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Friday, November 20, 2020Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Announces Future Leadership Change
Longtime CEO Herb Malone to retire next year; Vice President of Sales & Sports Commission Beth Gendler named next CEO GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – This week the board of directors of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT) voted unanimously to name Beth Gendler as the organization’s future president and CEO upon the retirement next year of long-time CEO Herb Malone. Gendler currently leads the organization’s sales/meetings and sports commission efforts.Gendler will become GSOBT’s second
Thursday, November 19, 2020Prodisee Pantry Staffer Feeds Inspiration, Hope Year-Round
Columbia Southern University Graduate Works Behind Scenes to Keep Non-Profit Thriving ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Prodisee Pantry offers food and comfort to thousands of Baldwin County residents. A true community engagement project, the pantry—along with help from numerous volunteers, organizations and local businesses—has provided more than 2.5 million pounds of food to 24,548 families this year alone. Behind the scenes of this faith-based ministry organization, office manager Tammy Davis works long hours
Wednesday, November 18, 2020SBA Closing Alabama Business Recovery Center Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans Nov. 19
Please see the SBA News Release reminding Alabama homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that Thursday, Nov. 19 is the deadline to apply for physicaldisasterloans to assist with damages due to Hurricane Sally. SBA has approved over $99 million in disaster loans for this declaration. Due to a steady decrease in activity, the Business Recovery Center in Gulf Shores, Alabama will cease operations on Nov. 19. SBA’s Customer Service Representatives continue to operate at the temporary
Wednesday, November 18, 2020OWA to host 4th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Foley, Alabama) — OWA welcomes the holiday season with festive flair during the 4th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 21. Prepare for a socially distanced Christmas extravaganza as Saturday’s ceremony will include live entertainment, holiday cheer, and more surprises for those in attendance and watching from home! The ceremonial festivities will kick off in the streets of Downtown OWA at 6pm. This year the 36-foot tall Christmas tree sits at OWA Island, overlooking the 14-acre lake and
Wednesday, November 18, 2020Special Waterfowl Hunting Days Announced for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel
Press release November 18, 2020 Contact: Seth Maddox, (334) 353-2057Special Waterfowl Hunting Days Announced for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has designated Saturday, November 21, 2020, as one of the 2020-2021 hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. The second of the two special waterfowl hunting days is
Wednesday, November 18, 2020ADPH asks you to weigh COVID-19 risks this Thanksgiving to protect yourself and others
NEWS RELEASEThe coronavirus pandemic is prompting Alabamians to make difficult decisions about how and whether families and friends gather for Thanksgiving 2020. The virus that causes COVID-19 transmits easily, in gatherings small and large, and many people with the virus have no symptoms. When making your plans, the Alabama Department of Public Health encourages you to evaluate the potential risks against the benefits. That is because the virus can spread during shared meals and traditional holiday
Wednesday, November 18, 2020Baldwin County Chamber Coalition Supports Campaign to Keep Alabama Open
The Baldwin County Chamber Coalition supports the Keep Alabama Open campaign. Our local business owners and their employees have worked diligently to follow orders and best practices from officials and experts in order to keep customers and themselves safe; we must allow our businesses to continue earning a living and supporting their families. The Coalition stands by uniting hardworking Alabamians, protecting jobs, and safeguarding self-governance. We encourage our members to visit the Keep Alabama Open
Wednesday, November 18, 2020Governor Ivey Announces $200 Million Small Business Grant Program “Revive Plus”
Official Press Release MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for these organizations with 50 or fewer employees and will award grants of up to $20,000 for expenses they have incurred due to operational interruptions caused by the pandemic and related business closures. “As the state
