HUNTSVILLE, Ala. More nuclear reactors are destined for northern Alabama according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week announced Japan’s commitment of up to $40 billion for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, known as SMRs, in Alabama and Tennessee as part of the second tranche of investments under last year’s U.S.-Japan trade deal, which commits the Asian country to $550 billion in direct investment.
These reactors can be deployed faster and at lower cost than traditional units.
The result could be lower utility prices for Alabamians.
Hollywood, Alabama, approximately 45 miles east of Huntsville, is expected to be the site of the reactors. Bellafonte is the site of a dormant nuclear power plant owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority and they would be built there.
According to the current information, GE Vernova-Hitachi, will handle the proposed project, and is currently building several small reactors in Canada but none have been built in the U.S. yet. Under the new U.S.-Japan trade deal, however, the company will build 10 nuclear reactors. Each reactor will produce 300 megawatts of power, or enough to power 200,000 to 300,000 homes.
“The groundbreaking commercial deployment of the advanced SMRs in the U.S. will serve as a next-generation stable power source, stabilizing electricity prices for the American people and strengthening the U.S. leadership in global technological competition,” the department said.
“The project aligns with the U.S. energy dominance agenda by expanding domestic power generation, enabling long-term national energy security. Nuclear power from SMRs would fuel industrial growth by adding firm, dispatchable capacity.”
Alabama Congressman Dale Strong said it is important to expand American energy capacity amid growing demand for affordable power. “Alabama has a strong history of supporting nuclear energy initiatives, and our second-to-none workforce stands ready to deliver on advanced energy innovation,” Strong, R-Monrovia, said.
Similarly, U.S. Senator Katie Britt said the investment shows President Trump’s commitment to making America energy dominant.
“We need electrons on the grid, and Bellefonte is a great location to house these small modular reactors. This investment will result in more jobs and reliable power for Alabamians, which is always cause for celebration,” she said in a statement to AL.com. “Alabama is proud to support and advance the Trump Administration’s vision for American reindustrialization.”
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March 26, 2026
MOBILE, Ala. The ALEA state troopers in conjunction with ICE agents continue their crackdown along Alabama’s highways looking for undocumented and unlicensed commercial truck drivers.
As announced last year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) has coordinated efforts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through ALEA’s Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU).
ALEA troopers continue their mission and in recent weeks here along the Gulf Coast, jail records indicate that there have been at least a dozen arrests of illegal migrants in Mobile and Baldwin County, specifically truck drivers that have no legal status, no driver’s license and are operating motor vehicles illegally.
“Alabama is leading the way when it comes to going after illegal bad actors in trucking. I’m proud of ALEA for taking decisive action and grateful for our strong partnership with ICE. Alabama will not look the other way while illegal immigration and illegal operators threaten the safety of our communities or undermine the integrity of our trucking industry,” said Governor Ivey. “If you are here illegally and breaking our laws or putting folks at risk on our highways, you will be held accountable in our state.”
Similar operations continue across the state but the total number of those arrested since the initiative began has not been released.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. Two new businesses are set to open in the same area of Fairhope soon.
Chick-fil-A and a new grocery store called “Apple Market” will soon be neighbors.
The grocery store will open in the vacated Winn Dixie while Fairhope’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant will open nearby.
According to a Chick-fil-A news release, the new store, located at 901 Fairhope Avenue, will officially open March 27, at 6 a.m. with Daniel Nance as the owner-operator. Nance has been the owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Daphne since 2005.
Nance and his team invite the public to “show their spots” at a “Moove-In” party on opening day.
“Whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, guests of all ages are invited to join the fun,” the release said. “Anyone who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow spots can redeem one free entrée (exclusions may apply) or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.”
The restaurant’s dining room will be open Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., while the drive-thru will stay open until 10:30 p.m. They will also offer carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pick-up and Mobile Thru, offering pickup through the drive-thru.
