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Fairhope AL to Save Money via Energy Saving Traffic Lights

By Barbara Reeves | Published: February 11, 2010

The city of Fairhope AL is looking for more energy saving ideas with a recent project that will involve replacing traffic lights.  With some federal stimulus grants, Fairhope will replace traffic lights and road lighting with energy-efficient technology.  The new energy-saving light fixtures are a light-emitting diode technology, or LED for short, and will use … Continue reading Fairhope AL to Save Money via Energy Saving Traffic Lights

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Baldwin County AL’s Libraries Rank Highest in the Nation

By Barbara Reeves | Published: December 9, 2009

In a new study conducted by the Library Journal, Baldwin County AL’s beaches have some of the best libraries nationwide.  Orange Beach library has earned its place at the top of the list with the magazine’s highest grade on record; just below Orange Beach is Gulf Shore AL’s Thomas B. Norton Public Library which appeared … Continue reading Baldwin County AL’s Libraries Rank Highest in the Nation

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Economy Improving Locally in Baldwin County AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: November 30, 2009

The economy is improving locally in Baldwin County AL, as Foley’s recent monthly report reveals.  For the month of October, the Building/Inspections Department issued 126 permits at a total evaluation of over $3.2 million, a new commercial permit was issued for Coastal Investment Medical Properties for a reported $980,000, and 381 inspections were performed.  Also … Continue reading Economy Improving Locally in Baldwin County AL

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Nature Tourism in AL’s Gulf Coast area Continues to Grow

By Barbara Reeves | Published: November 4, 2009

In an effort to bolster tourism and business on the Gulf Coast, the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and the Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center combined forces to see the development of the Nature Tourism Initiative take root. The initial project which began in 2007 was … Continue reading Nature Tourism in AL’s Gulf Coast area Continues to Grow

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Fairhope AL’s Windmill Market gets New wind turbine

By Barbara Reeves | Published: October 5, 2009

Fairhope AL is continuing to go “green” with the latest Windmill Market wind turbine project.  At the end of September, Fairhope residents watched as a 170-pound Skystream 3.7 wind turbine was revealed.  This wind turbine sits on top of a 35-foot tower and was created to generate energy for the Windmill Market.  A representative from … Continue reading Fairhope AL’s Windmill Market gets New wind turbine

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New Hybrid Car Plant Announced for AL’s Gulf Coast

By Barbara Reeves | Published: September 29, 2009

The Gulf  Shores may be home to a new Hybrid car plant, as reported last Thursday, September 24th, when Hybrid Kinetic Motors announced locating to Bay Minette in Baldwin County AL.  Their plans are to construct a $1.5 billion plant and employ more than 5,000 people as well as making an estimated 300,000 cars in … Continue reading New Hybrid Car Plant Announced for AL’s Gulf Coast

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National Flow Tour Championship held in Beautiful Gulf Shores AL

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 19, 2009

Gulf Shores Alabama was filled with athletes and tourists gathered to participate and watch the Wave Loch Flowrider National Championship.  This three day event last weekend concluded the Flow Tour which covered 16 sights nationwide.  Usually held in California, this relatively new sporting championship involves competitions for just about every age group and awards cash … Continue reading National Flow Tour Championship held in Beautiful Gulf Shores AL

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AL state economy doing well with Farming crop expectations high

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 17, 2009

The latest report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service field office is that Alabama farmers’ crop yields well be above the 10 year average.  These predictions are calculated on the amount produced per acre for such crops as corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans.  This is a more positive outlook than what was expected with the … Continue reading AL state economy doing well with Farming crop expectations high

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Daphne AL School to have new Arts Center

By Barbara Reeves | Published: August 7, 2009

The first stage of clearing the land by Mobile Bay that runs along the edge of Bayside Academy’s campus is underway; this will make way for the construction of a new Bayside arts center.  The Performing Arts Center is planned to be 12,488 square feet and include an auditorium with a seating capacity of 400.  … Continue reading Daphne AL School to have new Arts Center

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Baldwin County AL Ecological Park Developments Moving Forward

By Barbara Reeves | Published: July 29, 2009

The planned ecological park in Foley AL is on its way to completion.  Although this Gulf Coast AL Graham Creek Preserve may be a few years from being the park that was envisioned in the multi-million dollar land purchase, a canoe launch has been finished.  The canoe launch is on the 483-acre tract and is … Continue reading Baldwin County AL Ecological Park Developments Moving Forward

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