Tuesday, November 17, 2020Foley Welcomes Sun Belt Volleyball Championship
November 17, 2020 FOLEY, AL – It’s been a year of firsts for Foley Sports Tourism. First global pandemic, first major hurricane survived by our facilities, and many more. The bar may not be high but perhaps the most exciting first for FST is welcoming its first collegiate volleyball tournament with the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Volleyball Championship. FST has been the long-time home of the Sun Belt Women’s Soccer Championship held annually the first week in November. The organization has
Tuesday, November 17, 2020COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Made Available To All Eligible Alabamians
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHThe RSA Tower, 201 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 303017, Montgomery, AL 36130-3017 (334) 206-5300 • FAX (334) 206-5520 Web Site: alabamapublichealth.gov NEWS RELEASE 11.16.20As soon as mid-December, healthcare providers and the chronically ill in Alabama could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. Army Gen. Gustave Perna, Chief Operating Officer of Operation Warp Speed, recently spoke with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris about the rapid progress which will make it
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Monday, November 16, 2020Baldwin REALTORS® Gives Thanks & Gives Back
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – Baldwin REALTORS® annual “Thanks & Giving” event looked a little different this year thanks to Coronavirus, but the outcome was still very positive for four local charities. Every November, the Community Service Committee donates half of the MLS fines collected throughout the year to selected non-profits. Checks are typically presented at a luncheon event held at Baldwin REALTORS® Building in Robertsdale; however, a large indoor event was not the best approach for 2020. Instead,
Monday, November 16, 2020Two Days Remain to Register with FEMA, Apply for Federal Assistance
Montgomery, Ala. – Residents of Baldwin, Escambia and Mobile counties, with uninsured damage or losses from Hurricane Sally occurring September 14 – 16, 2020, have only two days left to apply to FEMA for federal disaster assistance grants. The deadline is Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. FEMA registration is quick and easy. There are three ways to register: Online at www.disasterassistance.gov.Call the FEMA Help Line at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Toll free lines are open 6 a.m. to midnight, Central
Monday, November 16, 2020Prescribed Burn Planned at Gulf State Park 11.17.2020
For Immediate Release: November 16, 2020Contact: Kelly Reetz | 251-752-7552 | Kelly.reetz@dcnr.alabama.gov Prescribed Burn Planned at Gulf State Park GULF SHORES, ALA. – A prescribed burn is planned at Gulf State Park on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 as part of a forest management plan associated with longleaf pine restoration, fuel reduction, and invasive species management. The burn will take place in the Eagle Loop section of the park near Lake Shelby. State Park Road (formerly Hwy 135) will be
Thursday, November 12, 2020SBA Deadline for Alabama Private Nonprofit Organizations to Apply for Physical Damage Disaster Loans
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible Private Nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Alabama of the Dec. 8 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for physical damages caused by Hurricane Sally on Sept. 14-16, 2020. PNPs located in the counties of Baldwin, Barbour, Butler, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Geneva, Houston, Mobile, Pike, and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama are eligible to apply. Examples of eligible non-critical PNP
Tuesday, November 10, 2020SOUTHERN CANCER CENTER ADDS RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Daphne, AL - Southern Cancer Center is pleased to announce the launch of our radiation oncology service line in Baldwin County; and introduce board-certified radiation oncologist Dr. Alex S. Mirakian, joining our practice on November 11, 2020. Although he is new to the Gulf Coast region, Dr. Mirakian brings over 20 years of clinical oncology experience with him. His training includes stereotactic and intraoperative radiation therapy and brachytherapy fellowships at MD Anderson Cancer Center in
Tuesday, November 10, 2020Columbia Southern University to Conduct Inaugural Virtual Commencement Ceremony
