BILL-E’s Small Batch Bacon
Saturday, July 24, 2021 Starts 10:00 am and ends 4:00 pm 19992 AL HWY 181 (Red Building) FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 BILL-E’s SMALL BATCH BACON and BILL-E’s Restaurant in Fairhope, Alabama where the best bacon in America is made announces today that they will be hosting THE BOB AND MOE BBQ SHOW. “This show is by far one of the most fun, exciting and tastiest shows ever to land in our community”, says proprietor, Bill E. Stitt. Big Moe Cason and BBQ Bob Trudnak have been cooking BBQ competitions and
FEEF Welcomes Mary E. Meg Gipson Lowry as Executive Director
FEEF is proud to announce and welcome Meg Lowry as the Executive Director. Lowry will be responsible for assuring FEEF’s long-term strategy to achieve its mission and vision statements, while developing an overall strategy for STEAM Education in K-12 with established goals and objectives. Meg joins FEEF with 28 years of experience in education. She presently works for the Alabama State Department of Education in the Office of School Improvement supporting low performing schools. Before joining ALSDE,
Southern Cancer Center Welcomes Dr. Brittany Case
Daphne, AL- Southern Cancer Center is pleased to welcome medical oncologist, Dr. Brittany H. Case, to our practice beginning August 1, 2021. Dr. Case will see patients at our clinics on both sides of Mobile Bay, making her the only female medical oncologist available in Baldwin County. An Alabama native, Dr. Case stayed close to home for her collegiate education and extensive medical training, receiving her degrees from universities within the state. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Troy
BBB Industries Releases Remy® Smart Charging Systems Guide
BBB Industries, LLC, a leading remanufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts, releases a Remy® Smart Charging Systems Guide. The Remy® Smart Charging System Guide is designed to help the professional technician and DIY customer properly diagnose and repair Domestic and Asian nameplate vehicles. “We are fully committed to supporting the automotive repair community with Remy® branded products and services, backed by over a century of Remy® innovation and reliability,” said Matt Heater, Rotating Electric
Hammer & Stain Eastern Shore Grand Re-Opening
Hammer & Stain Eastern Shore is pleased to announce their Grand Re-opening that will be scheduled for Sunday August 1st from 6:00 - 8:00 pm! Join them for lots of giveaways and door prizes. Enter for your chance to win a free workshop. Enjoy refreshments and meet with the new owner.Event Details.
98 Cows Opens in Downtown Fairhope
98 Cows is now open on Section Street in Downtown Fairhope. 98 Cows specializes in any size sheepskin and cowhide rugs, pillows and throws as well as custom-made cowhide patchwork rugs and custom-made sisal rugs with a cowhide edge. Owner Benicia Woodward said she fell in love with the product when she was 21 and has been in the industry now for 40 years, “I keep adding gorgeous custom designs. I love working with my customers to make their homes more comfortable, beautiful, practical and
7th Annual Bids Brews Beats Silent Auction
Online Silent Auction to raise money every year to support feeding children in schools here in Baldwin and Mobile Counties and Escambia County in Florida. Monday Aug 9, 2021 Friday Aug 13, 2021 August 9-13, 2021 Online: CharityAuctionsToday/BidsBrewsBeats
Grant opportunity: Alabama Humanities Recovery Grants
Alabama Humanities Alliance to award up to $800,000 in grants to help cultural organizations bounce back from the pandemic. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Beginning July 1, the Alabama Humanities Alliance (AHA) will accept applications for $800,000 in special grant funding to help humanities organizations recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic. AHA will award funding through individual grants of up to $20,000. The application process will run from July 1–30. Applications should be submitted through AHA’s
Bayside Academy’s Patrick Daves ‘22 Named All American Hurdler
Daphne, Ala., July 12, 2021 – Bayside Academy rising senior Patrick Daves won the 110m hurdles (17-18 division) at the USATF Youth Outdoor Nationals in Rome, Georgia, on June 26 and has been named an All American hurdler following his 5th place finish at The Outdoor Nationals presented by Nike in Eugene, Oregon, on July 2. Patrick has been a member of Bayside Academy’s track and field program since the 7th grade. According to Bayside’s track and field coach Joe Swagart, “Patrick has a big heart for this
Baldwin Bone & Joint Welcomes New Orthopedic Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeon to Specialist Team
BALDWIN BONE & JOINT WELCOMES NEW ORTHOPAEDIC HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY SURGEON TO SPECIALIST TEAM Dr. Allison Hunter Joins Practice as Sole Fellowship-Trained Hand Surgeon Exclusively in Baldwin County DAPHNE, AL (July 12, 2021) — Baldwin Bone & Joint is proud to announce the addition of Allison Hunter, M.D., who will join the practice this August. A fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon, Hunter specializes in the treatment of injuries and conditions from the shoulder to the
Amy Coleman and Sherry Griggers Join River Bank & Trust's Mortgage Team
Daphne, Alabama, July 15, 2021: Coastal Region President Doug Thomas, with Senior Vice President and Secondary Mortgage Manager Tara Hickey, is pleased to announce that Amy Coleman and Sherry Griggers have joined River Bank & Trust. They will serve as Assistant Vice Presidents and Mortgage Loan Originators, providing home financing solutions in Mobile, Baldwin, and the surrounding counties. Coleman graduated from the University of South Alabama with a bachelor's degree in business management, computer
