Slain woman's request granted Jul 3, 2008
FAIRHOPE -- After two weeks of refusals, a man accused of killing his wife on Father's Day agreed Tuesday to allow her body to be cremated ... During a hearing at the Fairhope Satellite Courthouse on a matter related to the murder trial, David Harlan Mumford told Baldwin County Circuit Judge Lang Floyd he would provide the next-of-kin signature needed to release his wife's remains. (AL.com)
Comfort in camaraderie Jun 30, 2008
FAIRHOPE For Ty Northrop, one of his favorite memories of his service in Iraq was the day that Spc ... "That day, it gets hard to talk about," said Northrop, a 35-year-old father of three who works for the city of Fairhope ... Northrop was one of more than 100 people who attended a Saturday afternoon Heroes Reunion and Family Day held at the Fairhope Pier for the unit based in that city and their families. (AL.com)
Baseball players named to Coaches Association squads for Troy tourney Jun 21, 2008
Arant and Lee will compete on the Kelly Green squad and will join players from UMS-Wright, Fairhope, Daphne, Chilton County and Pike Liberal Arts. Golden, Kilcrease and Knight will play on the Columbia Blue squad and will compete with players from Alabama Christian, Brantley, Macon-East Montgomery, Opelika and Leroy. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
From party to peaceful Jun 19, 2008
But where to go: the more popular Gulf Shores on the Gulf of Mexico or the more "Southern" Fairhope ... Fairhope, a haven for writers and artists, doesn't have a high-rise in sight ... The water is a bit muddy in Mobile Bay, but The Wall Street Journal named Fairhope one of the top 10 places in America to retire. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Fairhope and Point Clear offer serenity Jun 19, 2008
Fairhope, Point Clear provide serene vacation days ... On Fairhope's main drag Section Street the aroma of brewing coffee lingers in the Page and Palette Bookstore (251-928-5295) ... My husband and I hit the bookstore during a May visit after blissful massages at Fairhope Massage and Skin Care at 323 De La Mare Ave. (251-990-5015). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Parish National Corporation to Merge With Whitney Jun 9, 2008
Parish National also has 4 locations on the southshore in Jefferson and Orleans parishes, a branch in Destin, Florida and a loan production office in Fairhope, Alabama. The northshore community is one of the fastest growing in the state and Parish National has been a leader in that community for the past 40 years,'' said John C. Hope, III, Chairman and CEO. ``The merger with Parish National is a first step to achieving the expansion goals we set in our updated Strategic Plan, and Parish... (Primezone Releases)
MSU's Weatherford taken by Rockies Jun 7, 2008
Weatherford was a four-year standout at Fairhope High School in Alabama before signing with Mississippi State and he had a career record of 25-7 with 319 strikeouts and a 1. 49 ERA.. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
USA tuition expected to rise Jun 6, 2008
FAIRHOPE -- The University of South Alabama board of trustees is expected to vote on raising tuition and fees for the 2008-09 school year, after higher education money was slashed from the state education budget last week ... The board will meet beginning at 10 a.m. today at the newly opened USA Baldwin County Nursing Complex in Fairhope. (AL.com)
Publix arrival major change for shoppers Jun 2, 2008
But now the nation's fourth-largest supermarket chain, based on sales, is wading into this part of the Gulf Coast, with a store going up in Orange Beach, a lease signed in Fairhope, and the company nibbling around sites in Malbis. It opened a 46,000-square-foot store in Gulf Breeze, just east of Pensacola, on May 7. (AL.com)
Walking tours to begin June 7 May 31, 2008
In addition to Wetumpka, this year s participating locations are Ashland, Athens, Birmingham, Boaz, Butler, Centerville, Courtland, Cullman, Dadeville, Decatur, Demopolis, Enterprise, Fairhope, Fayette, Florence, Gadsden, Gilbertown, Guntersville, Hartselle, Huntsville, Madison, Mobile, Montevallo, Old Cahawba, Ozark, Prattville, Scottsboro, Selma, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and West Blocton. I encourage everyone to join us and hear about the history and legends of people, places and things in... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Busby advances to state May 28, 2008
