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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fairhope 2025 municipal elections — what to know
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Fairhope General Municipal Election will take place on Aug. 26 and multiple people are running for city council seats. Foley National Guard members to deploy to Egypt Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan is running unopposed; therefore, Fairhope residents will not see her on the ballot. As for city council seats, here is who is running for each seat: Council Place no. 1 Jack Burrell Troy Vickers Council Place no. 2 Joshua N. Gammon Corey Martin Council Place no. 3 Jimmy Conyers Tracy Gatewood Council Place no. 4 Howell Gibbens David Luc Jay Robinson Council Place no. 5 Andrea Faust Booth George Ferniany Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 26th. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot is Aug. 21, with the last day to receive hand-delivered absentee ballots being Aug. 25. The last day to receive mail-in absentee ballots is Aug. 26, but they must be postmarked by Aug. 24 and must be received by noon. Broken pipe in Foley causes sewage overflow to spill into Bon Secour River If a run-off election is needed, it will take place on Sept. 23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- General
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New roundabout coming to busy Fairhope intersection, how it could impact your drive
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A major road in Fairhope is shut down to build a new roundabout, and these road closures could impact your commute for the next few weeks. Dead pelicans on Stuart Drive spark cleanup efforts — what we know The new roundabout will be near the city's iconic flower clock where Triangle Drive, Veterans Drive, Main Street and North Section Street intersect. It's all part of the city's plan to improve traffic flow and safety. 'Anybody who has traveled through that intersection knows that it's troublesome,' Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan said. 'It's a three-way intersection, and it is really confusing to people. We have had multiple accidents there.' Construction on this roundabout began in March, closing Veteran's Drive to traffic. With this next phase of the project underway, Triangle Drive is now closed from Section Street to Washington Drive. 'We're putting in the curbing and putting in another segment of the roundabout, we expect that to be about a three-week closure,' Sullivan said. The city has set up detours along Gayfer Avenue, Volanta Avenue and Highway 98. North Section Street and Main Street will also remain open to traffic and can be used as a detour. 'We know these road improvements sometimes can be inconvenient to people. We ask for you to be patient with us,' Sullivan said. 'We are doing this not only for the here and now, but for the future of Fairhope. It's going to make that intersection so much better.' UPDATE: 2 Prichard police officers on administrative leave following bat incident Crews will keep working through the summer on the project. The city expects the entire roundabout to be finished as soon as October or early November before the holiday season begins. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
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Fairhope Pier temporarily closed for construction — what to know
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) – It's an unusual sight at the Fairhope pier: no crowds, no fishing poles, just a construction crew and a sign that says it's closed for renovations. Theodore family shocked after lightning strike leads to surprise discovery Starting Monday, the Fairhope Municipal Pier and Park is closed for two days. It's part of a bigger plan for some much needed renovations of the bayfront. 'Because there's so much vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic down at the pier, it just made sense for us to just close it for these two days and make sure we can get all the work done really quickly, really efficiently,' Fairhope's Mayor Sherry Sullivan said. It's a part of the city's Working Waterfront Project that started last fall. It's a $6.2 million dollar effort to improve the pier and bayfront with new sidewalks, drainage, better shoreline protection and more. City officials confirmed that the bulk of the work is set to be complete just in time for the city's annual 4th of July celebration. 'This is one of the most iconic spots in town, if not the most iconic,' Sullivan said. 'It's Fairhope's gathering place. It's our town square. So, I really wanted to make sure that we maintained the charm that people see when they go down there again.' This is the first time they have had to close the pier during these renovations, but there were things that needed to be done. 'Specifically, the seawalls needed to be rehabbed and that's a multimillion dollar project,' Sullivan said. 'The handrails on the pier needed to be redone, we needed new lighting. And all that's been able to be done.' Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach groundbreaking set for May So yes, the pier might be closed, but at the end of the day, the breathtaking view will always remain the same. The pier and the restaurant down on the pier, The Blind Tiger, are expected to reopen to pedestrian and vehicle traffic by Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Alabama city bemoans ‘rogue' library and 'woke' city council over sexually explicit books on library shelves
Residents of a city in Alabama are pushing back against what they deem sexually explicit books being shelved in areas reserved for children and teens. In a vote on April 21, 2025, reported that Fairhope Public Library will keep two books in the teen section, including "Sold," which covers sexual slavery in India, and "Grown," which is about sexual said they were concerned about the placement of the books, and want them to be moved from the children's and teens' areas to the adults' section. 'Woke' Hospital Could Be In Crosshairs Of Trump Admin After Scathing Complaint Alleges Dei Discrimination On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funds to agencies that promote "gender ideology." "You are not on board with the Trump agenda," Brian Dasinger, a Fairhope attorney, said Tuesday during a meeting with the Fairhope City Council. According to reports from Dasinger said the city council was "worthless." The local coverage also reported that "The library board critics also called the board 'rogue' and the city council 'woke,' while city officials defended board members as unpaid volunteers who do not have a political agenda." "The six of you should not be called 'worthless' and not be threatened," Emyle Mann, a Fairhope resident, said, speaking of the five council members and Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan. "It's unfair and unprofessional." Read On The Fox News App "There are two books they are leaving (in the teen section)," Sullivan said. "There are some people not happy about that decision. They feel there is sexually explicit content in them. But our library board has reviewed that and didn't feel that way." Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture Sullivan also reportedly said that the library is reviewing an additional 12–14 books, and has transferred six other books from the teen section to the adult area. Fairhope City Councilman Kevin Boone thanked the residents who waited until the meeting had concluded before leaving. "After listening to both sides of this discussion, I'm not real big [on] people coming up giving their one side and walking out the door and not listening to what anyone else has to say," Boone said. "We need to be here listening to both sides." Fairhope resident and library supporter Jeanine Normand said, "The world is watching." Another supporter, William Henry of Fairhope, said, "Please don't be bullied by these people to do their agenda. They have shown their true colors and it's political." Wendy Pickering of Orange Beach said that "We are not asking books to be burned or banned. We are asking them to be properly shelved." Fox News Digital reached out to the Fairhope City Council, Fairhope Public Library, as well as Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan for comment. Corey Martin, who is serving his first term on the city council, told Fox News Digital in a statement that "The council listened to both sides of this argument. The process to identify books that are concerning to any parent is in place. This process has been in place from the beginning. What was added was a tiered identification card for each adolescent that has to be signed off by the parent." Martin added that "There has been at least six books that have been placed in the adult section that our librarians and board decided on. There are two books that the librarians and board, after review, decided that these books were not inordinate to the law. We as a council and the Mayor will follow up with the state to try and create alternate review board/ committee on books that are opinionated on both sides as to whether these books have artistic or literary value. All sides are in agreement that no one wants any child to be exposed to something that is not appropriate for their cognitive aptitude or maturity level."Original article source: Alabama city bemoans 'rogue' library and 'woke' city council over sexually explicit books on library shelves
Fox News
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Alabama city bemoans ‘rogue' library and 'woke' city council over sexually explicit books on library shelves
Residents of a city in Alabama are pushing back against what they deem sexually explicit books being shelved in areas reserved for children and teens. In a vote on April 21, 2025, reported that Fairhope Public Library will keep two books in the teen section, including "Sold," which covers sexual slavery in India, and "Grown," which is about sexual said they were concerned about the placement of the books, and want them to be moved from the children's and teens' areas to the adults' section. 'WOKE' HOSPITAL COULD BE IN CROSSHAIRS OF TRUMP ADMIN AFTER SCATHING COMPLAINT ALLEGES DEI DISCRIMINATION On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal funds to agencies that promote "gender ideology." "You are not on board with the Trump agenda," Brian Dasinger, a Fairhope attorney, said Tuesday during a meeting with the Fairhope City Council. According to reports from Dasinger said the city council was "worthless." The local coverage also reported that "The library board critics also called the board 'rogue' and the city council 'woke,' while city officials defended board members as unpaid volunteers who do not have a political agenda." "The six of you should not be called 'worthless' and not be threatened," Emyle Mann, a Fairhope resident, said, speaking of the five council members and Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan. "It's unfair and unprofessional." "There are two books they are leaving (in the teen section)," Sullivan said. "There are some people not happy about that decision. They feel there is sexually explicit content in them. But our library board has reviewed that and didn't feel that way." Sullivan also reportedly said that the library is reviewing an additional 12–14 books, and has transferred six other books from the teen section to the adult area. Fairhope City Councilman Kevin Boone thanked the residents who waited until the meeting had concluded before leaving. "After listening to both sides of this discussion, I'm not real big [on] people coming up giving their one side and walking out the door and not listening to what anyone else has to say," Boone said. "We need to be here listening to both sides." Fairhope resident and library supporter Jeanine Normand said, "The world is watching." Another supporter, William Henry of Fairhope, said, "Please don't be bullied by these people to do their agenda. They have shown their true colors and it's political." Wendy Pickering of Orange Beach said that "We are not asking books to be burned or banned. We are asking them to be properly shelved." Fox News Digital reached out to the Fairhope City Council, Fairhope Public Library, as well as Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan for comment. Corey Martin, who is serving his first term on the city council, told Fox News Digital in a statement that "The council listened to both sides of this argument. The process to identify books that are concerning to any parent is in place. This process has been in place from the beginning. What was added was a tiered identification card for each adolescent that has to be signed off by the parent." Martin added that "There has been at least six books that have been placed in the adult section that our librarians and board decided on. There are two books that the librarians and board, after review, decided that these books were not inordinate to the law. We as a council and the Mayor will follow up with the state to try and create alternate review board/ committee on books that are opinionated on both sides as to whether these books have artistic or literary value. All sides are in agreement that no one wants any child to be exposed to something that is not appropriate for their cognitive aptitude or maturity level."