Nance and Chick-fil-A are already supporting the local community, with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A to Feeding the Gulf Coast, participation in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program that gives surplus food to local non-profits and creating approximately 100 jobs.
This Chick-fil-A joins another new one being built on State Highway 181 in Fairhope and two other established locations in Daphne and Spanish Fort.
The “Apple Market” is owned by Manning, Inc. which also operates several Piggly Wiggly stores in the area. They report that they are currently hiring and that the opening date will be announced soon!
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FOLEY, Ala. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at around 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a call of a woman who had been stabbed with a screwdriver on Dailey Lane in Foley.
Upon arrival, officers learned that there had been an incident of domestic violence and began searching for the suspect in the vicinity of the home. This led to a brief standoff as the suspect, 37-year-old Bruce Sterling Williams, when he refused to comply with repeated verbal commands to exit the residence or respond to law enforcement. After several warnings were issued, a canine with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office was deployed into the home to locate the individual.
The police dog successfully located and apprehended Williams hiding inside the structure, leading to his arrest.
Williams was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries sustained during the dog apprehension. He faces charges of Assault 2nd Degree and Domestic Violence – Strangulation.
Williams is currently being held at the Baldwin County Detention Center.
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MOBILE, Ala. In a Mobile Fire and Rescue Department news release, several firefighters have been praised for their quick actions. The release stated that during an after-incident review of the scene from an early-morning fire on Plover Street, a man was rushing down the street, carrying a newborn, and yelling for help.
A woman had just given birth nearby. Teams immediately jumped to action and administered emergency care to mother and child.
District Chief Brandon Jackson praised, “This is a good example of crews being adequately trained and ready for anything at any given moment. They responded to the entire situation with the utmost respect for the mother, child, and community as a whole.
Moving without thought, seeing our neighbors in need, and helping to get the proper care our irefighters made the difference for the mother and her child.
I would say the actions this morning represented the entire MFRD, reacting to hectic situations with grace and calm. This is why we train, prepare, and do the job each and every day. We stand ready to go!”
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. Two people are in the Baldwin County Detention Center after being charged with multiple child sexual abuse charges.
The sheriff’s office, acting on a tip, arrested Daniel and Ashley Coon in the Stockton area on Live Oak Road.
The charges against 41-year-old Ashley Coon include rape, sodomy, and permitting a child to engage in pornography and Daniel Coon is charged with sodomy. Both are also charged with giving drugs to the minor.
Bond for Ashley Coon has been set at $450,000 and Daniel Coon’s total bond is set at $300,000.
Authorities say that the victim was a young boy who is currently in the care of the Department of Human Resources.
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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. A state representative is now under investigation after his 6-year-old son accidentally shot his 13-year-old brother in the back of the shoulder at their home.
Yarbrough’s wife called 911 to report the incident but when Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies and EMS responded to their home Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, the family had already transported the injured child to the emergency room before deputies arrived and later took him to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brian Covington reported.
Covington said the 6-year-old had retrieved a .556-caliber AR-style rifle which was loaded with ammunition and accidentally fired it, striking his 13-year-old brother in the back of the shoulder.
The 13-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is reportedly back home recovering. Yarbrough, his wife, and four other children were inside the home at the time of the shooting.
The case is under investigation and has been forwarded to the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office, according to the sheriff’s office.
The first-term lawmaker has not publicly commented on the shooting
Alabama law mandates locked storage of firearms when children are in the home and parents can face legal liability for negligence if a child accesses an unsecured gun.
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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. A free program helping keep beachgoers safe by using a life jacket if you’re not a strong swimmer or a younger child and it has made a difference along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
It’s part of a program through the Sea Tow Foundation, making water safety easy and accessible and right now, they’re asking that area residents donate some life jackets so that more people can be safe when they’re in the water.
You can find the free life jackets at Alabama Point in Orange Beach.
“We chose this place here at the pass because it’s kind of a higher hazard area with the tides coming in and out,” said Zac White with Orange Beach Fire Rescue.
“We keep multiple sizes on there just so it’s able to be used by whoever,” he said.