County Road Bridge Repair Grant
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, July 6, 2021 – The Baldwin County Commission Highway Department has been awarded an Accelerated Innovation Development (AID) Grant in the amount of $1 million from the Federal Highway Administration. The grant funding will be used to repair the County Road 65 bridge in Baldwin County which has been showing accelerated signs of structural wear of the girders which provide support to the bridge. The grant requires accelerated and innovative construction techniques. The girders used to
USA Health Vaccinating Local Homebound Residents Against COVID-19
MOBILE, Ala. (July 6, 2021) To protect as many people as possible against COVID-19, members of the USA Health Pandemic Response Team recently began offering vaccine injections to homebound residents who are referred by a healthcare provider. “Because not everyone can leave their homes to receive the shot, we are sending staff members out when requested to ensure everyone who wants a vaccine can get one,” said Sarah Kahalley, R.N., M.S.H.A., director of clinical resources for USA Health Physicians
One Family One Day Campaign
What: One Family One Day campaign When: July 1 through August 31, 2021 Where: Prodisee Pantry, Lulu's, Pen Air Federal Credit Union Branches Contacts: Deann Servos, Executive Director Prodisee Pantry, 251-626-1720 or 251-610-1174 Pamela Hatt, Vice President of Marketing, Pen Air Federal Credit Union, 850-505-3200 X 7771 or 850-384-0923 Ed Delmore, Project Development Manager, Lucy Buffett's LuLu's, 618-979-0178 Hunger is not just an issue over the holidays. Food
USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute Receives American Cancer Society Transportation Grant
USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute receives $10,000 grant to help patients overcome transportation barriers MOBILE, Ala. (7/7/21) – Cancer patients undergoing treatment frequently require assistance getting to and from facilities, often creating a financial and logistical burden. The USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to address the transportation needs of cancer patients in Mobile and the surrounding areas. “Some patients lack access
SALT Welcomes New Team Member
South Alabama Land Trust is pleased to welcome Katherine Kuhn as the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator. In this new position, Kuhn will actively recruit volunteers for land restoration work, floating cleanups, events, office help, and general maintenance. She will also plan and implement activities such as nature walks, guided paddles, lunch and learns, and other environmental education programs. In addition, Kuhn will seek out opportunities and represent SALT at community events. Kuhn lived in multiple
Southern View Media Ribbon Cutting
Southern View Media is a digital marketing company and we just opened a promotional products company. We help businesses create an online strategy to grow, build credibility and prosper using the most efficient online tools for their business goals and budget. Southern View Media was formed to help small and medium sized businesses navigate and understand the complicated world of digital marketing. We want to provide value and build trust with our clients and the community. A lot of small business
New Cesarean Section Practice Used to Enhance Patient Experience
For women who have a scheduled cesarean section (C-section), USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital is offering a more comfortable environment for the patient by providing gentle C-sections. A C-section is the delivery of a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. During a gentle C-section, some of the options provided to the patient are aromatherapy oils, music of their choice, dim lights, with spotlights on the surgical area, and a request for staff members to use low voices during the
Home2 Suites by Hilton Daphne/Spanish Fort Grand Opening
Located Near the Eastern Shore Center New Hotel Welcomes Guests Visiting Southern Alabama Award-Winning Hotel Concept Brings 89 Suites to the Eastern Shore. DAPHNE, AL – June 30, 2021 – Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton Daphne Spanish Fort will be celebrating their Grand Opening on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel
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Mobile Downtown Airport Awarded $4.8 Million Federal Grant
MOBILE, Ala. (June 30, 2021) – The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) will receive a $4.8 million Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to rehabilitate an apron at the Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM). On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) announced eight airports in Alabama, including the Mobile Downtown Airport, will receive funding for various airport improvements. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). “We especially want to express our gratitude to Senator
Mobile Mayoral Candidates Forum June 30th NAWBO Alabama Chapter
NAWBO ALABAMA POWERS THE VOICE OF MOBILE’S WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS “An Evening with Mobile’s Mayoral Candidates” Features a Bi-Partisan Conversation Around Issues That Matter Mobile, Alabama (June 24, 2021) — The Alabama chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is excited to host its first in-person meeting of the year, “An Evening with Mobile’s Mayoral Candidates,” featuring a bi-partisan conversation with candidates from both sides of the aisle around issues that matter
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Junior League of Mobile Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors
The Junior League of Mobile (JLM) proudly announces its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. This team of women will lead an organization with 90 years of service to Mobile and Baldwin County communities. Leading the organization this year are: Sarah Bumgarner (President), Amy Groves (President-Elect), Tara McCook (Planning Director), Ashley McKeithan (Nominating Director), Shellie Teague (Public Relations Director), Sasha Thatcher (Treasurer), Catherine Wynn (Recording Secretary), Bridget Archer (Governance
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Alabama State Bar and Alabama Attorney General’s Office Announce Winners of Alabama Legal Food Frenzy
ALABAMA, June 14, 2021 – Alabama State Bar President Christina Crow and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall have announced the winners of the 2020 Alabama Food Frenzy. The fifth year of the Legal Food Frenzy raised the equivalent of 160,000 meals for Alabama families facing hunger. The Alabama Legal Food Frenzy is an annual statewide competition among law firms to benefit Alabama’s four regional food banks. The Alabama State Bar joined with the Attorney General and the Alabama Food Bank Association
IRS Unveils Online Tool to Help Low-Income Families Register for Monthly Child Tax Credit Payment
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today unveiled an online Non-filer Sign-up tool designed to help eligible families who don’t normally file tax returns register for the monthly Advance Child Tax Credit payments, scheduled to begin July 15. This tool, an update of last year’s IRS Non-filers tool, is also designed to help eligible individuals who don’t normally file income tax returns register for the $1,400 third round of Economic Impact Payments (also known as
Grill Fires Can Turn Dinner into Disaster
Local SERVPRO fire and water clean-up professional offers safety tips to help outdoor chefs prevent fires and burn injuries Daphne, AL (Grassroots Newswire) June 3, 2021 - As the summer season approaches, local fire and disaster remediation specialist Jody Bruscato of SERVPRO® of Baldwin County knows that the number of grill fires will increase, peaking in July. "Charcoal and gas grills, barbeques and the like are involved in an average of more than 5,000 structure fires each year and almost 5,000
Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic at EastPointe in Daphne
Accordia Health, AltaPointe’s primary care division, will host drive-thru vaccination clinics for people who meet eligibility. Vaccinations are by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment by clicking on the link below and creating an account.CLICK HERE: https://scheduleconnect.netsmartcloud.com/altapointe. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which requires a second dose 21 days following the first, is the vaccine being offered. It is now available with parental consent for children 12 and older.
Bellator Real Estate & Development Welcomes Six New Agents
Spanish Fort, Alabama (June 2, 2021)—Bellator Real Estate & Development has gained six new REALTORS® in its Eastern Shore, Fairhope, Gulf Shores and Commercial offices during April and May 2021. Each of our new agents brings unique experiences and qualifications to the company: Michael Flynn (Fairhope), Kristina Childress (Fairhope), Chris Goroza of The Spears Group (Eastern Shore), Chris Burgess (Fairhope), Lisa Keener (Eastern Shore) and Daniel Ezell (Eastern Shore). “At Bellator, we aim to champion
MCI, Impact 100 to Present ‘Girlfriends’ Guide to Gastrointestinal Health’
MOBILE, Alabama (6/8/21) -- The USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute is partnering with Impact 100 Baldwin County to present “The Girlfriends’ Guide to Gastrointestinal Health,” an interactive discussion about gastrointestinal health and cancer connections, on June 16 in Fairhope. The event will feature speakers Annabelle Fonseca, M.D., M.H.S, a surgical oncologist at MCI; LeAnne Bolton, M.S., R.D.N, a registered dietitian at MCI; and Angela Martinsen, PA-C, a physician assistant at USA’s Digestive
International Tourism Expert to Speak June 22nd
Meet the Father of Ecotourism, Costas Christ Transforming our Region into an International Destination Mobile, AL - On Tuesday, June 22nd at 6:30pm internationally known, ecotourism expert, Costas Christ will present “The Transformation of Travel” as part of the ongoing Coastal Conversations speaker series. Christ’s presentation and discussion will address the power of sustainable tourism to make the world (and our region) better. With a dynamic career spanning decades, Costas has gained many titles:
Important Update from ADOL
Dear Alabama Employer, Please find attached detailed instructions regarding ADOL’s newly redesigned Fraud Portal. We hope these modifications will make the process easier for you to report false claims. There is also information included on how to report an employee or new hire that does not return to work or report to work. These refusals should be reported. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your local Career Center for assistance with any hiring needs, including employee pre-screening,
Infirmary Health Announces New Medical Office in Daphne
DAPHNE, Ala.—Infirmary Health is opening a new medical office building in Daphne, Ala. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 8. Infirmary Health has invested more than $26 million in the project that will make healthcare more accessible to residents of Baldwin County’s eastern shore communities. In honor of the Greek heritage of the Malbis community, the building features a neoclassical Greek architectural style. The 79,000 square-foot,
PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans Spanish Fort is the Small Business of the Month for June 2021.
