Summerdale News

Baldwin's 200th birthday year will go out with a "bang" as a new park and historical marker are unveiled with a mix of education and celebration, said the county's archivist and historian.

A Foley man was found guilty last week of vehicular homicide stemming from a head-on collision that killed a motorcyclist on Baldwin County 12 in February, according to a prosecutor.

Suspect At Large After Chase Chars Summerdale PD Car - Summerdale Alabama - WKRG.com : "SUMMERDALE, Alabama - A man wanted on federal drug warrants leads police on a chase that leaves a Summerdale cop car in flames.

An out-of-town buyer paid $675,000 for a 100-foot Gulf-front lot on West Beach Boulevard in Gulf Shores, according to David Henry of Century 21 Professional Services , who represented the sellers.

Dec. 3 - Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to pull out the Christmas trees.

About 1,500 customers in and around the Malbis Mall are without power right now.

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.