, kiffels, and more Raffle tickets will also be available for $100 each with a chance to win $7,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in cash prizes the day of the
Monday, April 19, 2021Alabama Opens for Red Snapper Fishing on May 28, 2021
Press Release April 19, 2021Contact: ADCNR Marine Resources Division, (251) 861-2882 Alabama Opens for Red Snapper Fishing on May 28The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private vessel anglers for red snapper fishing on Friday, May 28, 2021. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, beginning Friday, May 28, and continue until the private
Monday, April 19, 2021OWA Welcomes A Modern Twist on Classic Mexican
El Diablo Taqueria & Cantina set to open in Downtown OWA Late Spring 2021. (Foley, Alabama) – OWA continues to expand as they bring a new restaurant to its southern streetscapes. From the ashes of Popocatépetl, erupting from the center of Mexico, comes a new way of dining south of the border. At El Diablo Taqueria & Cantina, the dead have come back to life from the fires, mixing the tastes of the ancients with new world surprises. Guests can enjoy traditional Mexican dishes with some extra special
Monday, April 19, 2021Imperial Dade Announces Groundbreaking Of New Logistics Hub in Loxley, AL
Loxley, Ala. – Imperial Dade, a leading independently-owned and -operated distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, recently announced plans to break ground on a new logistics hub in Baldwin County. The upcoming 220,000-square-foot building will be located along County Road 49 in Loxley, and will support the company’s expanding customer base and continued growth along the Gulf Coast. Imperial Dade’s new facility is set to bring more than $20 million in total investment to Baldwin County,
Wednesday, April 07, 2021Governor Ivey Issues New Safer Apart Order
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her twenty-sixth supplemental emergency proclamation transitioning the state from an amended Safer at Home Order to a new Safer Apart Order, the third phase of COVID-19 pandemic health orders. Masks will no longer be mandated statewide, but individuals are strongly encouraged to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people. This order goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 and extends until 5 p.m.
Thursday, March 04, 2021Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Announces Special Shapes
Foley, AL (March 4, 2021): The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes two special shape balloons to the 17th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Keep your eyes on the skyline over OWA on May 7th and 8th for a rare and unique sight. You may just see Laska the Unicorn or Sunny Boy gracing the festival grounds! Special-shaped balloons are always the stars of the show at ballooning events. Both special shapes this year are flown by repeat pilots of the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021Baldwin County's 2020 Year-Over-Year Housing Report
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – There’s no denying it – real estate was a profitable industry for Baldwin County in 2020. Even amidst a global pandemic and a low-inventory market, Baldwin County still managed to top 2019’s sales volume, sales price and total properties sold. Properties also spent less time on the market than the year prior. Baldwin REALTORS®Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports the total amount of residential new listings with effective dates in 2020 was 12,720 properties, compared to 13,063 in
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Monday, January 11, 2021New Year Brings Big Changes for the South Baldwin Chamber and Foundation
(Foley, AL) – January is always a time of new beginnings and January 2021 is no exception. The South Baldwin Chamber has exciting news to share; we have two new employees joining our team, an upward move for one of our long-time team members, and a departure to announce.Gale Croft, Vice President of the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation, has accepted a new position with Big Brother Big Sisters as a Match Specialist. Gale has served at the helm of the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation for almost six years. Two
Monday, December 21, 2020Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Partners with OWA to Relocate Festival Grounds
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASEFoley, AL(December 21, 2020): The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces an exciting change for the annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival future. For the first time in 16 years, the festival will now have a new home and be extended to a three-day event. As the event draws a larger crowd year after year the Chamber, City of Foley, and its partners saw a great opportunity to collaborate with OWA and relocate to their state-of-the-art property located at 100 N OWA
Friday, December 04, 2020CCAA-BCA Partnership Names Alabama Small Business and Emerging Business Award Winners
Dec. 4, 2020CCAA-BCA Partnership Names Alabama Small Business and Emerging Business Award Winners MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Dec. 4, 2020) – The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama and the Business Council of Alabama today announced the twelve “Alabama Small Business of the Year” and “Emerging Small Business of the Year” award winners during the CCAA-BCA annual meeting here. Winners were awarded at three levels, Gold Award, Silver Award and Bronze Award in four different categories, Emerging, 1-10
Tuesday, September 01, 2020Shelby Announces $10.1 Million for Improvements to Airports in Alabama
Sep 01 2020Shelby Announces $10.1 Million for Improvements to Airports in AlabamaWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that four airports across the state of Alabama will receive a total of $10,109,066 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for improvements to airport infrastructure. The grant funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has been made available through annual appropriations measures, as well as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Thursday, June 18, 2020South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Announces Largest Building Program In The Hospital’s History
June 18, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Announces Largest Building Program In The Hospital’s History $170 Million Expansion and Renovation to Advance Medical Care for the Region FOLEY, Ala. (June 18, 2020) – South Baldwin Regional Medical Center has announced a $170 million dollar major expansion and renovation to advance medical services for the growing population of Baldwin County and greater coastal Alabama. Patients will experience a facility designed to provide
Tuesday, August 06, 2019CCAA Names Local Chambers as Accredited Alabama Chambers of Commerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 2, 2019 CCAA Names Local Chambers as Accredited Alabama Chambers of Commerce MONTGOMERY, AL – The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) announced today that two local chambers of commerce have received the Accredited Alabama Chamber of Commerce distinction (AACC). The chambers of commerce receiving the AACC were Chilton County Chamber of Commerce and South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made at the CCAA’s summer convention in Gulf