University to Celebrate Milestone with Class of 2020 Graduates ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – In light of COVID-19 and Hurricane Sally, Columbia Southern University (CSU) is adapting its annual in-person commencement ceremony into a virtual event to be held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. The inaugural virtual ceremony will host approximately 900 graduates and their loved ones as they celebrate their landmark academic achievements from the comfort of their homes. CSU-building_1.jpg “As an online university, we
Monday, November 09, 2020CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH A MERRY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS AT OWA THEATER
Holiday Performances Nov. 20 through Jan 3, 2021 - Featuring Tributes toShania Twain, Martina McBride, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire and Elvis Presley FOLEY, ALABAMA, Nov. 5, 2020 – Las Vegas’ longest running and most-awarded tribute show, is ready to celebrate the holidays as they launch their second Holiday show in Foley, Alabama. Legends in Concert opened its doors at OWA in 2019 and has been consistently met with excitement and enthusiastic crowds at its shows weekly. Following a successful run with
Thursday, November 05, 202011/5/2020 Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued her nineteenth supplemental emergency proclamation containing an amended Safer at Home Order that includes a statewide mask requirement. Individuals will be required to wear a mask or other facial covering when in public and in close contact with other people, as described in the order. This amended order extends until Friday, December 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Amended Safer at Home Order Safer at Home Info Sheet 1 Safer at Home Info Sheet 2 Safer at Home
Thursday, November 05, 2020News Release: 11/5/2020
BALDWIN BONE & JOINT WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBER,HANNAH DUNN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT TO DR. DREW CORBETT Daphne, AL (November 5, 2020) — Baldwin Bone & Joint is proud to announce its newest clinical team member and physician assistant, Hannah Dunn, who will provide patient care with the team of Dr. Drew Corbett. Dunn has years of orthopaedic training in the field, including experience in Alabama, Mississippi, and North Carolina. She excelled in athletic training and has notably served as a Certified
Wednesday, November 04, 2020Columbia Southern Selects Fire Instructor as National Outstanding Fire Service Professional
University Awards Retired Fire Chief for Commitment to Educating Youth ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Columbia Southern University (CSU) fire administration faculty members recently selected Clover South Carolina School District fire instructor Scott Boyd as the 2020 Outstanding Fire Service Professional of the Year. Boyd earned his associate in fire science at CSU. Boyd is a retired fire chief with more than 30 years of experience in the fire service. He teaches “Introduction to Law and Public Safety,”
Tuesday, November 03, 2020Additional Enhancements Coming to Gulf State Park in 2021
Press releaseNovember 2, 2020Contact: Gary Ellis, (251) 948-7275 Additional Enhancements Coming to Gulf State Park in 2021 The Lake Shelby picnic area at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama, will close for renovations on Monday, November 2, 2020. The entire Lake Shelby area will be fenced and closed to the public for the duration of the renovation process. However, trail access near the lake will remain open throughout the project. The renovations are expected to be completed by summer
Tuesday, November 03, 2020Coastal Boat Ramp Closures
Press ReleaseNovember 3, 2020Contact: Marine Resources, (251) 968-7576 Two Coastal Boat Ramps Closed Due to Hurricane Damage The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces the immediate closure of two Baldwin County coastal public boat ramps that were damaged during hurricanes Sally and Zeta. The basin at the Fort Morgan public boat launch has filled in with sand to the extent that the current shallow water depth restricts access to the
Tuesday, November 03, 2020News Release: 11/3/2020 SBA
SBA Working Capital Loans Available in Alabama for Excessive Wind, Flash Flooding and Excessive Rain from Hurricane Sally on Sept. 15-16 ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Alabama as a result of excessive wind, flash flooding and excessive rain from Hurricane Sally on Sept. 15-16.