Good things are brewing at PJ’s Coffee! The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce awarded PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans in Spanish Fort with the Small Business of the Month for June 2021. Citing their welcoming attitude and willingness to help out as some reasons for being awarded this honor. The owner & operator, Dalton Dodich, says he gracious for having the opportunity to serve the Spanish Fort Community as well as Mobile & Baldwin County as a whole. As an enthusiast of New Orleans culture and gourmet
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Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Committee
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL, May 28, 2021 – The Baldwin County Commission recently launched the Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Committee. The Committee is an environmental task force created to provide policy advice on environmental matters to the Commission. The Baldwin County Commission created an Environmental Advisory Board during its May 18, 1993 regular meeting which ceased functioning in 2013. Commission Chair Joe Davis said, “Launching the Environmental Advisory Committee is a fundamental step to
Mobile Symphony Ends Summer Serenade June 12 & 13
The Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will relax with cool classics for a Summer Serenade, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and June 13 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Mobile’s historic Saenger Theatre. This casual concert is a great way to dive into summer with gorgeous music performed by the Gulf Coast’s premier symphony orchestra. MSO’s season finale celebrates the world’s best string music and includes Antonin Dvorak’s Serenade, one of the composer’s most celebrated works. William Grant Still’s
United States Sports Academy President Dr. T.J. Rosandich Appointed by Royal Decree to Board of Directors of Bahrain General Sports Authority
United States Sports Academy President Dr. T.J. Rosandich Appointed by Royal Decree to Board of Directors of Bahrain General Sports Authority DAPHNE, Ala. – Furthering his lifelong interest in sport, His Majesty The King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of Kingdom of Bahrain issued a royal decree on 13 May 2021 establishing the Kingdom’s General Sports Authority (GSA), which will be affiliated with the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS). The GSA Board of Directors will work under the supervision
Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation Hosts Masquerade Ball
The Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation (ACCF) is proud to present its 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball at the Daphne Civic Center on the evening of Saturday, June 12th. Patients and supporters from across the Gulf Coast are invited to help us “mask out” cancer for one night at this fundraising event, as we celebrate local cancer survivors and those still fighting. Enjoy music from the Cool Rays Band, a live auction, and local food and spirits. Cancer patients in attendance will also have access to an exclusive
Best Florida Fest Ribbon Cutting
Mike and Lisa Yeater are excited to bring Best Florida Fest to the Eastern Shore and we celebrated with a ribbon cutting. They are concert and festival promoters and organizers and have recently brought some of the hottest concerts to the Daphne Civic Center. "Sponsoring local events is great way to show you support the community. We offer great sponsorship packages that will in turn benefit the sponsor." They say, "Artist's hospitality requests can be as bizarre as you may have heard, lol! Also, we
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The Mobile Symphony Receives NEA Grant for Major Premiere in Mobile This Fall
The Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the U.S. premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Mandolin Concerto with soloist Avi Avital, November 13-14, 2021, following the world premiere by the Munich Philharmonic. This international musical event will be the centerpiece of MSO’s 2021-2022 season and is a joint commission by the Munich Philharmonic, the MSO and the Chicago Philharmonic, who will perform the Midwest premiere. MSO’s
Blackwell Realty Welcomes New Agents
Blackwell Realty, located in Daphne, is excited to welcome its two newest agents: Christi O’Brien and Kelsey Dixon. Their combined experiences are a great asset to Blackwell Realty. Christi O’Brien recently relocated to the Eastern Shore to be closer to family. Christi has firsthand experience in managing the relocation process. As part of a military family, she has faced the challenges of moving frequently, buying, selling, and readjusting to a new community. Christi specializes in military relocations
Coastal Conversations to Release Community Dashboard
Coastal Conversations to Release Community Dashboard Presenting Community-Based Data in One Location Mobile, AL - On Thursday, May 27th at 10:00am at the Mitchell College of Business and via Facebook LIVE, Coastal Conversations will present its newest signature project, the Coastal Community Dashboard. The Dashboard is a unique project for our region as it presents a comprehensive view of data that is rarely found together in one destination. A signature project of Coastal Conversations, the Community
Fairhope, AL Advisor S. Wesley Carpenter Named to 2021 Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” List
