🌱 Why North Baldwin Infirmary is in crisis despite staying open

Coffee in hand, Bay Minette? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why North Baldwin Infirmary is in crisis despite staying open

Also on today's calendar: AL06 Carol Hodgson Arena.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
• Wednesday: Considerable cloudiness, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
• Thursday: A drenching thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Two Alabama hospitals just 24 miles apart: Both in crisis, but not for the reason you may think (dothaneagle.com) — Residents should know that North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette is described as being in financial crisis, highlighting ongoing strain on rural hospitals across Alabama. The piece contrasts conditions at North Baldwin with nearby Atmore Community Hospital and notes growing concern among state lawmakers, taxpayers, and medical professionals about keeping essential local care accessible.
   

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📸 Around Bay Minette

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bay Minette

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 9

• Valerie Sassfras →
  The River Pub🍺 🌊, 7555 Cliffs Landing Rd # 1, Bay Minette
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 9

• AL06 Carol Hodgson Arena →
  Carol Hodgson Arena, 43421 Pine Grove Rd, Bay Minette
  5:00 pm

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📣 Bay Minette Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 5

• Preschool Storytime →
  Loxley Public Library, 1001 E, 1001 Loxley Ave, Loxley
  10:00 am

Thursday May 7

• Business After Hours May 2026 - Eastern Shore Ace Hardware →
  Eastern Shore Ace Hardware, 6530 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort
  5:00 pm

Friday May 8

• Food Truck Fridays →
  Loxley Municipal Park, N Hickory St, Loxley
  5:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• Vino & Vinyasa →
  Double D's Burger, 29001 Bass Pro Dr #100, Spanish Fort
  10:00 am
• Hooked Up to Help: United Cerebral Palsy →
  Ralph and Kacoo's, 1595 Battleship Pkwy, Spanish Fort
  1:00 pm

Monday May 11

• Chess Club at Saraland →
  Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
  3:30 pm

Tuesday May 19

• The Optimist Club of Daphne Alabama monthly meeting →
  Beef 'O' Brady's, 8495 Spanish Fort Blvd, Spanish Fort
  6:30 pm

Wednesday May 27

• Potluck Lunch →
  Loxley Civic Center, 4198 Municipal Park Dr, Loxley
  12:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Legoland in Saraland →
  Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
  4:30 pm

Wednesday June 3

• Tales & Tunes with Mrs. Tori →
  Saraland Public Library, 111 Saraland Loop, Saraland
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anybody have a small boy Shih Tzu about 8 pounds or smaller to breed with a small 8 pound girl Shih Tzu?
  I would like to breed my baby, but I want a small dog. Can anybody tell me if you have one that you would like to do that with? (Nextdoor Bromley)
• All, moving forward, I would suggest that we reflect the intended purpose of this Forum: NextDoor neighborly content.
  I moved here in 2018 and found this App. It is very useful for newcomers to solicit local input about vets, hair salons, various venues, etc. … (Nextdoor Bromley)

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member (Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail) - No Experience Required in Bay Minette. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Bay Minette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bay Minette here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Spanish Fort

• Officials urge awareness of Project Lifesaver' after weekend search (mynbc15.com)

Loxley

• $10 million distribution facility, 100 jobs announced for Baldwin County (fox10tv.com)

Daphne

• Daphne celebrates May Day at Daphne History Musuem (gulfcoastmedia.com)
• Pair of former Daphne football players sign undrafted free agent NFL contracts (gulfcoastmedia.com)
• Daphne crews build $3M roundabout and road extension linking Hwy 181 and Pollard Rd. (mynbc15.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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