Monday, November 02, 2020Family-friendly comedy comes to Downtown OWA
A Full Weekend of Comedy at OWA Theater Family-friendly comedy comes to Downtown OWA (Foley, Alabama) – Ready for a night filled with laughter? Tired of the same old date night? Do you miss the days when “Whose Line Is It Anyway” fueled the comedy scene? Then OWA has a week filled with laughs just for you! Buy your tickets now for a night of giggling good times on November 12th,13th & 14th, it’s an evening the whole family will enjoy set against the backdrop of the beautiful OWA Theater. For one
Friday, October 30, 2020Prescribed Burn Planned at Gulf State Park in November
Press releaseOctober 30, 2020Contact: Tasha Simon, (334) 242-3902 Prescribed Burn Planned at Gulf State Park in November A prescribed burn is planned at Gulf State Park as part of a forest management plan associated with longleaf pine restoration, fuel reduction and invasive species control. The planned burn will take place in the Eagle Loop section of the park near Lake Shelby during November 2020, weather permitting. Alabama Highway 135 (State Park Road) will be closed during the active
Thursday, October 29, 2020Columbia Southern Names 2020 Oustanding Law Enforcement Professionals
Air Force Officer, Police Chief Honored for Community Service, Achievements ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Columbia Southern University (CSU) recently recognized active-duty Air Force Master Sgt. Tahnika Moore-Bessant as its 2020 Outstanding Law Enforcement Professional. Moore-Bessant, who grew up on the south side of Chicago, works as a military police supervisor at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. The decorated officer leads a 72-person team, directs physical security actions for Department of
Tuesday, October 27, 2020Foley is a Fall Soccer Destination
FOLEY, AL – Foley Sports Tourism (FST) has quickly become synonymous with top-notch soccer competition, especially in what’s traditionally considered the South Alabama “off-season”. But perhaps the most soccer-packed month of the year is November. This year the organization is bringing back three major soccer events and adding a fourth. Sun Belt Women’s Soccer ChampionshipThe Sun Belt Conference Women’s Soccer Championship is returning to Foley for the fifth straight year. This year the format will be
Tuesday, October 27, 2020Baldwin County is Under a Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Warning, High Rip Current and High Surf Warnings as Impacts from Tropical Storm Zeta are Expected
Baldwin County is Under a Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Warning, High Rip Current and High Surf Warnings as Impacts from Tropical Storm Zeta are Expected BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, October 27, 2020 – The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Zeta. Currently, Baldwin County is under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING, STORM SURGE WARNING, HIGH SURF WARNING and RIP CURRENT WARNING. A storm surge warning means that life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland
Tuesday, October 27, 2020USA Health Creates New Cancer Support Group for Teens and Their Parents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Carol McPhail, USA Health Marketing and CommunicationsEmail: cmcphail@health.southalabama.edu USA Health creates new cancer support group for teens and their parents MOBILE, Ala., (10/27/2020) -- Recognizing that adolescents, teenagers and their parents face unique challenges during cancer, USA Health has launched a new support group just for them. Called “Canteen,” the support group offers separate Zoom meetings for adolescents, teens and their parents each month, no
Monday, October 26, 2020Rural Relief Small Business Grants
LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) is a nonprofit organization that has launched a Rural Relief Small Business Grant program. On October 26, they will begin accepting applications from small businesses that were impacted by Hurricane Sally. LISC has identified Baldwin County as a rural hurricane-impacted area. While companies in other hurricane-impacted areas are welcome to apply, LISC has indicated that the next two rounds of grant funding are designed to help companies in Baldwin
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Monday, October 26, 2020Baldwin REALTORS® Foundation Announcement
Baldwin REALTORS® Foundation Receives Large Grant for Hurricane Relief ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – In the sudden adversity caused by Hurricane Sally, Baldwin REALTORS® leadership formed a plan to help the devastated homeowners and renters of Baldwin County. What started as aiding through donations of non-perishables and generators has now turned into a newly formed non-profit foundation with a substantial grant of $200,000 to distribute in the community. The Baldwin REALTORS® Foundation received the National
Tuesday, October 20, 2020News Release: 10/20/2020 SBA
Release Date: Oct. 20, 2020 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 21-031, AL 16674/16675 Do Not Wait for Insurance Settlement to Apply for SBA Low Interest Loan; Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans in Alabama Is Nov. 19 ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging Alabama businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Sally on Sept. 14 -16, 2020 to submit their loan application for physical damages by Nov. 19, even if they have
Friday, October 02, 2020Foley Pairs With National Guard in Wake of Hurricane
FOLEY, AL – The City of Foley has faced many challenges in 2020. Hurricane Sally was one challenge that won’t soon be forgotten by its residents. Luckily the City was able to pair with the C Company 1/173rd Infantry of the Army National Guard to assist numerous people without basic necessities. Foley set up a Point of Distribution (POD) site in the days after the storm to distribute ready-to-eat meals, water, tarps, and ice-free of charge. The items were supplied by the federal government. Sgt. Garey
Thursday, October 01, 2020News Release: 10/1/2020 CENSUS by County
ALABAMA 2020 Census Self-Response Weekly Highlights SEE REPORT: STATE OF ALABAMA Ranking by countyBaldwin currently comes in at #41 with 57.1% counted.
