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🌱 U.S. 31 redesign raises questions about Spanish Fort subdivision access

Spanish Fort, Alabama Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • U.S. 31 redesign raises questions about Spanish Fort subdivision access
  • Spanish Fort's Ashleigh Bock takes creative leadership role at Furman

Also on today's calendar: Keesler Federal Battleship 12K.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ALDOT seeks public input on U.S. 31 improvements in Baldwin County (mynbc15.com) — Spanish Fort drivers can weigh in on a proposed $3 million U.S. 31 project before ALDOT finalizes its design. Plans include additional turn lanes, widening and signal changes, but one resident worries restrictions on left turns would complicate subdivision access. Construction is expected to start between fall 2027 and spring 2028.
   

• Bock Named Furman Assistant A.D. For Graphic Design & Social Media (furmanpaladins.com) — Spanish Fort native Ashleigh Bock is joining Furman University as assistant athletics director for graphic design and social media. The 2026 University of South Alabama graduate moves to the Greenville program after creating photography, video and branding materials for USC Upstate athletics.
   

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Daphne

  • City of Daphne receives $8.1 million Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant (gulfcoastmedia.com)
  • Daphne apartment murder: Killer gets life without parole (wkrg.com)
  • Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre hosts final performance of High School Musical JR in Daphne (baldwintimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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