Fairhope Family News

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Mosquito Surge Hits Eastern Shore: Spanish Fort, Daphne, and Fairhope have issued public service announcements and...

• Fairhope, Daphne, and Spanish Fort face mosquito surges after Tropical Storm Arthur rains, with cities increasing spraying
• Residents should empty...

A former Foley funeral director's arrest for taking thousands from families for services never provided serves as a stark warning for locals handling...

• Silicon Ranch secured conditional county approval for its 4,500-acre solar farm in Baldwin County, with construction slated for this fall regardless...

Baldwin Health is participating in Alabama’s Rural Hospital Investment Tax Credit Program, allowing eligible taxpayers to make contributions that...

Foley families gain a new year-round recreation option as the city advances plans for an indoor Aquatics Center at Max Griffin Park. The facility will support local swim teams and residents once built, with bids expected later this year.

Education Access

• First Class Pre-K Expansion: Alabama is adding five new First Class Pre-K classrooms in Baldwin County for the 2026-27 school...

A tragic Foley homicide underscores family safety risks from online conflicts.

• Joseph Lee Smith, 42, faces murder charges for shooting cousin...

• Meals on Wheels by Ecumenical Ministries delivers hot nutritious meals five days a week to elderly and disabled neighbors in Fairhope and Eastern...

Baldwin County has completed major renovations at the Lillian Recreation Center on Highway 98, adding ADA compliant restrooms, a timber picnic...

A Baldwin County man received 129 years in prison after conviction on multiple child sex crime charges, including first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse...

Baldwin County families gain five new First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2026-27 school year, part of the state's expansion of its nationally top-rated pre-K program. This will help more young children start kindergarten ready to succeed.

The swimming advisory for Perdido Bay at Kee Avenue has been lifted, with water quality now good according to health officials. Families can return to swimming there safely.

Public Safety Incidents

• 🔥 Foley Murder Charge: Joseph Lee Smith, 42, was charged with murder after fatally shooting his cousin Robert Keith...

School Safety Measures

• 🔥 Panic Alert System: Baldwin County Schools and GMC have adopted a panic alert system to strengthen campus safety.

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Alabama's new autism guidelines and Child Find program signal broader support for kids needing services.

• Autism diagnosis rules effective July 1...

Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants bring 6-8 inches of rain and flash flood risk to Fairhope and Baldwin County Thursday into Friday.

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Baldwin County Schools and GMC have adopted a panic alert system to strengthen campus safety. Parents can expect improved emergency response capabilities for students.

Education Elections

• 🔥 Frances Holk-Jones Victory: Frances Holk-Jones won the House District 95 runoff election to represent South Baldwin...

• State education shift: Moms for Liberty chair Emily Jones wins GOP nomination for Alabama State Board of Education District 8, emphasizing...