Thursday, October 01, 2020SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Alabama For Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sally
***UPDATED*** SBA Closing Alabama Business Recovery Center Deadline to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans Nov. 19***NEWS RELEASE Release Date: Sept. 30, 2020 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Alabama For Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sally ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Gulf Shores, Alabama on Oct. 2, to help businesses impacted by Hurricane
Wednesday, September 30, 2020Baldwin Bone & Joint Announces Opening of Osteo Health Clinic
BALDWIN BONE & JOINT ANNOUNCES OPENING OF OSTEO HEALTH CLINICClinic Coordinator Holly Scott, CRNP to Lead Bone Health TeamDaphne, AL (Sept 29, 2020) — Daphne, Al-based, Baldwin Bone & Joint is excited to announce the opening of its new Osteo Health Clinic, a comprehensive, patient-centered care facility to help clients develop and maintain optimal bone health. Under the leadership of Clinic Coordinator Holly Scott, CRNP, the Osteo Health Clinic specializes in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and
Friday, September 25, 2020Perdido Beach Resort Temporarily Halts Operations due to Hurricane Sally
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 09.24.2020 Perdido Beach Resort Temporarily Halts Operations due to Hurricane Sally ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – (September 24, 2020) - Perdido Beach Resort, the Alabama Gulf Coast’s premier luxury beachfront resort, suffered a significant impact due to Hurricane Sally. Damages to the roof, ballroom, meeting rooms, and guest rooms from wind and water have created a necessity to cease operations for an indefinite period until repairs and renovations can be made throughout
Monday, September 14, 2020Applications Now Being Accepted for Alabama’s CARES Act Marine Industry Relief Program
Press releaseSeptember 14, 2020Contact: ADCNR Marine Resources Division, (251) 968-7576Applications Now Being Accepted for Alabama’s CARES Act Marine Industry Relief ProgramThe Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) announces that it is currently accepting applications for its Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act relief program for fishery-related businesses. The program was established to provide financial relief for losses
Wednesday, September 09, 2020SuperCup Marries Competition With Safety
FOLEY, AL – Operations at Foley Sports Tourism (FST) changed when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Events became smaller initially and gave the organization the ability to focus on implementing additional safety equipment and protocols. The return of the Publix SuperCup this month will be a huge step back to larger-scale events. The Publix SuperCup, now in its 13th year, is a joint venture between Snap Soccer and the Perdido Bay Futbol Club (PBFC). It began in 2007 but by 2014 had grown so large they had to
Wednesday, September 09, 2020Southern Eye Group Welcomes Gayla Rowland, MD
Southern Eye Group is proud to announce the addition of board-certified Ophthalmologist Gayla Rowland, MD to the physician team. The Gulf Coast naïve, born in Crestview, FL completed her undergraduate with honors, where she majored in Physical Science and Biology at Troy University in Alabama. She received her medical degree at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, FL graduating in the top 10% of her class. Her post graduate training included an internship in Internal Medicine
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Wednesday, September 09, 2020Baldwin REALTORS® Looks to Give Back
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2020 Baldwin REALTORS® Looks to Give Back ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – The Baldwin REALTORS® Community Service Committee seeks to provide financial assistance to local Baldwin County charity organizations, as part of their annual “Thanks & Giving” initiative. This initiative is made possible by available end-of-year funds accumulated through the Community Service Committee’s budget along with office fines collected through the Baldwin Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Knowing
Tuesday, September 08, 2020Weeks Bay Foundation is now South Alabama Land Trust
For Immediate Release September 8, 2020Weeks Bay Foundation is now South Alabama Land Trust Building on 30 years of land protection that began around Weeks Bay and now includes coastal Alabama, the Weeks Bay Foundation is now South Alabama Land Trust. Protecting land and promoting environmental education remains the central focus of South Alabama Land Trust; only the area and need have grown to address rapidly-decreasing greenspace, wetlands, and natural plant and wildlife habitats. In its
Tuesday, September 08, 2020LEGENDS IN CONCERT PRESENTS DIRECT FROM LONDON FOR THE FIRST TIME AT OWA!