The idea is simple — take one, wear it, bring it back.
Officials say the jackets have proven to save lives year after year.
It’s so successful that they need you to donate life jackets of all sizes especially those made for young children. You can drop off new or gently used life jackets at the Orange Beach Fire Rescue administration building.
“Yes, the safety aspect has definitely improved,” said White. “Seems like people are more aware. We have more lifeguards. We upgraded this tower last year and the life jackets have definitely improved the conditions here for swimmer safety.”
“One of the lifeguards comes out, takes them out of the closet, sets them out, inventories them, checks the buckles, check to make sure there’s not any mold growth, just to make sure they’re in all good working order,” White said. “So, they get regularly checked and yes we see them used quite regularly.”
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GULF SHORES, Ala. Legislation inspired by a Mountain Brook teenager who lost a hand and a leg in a shark attack in Florida in 2024 became law in May 2025 and directs the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to work with emergency management agencies and law enforcement offices on the state’s coast to set up an Amber Alert-style notification system for shark attacks.
Alabama’s new mass notification system for statistically rare shark attacks on Mobile and Baldwin counties’ beaches will finally go into effect next month.
This alert system is set to kick off on April 1, 2026.
Alerts will be sent to all cellphones in the specific sighting zone.
Similar to an Amber or Silver Alert, Alabama beachgoers will receive a cell phone alert if there’s a shark attack close to the device.
“All of these wireless emergency alerts will be geofenced to where they’re only hitting people along the coast of Alabama,” Baldwin Emergency Management Agency Director said.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A Saturday afternoon collision has taken the lives of two people.
At approximately 5:25 p.m. on March 21, 2026, a single vehicle rollover crash was reported on Vernant Park Road, which runs between Foley and Magnolia Springs and is also known as Country Road 12.
The Magnolia Springs Fire department was dispatched to the scene, as well as law enforcement and EMS. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly made their way under the vehicle to assess the injuries and found that the two occupants were trapped.
A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene while firefighters continued working on gaining access to the patients.
Sadly, both occupants were deceased.
Jefferson B. Davis, 61, of Foley, was fatally injured when the 2014 Maserati Ghibli he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Tamatha F. Davis, 57, of Foley, who was a passenger in the Maserati, was also fatally injured. Both Jefferson B. Davis and Tamatha F. Davis were pronounced deceased at the scene according to ALEA.
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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. A huge line up of 14 concerts has been announced for this year’s line up at the Wharf Amphitheater!
Tickets have already gone on sale for this year’s season with some big headline shows coming to the beach.
A lot of country hitmakers will be in the spotlight along with some of your favorite pop singers and even comedians.
Kicking off the season, Bailey Zimmerman with special guests Tucker Wetmore and McCoy Moore will hit the stage on March 27 at 7 p.m.
Then on May 23rd, HARDY with Tucker Wetmore & McCoy Moore will hit the stage at 7 p.m.
Godsmack and Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy will play May 24, also at 7 p.m.
The Dave Matthews Band will play on May 25 at 7:30 p.m., and The Black Crowes with Whiskey Myers & Southall will play on May 27 at 6:30 p.m.
On June 6th, two of our favorite country singers will be on the stage at the Wharf. Gary Allan and Tracy Lawrence will kick it off early at 5:30 p.m.
Train, Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson are scheduled to play on July 12 at 6:45 p.m.
Parker McCollum with Vincent Mason and Jackson Wendell will take the stage the following month on July 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Creed will play on July 24 at 7 p.m.
Georgia singer and American Idol judge, Luke Bryan will be on stage at the Wharf on July 25, also at 7 p.m.
On August 4, the lineup includes Toto with Christopher Cross and The Romantics playing at 6:45 p.m.
Rounding out this season’s schedule is the Goo Goo Dolls on August 21 at 8 p.m., Jack Johnson with Lake Street Dive will play on Aug 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Weird Al Yankovic will wrap up the season on October 3rd at 8 p.m.
