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Tuesday, May 17, 2022Columbia Southern University Adds New Fire Master’s Degree With Concentrations
Online School Offers Program to Help Fire Service Professionals Lead ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Columbia Southern University (CSU), a leading online educator of first responders, recently launched a new fire leadership degree program with four concentrations. The Master of Science in fire executive leadership degree program offers an opportunity for those in the fire service to gain academic training in leadership at the graduate level. The degree was designed to help students acquire a competitive edge in
Tuesday, May 17, 2022Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores presents the 10th Annual Summer of Fun
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores presents the 10th Annual Summer of Fun featuring art classes, a hands-on nature series and waterfront beach games at lunchSEE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT HERE Hands-on Habitat, Art al Fresco and Tacky Jacks Beach Games make up a series of weekly lunchtime activities offered at the waterfront venue. May 17, 2022 - (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
Monday, May 16, 2022Looking for a New Team Member? We can Help
Candidate Digest | May 2022Looking for a New Team Member? These candidates are just a sample of the great people that may be interested in joining your team. Please contact us if you are interested in more information on any of these individuals at our Foley office – 251-943-8725. Meet a few of our candidates open to opportunities: • Detail-oriented, highly organized Accounting / Finance Management Professional offers knowledge, skills and experience combined with a strong work ethic to enhance quality
Friday, May 13, 2022Opening Date Announced for Tropic Falls Indoor Waterpark at OWA Parks & Resort
Ticket prices, season pass options, and mascot name released (Foley, Alabama) – It’s unlike anything the Gulf Coast has ever seen before—bigger than a football field and covered by a convertible roof of 1,800 glass panels! Boasting more than 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor space alone, OWA Parks & Resort has announced their opening date for the newest addition to Tropic Falls, its highly anticipated indoor waterpark. Opening in two phases, the region’s largest indoor waterpark is slated to open its first
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Novelis Announces Major Investment at the South Alabama Mega Site in Baldwin County, Alabama
Bay Minette, Ala. – Novelis, the leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has announced plans to build a new advanced manufacturing facility at the South Alabama Mega Site in Baldwin County, Alabama. With plans to invest $2.5 billion, Novelis is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs with its new low-carbon recycling and rolling plant at the 3,000-acre site in Bay Minette. The plant will be the first fully integrated aluminum mill built in the
Monday, May 09, 2022Free Fishing Day is June 11
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both freshwater and saltwater. Free Fishing Day allows residents and non-residents to enjoy the outstanding fishing Alabama has to offer without purchasing a fishing license. The event is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 4-12. “This is the perfect opportunity for non-anglers to test the fishing waters and to remind former anglers of
Friday, May 06, 2022Baldwin County's April 2022 Housing Report
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – We’re beginning to see the first signs of buyer reluctancy in the Baldwin County Housing Market. While Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports an increase in new listings for April 2022 compared with April 2021, the same cannot be said for total properties sold. The Traditional Residential area of the county saw a 4.8% decrease in closed sales from the year prior, and the Resort area of the county saw its second month in a row of decreases in total closed sales at
Thursday, May 05, 2022Columbia Southern Graduate Receives National Award
Distance Education Accrediting Commission Awards Military Veteran as Outstanding Graduate ORANGE BEACH, Alabama – The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) recently recognized Columbia Southern University (CSU) graduate Fred Kasper as its Outstanding Graduate during the commission’s annual DEAC conference in Indianapolis, April 24-26. Columbia Southern University President Ken Styron, left, presents the DEAC Outstanding Graduate Award to Fred Kasper. The conference featured an awards
Wednesday, May 04, 2022Ribbon Cutting set for Loxley Senior Nutrition Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, May 3, 2022 – The Baldwin County Commission’s Council on Aging Department will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand-new Loxley Senior Nutrition Center on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM. Seniors from across the Baldwin County area will be able to visit the Loxley Senior Nutrition Center to grab a hot and nutritious meal, participate in fun activities, fellowship with others, and have regularly provided health screenings all in one place. The Loxley
