Summerdale News

Bizarre Summerdale Thefts - Summerdale Alabama - WKRG.com : "SUMMERDALE, Alabama - The Summerdale Police Department says thieves used Tropical Storm Ida as cover to steal cattle...and pecans.

Tropical Storm Ida's trek toward the Gulf Coast has forced area closings and cancellation of events scheduled for today: The "Freedom Without Walls" Downtown Rally to Highlight fall of the Berlin Wall scheduled for 4 p.m. in Mobile has been canceled.

A lawsuit has been filed by the town of Summerdale challenging the service area and power of a small east Baldwin County utility system.

The Baldwin County Commission voted 3-0 this morning to oppose a potential new private landfill in this city.

Richard Estill was arrested on drug charges at his home in Robertsdale. Baldwin County authorities arrested Richard Leshawn Estill, 32, of Robertsdale and Kenneth Dewitt Gray, 19, of Summerdale on drug possession and manufacturing charges following a search of Estill's home, police said today.

Baldwin County is a step closer to a second permanent child advocacy center with the awarding of a $90,000 grant by Impact 100 to CARE House.

Construction begins on property proposed for annexation into Summerdale. A business now under construction will bring jobs and tax money to the area as well as link the municipal limits of Summerdale and Robertsdale for the first time if annexation of the site is approved.

Staff cuts hit Baldwin bands - al.com : "Several rounds of staffing cuts have taken a heavy toll on Baldwin County school band programs, with directors and assistants in many schools among those laid off, education officials said.

Fisherman's Corner at 13486 Old Perdido Key Drive will host a benefit fish fry and music concert for longtime Fisherman's Corner employee and a well known member of the Perdido community, Dondra Hollihand, 36, who was diagnosed recently with stage-two cervical cancer.

Baldwin County commissioners are moving toward a new animal shelter but first need to finalize a plan for funding the $4 million project.

A routine traffic stop just north of the Foley Beach Express led to the arrest of three people Monday night when Summerdale officers found signs of a rolling methamphetamine lab inside their vehicle, police said Wednesday.

A 28-year-old Foley man is being held in Baldwin County jail today, accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl last weekend in Summerdale, police said.

Youth Reach Gulf Coast gets grant - al.com : "The grant couldn't have come at a more opportune time for Youth Reach Gulf Coast.

Aug. 27 - In the history of our Local 15 News Restaurant Scorecard, we've blown the whistle on more than a few repeat offenders.

Mayor Robert Craft said Monday that the city is scrapping plans to build an estimated $4.5 million fire station and a multimillion dollar community storm shelter near Jack Edwards Airport.

The Baldwin County Animal Shelter is offering half-price adoptions throughout the month of August.

Residents fed up with noise, and the owners of the local bars and restaurants whose live bands and loud patrons those residents have complained about in recent months spoke Tuesday to city officials about the municipal noise ordinance and how and whether it should be enforced.

July 28 -- A Baldwin County man is in jail charged with drug possession. Baldwin County Sheriffs say a routine traffic stop lead to the arrest of Kevin Curry.

Baldwin County sheriff's deputies following up on a traffic violation arrested the suspect's father after finding a methamphetamine lab at the residence, officials said today.

A man driving a stolen vehicle in Loxley is in jail after he was arrested, escaped and was caught again.