That’s a season packed full of great music and entertainment!
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A mega country music artist is heading to the Flora-Bama for an exclusive SirusXM concert.
Kenny Chesney will be here on Saturday April18, to celebrate ten years of his SiriusXM channel No Shoes Radio with this exclusive concert.
SiriusXM announced the concert on Thursday, March 19, with the show being held at the iconic Flora-Bama located on the beach between the border of Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida. SiriusXM will broadcast the performance for listeners on the No Shoes Radio channel at 2 p.m. CT that day, both on the radio and on streaming via the SiriusXM app.
A representative with SirusXM said “We started No Shoes Radio on the internet as something fun to do, a place to play that special cocktail of reggae, rock, country, and more,” Chesney said as part of the announcement. “When SiriusXM embraced what we were doing, it opened up a whole other portal for people who live in these songs. After 10 years, we needed to do something that captured the sea salt, the joy, and all the memories in our music. What better place than inside the Flora-Bama?”
Of course, Chesney is no stranger to the Gulf Coast. Chesney first single released to radio was “Whatever It Takes” in 1993, followed closely by “The Tin Man” in 1994, both from his debut album In My Wildest Dreams. While “The Tin Man” is often cited as his breakout first song, as every since, he’s been racking up awards and accolades including being a four-time winner of the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025, is no stranger to the Flora-Bama, having previously played a free beach show at the site back in 2014 and has occasionally passed in and out of the establishment over the years, including in 2023 when he partook in a surprise performance there during a tour stop at the Wharf in Orange Beach.
Admission is expected to be limited, but those who are hoping to attend the concert in person can enter for a chance to win a trip to the concert.
All you have to do is submit a voice message explaining what your favorite Kenny Chesney song is and why. To enter, you must be 21 or older and a SiriusXM subscriber, even if it is just a trial subscription.
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MOBILE, Ala. A war criminal wanted and on the run for almost twenty-five years has been captured in Mobile County.
Hamdja Alukic is accused of committing war crimes in Bosnia and was taken into police custody on Wednesday following an extradition request from the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is accused of being involved in two deadly attacks on behalf of a Bosnian Muslim paramilitary group during the Bosnian War.
According to area residents, Alukic and his family lived a quiet life in Wilmer for several years.
“They had dogs, chickens and they would sell eggs to Walmart and stuff,” the neighbors said.
There was never any signs that he was any type of wanted fugitive, a neighbor said. They were always cool. I’ve been over there a few times and they seemed cool but didn’t speak good English the neighbor said.
Attorneys for Alukic are requesting that he be released with conditions to prepare to oppose the extradition. Alukic, now 70 years old, is not a danger to the community, according to attorneys, who said they can show his advanced age, medical condition and character and background will demonstrate he is not a flight risk.
However, that will be up to the federal judge and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama Sean P. Costello’s office.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. You can often spot sailboats out on the Mobile Bay enjoying a relaxing day on the water. From time to time, local Regattas are also held by the Fairhope Yacht Club or other local organizers.
But soon, you’ll be able to enjoy several larger raises being held near the Fairhope Pier.
Performance Regattas Fast Eddie Cup has recently announced that it’ll be bringing two racing events to Fairhope, and the winners will take home more than a trophy! They’ll also be taking some cash!
The first event is being held from April 10-12 at the Fairhope Municipal Pier. The second event in Fairhope has been scheduled from June 26 to 28. Up to 15 teams of two will be able to compete to win $15,000.
But someone will also be walking away with the Grand Final prize of $50,000.
Competitors can compete one weekend or in both “mini-series’ events. Those competing in the mini-series can earn the series title, increase their winnings, and have the opportunity to advance to the Grand Final, winning the bigger cash prize.
“Fairhope is the perfect place for this kind of racing,” said Chris Morrison, founder of the Performance Regattas Fast Eddie Cup. “It’s a waterfront community that embraces innovation and sport, and we’re excited to introduce a faster, more spectator-friendly version of sailing.”
