Sorry Kids, No Snow Day Here

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Anne Dorman & John Oldshue
January 10, 2025

TGIF Fairhope!

While schools in North Alabama close for a Snow Day, Fairhope is bundling up and headed out to work and school this morning in rain boots. Hopefully you are dry and warm, but the rain is not stopping soon. We’ve rounded up some local news and events for you, but if we’ve missed any weekend activities, let us know so we can help spread the word.

First, your Rainy Friday joke: What do you call a pile of coins in the rain?
Climate change

Now that you've had a laugh, bundle up with a cozy blanket and grab your hot tea or coffee and dive into this week’s updates! Be sure to share this with your friends and neighbors. If they subscribe at FairhopeNow.com (or click the big blue button below), you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift card to Kind Cafe! Just email us at [email protected] to let us know, and we’ll add your name to the raffle. Here’s to a great week ahead!

– John Oldshue & Anne Dorman

In Today’s Fairhope Now Newsletter

  1. Riley Leonard Headed to National Championship

  2. Mama Liz’s Cancer Battle

  3. Fairhope Dump & Beach Access

  4. Police Report

  5. Adoptable Pets: Meet Aeris

  6. Quick News from Around Fairhope

Fairhope’s Riley Leonard for the Win

Rick Karle shared: “He’s one win away from winning a national championship.

The “awe, shucks” Mayberry kid who America has fallen in love with can prove them wrong with one more win.

“What? The Riley Leonard kid who went to Fairhope High School (AL) and slipped past coaches like Nick Saban is a win away from leading Notre Dame to the promised land?”, they ask.

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard grew up in the shadows of the Tide and the Tigers.

The Fairhope High School quarterback was also an accomplished basketball player - as a senior at FHS he was offered numerous college football and basketball scholarships.

Riley knows a thing or two about athleticism. His father Chad played college basketball, while his mother Heather taught phys-Ed. And when it came time to choose a college, Riley Leonard chose Duke University. He spent 3 years at Duke before transferring to Notre Dame.

Last night, Riley Leonard didn’t play his best game, but when the national semi-final was over, Riley had willed his team to a 27-24 win over Penn State.

And after the game? Riley made sure America knew he loves the Lord, saying this on national TV: “I just started trusting the Lord. I looked up and said, ‘Jesus, whatever your will is for my life I trust you 100 percent.’ I know this offense and this team trusted Jesus and His plan for this team.”

If you walked by Riley Leonard on the street, you might think he’s on his way to his office at Regions Bank.

But the hard cold truth is that Riley Leonard is on his way to the national championship game against Ohio State or Texas.

And the best part of the Riley Leonard story? Win or lose, Riley Leonard will be thanking the man upstairs for all the blessings he has received. You can bank on it.”

Plea for Help - for our own Mama Liz

Most of us have enjoyed the incredible home cooking from Mama Liz at some point - and now we can make a difference in her battle against cancer: https://www.gofundme.com/f/89445x-help-mama-liz-with-medical-expenses .

“When people ask who my favorite Souls story has been over the last nine years, I often answer, ‘Mama Liz.’ A tiny woman with a huge smile who cooked soul food with love in the corner of a gas station in Fairhope. During our interviews, I watched all kinds of people walk in and be greeted by a big hug from Liz, then tell her what was happening in their lives. She was Mama to a lot of folks who needed someone to care about them. She became that to me, too. When I had a bad day, I would stop by just to hear "Hello, my darlin" and get her hug. She loved my boys that way, too. She was the first story in the first Souls book because I wanted her smile to be the first thing readers saw.

Mama Liz has had a tough 2024. New management kicked her out of that corner restaurant she loved, and she had to leave her family of customers in Fairhope. She also found out she has cancer. The doctors just said it has taken over her body. She has helped so many people – here's a way for us to give back to her.

Thank you for caring about Mama Liz.” - Lynn Read More Here

New Fairhope Window Decals Available

The new 20205-2026 beach and landfill Fairhope window decals are now available. They can be picked up at the Fairhope City Hall Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.

Landfill decals require City of Fairhope residential garbage service, and a personal vehicle registered to the garbage service address.

Please note: Beach decals require citizen to reside within the 36532 zip code and that residents must have a least one utility with Fairhope Public Utilities.

Lock Your House & Car Fairhope

Fairhope Adoptable Pets: Meet Aeris

Meet Aeris, a charming 3-year-old female brown and white tabby with a heart full of love to give! This sweet girl traveled all the way from Virginia just to find her forever family, and now she's ready to make your home her own. With her beautiful coat of soft tabby stripes and warm, expressive eyes, Aeris is as lovely on the outside as she is on the inside. She's a playful, affectionate companion who enjoys lounging in sunny spots, chasing her favorite toys, and curling up for cuddles when the day winds down.

Aeris has a calm and friendly personality, making her the perfect addition to any home. She gets along well with people and other animals, so whether you're an experienced cat owner or a first-time adopter, she'll fit right in. Aeris is looking for a place where she can feel safe, loved, and cherished for the rest of her life. Could your home be the one she's been searching for? Come meet Aeris today and see how this sweet girl can bring warmth and joy to your life! Learn more about Stella Grace and other adoptable pets by clicking through to The Haven.

Quick News from Around Fairhope

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