Financial Advisor S. Wesley Carpenter, who was recently named to the 2021 Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” list. Wesley lives in Fairhope and attended University of Alabama. He is a Managing Director and Senior Resident Director – Wealth Management Advisor on THE HARTY CARPENTER GROUP at Merrill Lynch. Wesley was also named to Financial Planning’s “Top 40 Advisors Under 40” list in January 2021 and Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list February 2021. Wesley currently serves on the
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White Named Assistant Administrator for USA Health
White Named Assistant Administrator for USA Health MOBILE, Ala. (5/19/2021) -- Rosemary R. White, MBA, has been named assistant administrator for USA Health. She most recently was director of environmental services at USA Health. In her new role, White will oversee finance and operations for environmental services, telecommunications and security, and provide oversight for food and nutrition services for the health system. “Rosemary has demonstrated strong leadership and management skills as director
Spanish Fort High School and Bayside Academy Students Win Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships
The Original Oyster House awarded its 15th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to Carolina Triboni of Spanish Fort High School and Hannah Weiland of Bayside Academy. Triboni will study painting and drawing at Auburn University and Weiland will study architecture at Auburn University in the fall. In 2006, the scholarship was founded in loving memory of Chelsea Garvin, who was an exceptional employee, a volunteer Fish River Fire Department Rescue Diver and a talented artist. Tragically at age 19,
Live Well Chiropractic Opens in Daphne
SPANISH FORT, Ala. - Live Well Chiropractic is now open in Daphne at 30941 Mill Lane, Suite B. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate the opening with a ribbon cutting on May 12. Dr. Mark Swigert uses chiropractic care to improve the health and wellness in all areas of patient's lives, whether they are having problems with back pain or neck pain, or just want to start feeling better when they wake up in the morning. Dr. Swigert takes a "whole person" approach in chiropractic care,
USA College of Medicine Holds 2021 Commencement
MOBILE, Ala. (5/7/2021) -- The University of South Alabama College of Medicine held its 2021 commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 6, at the Mitchell Center on the USA campus. The Class of 2021, with 69 members, became the 46th class to receive medical degrees from the USA College of Medicine. Errol D. Crook, M.D., professor of internal medicine and the Abraham A. Mitchell Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine, congratulated the students. “You will be pushed by your faculty and your superiors to
Dabsey Maxwell and J.E.P. Buchanan Named Top Tigers by Auburn University
May 10, 2021 — Progress Bank Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operations Officer Dabsey Maxwell and Chief Credit Officer/Senior Lender J.E.P. Buchanan have been named 2021 Top Tigers by the Auburn University Harbert College of Business. The Top Tigers program celebrates entrepreneurial success by recognizing the fastest-growing companies founded, owned or led by Auburn University alumni. Other requirements include being in business for more than four years, exceeding $500,000 in revenue, and operating in
MPOs Release Draft Amendments to Long Range Transportation Plans
The MPO maintains three different project lists: Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Projects: These are projects that have funding in the next four years. TIP projects are shown in green on the map. Financially Constrained Projects: These are projects with committed, foreseeable funding sources, but not in the next four years. Financially Constrained projects are shown in yellow on the map. Visionary Projects: These projects are unfunded but needed projects within the MPO Planning Area. Visionary
BBB Industries Launches Remy® Quick Tech Tip Video Series
DAPHNE, ALABAMA: BBB Industries, LLC, a leading remanufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts, launches a Remy® Quick Tech Tip video series, providing professional technicians and DIYer’s with insightful repair solutions. “We’ve seen a tremendous amount of positive response to the series, which currently includes over 100 video repair solutions for both starters and alternators,” said Matt Heater, Rotating Electric Director of Product Marketing and Product Management. “Technicians and DIYer’s can
New OB-GYN Nurse Practitioner Focuses on Patient Education to Improve Lives
For Taria Battle, C.R.N.P., pursuing a nursing career in women’s health was an easy decision. “The joy of providing care and educating women about their health guided me to this career,” Battle said. “I plan to make education the foundation of my patient interactions. It’s important that my patients have the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their physical and mental wellness.” Battle grew up in Mobile and is the first person in her family to pursue a career in healthcare. She knew she
Lad Drago State Farm Receives Top Honors
Lad Drago State Farm qualified for two prestigious State Farm recognitions; President’s Club and Chairman’s Circle. Presidents Club is earned by qualifying in the Top 50 of State Farm’s 19,000 Agents. This is Lad’s 5th Presidents Club. Chairman’s Circle recognizes Agents who align their agencies with the company’s production and quality standards. Only 5% of State Farm Agents qualify. This is Lad’s 9th Chairman’s Circle qualification. Lad can be reached at 251-626-1237 or lad@gowithdrago.com.