The league will provide sailors with foiling BirdyFish boats, which “removes traditional barriers to entry,” the release said.
Those wishing to compete must be at least 15 years old. Sailors under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
To register or find out more information, visit the Performance Regattas website. ( https://www.performanceregattas.us/)
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GULF SHORES, Ala. The popularity of Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast continues to be a gem in the state, drawing millions of tourists to southern Alabama, year after year. Of course, millions of people also equate into millions of dollars of revenue for local businesses and for our state.
New figures shared during the annual Tourism Summit hosted by Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism show visitor spending on lodging rentals across Alabama’s Beaches — including Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan — reached a record $923 million in 2025, surpassing the $871 million reported in 2024 and more than doubling totals from a decade ago.
The once, spring and summer destination has developed into a yar round vacation magnetic for everyone from spring breakers to snowbirds and those just seeking a restful weekend away at the beach.
Alabama’s Gulf Coast continues to grow as a vacation destination for families across the Southeast, and across the country with new tourism data showing record spending and steady visitation along the state’s white-sand beaches.
Besides our beaches, tourists can have everything from fine dining to fresh seafood or anything in between and when the weather turns gray and wet, there’s plenty of other places to see, shopping to do and activities that’ll keep everyone entertained and busy!
$1.42 billion in retail sales were reported in 2025, slightly higher than the $1.41 billion recorded the previous year.
Tourism leaders say the numbers reflect the growing appeal of Alabama’s 32 miles of white-sand beaches as a year-round destination for families.
“Data from the past three years shows that while summer is still king, spring and fall visitation are holding steady across both vacation rentals and hotels, with minimal variances, year-over-year,” said Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism President and CEO Beth Gendler.
Gendler said steady visitation throughout the year provides stability for local businesses and workers.
“This shows that our efforts to continuously tell the story of Alabama’s Beaches as a great year-round vacation destination are working. Having strong visitation in all seasons is vital to our local businesses because consistent occupancy levels throughout the year mean they can keep their staff employed all year, which means those workers can deliver consistent, friendly service to our guests no matter which season they visit us,” she said.
The new airport and convenient flights to our beaches is also helping to make flying in for a weekend or a week much easier.
Tourism officials say growing sports tourism is also helping drive visitors outside the traditional summer season.
During the summit, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Vice President of Sales, Sports & Events Michelle Russ provided an update on the proposed Herbert J. Malone Sportsplex, a planned athletic complex on 111.26 acres north of Coastal Gateway Boulevard near the Foley Beach Express.
Officials say additional sports facilities are needed due to the continued growth of youth and amateur sports tourism, increasing use of fields by local school and recreational programs and rising competition from other destinations expanding their own sports complexes.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism officials say the destination’s continued growth reflects decades of marketing efforts targeting family beach travel, fishing, golf, meetings and conventions, sports tourism and expanding air travel markets.
Final economic impact figures for 2025 from the Alabama Tourism Department are expected later this spring.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. It was a cool dark early October evening when a woman driving home to Stapleton from her job in Foley had a minor fender bender. The woman offered her insurance information to the other driver, but he wanted to call the police. About forty minutes later, a Loxley police officer showed up which the woman found odd since she was closer to Stapleton then Loxley. A report was taken and both drivers went on their way.
Recently, I witnessed a multi-vehicle wreck near Buc-ee’s and several people called 911. Once again, it was surprising the variety of agencies that responded. Styx River Fire Department, Loxley police and the Rosinton Volunteer Fire Department all responded. Firefighters attended to the minor injuries of the drivers while the Loxley police officers investigated the wreck and completed an accident report.
Increasingly, you see both police and fire departments responding outside of their jurisdiction and thought it might be confusing to long-time residents, there’s several reasons why this is happening.
One of the reasons is something called annexation which is when a local or county governmental entity incorporates territory, area, or property under its control often extending its laws, services, and taxing authority over the newly joined land. It’s a way for cities and counties to grow which is happening right now in some of the fastest growing areas of Baldwin County. This increases that city’s population, and tax base while also increasing the response area of the local police and fire departments.