Tributes to Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Rod Stewart and George Michael will wow audiences in Coastal Alabama beginning September 17 FOLEY, AL (September 8, 2020) – For the first time in history, four Legends come together for an incredible engagement to kick off the 2020 fall Legends in Concert Season starting September 17 at the OWA Theater. The longest-running and most-awarded show in Las Vegas, Legends in Concert, will pay tribute to some of the biggest icons and luminaries in British music history
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
Tuesday, September 01, 20202021 Poster Design Contest
September 1, 2020 The 17th 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 2021 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: 17th
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Tuesday, September 01, 2020Our Team is Growing | Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana
We are thrilled to have Christine Lewis join the CWA team! Chris is a new litigation paralegal in our Foley office assisting partner, Patrick Prendergast. We cannot express just how happy we are to have her on board! Welcome to the CWA family, Chris! We see you and Patrick accomplishing many great things for our clients. Welcome aboard!
Tuesday, August 18, 2020Columbia Southern University Announces New Programs for Emergency Responders
Degree Programs Emphasize Emergency Medical Services, Homeland Security Education ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Columbia Southern University is introducing four emergency response degree programs to its academic catalog. The new programs offer curricula based on industry trends, applicant and student requests, and consultations with subject-matter experts. These concentrations include:Associate of Science in Emergency Medical ServicesMaster of Science in Homeland Security – Criminal JusticeMaster of Science
Friday, August 14, 2020Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee Partners With USDA and AACD To Control Feral Swine
Montgomery, AL, August 13, 2020 –The Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee (ALSWCC) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA/APHIS’s Wildlife Services and Alabama Association of Conservation Districts (AACD) to address feral hog control. Alabama has been awarded $3.7 million through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) to control feral hogs in selected watersheds.The Alabama Feral Hog Council reports that feral
Thursday, August 13, 2020NEW CAR TAG TO SUPPORT ALABAMA SMALL BUSINESSES
Birmingham, Ala. - Alabama residents may soon be able to show their commitment to supporting local businesses with a distinctive car tag. TheShop Local Support Small Business tag will be produced if at least 1,000 complete an online application and pay a $50 fee by July 31, 2021. Main Street Alabama, the benefitting organization, will use proceeds to support workshops and small business grants. Casey Middlebrooks, Hoover City Councilman, explained that a group of Jefferson County Councilors meet
Wednesday, August 12, 2020Columbia Southern University Reaches Academic Milestone
Local University Earns 50th Certified Course from Leading Quality Assurance Program ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Mathematics 2301. That is the official name of the course, also known as elementary statistics, which earned Columbia Southern University its 50th Quality Matters (QM) certification. QM certified courses benefit both students and faculty members by improving faculty instruction and the feedback that students receive from their instructors. “Our instructional designers and faculty members work
Tuesday, August 11, 2020CCAA Names 8 Local Chamber Professionals as Accredited Alabama Chamber Executives
CCAA Names 8 Local Chamber Professionals as Accredited Alabama Chamber ExecutivesMONTGOMERY, AL – The Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) announced today that eight Alabama chamber professionals have received the Accredited Alabama Chamber Executive distinction (AACE).Those receiving the AACE were: Donny Jones, The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama; Kirk Mancer, The Shelby County Chamber; Dean Mitchell, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce; Jim Page, The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama; Rick
Friday, August 07, 2020News Release: 8/7/2020 RedSnapper
