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STORE #5804Construction of the city's second Wawa gas/convenience store at 22148 State Highway 181 (corner of Hwy 104) ...
01/26/2025

STORE #5804

Construction of the city's second Wawa gas/convenience store at 22148 State Highway 181 (corner of Hwy 104) is nearing completion and still set to open in March according to the company's website; applications for employment are now being solicited as well.

This will be the city's second Wawa; the first is located at 18968 S. Greeno Road.

Some plants fared better than others during to cold spell.
01/24/2025

Some plants fared better than others during to cold spell.

City streets have reopened but the “sunny sides“ still have advantages ….. .
01/24/2025

City streets have reopened but the “sunny sides“ still have advantages ….. .

Most streets are passable now; still some slick spots in shady places. Stores beginning to open too.
01/23/2025

Most streets are passable now; still some slick spots in shady places. Stores beginning to open too.

Best frozen fountain of the storm award goes to the French Quarter, as usual. #
01/22/2025

Best frozen fountain of the storm award goes to the French Quarter, as usual. #

The Fairhope Avenue/Mobile Street intersection was closed this morning due to icy conditions there. Vehicles were gettin...
01/22/2025

The Fairhope Avenue/Mobile Street intersection was closed this morning due to icy conditions there. Vehicles were getting stuck going up the steep hill. Look for more closures overnight as roads freeze.

Roads still slick but some melting now … ice forming in shady spots. Beware re-freezing overnight!
01/22/2025

Roads still slick but some melting now … ice forming in shady spots. Beware re-freezing overnight!

Frozen pier this morning. While no outages have been reported, Fairhope electric customers are being asked to try to co...
01/22/2025

Frozen pier this morning. While no outages have been reported, Fairhope electric customers are being asked to try to conserve energy (excess lighting, dishwashers, clothes dryers, etc) to keep it that way (due to heavy use of electric heating).

A local State Of Emergency has been declared by the Baldwin County Commission due to today's polar vortex snow storm and...
01/22/2025

A local State Of Emergency has been declared by the Baldwin County Commission due to today's polar vortex snow storm and extended sub-freezing temperatures. Icing of roads is a major concern in coming days. Some electrical utilities in the county are experiencing overloads, according to reports.

Getting pretty deep in Silverhill too ... .
01/21/2025

Getting pretty deep in Silverhill too ... .

More of today's record snow storm from the Fairhope Times storm-chaser team. Over 3 inches has fallen so far. City to re...
01/21/2025

More of today's record snow storm from the Fairhope Times storm-chaser team. Over 3 inches has fallen so far. City to remain closed Wednesday too, no city services running. .

Fairhope Times storm chaser photos this morning.
01/21/2025

Fairhope Times storm chaser photos this morning.

Snowfall starting now. Expect up to 3" accumulation by nightfall.
01/21/2025

Snowfall starting now. Expect up to 3" accumulation by nightfall.

A frozen fountain Monday morning as the big freeze takes hold. All city services canceled tomorrow during the predicted ...
01/20/2025

A frozen fountain Monday morning as the big freeze takes hold. All city services canceled tomorrow during the predicted snowstorm.

High wind, surf and wind chill already as the “polar vortex” moves in. Low temp of 24 predicted tonight.
01/19/2025

High wind, surf and wind chill already as the “polar vortex” moves in. Low temp of 24 predicted tonight.

NEW ROUNDABOUT UPDATE: Underground utilities were marked recently and construction of the new "flowerclock" roundabout s...
01/19/2025

NEW ROUNDABOUT UPDATE: Underground utilities were marked recently and construction of the new "flowerclock" roundabout should begin "within a month" according to Volkert's project engineer Jordan Stringfellow. The busy intersection is to remain "mostly open" during the construction, according to city officials.

SUBMITTED: Fundraiser to move the 'hermit's hut' to city property is officially beginning (to save it from possible demo...
01/18/2025

SUBMITTED: Fundraiser to move the 'hermit's hut' to city property is officially beginning (to save it from possible demolition): See https://tolstoypark.com/

Installing new sidewalk pavers around the fountain today.
01/18/2025

Installing new sidewalk pavers around the fountain today.

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Creeping across the Fish River bridge on Hwy 104 today, during the polar vortex snow storm. Baldwin County, Alabama.

An emergency medical helcopter took off from the Coastal College campus in downtown #Fairhope this afternoon but it was empty after the patient was diverted to hospital instead -- according to police. #fairhopealabama #lifeflight #localnews #localnewsreport #coastalcommunitycollege

Pop-up drumming-man performing on the Fairhope bluff overlooking Mobile Bay recenly. #mobilebay #fairhopealabama

Fairhope's famous 'Dancin' Queen' Julie Anna Brown was sighted greeting passers-by in Siverhill today, in antici[pation of tomorrow's Christmas parades. See this for her story: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Light-Julie-Anna-Brown/dp/B0D5TYDJ78 #silverhill #fairhopeal #baldwincountyalabama

Tree lights on! 2024 lighting of the trees in downtown Fairhope. #fairhopealabama #christmasdecorations #LocalNews #fairhopenews

Fairhope High School Marching Band 2024 homecoming parade. #fairhopealabama #fairhopehigh #homecoming2024

After calling it a "great addition to recreational opportunities in Fairhope" mayor Sullivan cut the ribbon this afternoon to officially open the new Fitness Court in Stimpson Field Park. #fairhopealabama #fitnesscourt #LocalNewsMatters #baldwincountyalabama

Additional parking area made available for pier/new Blind Tiger restaurant during waterfront construction. #FairhopeAlabama #blindtiger #mobilebay #restaurantlife

Fairhope's famous "dancin' queen" Julie Anna Brown was greeting fans this morning from a sidewalk near Walmart.

Pastors from the 'Word Alive Church' of Oxford, Alabama said they baptized over 500 individuals in Mobile Bay at Fairhope's municipal beach this morning. Somone from every county was represented, according to the church's page. #fairhopealabama #baptized #mobilebay #LocalNews #WordAliveChurch #fairhopetimes

Planting a new street tree in downtown Fairhope today. #fairhope #treeplanting #elm

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