Austal USA Earns Excellence in Safety Award
Mobile, Ala. -- Austal USA has earned an Excellence in Safety award for Austal’s strong commitment to safety in the workplace from American Equity Underwriters (AEU), the leading provider of workers’ compensation for waterfront employers. The AEU Safety Awards program recognizes the strongest safety programs in the maritime industry nationwide. “This year’s winners truly are the safest in the industry,” said Jimmy Burgin, senior vice president and director of loss control at AEU. “The commitment of
Bayside Academy Artists Win 2nd Place in the Arts and Crafts Festival’s Student Mural Contest
Daphne, Ala., May 5, 2021 – The mural created by members of Bayside Academy’s Upper School Art Guild won second place in the 2021 Fairhope Arts Arts and Crafts Festival’s Student Mural Contest. The collaborative mural was a group effort under the supervision of AP Art Instructor Carrie Jackson. The background was a DeSoto State Park waterfall combined with collaged images of Alabama’s beautiful natural abundance. The festival wanted to showcase student artwork with an Alabama theme to coincide with the
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Primary Runway to Close for Rehabilitation at Mobile Downtown Airport
The Mobile Airport Authority is preparing to temporarily close its primary runway at the Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) for a $9.1 million rehabilitation project. The improvements of Runway 14/32 are scheduled to start on Monday, May 10, 2021, with an estimated date to reopen in the fall. The rehabilitation project includes: • Resurfacing about 8,600-feet of the runway • Installing new LED lights • Drainage Improvement • Enhancing navigational approach "Overall, this project will help the Mobile
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The 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo to be held August 5th, 6th and
SAVE THE DATE: The 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo to be held August 5th, 6th and 7th WHERE: Foley Horse Arena 113 East Rosetta Ave | Foley, AL Foley, AL— Professional cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country are getting ready for their favorite Southeastern Rodeo, the 23rd Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo on Thursday, August 5th, Friday, August 6th and Saturday, August 7th at the City of Foley Horse Arena. This Rodeo features exciting
Tara Hickey Enters ABA's Executive Leadership Program
Mobile, Alabama: The Alabama Bankers Association welcomed the banking industry's promising leaders to its 2021 Bank Executive Leadership Certification Program last month, equipping them to manage the challenges of new and more complex leadership roles. Tara Hickey, River Bank & Trust's Secondary Mortgage Lending Manager and Vice President, is a talented, highly motivated banking professional - and a program participant. River Bank & Trust's President Ray Smith says, "With her exemplary leadership skills,
2021 Youth Leadership Graduation
26 Students Graduate from Eastern Shore Chamber’s Youth Leadership ProgramDAPHNE, Ala. – Twenty-six local sophomores, juniors & seniors have graduated from the Eastern Shore Chamber’s Youth Leadership Program, an intensive seven-month program designed to develop and expand leadership skills by empowering students through seminars, workshops, hands-on activities, team building, community engagement and introductions to community leaders. Students received their graduation certificates Monday, May 19, 2021
USA Center for Real Estate & Economic Development Expansion
(Mobile, Ala.)-Keeping pace with its expanding function, the Center for Real Estate and Economic Development at the University of South Alabama is evolving and with that evolution comes a name change. The department within the Mitchell College of Business has been rebranded the South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate, and Economic Development, or SABRE. Using its academic and technical resources, SABRE actively seeks to build strategic public and private partnerships to promote the
Local EXIT Realty Affiliated Offices Welcome New Team Members
Daphne, AL (Grassroots Newswire) April 29, 2021 - Local EXIT Realty affiliated offices are pleased to announce the addition of the following individuals to their teams of dedicated real estate professionals.* Darcie Carlton, Joseph Lyons and Bubba Ward have joined EXIT Allstar Gulf Coast Realty located at 28600 Hwy 98 Suite K, Daphne, Alabama.* Lacey Valdez, Pattie McGill and Millie Kate Schlautman have joined EXIT Realty Lyon located at 8 South Church Street, Fairhope, Alabama.These EXIT Realty offices are
69th Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival STARTS FRIDAY April 30th
FAIRHOPE, Ala. – The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation announces the start of the 69th Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival this Friday, 4/30 at 10am. “After cancelling the 2020 festival, the City of Fairhope and the Festival committee are very excited to host this annual event on the streets of downtown Fairhope for everyone involved,” said Fairhope Mayor and event chairman, Sherry Sullivan. The Festival is enlisting additional safety policies and procedures at this this time-honored
