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Fairhope, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min readHi Fairhope! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Fairhope backyard feeders are powering groundbreaking hummingbird research
- See which Fairhope softball stars made the 2026 All-State teams
- Ready to reel in big catches at Fairhope Pier Saturday?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 75.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Baldwin County researchers develop historic tiny transmitter to track hummingbirds' migration (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Baldwin County researchers are using tiny new transmitters to map hummingbird migrations from the Gulf Coast all the way to places like Alaska and Minnesota. Fairhope residents are part of the effort as “hummer hosts,” watching banded birds at their feeders while their movements are tracked, helping scientists better understand how these tiny migrants use our local landscapes year-round. 
2. Alabama Sports Writers Association Announces 2026 All-State Softball Teams (calhounjournal.com) — Fairhope softball standouts earned major recognition on the 2026 ASWA All-State teams, with pitcher Addison Russell and outfielder Briley Bolden named to the 7A second team and Mallory Earp receiving honorable mention. The full statewide list highlights top players, coaches, and award winners across every classification, showcasing how competitive Alabama high school softball has become.
3. 5 Things to Do This Weekend: June 12-14 (wkrg.com) — Families in Fairhope can head to the Hooked on Fairhope youth fishing tournament at Fairhope Pier early Saturday morning, with proceeds supporting local education and mentoring programs. The roundup also highlights art, racing, and Juneteenth events across Mobile and Pensacola if you’re up for a short drive along the Gulf Coast.
4. German soccer fan goes viral for American road trip before World Cup (washingtonexaminer.com) — A German soccer fan road-tripping to the 2026 World Cup has fallen in love with the U.S.—including a sunset stop in Fairhope that he says he could live in. His fast-growing social media following, plus shout-outs from federal officials, are turning his Buc-ee’s, Waffle House, and Gulf Coast detours into viral postcards from America.
5. New Baldwin School Superintendent Search Concluding (blogspot.com) — Baldwin County is narrowing finalists to replace longtime school superintendent Eddie Tyler, whose retirement becomes official June 30, 2026. While the search is countywide, Fairhope families should watch the June 23 Board of Education meeting in Loxley, where interviews and decisions about interim leadership and the next superintendent could shape local schools for years.
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★ Featured events ★
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Tracie Richardson -- Author Signing — Page & Palette →
Page & Palette, 32 S Section St, Fairhope
1:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Brandon Styles MAGIC SHOW
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Brandon Styles Theater is located at OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd., Foley, AL 36535
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Sunset Cruise
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Departs from the AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center at Five Rivers.
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Gator Cruise
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Departs from the AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center at Five Rivers.
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St. Andrew by the Sea Race for Grace
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce St Andrew by the Sea Community Church, 17263 Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
9:00 am -
Mobile Bay and the Eastern Shore Cruise
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Departs from the AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center at Five Rivers.
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Delta Discovery Cruise
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Departs from the AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center at Five Rivers.
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Anchor Cross' 7th Annual Masquerade Ball
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Daphne Civic Center 2603 Hwy 98, Daphne, AL
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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USA by the Bay - Summer Breeze: Seasonal Masterpieces in Great Art
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce USA by the Bay 111 Saint James Avenue, Fairhope, AL, 36532 Rm 7
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USA by the Bay - Digital Empowerment: Building Confidence, Safety, and Independence in the Digital Age →
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce USA by the Bay 111 James Ave, Fairhope Al 36532
4:00 pm -
Brandon Styles MAGIC SHOW
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Brandon Styles Theater is located at OWA, 1501 South OWA Blvd., Foley, AL 36535
7:00 pm -
Sunset Cruise
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Departs from the AWF Delta and Bay Conservation Center at Five Rivers.
7:15 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Rock Creek Garden Club is proud to announce the winner of June’s Yard of the Month, to Jo Hogan of 314 Clubhouse Drive.
Her front path is beautifully lined with lime green Sedum, white Sun Patience and red Begonias. A Hosta flanks one corner of her house, while a… (Nextdoor Rock Creek) - Need recommendations for lawn service.
Our mower is in the shop waiting on backordered parts. Need someone who is not "too busy" who doesn't charge an arm and a leg. We are on a fixed… (Nextdoor Quail Creek/Lawrence Road)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Fairhope. Apply here.
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night in Fairhope. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairhope here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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