Players from Flomaton, Fairhope, Baldwin County, Enterprise, Excel, Florala, Satsuma, Daphne, Theodore, Jackson, Leroy, Millry, Thomasville, Zion Chapel, Opp, Citronelle, Daleville and others were represented in the games with the Brewton area, Enterprise area, Thomasville area, and Mobile area teams over the last two weeks. More Sports. (Brewton Standard, AL)
LOCAL BEACHES ARE PACKED May 27, 2008
"We figured with rising gas prices, this weekend we'd stick closer to home," said Mason Austin of Fairhope. "What would you call this?" he asked his wife, Mary. (AL.com)
Wait ends, work doesn't May 22, 2008
Davis has been Hoover s coach since the name change in 1994, after playing for four years at the University of Montevallo and serving four-year and one-year stints at Huffman High School and Fairhope High School, respectively. For us, this is really special because we ve been close so many times, Davis said. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Lawsuit accusing principal rejected May 18, 2008
Jury rules in favor of Fairhope Elementary's Terry Beasley in sexual harassment case Saturday, May 17, 2008By BRENDAN KIRBY Staff Reporter. Rejecting allegations of sexual harassment by a former special education teacher, a federal jury in Mobile on Friday ruled in favor of Fairhope Elementary School Principal Terry Beasley and the Baldwin County Board of Education. (AL.com)
Trial against principal begins May 14, 2008
Former Fairhope Elementary teacher accused Terry Beasley of unwanted advances, retaliation Tuesday, May 13, 2008By BRENDAN KIRBY Staff Reporter. A sexual harassment trial against Fairhope Elementary School Principal Terry Beasley opened Monday, with a former special education teacher at the school testifying about years of unwanted sexual advances and innuendo, capped by retaliation when she finally complained. (AL.com)
Man charged in bike deaths back in jail May 11, 2008
About two years earlier, Ballard was indicted in a crash that left well-known outdoorsman and cyclist Laurence "Larry" McDuff dead in Fairhope. Ballard, 17 at the time, was charged with manslaughter, but the case was sent to Juvenile Court, and the record was sealed. (AL.com)
State changes graduation rules May 10, 2008
"It will make a great difference in the lives of those students," said Fairhope High School Principal Beverly Thomas. "Many times they come so close and then never finish because they know they have to come back for this exam after they have all of their credits.". (AL.com)
Sports Soundoff May 9, 2008
Cheering for Fairhope -- Good luck to the Fairhope boys soccer team ... Fairhope may have the odds stacked against them, but I wish them good luck. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Celebrity rumor still fresh May 5, 2008
FAIRHOPE They were here for the film festival ... The story goes like this: Brad worked with an actor who lives in Fairhope ... Everyone loves Fairhope. (AL.com)
Time Running Out for the Tigers May 2, 2008
The junior, who played at Fairhope, Ala. High School, has struck out 43 batters and walked just six. (autigers.com)
Roll call vote on bill to allow "double dipping" May 2, 2008
Faust, J. (Fairhope). Fincher, C. (Semmes). (AL.com)
MSU rallies to split with Bama Apr 20, 2008
Beating the Tide was sweet for Weatherford, who attended high school in Fairhope, Ala. That's what you dream about right there, Weatherford said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Judging Emilie Apr 9, 2008
I was recently asked to consult on a new window that will be installed in the new Fairhope Library. In addition to that creative work, Mims has been quite involved with her community. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Page and Palette Apr 1, 2008
Trying to keep Wal-Mart out of Fairhope isn't the only cause bookseller Karin Wilson has taken up in recent years. Her tenacious nature has earned the independent bookstore owner a reputation among publishing houses from New York to San Francisco. (AL.com)
DPS Adds Search & Rescue Chopper to Fleet Mar 27, 2008
DPS said its five fixed-wing planes and eight helicopters are based in Cullman, Montgomery and Fairhope. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (WSJA.com, AL)
Agnes Loraine “Lo” Harper Mar 22, 2008