Private Anglers To Get One More Opportunity at Red Snapper By DAVID RAINER Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Just when it appeared that the 2020 red snapper season was a wrap, private recreational anglers are likely to get one more opportunity to fish this year. Scott Bannon, Director of the Alabama Marine Resources Division (MRD), said the preliminary harvest numbers for the private recreational sector indicate about 100,000 pounds remain in the quota of 1,122,622 pounds. The
Monday, August 03, 2020Summerdale Set to Soar with Revitalization Initiative
For Immediate Release (Summerdale, AL) - DesignAlabama is at it again with their DesignPlace initiative, and this time, eyes are set on Summerdale. As the third fastest-growing municipality in the state and minutes away from the Alabama Gulf Coast, Summerdale is an up-and-coming prime locale with exciting design and revitalization plans in store for the near future. As small towns throughout Alabama continue to reinvent themselves, Summerdale has definitely joined this rejuvenation movement with
Thursday, July 30, 2020PureLife RxAngels & FREE Antibiotics Programs
Pure Life Pharmacy is EXCITED to announce that we have recently launched two "New Programs" which were designed to continue helping our local community receive the medications they need. (1) FREE Antibiotics Program - Five (5) leading generic antibiotics for adults and children - FREE. (2) RxAngels Program - A "New" pharmacy program that allows people to "Pay it Forward" and provide for someone's medication at no cost to them. Please visit: www.RxAngels.gives to learn more. Please support us by
Monday, July 27, 2020CDC Isolation Guidelines Change for Adults With COVID-19
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHThe RSA Tower, 201 Monroe Street, P.O. Box 303017, Montgomery, AL 36130-3017(334) 206-5300 • FAX (334) 206-5520 Web Site: alabamapublichealth.govNEWS RELEASECDC isolation guidelines change for adults with COVID-19FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Karen Landers, M.D., (256) 383-1231Most adults who have had mild to moderate COVID-19 illness can now leave isolation after completing10 days in home isolation and persons do not need to be retested before returning to work,
Thursday, July 23, 2020THE SPINE INSTITUTE AT BALDWIN BONE & JOINT ANNOUNCES EXPANSION
THE SPINE INSTITUTE AT BALDWIN BONE & JOINT ANNOUNCES EXPANSION WITH NEW CLINICAL TEAM MEMBER, KRISTY W. BARRENTINE, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC DAPHNE, ALA. (July 23, 2020) —The Spine Institute at Baldwin Bone & Joint is expanding its practice with the addition of Kristy W. Barrentine, a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Barrentine’s clinical focus has been spine treatment, with experience in both neurosurgery and interventional pain management. Barrentine became a registered nurse in 2004 and earned
Wednesday, July 08, 2020Governor Ivey Announces $100 Million Small Business Grant Program “Revive Alabama”
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Revive Alabama grant program to support small businesses in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Alabama will reimburse small businesses up to a combined $100 million for expenses they have incurred due to operational interruptions caused by the pandemic and related business closures. “In many ways, our small businesses were hit the hardest from the coronavirus pandemic,” Governor Ivey said. “Ensuring these owners have every
Wednesday, July 01, 2020PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING MANDATORY MASK REQUIREMENT FOR CIRCUIT COURTS IN BALDWIN COUNTY COURTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - on behalf of J. Clark Stankoski, Presiding Circuit Judge 28th Judicial Circuit BALDWIN COUNTY, AL July 1, 2020 – PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING MANDATORY MASK REQUIREMENT FOR CIRCUIT COURTS IN BALDWIN COUNTY COURTS. Judge Stankoski issued an order today mandating that all persons wear a mask in the Baldwin County Courts including the satellite courts in Foley and Fairhope beginning July 6, 2020. This mandate includes but is not limited to: court employees, visitors, witnesses, law
Tuesday, June 30, 2020News Release: Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer at Home Order 6/30/2020
JUNE 30, 2020MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied statewide. The current order, which took effect on May 22, was previously set to expire on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. but has been extended to expire on July 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Safer at Home Order Safer at Home Info Sheet 1 Safer at Home Info Sheet 2 Safer at Home Info Sheet 3 Twelfth Supplemental State of Emergency Official Press Releases from Governor Kay Ivey
