Fairhope

Courts

Woman arrested for wearing phallic costume to Fairhope protest acquitted

A countersuit is planned alleging the arrest violated the woman's First Amendment rights.

April 16, 2026

Fairhope to host State of the City Expo on Jan. 29

Mayor Sherry Sullivan will highlight 2025 accomplishments and share Fairhope’s 2026 vision, followed by an interactive expo with city department leaders.

January 16, 2026

Fairhope council candidates backed by book banners go 1 for 5

Candidates backed by groups supporting book relocation at Fairhope Public Library faced election, with only one securing a victory.

August 27, 2025

Jack Burrell announces his candidacy for re-election to Fairhope City Council

Burrell officially announced his candidacy for re-election to Fairhope City Council.

June 26, 2025

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan elected President of Alabama League of Municipalities

Sullivan will represent over 450 cities and towns, advocating for local governments across Alabama, with Riverside Mayor Rusty Jessup as VP.

May 19, 2025

Mayor Sherry Sullivan congratulates Amelia Wells on Energy Southeast Scholarship

This year, Energy Southeast is awarding $80,000 in scholarships to 32 students across the state.

May 8, 2025

APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books

The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books.

March 28, 2025

Alabama Arise co-hosting community meeting Monday in Fairhope

Alabama Arise and the Baldwin County NAACP will co-sponsor a community meeting Monday at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship.

January 24, 2025

APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather

Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack.

January 22, 2025

Book challenging group calls for Fairhope Library board chair’s resignation

The library board previously voted to keep two challenged books available for minors.

November 25, 2024