Foley is adding more LED halo lights to oak trees along key downtown streets as part of an ongoing beautification and public safety effort.
Foley City Council recently approved the installation …
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6/19/25
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Do you know what is happening at your city or town hall?
With mayors and council members across Baldwin County preparing for municipal elections this August, residents have a unique opportunity …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/19/25 |
GULF SHORES – Blair Castro, a respected law instructor, trusted policy advisor, and co-host of a Gulf Coast podcast, has officially entered the race for Gulf Shores City Council, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/18/25 |
Foley's fire protection has improved in recent years, even as emergency call volume surged by 75%, a national evaluation found.
The Insurance Services Organization, or ISO, which independently …
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6/18/25
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Foley's effort to honor its role in Navy aviation training took a step forward with the arrival of a second historic aircraft set for display in a planned museum.
Crews from the Foley Public …
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6/18/25
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DAPHNE — Baldwin County's first Safe Haven Baby Box now resides at Daphne Fire Station #5 located at 9909 Milton Jones Road.
Officials gathered in Daphne on Tuesday afternoon in a special …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/25 |
BAY MINETTE AND FOLEY — As Baldwin County continues to grow, municipalities are increasing opportunities to attract visitors for sports tourism and ecotourism events by building hotels in south …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/25 |
Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery recently announced he will seek election to serve his first full term in the position, going up against challenger District 2 Baldwin County Commissioner Matt …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/13/25 |
After a year postponement, residents seeking to run for elected positions in their city can qualify through June 24.
Qualifying opened on June 10 and closes at 5 p.m. on June 24, with hours …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/13/25 |
Do you know what is happening at your city or town hall?
With mayors and council members across Baldwin County preparing for municipal elections this August, residents have a unique opportunity …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/12/25 |
Children and families visiting the David B. Cox Universal Playground now have a new way to enjoy the outdoors with the addition of outdoor musical instruments, creating a vibrant and inclusive space …
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6/12/25
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Bay Minette City Council officially proclaimed May as Lupus Awareness Month in a bid to bring attention to the chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions nationwide.
Mayor Bob Wills …
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6/11/25
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Tony Kennon has announced his candidacy in running for reelection as mayor of Orange Beach.
As a longtime resident of Orange Beach, Kennon has "seen it all," going back to when "the dirt roads …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/11/25 |
Local attorney William E. "Liam" Scully III announced his candidacy for circuit court judge in Baldwin County.
In a statement released June 5, Scully highlighted his experiences practicing law …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/11/25 |
Fairhope hotelier Joshua Gammon announced that he will run for Place 2 on the at-large Fairhope City Council, challenging the incumbent City Councilman Corey Martin.
In statement released June …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/11/25 |
In recent weeks, several public parks in the City of Bay Minette were vandalized by individuals who spray-painted graffiti on tables and buildings, and overturned benches, causing property damage.
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6/11/25
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GULF SHORES — A proposal for a parking study for Waterway Village, between The Sloop and Acme Oyster House, sparked resident comment at the June 2 Gulf Shores City Council work session.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/10/25 |
Ralph Hellmich has announced his candidacy for reelection as mayor of the City of Foley.
This would be Hellmich's second term as mayor, though he has served in elected positions since being …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/10/25 |
Downtown Foley will soon see pedestrian-friendly improvements, with new bollards and decorative lighting on the way.
Foley City Council approved the purchase of bollards designed to keep …
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6/10/25
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Safety upgrades are underway at the intersection of Baldwin County 65 and Airport Road after the City of Foley acquired the site from Baldwin County, prompted by a string of fatal accidents.
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6/10/25
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