FAIRHOPE Agnes Loraine Lo Harper died on March 15, 2008, in Fairhope. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, March 28, 2008, at the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope ... Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Fairhope is in charge of the arrangements. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Few Surprises on Spring Roster Mar 20, 2008
81 , PK Jr 6-1 210 Sq Fairhope 82 , WR So 6-5 210 1L Phenix City 83 , TE Sr 6-2 261 3L Prattville 84 , TE Jr 6-6 250 Tr Jacksonville, Fla. 85 , TE So 6-3 223 1L Mobile 86 Chris Jackson, WR Fr 6-1 190 HS McDonough, Ga. (BamaMag.com)
CCHS splits first two in Fairhope Mar 19, 2008
FAIRHOPE Chilton County High used four hits, including a home run, from second baseman Pat Norman on Tuesday to take a 9-7 win over Knoxville-West (Tenn. in the Fairhope Invitational baseball tournament. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Low bid accepted for debris removal Mar 19, 2008
With four dissenting votes (Hesson, Driver, Gammons and Ray) the commissioners accepted the low bid submitted by Asplundh Environmental Services, a Pennsylvania company with a subsidiary in Fairhope, Alabama. While the final dollar amount may differ from those appearing on the bid proposal schedules, Asplundh's per cubic yard and per item schedule total was 154,700 lower than the next lowest bidder. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Peerless Tigers Mar 16, 2008
CCHS s next game will come at Daphne as part of the Fairhope Invitational tournament at 6:30 p.m. on Monday ... at 11 a.m. Monday as part of the Fairhope Invitational tournament. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
D-Day sculptures to overlook Utah Beach Mar 9, 2008
FAIRHOPE, Alabama (AP) -- Sculptor Stephen Spears is turning history into bronze with the first monument to the Navy's D-Day heroes at Normandy and a statue of a World War I doughboy at the site of a landmark American victory in Cantigny, France ... He was born in , but now lives in Fairhope, Alabama, an oak-shaded arts and boating enclave on the shores of Mobile Bay. (CNN)
Venture allows Fram to combine favorite things Feb 28, 2008
Today, 4Bags is owned by Fram and business partner Carole Davenport and includes a 2,000-square-foot store in Fram's hometown of Fairhope, Ala. which is managed by Fram's sister. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
GSN's Second Annual 'National Vocabulary Championship' Culminates With a Live Competition in Los Angeles, California on Monday, March 10 Feb 22, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/GSN) SANTA MONICA, CA UNITED STATES. 50 Of The Nation's Top Student Word-Smiths Compete for $40,000 Toward College Tuition SANTA MONICA, Calif. (PR Newswire)
Plenty at stake Feb 22, 2008
Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Once a hoops star at Monroe High, former Tornadoes product Demetric Bennett will try to add to his already stellar season at South Alabama by leading the Jaguars to their biggest win all year against conference rival Western Kentucky tonight a victory that would clinch the Sun Belt Conference title. (Albany Herald)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Feb 9, 2008
Johnson advised that one should not fertilize camellias after July l, that the Davis Nursery in Fairhope is a good source of camellias, that Alabama is a leader in camellias and that the Birmingham Botanical Gardens are excellent, that Magnolia Plantation is trying to buy and preserve old-stock varieties, that "ancient" camellias are those named before l900, that "historic" camellias are those named between l900 and l960, that old camellias can bring 3,000 to 5,000 each, that the proper... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Georgia Tech announces signing class Feb 7, 2008
"... born April 14, 1990 in Atlanta... given name is Cooper Austin Taylor... the son of former Georgia Tech quarterback Jim Bob Taylor, who went on to play for the Baltimore Colts in 1983. Omoregie UzziOG/6-3/291Chamblee HSChamblee, Ga.A highly-touted recruit who excelled on both the offensive and defensive lines in high school... has good size... moves well laterally and plays with great effort... the ninth-rated offensive guard prospect nationally according to Scout.com... a first team... (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Crimson Tide keeps No. 1-rated WR Julio Jones home Feb 7, 2008