Wednesday, May 04, 2022Envision Downtown Foley Vision Week is Over but the Plan is Just Beginning
Foley Main Street wrapped up the Envision Downtown Foley Vision Week last Friday. Vision Week was made up of seventeen meetings gathering information about people’s ideas and concerns about Downtown Foley. Over 350 people participated consisting of the public, property owners, business owners, city employees, and elected officials. The Downtown Professionals Network team walked the downtown area reviewing land use, ownership, green space, and downtown aesthetics, adding to the information they had
Tuesday, May 03, 2022FST Makes History Hosting Gymnastics Championships
FOLEY, AL – Foley Sports Tourism (FST) will make history this spring by being the first in the state of Alabama to ever host the USA Gymnastics Region 8 Xcel Championships May 6 – 8 at the Foley Event Center. The event will not only be a first for Alabama but also a first for hosts Bama Bounders Gym. Bama Bounders Owner and Regional Championships Meet Director Erin Holdefer-Kightlinger said they are expecting an estimated 1,500 gymnasts and their families from across Region 8, which includes Alabama,
Thursday, April 28, 2022Michell Cole Joins EXIT Realty Landmark in Foley
Foley, Alabama (Grassroots Newswire) April 28, 2022 - EXIT Realty Landmark is pleased to announce that Michell Cole 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 service,
Thursday, April 28, 2022WARREN AVERETT CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY DURING 2022
Birmingham, AL. (April 22, 2022) — Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in the Southeast, is celebrating its 50th anniversary during 2022. Team members throughout Warren Averett’s 15 offices are reflecting on the accomplishments of the past and looking forward to growth in the future. To honor 50 years of helping local communities thrive, Warren Averett introduced a ”50 Acts of Service” challenge, where team members will complete 50 community service
Thursday, April 28, 2022Changes Within the Baldwin County Voting Precincts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (see official release as a pdf)BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, April 28, 2022 – During its February 1, 2022 regular meeting, the Baldwin County Commission adopted Resolution #2022-055 which approved various changes within the Baldwin County Voting Precincts. A list of polling locations with addresses and a map showing Baldwin County voting precincts can be viewed at District Maps / Voting Precincts (baldwincountyal.gov). New voting cards were mailed out in early March to all affected
Tuesday, April 26, 2022Fuller Brown to Judge the 50th Annual Art in the Park
Date of Release: 04/24/2022Date of Events: May 7 & 8, 2022 Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM 4:00 PMWhere: Heritage Park in Downtown Foley Fuller Brown has agreed to judge the Art in the Park art show. There is $2,800.00 cash given out in show awards at the Art in the Park art show. The Best of Show award for the overall winner receives $1,000.00. Fuller Brown, after completing his military enlistment, returned to school and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of
Tuesday, April 26, 202250th Annual Art in the Park Committee Ready for the Show
The 50th Annual Art in the Park Committee is busy finalizing the last details for this year’s festival! Make plans to come down and help celebrate the 50th Art in the Park the first weekend in May Mother’s Day weekend at Heritage Park in Downtown Foley. There will be a wide assortment of food at the show this year, everything from your faithful festival food to designer charcuterie board and salad boxes. Besides the T-shirts this year, there will be a new item for sale - tote bags with artwork of the
Tuesday, April 26, 2022Baldwin County Commission warms of Fraudulent Letters (Distraint Warrants)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, April 26, 2022 – The Baldwin County Revenue Commission’s office is advising the public about the latest development involving Distraint Warrant related scams that use fraudulent Baldwin County Public Judgement Records letterhead to gain trust and target individuals for personal information or money. While this may look like a legitimate Distraint Warrant with Baldwin County letterhead, these are not coming from the Baldwin County Revenue Commission. The revenue
Monday, April 25, 2022Mullet Wrapper's John Mullen releases book listing 100 things to do here
Mullet Wrapper April 6, 2022 A new book about unique things to do and see on the Alabama Gulf Coast has been released by Mullet Wrapper reporter John Mullen of Orange Beach and Reedy Press of St. Louis. Mullen has lived on the Gulf coast for 12 years and used his experiences here to compile “100 Things To Do on the Alabama Gulf Coast Before You Die.” Reedy Press does similar books all over the country and even has published a few internationally. Mullen is a 35-year veteran journalist and was