Scheduled Air Service from Gulf Shores Airport Begins June 2021
April 13, 2021 – Southeast Beach Express, a scheduled air service connecting Baldwin County with Atlanta, Nashville and Baton Rouge, begins flights on June 3, 2021. Flights will be operated daily Thursday through Sunday on 30-seat executive jets. Southeast Beach Express features all the amenities of private air, including executive terminal departures and arrivals, hassle-free security screening, 15-minute pre-boarding show-times, and no-cost luggage. Flights to Atlanta, Nashville and Baton Rouge will
Bo Blackwell, of Blackwell Realty, Earns his Baldwin County Certification Specialist for the Eastern Shore.
Bo Blackwell, of Blackwell Realty, recently earned his Baldwin County Certification Specialist for the Eastern Shore. This certification requires proven experience in specific areas of Baldwin County including Daphne, Spanish Fort, Fairhope, Belforest, Montrose, Weeks Bay, Fish River, and Point Clear. Agents who are recipients of this certification have training and expertise on Fairhope’s Single Tax Colony, developing neighborhoods and school districting. Baldwin County Certified Specialists also must
Bin There Dump That Franchise Network Achieves 200 Franchise Milestone
Local entrepreneur credits task-specific design and a focus on the details for the growing success of this residential dumpster franchise business Mobile, AL (Grassroots Newswire) April 16, 2021 - Bin There Dump That, a residential dumpster rental franchise company with locations in the U.S. and Canada, is a network of small businesses on the rise, according to CEO Mike Kernaghan. "Already in 2021, we reached and passed the 200-franchisee milestone. Overall, the number of active Bin There Dump That
Sixth Annual Alabama Legal Food Frenzy, a Statewide Competition that Kicks off April 20
ALABAMA, April 19, 2021 – The Alabama Attorney General’s Office, Alabama State Bar Association and the Alabama Food Bank Association are teaming up for the sixth annual Alabama Legal Food Frenzy, a statewide competition that kicks off April 20 and continues through May 4. In 2020, The Alabama Food Bank Association’s eight member regions saw a 22% food distribution increase, stepping up and distributing more than 73 million pounds of food to Alabamians,” stated Alabama Food Bank Association Executive
Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra Season Finale, April 25, 2:30 p.m.
The Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra’s (MSYO) season finale will showcase the Gulf Coast’s most talented student musicians on Sunday, April 25, 2:30 p.m., at the Saenger Theatre. The musicians and audience will be socially distanced, and masks are required throughout the performance. To accommodate social distancing on stage, the MSYO will perform as ensembles: strings, winds and French horns, and brass and percussion. The concert ends with performances by winners of the MSYO Concerto Competition:
Eastern Shore Art Center’s 3rd Annual “White Linen Night” Features A Night With Ol’ Blue Eyes at the Starlight Lounge
Sinatra-era music will fill the galleries of ESAC on Thursday, May 13 amidst both silent and live art auctions for the White Linen Night 2021 fundraising gala. The Art Center has lined up music by Swing City Six featuring Doug Breau for the evening, with food stylings of the era served by Guido’s of Daphne. A festive signature cocktail by The Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa will also be featured. Mercedes-Benz of Mobile is serving again this year as Benefactor Level Sponsor, along with Gulf Coast Events
USA College of Medicine Researcher Seeks to Determine Root Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
USA College of Medicine researcher seeks to determine root cause of Alzheimer’s disease MOBILE, Ala. -- As a basic, translational and clinical research scientist, Amy R. Nelson, Ph.D., searches for answers that will improve the lives of people with debilitating neurological diseases. “I absolutely love research. It brings hope,” said Nelson, who joined the University of South Alabama College of Medicine last year as an assistant professor of physiology and cell biology. “I have a curious mind that
United States Sports Academy’s Sports Management Degree Programs Earn Landmark ACBSP Accreditation
DAPHNE, Ala. – The United States Sports Academy hit another historic landmark in its nearly half-century of delivering high quality sports education programs as it became the first sports university to earn accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Founded in 1972, the Academy – known around the world as America’s Sports University – offers ACBSP accredited sports management degrees in its Bachelor of Sports Science, Master of Sports Science, and Doctor of
Baldwin REALTORS® Delivers Joy to an Often-Ignored People Group in Baldwin County