"Foley uncommitted safety prospect Robert Lester had two interceptions on the night, including one at the Foley 20-yard line on Daphne's final drive. (Sep30) ESPNU All-American and No. 1-rated Class of 2008 prospect Julio Jones hauled in touchdown catches of 14 and 36 yards in Foley's 56-0 win, al.com reports. (Sep23) ESPN's No. 1-rated overall Class of 2008 prospect and All-American game selection Julio Jones caught touchdown passes for 31 and 15 yards in Foley's 43-7 romp of Fairhope (Ala.),... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Mardi Gras Prompts 2-Day Vote in Ala. Jan 26, 2008
Baldwin County voter Mike Serda said he plans to go to his regular polling place in Fairhope on Feb. 5 because the town's last Mardi Gras parade is the day before. "Plus I'm off on Mardi Gras Day," he said. (Newsmax)
Benjamin Russell plans for jump to 6A Nov 21, 2007
McCombs said his team will likely face Fairhope at home in week six and Hewitt-Trussville in week 10. "That's our plan right now," McCombs said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Wildcats move up to 6A Region 4 Nov 19, 2007
He said he and McCombs have also discussed Fairhope and Baldwin County. The first step will be getting the Region 4 teams together to work out a schedule, Buzbee said. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
First round prep football state playoff pairings Nov 8, 2007
Fairhope (7-3) at Wetumpka (9-1). Blount (6-4) at Opelika (8-2). (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Patriots’ visitors playing tough Nov 8, 2007
A lot of the team s adversity is paralleled in that of Linden, whose losses have also come from teams higher up in their region (Sweet Water) and in division (6A Fairhope). Williams said the teams have a similar style after Ariton adjusted to what worked and got rid of what didn t from early in their season. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Weather might finally cooperate with birdfest Oct 16, 2007
For the first time, the birdfest will utilize the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Causeway for many of its activities, though the free Conservation and Bird Expo will still be held on Oct. 20 at the Fairhope campus of Faulkner State Community College ... Of course, the defining event for the birdfest is the free Conservation and Bird Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 in Fairhope. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
RANTS AND RAVES: Fairhope police snub the public Oct 15, 2007
RANT: For the Fairhope Police Department, which requires the public to get a subpoena to access police reports more than a month old ... Clearly the Fairhope Police consider providing public records to the public as a nuisance. (Montgomery Advertiser)
More of this story Oct 11, 2007
Tony Albert regarded the "Lew Speed Stick" as one of his best selling items when he owned and operated Rex Sporting Goods" here for so many years.Floyd Holk often spoke of Lew Jr. and their friendship when the two grew up together in Foley. Floyd said he was one of the most liked of all his friends.Lew Jr. had built an airplane landing strip in a field located in rear of his home. He used the plane in his business travels. In 1977 at the age of 47, Lew crashed his plane in that field in the back... (Atmore Advance, AL)
Alabama author pens doggone' good book Oct 7, 2007
just north of Fairhope, where a man named Jack Bennett has four Goldens left in a litter ... "Cormac" is Brewer's own "Lassie, Come Home." It's a heart-ripping tale of a beloved pet gone missing and the lengths to which his owner goes to find him and reunite him with his Fairhope family. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
The best movie made in Georgia is ...? Oct 3, 2007
Meet me at the Fairhope Pier on May 1st, 2008. By mike. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sop up the Southeast fun Oct 2, 2007
Spend a lazy day exploring quaint and close-to-home Fairhope, Ala. Approximately an hour's drive from Pensacola, this picturesque small town is similar to Savannah, Ga. (Pensacola News Journal)
Football Scores Sep 16, 2007
Fairhope 35, Baldwin County 33. Fairfield 20, West End-Birmingham 7. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Q&A with Dr. Anthony Tropeano: Doctor reflects on his first year in Demopolis Sep 11, 2007
The other part of it is that my parents live in Birmingham; my wife s parents live in the Fairhope area so it s great. It s two and a half hours to Fairhope and two hours to Birmingham. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Byrne to visit county Tuesday Sep 2, 2007