Tuesday, June 30, 2020Enterprising Women Names Coulter, Campbell & Vitiello to its Advisory Board
RALEIGH, N.C., July 1 – Monica Smiley, CEO and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine, has appointed Wendy Coulter, Jennie McNeill Campbell and Jill Vitiello to the Enterprising Women Advisory Board. All three have built multidimensional award-winning businesses, are sought-after thought leaders in their fields, and are active contributors to the advancement of professionalism. As such, they embody the leadership values of Enterprising Women and its network of successful women business owners across
Wednesday, June 24, 2020SOUTHERN CANCER CENTER RELOCATES FOLEY CLINIC
FOLEY, AL- Southern Cancer Center (SCC) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Foley, Alabama clinic to the new address - 669 South McKenzie Street, Suite 103. Opening on July 1, 2020, SCC is proud to offer the most advanced and comprehensive cancer care available in the South Baldwin area. “We are extremely excited to open this new state-of-the-art facility. We will now be able to provide our patients with all the comforts they deserve. These upgraded amenities will include an increased number of
Thursday, June 18, 2020SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BREAKS GROUND ON FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTH BALDWIN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BREAKS GROUND ON FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Satellite Emergency Department Will Be Open 24/7 to Care for Emergencies Foley, Alabama (June 18, 2020) – Today, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center welcomed community, business and healthcare leaders to a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction at the new South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department. The freestanding emergency department,
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
Monday, May 11, 2020The Baldwin Center for Business Development Opens June 1, 2020
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and their strategic partners are excited to announce the opening of The Baldwin Center for Business Development"This is an extraordinary opportunity to provide a one-stop-shop for workforce development, business incubation and acceleration, access to exceptional employee training, professional development, and customer service." FOLEY, AL (May 11, 2020) — On June 1, 2020, the South Baldwin Chamber office will relocate to the 38,000 square foot building at
Monday, May 04, 2020Alabama Tourism Industry 2019 Economic Impact 2019 Economic Impact
Alabama Tourism Department Annual Report2019 Record Traveler Expenditures Near $17 billion By Lee Sentell Twenty-eight million tourists spent a record $16.8 billion while vacationing in Alabama in 2019, thanks to the arrival of more than a million additional guests who spent a billion dollars more than tourists the previous year. For the first time guests paid more than one billion dollars in taxes to state and local governments, dollars which saved the average state family an estimated $537 a year in
Wednesday, March 25, 2020Jennie Campbell to Be Honored at Enterprising Women of the Year Awards
RALEIGH, N.C. – New Orleanian Jennie Campbell – the CEO and president of Stewart Steelwood Investments LLC – is among the honorees at the 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards produced by Enterprising Women magazine. The event is an annual tribute to the world’s top women entrepreneurs. Honorees will be recognized at a celebration and conference scheduled for **March 29-31 in Clearwater Beach, Fla. To win, nominees must demonstrate that they have fast-growth businesses, mentor or actively
Friday, January 10, 2020TAXPAYER WORKSHOP • 2020 DATES (4)
Baldwin County Sales & Use Tax/License Inspection DepartmentTaxpayer WorkshopDates in 2020 March 10th • June 9th (June's workshop has been canceled) • September 15th • December 8th The Baldwin County Sales & Use Tax/License Inspection Department holds a quarterly taxpayer workshop for new and existing businesses. There is no fee to attend, and advanced registration is not required. Some of the items that will be discussed at each workshop are: • What types of businesses are subject to State of
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