Wednesday, March 30, 2022A Valuable Resource for Human Resource Departments
The Baldwin County Society for Human Resource Management (BCSHRM), exists to promote quality human resource practice among local industries, businesses, educational institutions, and governmental agencies; and to provide leadership to workforce development efforts in Baldwin County. We bring together leading practitioners to provide education, networking and discussion of human resource topics, and to identify best practices for all aspects of human resource and industrial relations work. We invite
Wednesday, March 09, 2022Alabama’s Red Snapper Season Opens May 27
Press release March 9, 2022 Contact: ADCNR’s Marine Resources Division, (251) 861-2882 Alabama’s Red Snapper Season Opens May 27 The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red snapper harvest on Friday, May 27, 2022. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, beginning Friday, May 27,
Wednesday, February 23, 2022Kidcam Camps Opens Summer Day Camp at OWA Parks & Resort
Press Release Kidcam Camps bring the Spirit of Summer to life through the power of camp. FOLEY, ALABMA (January 25, 2022) – Kidcam Camps, one of the largest, private, summer camp organizations in the southeast for almost 50 years, has partnered with OWA Parks & Resort to bring summer day camp to the heart of Downtown OWA. Kidcam Camp at OWA will be based in Downtown OWA for 10 weeks this summer. Campers ages 5-13 will utilize the 22+ amusement park rides, swim in the indoor water park, enjoy
Tuesday, February 15, 2022Fee-Free Dates Announced for the National Forests in Alabama
Montgomery, Ala., January 12, 2022 — In Alabama, national forests are Great Escapes! There’s something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors, and the fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. The first fee-free day of 2022 is during Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 17, 2022. All standard amenity sites, such as day-use and picnic areas, are waived during Fee-Free days. However, the waiver doesn’t include camping fees, shooting range fees, or boat
Thursday, February 03, 2022CHANGES TO BALDWIN COUNTY VOTING PRECINCTS
In accordance with applicable Alabama Law, please be informed that the Baldwin County Commission, during its February 1, 2022, regular meeting, adopted Resolution #2022-055 which approved various changes in Baldwin County Voting Precincts –– SEE NOTICE HERE
Tuesday, January 25, 2022Legends in Concert Goes Country This Spring Presenting Legends of Country at OWA Theater
Press ReleasePerformances begin February 9 through May 29, 2022 – Featuring Tributes to Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Martina McBride & Elvis Presley FOLEY, ALABAMA (January 25, 2022) – Legends in Concert and the OWA Theater are ready to kick off the spring season with some of the biggest names in country music history. The longest-running and most-awarded show in Las Vegas history, Legends in Concert, will present Legends of Country this spring at the state-of-the-art OWA Theater. The show will pay
Tuesday, January 11, 2022Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Announces 2022 Presenting Sponsor and Poster Winner
Foley, AL (January 11, 2022) – The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is excited to be partnering with Wolf Bay Restaurants as the Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming 2022 event. Wolf Bay Restaurants has been a staple in the South Baldwin Community since 1973 and a regular fixture at the balloon festival over the years, catering to our VIP guests and serving up fried shrimp from their food truck to festival-goers. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to working with them even more as
Friday, January 07, 2022Alabama Tourism Department recognizes industry leaders
(Gulf Shores, AL) The Alabama Tourism Department recognized its 2021 award winners during the 2021 Alabama Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held on location at Gulf State Park. Winners include Herb Malone, CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award; City of Wetumpka and RTR Media for Small Town Promotion of the Year with the HGTV’s “Home Town Take Over,” actor Myk Watford as Entertainment Ambassador of the Year, Anderson Cooper, Tourism Advocate Media of the Year
Thursday, September 16, 2021Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Announce Dates for 2022
Foley, AL (September 16, 2021) – The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the dates for the 18th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. The 3-day event for 2022 is scheduled for May 12th-14th at OWA in Foley, Alabama. The most recent festival this past May recorded significant growth with our location moving to OWA, and the committee is eagerly preparing for an even bigger and better festival in 2022. The family-friendly event has activities for everyone! Festival admission is
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
