🌱 How a new Tensaw River bridge could reshape the Spanish Fort Causeway

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new Tensaw River bridge could reshape the Spanish Fort Causeway

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 55 and low of 39 degrees.
• Friday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New $78 million Tensaw River bridge on track for 2027 opening (fox10tv.com) — Spanish Fort’s long-term plan to redevelop the Causeway is getting a big boost from a new $78 million Tensaw River bridge that’s on track to open in fall 2027. The project will replace the aging westbound span near Battleship Park and, for the first time, add a dedicated pedestrian and bike path designed to support a more walkable, family-friendly Causeway.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Mystery Book Club
  Daphne Public Library , 2607 US-98 , Daphne
  6:00 pm
• Central Baldwin Middle vs Daphne Middle
  Central Baldwin Middle School , 24545 AL-59 , Loxley
  6:30 pm

Monday December 15

• City Council Meeting
  Daphne, AL Calendar
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Preschool Storytime – Library
  Loxley Public Library , 1001 E , 1001 Loxley Ave , Loxley
  10:00 am
• Industrial Development Board
  Daphne, AL Calendar , 1705 Main Street , Daphne
  4:30 pm
• The Optimist Club of Daphne Alabama monthly meeting
  Beef 'O' Brady's , 8495 Spanish Fort Blvd , Spanish Fort
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Junior City Council Meeting
  Daphne, AL Calendar , 1705 Main Street , Daphne
  4:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Planning Commission Regular Meeting
  Daphne, AL Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Downtown Redevelopment Authority
  Daphne, AL Calendar , 1705 Main Street , Daphne
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Manuel Gutierrez
  Don Carlos Méxican Restaurant , 29669 AL-181 , Daphne
  6:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Daphne Public School Commission
  1705 Main St , Daphne
  11:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tuesday Tip
  Check all holiday lights before using them. Don't overload plugs and turn off decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. (Nextdoor )
• The holiday season can be full of laughter, joy, and good food, but it can also be overwhelming.
  For many people, especially those dealing with an eating disorder, this time of year can bring extra stress and pressure. Learn more about eating… (Nextdoor )

• Cost Plus World Market posted a job opening for Assistant Manager: Freight Flow in Spanish Fort. Apply here.
• The Gap posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Eastern Shore in Spanish Fort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spanish Fort here.

🗞 Nearby News

Daphne

• Santa helps Fairhope kids walk to school, as program encourages more walkability in Baldwin (wkrg.com)
• Restaurant roundup: New dining and coffee spots spice up Baldwin County (gulfcoastmedia.com)
• 4th annual Joy of Giving Blood Drive (fox10tv.com)

Loxley

• Is Alabama on the Buc-ee's expansion list? What to know (montgomeryadvertiser.com)

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