Mr. Byrne lives in Fairhope where he attends St. James Episcopal Church. . (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES Sep 1, 2007
St. Paul's 42, Fairhope 20. Stanhope Elmore 40, Auburn 24. (WSJA.com, AL)
Pleasure Island Pulse: Island says goodbye to summer with music and mullet Aug 31, 2007
In addition to fine works on exhibit, the festival will feature live music on Saturday with Greg Brown of Fairhope, Ala. and the Waterfront Park's playground will keep the little ones busy. (Pensacola News Journal)
Hits to housing, lenders may bruise business spending, too Aug 28, 2007
Charles Weinacker, owner of Pet Friendly of Fairhope, Ala. recently notched an unusually large $1. (USA Today -- Money)
Tide Football Roster Adds Players Aug 26, 2007
Freshman linebacker , 6-1, 210,Hewitt-Trussville; soph linebacker , 6-1, 217, Fairhope; junior safety Trent Dean, 5-10, 183, Decatur; soph placekicker , 6-1, 210,Fairhope (UMS-Wright); freshman safety , 6-1, 188,Tuscaloosa County; soph defensive back Rajv Lundy, 6-0, 195, Delran, N.J. (Holy Cross); soph linebacker Joe Nix, 5-11, 236, Trussville; soph wide receiver , 6-4, 190, Moulton (Lawrence County); soph linebacker JoeRobinson, 5-11, 230, Birmingham (Grambling); soph punter , 6-3, 213,... (BamaMag.com)
Viewpoint: Tourism, industry don't mix downtown Aug 23, 2007
Pensacola needs to look like downtown Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine or Fairhope, Ala. We should turn our port into a playground, marina, amusement park, cruise ship terminal or theater and try to develop our assets not continuing to support a money-losing, noisy, ugly, dusty thing like the current port. (Pensacola News Journal)
Mark O'Brien: Port hears a new message from City Council: No more industry Aug 22, 2007
Pensacola could retain all the land under a public land trust in the same way that Fairhope, Alabama was created. Then lease the land to private investors for 100 years. (Pensacola News Journal)
Chancellor Byrne to meet Wallace College staff Aug 15, 2007
Byrne and his wife, the former Rebecca Dukes of Montgomery, live in Fairhope with their four children. Eufaula Tribune 2007. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
BancTrust Financial Announces Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Aug 10, 2007
A new office in Fairhope, Alabama is under construction and is expected to open in the fourth quarter. We have acquired property in the Tillman's Corner area of west Mobile County, and our office there should open in the Fall. (PR Newswire)
Sept. 11 runoff in Baldwin County (6:25 am) Aug 8, 2007
The winner will advance to the general election Oct. 16 against the only Democrat to qualify for the special election, former Prichard Mayor A.J. Cooper, now a Fairhope attorney ... Baldwin County Commissioner David Ed Bishop of Fairhope got 14 ... Byrne, a two-term senator from Fairhope, resigned May 24 to become the states two-year college counselor. (Pensacola News Journal)
Herman hopes to duplicate high school's success in 'Series Aug 4, 2007
Herman moved from Fairhope to Andalusia when he was in the fourth grade and kept up his interest in baseball by playing for Covington County. Though he played on some big stages as a member of various all-star teams, his game was elevated to another level when his high school fought through a rough start to advance to the third-round of the playoffs. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Disappearing Minister's Wife Heads Home Aug 3, 2007
Send news tip to FOXNews. Missing Minister's Wife Returns to Alabama From New York. (Fox News)
A day at The Wharf Jul 22, 2007
Actually, the retired husband and wife traveled 30 minutes from Fairhope, Ala. where they were staying with family on vacation from their home state. (Pensacola News Journal)
Enfinger eyes big finish at Five Flags Jul 19, 2007
Published - July, 19, 2007. Super Late Model driver Grant Enfinger is a traveling man this season. (Pensacola News Journal)
Beth Mullins Joins UAB Softball Coaching Staff Jun 20, 2007
Mullins graduated from Fairhope High School in 2000 and earned her Bachelor of Arts from UAB in 2005, majoring in political science with a double minor in coaching and criminal justice. UAB Athletics 1530 Third Avenue South Bartow East Tower Birmingham, AL 35294-1160. (Uabsports.com)