In a once rural area of Baldwin County, along Monk Road and County Road 3, a new development is under construction. The new 18-hole golf course and residential community sit south of Fairhope in the county is currently policed by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department while receiving fire protection from the Barnwell Volunteer Fire Department. But that could change soon because the City of Fairhope has been eyeing possible annexation of the new 310- home residential development. The community would then have access to all Fairhope public services including its police and fire departments, utility services and be governed by the city of Fairhope.
In Alabama, municipal police departments have the authority to patrol and exercise law enforcement powers in areas outside their corporate city limits, known as the Police Jurisdiction (PJ).
For cities with 6,000 or more residents: The police jurisdiction extends up to 3 miles beyond the corporate limits. For towns with less than 6,000 residents: The police jurisdiction extends up to 1.5 miles beyond the corporate limits.
A call last year about a deceased person being found in a wooded area of Spanish Fort brought the Spanish fort Fire Department, Medstar and deputy sheriff’s, not the Spanish Fort police to the scene. The area where the person was found was just off Buzbee Road and just outside of the Spanish Fort police jurisdiction.
As Baldwin County continues to grow and subdivisions and businesses continue to push further into what once was a rural area of Baldwin County, the lines of policing and fire protection will also expand or shrink.
The Barnwell Community is ripe for continual growth and may one day soon need its own police force.
To the north of Spanish Fort, growth in the way of subdivisions and retail stores is already happening.
A major planned golf community near Spanish Fort in an area called Longleaf could also expand the jurisdiction of the Spanish Fort police and fire departments. This area is currently serviced by the sheriff’s department and several volunteer fire departments.
We spoke with representatives of most city police departments in Baldwin County for this news story and only a few said that they patrol outside of their city limits but do respond when a neighboring agency calls for their assistance. Locally, fire departments, paid and volunteer operation on a mutual-aid or a Memorandum of Understanding agreement that allows them to respond to assist each other during major fires, incidents or when a department’s staffing is low or no one is available to respond to an emergency call.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has countywide authority and may patrol all areas of the county, conduct traffic stops and make arrests even on Intestate 10 and I-65.
So, the next time that you call for help from the police, don’t be surprised which police department responds to your call.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. A call about smoke in a home quickly turned into a structure fire in Fairhope on Monday evening. Fairhope firefighters responded on March 16th, 2026, to the home located at 20005 River Mill Dr at about 7: 49 p.m. and found smoke coming from the attic area.
A mutual-aid automatic response also brought fire departments from Daphne, Silverhill, and others along with Fairhope police.
Firefighters were able to quickly bring the incident under control, although some damage to the structure was reported.
At this time, no injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown.
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Another new road is in the works for Baldwin County and this time it’ll be in the Loxley area, and the project is estimated to take about three years.
This $16.3 million project will partner the Baldwin County Commission with Loxley on a new east-to-west corridor between U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 59. The county will split the cost with the city of Loxley.
It will include a 480-foot bridge over Fish River and will complete an already existing link by adding a connection between Bedrock Boulevard and Highway 59.
“While portions of this route already exist, this project brings it all together, creating a continuous corridor that improves travel efficiency and supports faster emergency response,” the Commission stated in an announcement.
Baldwin County Engineer Frank Lundy said Loxley will handle maintenance on the roadway once it has been completed.
“So, very impressive for a local government to do a project of this magnitude,” said Lundy.
Commissioner Matt McKenzie said the new segment will help first responders during emergencies.
The project must first undergo environmental reviews and permitting.
The 30 Cubed program was launched in 2025, and the Loxley project will be the seventh under the program.
The 30 Cubed Program is a Baldwin County initiative launched in May 2025 that pairs $30 million in county funds with municipal contributions to generate $60 million for road improvements by 2030. It focuses on building or improving local infrastructure through 50/50 cost-sharing partnerships to increase capacity and connectivity.
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