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Daphne named a Tree City USA	3/13/2010 2:05 PM
DAPHNE, Ala. — Daphne was recogized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry. It is the 22nd year the city has received this national recognition.
Third real estate summit looks at issues	3/13/2010 8:05 AM
MOBILE, Ala. — Real estate professionals from southwest Alabama and other areas gathered March 10 to discuss current market conditions and exchange ideas about how best to jump-start sales and leasing opportunities. The Gulf Coast Commercial Real Estate Summit III and Market Review, presented by the University of South Alabama Mitchell College of Business Center for Real Estate Studies, focused this year on how to maximize opportunities in what has proved to be a tough time for those buying and selling commercial property.
World War II veterans invited to attend Honor Flight assembly	3/12/2010 6:05 PM
DAPHNE, Ala. — On behalf of Dr. Barry Booth of Honor Flight South Alabama, Bayside Academy invites all World War II Veterans to an Honor Flight Assembly on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:40 a.m., held in Bayside Academy’s Moorer Gym. The assembly will include a video presentation about Honor Flight including footage from its most recent flight from Mobile to Washington on September 16, 2009.
City complex taking shape	3/12/2010 4:05 PM
SPANISH FORT, Ala. — City leaders will have a much clearer vision for a proposed city complex within seven weeks after the seven architectural firms considered finalists for the project submit renderings and an accompanying presentation during a day-long review process slated for April 27.
Loxley Council approves requests	3/12/2010 2:05 PM
LOXLEY, Ala. — The council heard from Mayor Billy Middleton, March 8 who said that there are two openings on the industrial development board and one opening on the town’s personnel board. If a Loxley resident is interested in those positions, they should contact Middleton or the Town Clerk. All members of the council were present for the meeting.
Looking for the best soup	3/12/2010 12:05 PM
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. — Who has the best soup? No, this isn’t a rerun of the Seinfeld “Soup Nazi” bit, but several area cooks squared off at the George P. Thames Senior Center Friday, Feb. 26 to see who would win bragging rights for the year. The event also made money for the Senior Center’s activities, said Sarah Duncan, the Senior Center’s director.
With cash available, Bay Minette opts to finance expenditures	3/12/2010 10:05 AM
BAY MINETTE — Finance was again the main topic of conversation for the Bay Minette City Council as the group convened for a special-called meeting Monday morning to discuss capital needs and how to fund them.
Settlement looks promising in one court case	3/12/2010 10:05 AM
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Last week, just before litigation was set to take off in a Bay Minette circuit court over a runway construction project at the Fairhope airport, the parties decided to settle the case.
Smith: School jobs will be lost, with or without tax	3/12/2010 8:05 AM
LOXLEY, Ala. — The Baldwin County Board of Education met in a special work session Tuesday, March 9. All members, except for Elmer McDaniel were present for the meeting.
HK execs talk design	3/12/2010 8:05 AM
BAY MINETTE — Executives from Hybrid Kinetic Motors have been in town this week finalizing plans on its multi-billion-dollar plant that will be built on the new industrial mega site north of Bay Minette.

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‘Hubble’ opening March 19 at P’cola museum	3/13/2010 12:05 PM
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Journey through distant galaxies and accompany spacewalking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) history.
Christian author to visit March 16	3/11/2010 12:05 PM
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Christian author Jason Wright will stop by Page & Palette, 32 S. Section St., on March 16, from 5-7 p.m., to sign copies of his latest book, “The Cross Gardener.”
Newton School presents ‘High School Musical Jr.’	3/11/2010 10:05 AM
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Everyone has dreams. While some dream of being the star of the basketball team or science decathlon, others hope to be the lead in the school musical.
Bay Rivers Art Guild plans March activities	3/11/2010 6:05 AM
DAPHNE, Ala. — •March’s Second Saturday Series, “Use a Grid to Draw” with Valley O’Neal, will be March 13, from 9 a.m. until noon. Just $30 with all supplies included. Call the office to enroll, 621-0659.
Seabreeze Jazz Festival expected to add sizzle to the Gulf Coast	3/9/2010 10:05 PM
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — Jazz lovers and sun-seekers across the nation are getting ready to “shake off those winter blues” — with a remedy of white sands, beautiful water and a dose of the best in smooth contemporary jazz. The coastal beach setting of Panama City Beach, Fla. will “come alive” for the 2010 ResortQuest Seabreeze Jazz Festival, April 15-18 at the Pier Park Amphitheater.
Silent Fury plans stop at Tacky Jack’s	3/9/2010 12:05 PM
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — National recording artist Silent Fury out of Syracuse, N.Y. will be touring through Orange Beach on March 13 and performing at Tacky Jack’s at 6 p.m.
Brantley Gilbert to ‘Kick It In The Sticks’	3/8/2010 10:05 AM
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — New singer/songwriters breaking into the entertainment industry all have a story of their own, but the one behind country rocker Brantley Gilbert is hard to come by.
Lord of the Dance taps its way into Mobile Civic Center	3/7/2010 8:05 AM
MOBILE, Ala. — Lord of the Dance (www.lordofthedance.com) has announced its next lineup of tour dates, including March 13 at Mobile Civic Center for one show only at 7:30 p.m.
Classic whodunit opens Thursday in Gulf Shores	3/3/2010 6:05 PM
GULF SHORES, Ala. — Who is killing the people around Monkswell Manor? Is it Major Metcalf? Or perhaps that gadabout Christopher Wren?

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