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. – The Baldwin REALTORS® Community Service Committee, made up of 26 volunteers representing over 20 local brokerages in the South Alabama area, strategized a plan at the beginning of 2021 to take gift bags to the residents of all Baldwin County nursing homes and care facilities (20 in total) by Easter. Each brokerage office prepared a minimum of 50 gift bags, but some offices prepared over 300. In total, over 1,000 gift bags were prepared and distributed to the nursing home residents of
The Baller Dream Foundation Ribbon Cutting
The Baller Dream Foundation celebrated their non-profit organization with a ribbon cutting this past Thursday. The Baller Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the spirits of children and young adults affected by all forms of cancer. "Frank DeBlasi, who is the founder, is a cancer survivor, realized that not all warriors have a strong support group as they battle cancer. Those we serve, we do not call them patients, we call them “Ballers”, a modern day term that suggests one
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GIVEAWAY Time from Gotcha Covered Baldwin County
Gotcha Covered Baldwin County is currently running a GIVEAWAY on their social media to thank customers for their support over the past year. Giveaway details below:✨It's GIVEAWAY TIME!✨ We have teamed up with Spruced Up Interiors by Stephanie Cunningham for the ultimate Dinner & Design Giveaway! ➡️ Enter for a chance to WIN 1 FREE hour of interior design consultation from Spruced Up Interiors & a $50 Gift Card to Southwood Kitchen in Daphne, AL! &##127881; HOW TO ENTER &##127881; 1️⃣ LIKE Gotcha
Urgent Care for Children Now Open
Welcome New Member: Urgent Care for Children!Urgent Care for Children is the first sensory inclusive urgent care facility in the country and has an on-site laboratory, x-ray, and pharmacy. They also offer COVID-19 testing to adults and children.Urgent Care for Children is located at 6883 US-90, Suite 108, Daphne, AL 36526.Visit Their Website.
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FAA Approves Mobile Airport Authority’s Master Plan
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Mobile Airport Authority’s (MAA) Master Plan to relocate commercial air passenger service to the Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM). This accomplishment is the culmination of the three years of hard work that will cover the next twenty years of development. Prior to the start of the Master Plan study, a feasibility study was completed in 2018. That study determined it was both feasible and critical for the Mobile Airport Authority to move commercial air
Basic Residential Carpentry Program
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP BY BALDWIN COUNTY SCHOOLS & ALABAMA HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION Program Specifics: Alabama Home Builders Foundation is sponsoring an five-week course offered to adult learners needing basic knowledge and skills for construction work. Enrollment is limited to people who plan on obtaining employment in the residential construction field.The program will be taught by North Baldwin Center for Technology’s Building Construction Instructor, Scott Larson. It will be offered April 15 thru May
SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24-months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. “More than 3.7 million businesses employing more than 20
Alabama's January Unemployment Rate is 4.3%
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted January 2021 unemployment rate is 4.3%, down from December 2020’s revised rate of 4.7%*, and above January 2020’s rate of 2.7%. January’s rate represents 97,726 unemployed persons, compared to 106,318 in December and 59,405 in January 2020. “As we begin a new year, it’s encouraging to see our monthly unemployment rate drop, marking a new record low since the pandemic
Alabama Tourism Department Launches New and Improved Alabama Civil Rights Trail App
This month, the Alabama Tourism Department launched its new and improved Alabama Civil Rights Trail app. Originally released in 2014, the app has been completely redesigned to provide a better user experience for all to explore the role that Alabama played in the Civil Rights Movement.The updated app was released on Feb. 1, during a time when many began to observe Black History Month and look to the past to learn more. Downloading the app will allow users to easily explore key civil rights landmarks,
How to Make a Difference in Baldwin County with Impact 100
BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama – Impact 100 is kicking off its 2021 membership campaign with a series of virtual events, “Making 2021 IMPACTful!” Participants will hear from former grant recipients as they share the impact the grant has made for their local organization and community. We will also hear from members as they share what Impact 100 has done in their lives and what it can do for yours. So put on your comfy clothes, grab your favorite beverage, and let us share how we can make 2021 IMPACTful,
