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Thursday, November 11, 2021Sea Turtle Release at Gulf State Park
GULF SHORES, ALA. – The release of a loggerhead sea turtle is planned at Gulf State Park on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM. This release will take place at the Beach Pavilion located at 22250 East Beach Blvd. in Gulf Shores, AL. This sea turtle was rescued at Gulf State Park on August 13th and was transported to Gulfport, MS where it underwent rehabilitation at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. This release event is in cooperation with NOAA’s Alabama Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage
Thursday, November 11, 2021Highland Group Celebrates Veterans Day
November 11, 2021 (Foley, Alabama) – The Highland Group is proud to celebrate America’s veterans every year on November 11, but is thankful for their service every day of the year. The first veterans of the United States served during the American Revolution in the Continental Army, created in 1775 when colonial militias formed a common army under command of George Washington. Since then, the United States has declared war 11 times and fought in conflicts around the world. “More than 41 million
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Jo Bonner named University of South Alabama’s Next President
By Eddie Burkhalter 11/10/21 The University of South Alabama’s board of trustees on Wednesday selected Gov. Kay Ivey’s chief of staff, Jo Bonner, as the university’s next president. Bonner, 61, served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 to 2013. While in Congress, he was a member of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Ethics Committee. Bonner joined the Ivey administration in December 2018, as her senior adviser and served as vice chancellor for economic development at The
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Monday, November 08, 2021AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Alabama
The American Pickers are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in February 2022. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As
Monday, November 08, 202154th Annual “TRIM-a-TREE” six week event
Since 1967 the Foley Art Center has put on “Trim-a-Tree” which always begins the second Friday in November until December 23rd. For the past six years, it has been a Pop-Up Store at Tanger Outlets, Foley, AL, and usually is in a different suite each year due to availability. This year our “Trim-a-Tree” Suite location is Ste# 182 and Opens Friday, November, 12th. Over 125 local fine Artists & Craftsmen work is for sale on consignment. They each are members of the Foley Art Gallery and their work has been
Friday, November 05, 2021Baldwin County's October 2021 Housing Report
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – Sales prices continue to trend upward, and houses continue to fly off the market at record speed, but the number of properties sold in October 2021 slowed down compared to the year prior. According to Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) statistics, October 2021 only saw 675 closed sales – an 11.4% decrease compared to 762 in October 2020. The Resort area of Baldwin County did see a 16.4% increase in closed sales from the year prior, but it was not enough to offset the
Friday, October 15, 2021Governor Ivey Announces 17 GOMESA-funded Projects
SPANISH FORT – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, during a press conference, announced over $41 million for 17 projects, which are supported by funds from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). These projects focus on sewer infrastructure, water quality, land acquisitions, research and recreational access improvements, which are included in the original intent and authorized use of GOMESA funds. “I am thrilled to be joined today by many of our local leaders to announce 17 projects being
Friday, September 24, 2021Calling All Young Artists! You're invited: ART DESIGN T-SHIRT CONTEST 2022
The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation (SBCF) would like to invite students from the schools we serve to help us design the 2022 BBQ & Blues Cook-Off t-shirt. Parents and teachers, please encourage your students and kids to take advantage of this opportunity to show off their artistic side, be recognized, and win $50! All entries must be turned in by Wednesday, December 1st. Artwork can be turned in to our office (Call Kylee Raulerson 251-943-5520); one of our SBCF representatives will be coming by
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
Saturday, July 24, 2021SBCF Kicks Off A+ 100/100 Campaign
The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation Board of Directors announces the kick-off of the annual A+ 100/100 Campaign this summer to raise funds for the 2021-2022 school year. With your support, the South Baldwin Chamber Foundation (SBCF) hopes to meet, even surpass fundraising goals from the previous year. Will you be 1 of our 100? All contributions benefit the foundation which supports both teachers and students from thirteen area schools. Here is the A+ 100/100 Fundraiser's Who, What, When, Where, Why,
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
