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West Peachtree Avenue is one of the Foley streets scheduled for resurfacing in the upcoming year. Foley City Council approved the annual resurfacing plan that includes work on at least 4.76 miles of Foley streets.
Foley approves road resurfacing plan covering more than 4 miles
Foley will improve more than 4 miles of roads during the coming year after the City Council approved the city’s annual road improvement plan. Under the plan, the city will seek bids to … more
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Baldwin County seeks public input on Draft Master Plan 2026 ahead of key votes
The Baldwin County Commission is encouraging residents, business owners and community stakeholders to review and provide feedback on the Draft Master Plan 2026, a long-range planning document that … more
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Nighttime lane closures planned on Highway 59 for widening project
Motorists traveling along Alabama Highway 59 can expect nighttime lane closures beginning Sunday as crews continue work on the ongoing Highway 59 widening project. According to project … more
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ALDOT awards $2.5 million grant for Gulf Shores airport terminal project
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $3.1 million in airport improvement grants across the state, including a $2.5 million grant for construction at Gulf Shores … more
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Foley will improve drainage at the city's municipal airport using funds from federal and state grants. The drainage work is one of several projects planned or recently completed at the city facility.
Foley advances airport drainage upgrades, terminal planning with grants and contract approvals
Improvements to drainage at Foley's municipal airport are moving forward after Foley City Council approved a construction contract and accepted federal and state funding for the project. The … more
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Gulf Shores approves Saturday night Mardi Gras parade, says wants new organizer to keep Fat Tuesday roll
Gulf Shores wants to be in the business of Mardi Gras parades. The city just wants out of the business of being the main organizer behind the colorful revelry of costumes, floats, throws and crowds … more
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Friends of Downtown Foley program launches to support art, music and revitalization efforts
Foley Main Street has launched the "Friends of Downtown Foley" initiative, a new community-driven program designed to support the ongoing artistic and cultural revitalization of the city's historic … more
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Workers focus on a home under construction in Foley in 2023.
Fairhope passes zoning amendments with room for future revisions
Fairhope City Council approved various amendments to its zoning ordinance during its meeting on Monday, July 27, although there is still work to be done. For over a year, the city has … more
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Orange Beach Mayor Kennon apologizes for recent city council
Orange Beach streams its council's regular meetings and work sessions on Facebook and welcomes running comments from viewers. More than 400 were logged in as council convened a regular session on … more
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The crosswalk at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Oak Street, near Foley Middle School, is one of five walkways selected for improvements on the highway.
Foley enhancing safety at U.S. 98 crosswalks near schools, downtown
Crossing U.S. 98 in downtown Foley is expected to become safer for students and other pedestrians under a project that will add new safety features at several highway intersections near local … more
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Gulf Shores International Airport breaks ground on $15 million terminal expansion
Gulf Shores International Airport has broken ground on a $15 million terminal expansion project, launching a fast-tracked construction effort designed to accommodate surging passenger growth and … more
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Gulf Shores opens applications for 2026 fall nonprofit grant cycle
The City of Gulf Shores is accepting applications for the Fall Cycle of its 2026 Nonprofit Grants Program, offering funding to organizations that provide services and programs benefiting Gulf Shores … more
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The Foley Public Library will open Aug, 4 in its new location on East Orange Avenue. The new 40,000-square-foot facility is about twice the size of the current building.
Foley Public Library to reopen Aug. 4 in expanded 40,000-square-foot facility
Foley Public Library will reopen Tuesday, Aug. 4, in a new building that more than doubles the space of its former home while adding new services, activity areas and community amenities. The new … more
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Foley city officials, employees and other dignitaries open the new Foley Public Works Campus. The 14-acre facility houses the city's Public Works, Engineering, Sanitation and Street departments.
New Foley Public Works Campus opens to support decades of growth
City officials marked the opening of Foley’s new Public Works Campus on Monday, July 27, celebrating a $17 million investment designed to support the city’s rapid growth and strengthen its … more
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Tuberville introduces bill to stop future corruption at DOJ
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has reintroduced legislation aimed at permanently preventing future administrations from using federal settlement agreements as a funding source for outside activist … more
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The Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade moved back to its traditional route on State Route 59 from Clubhouse Drive to The Hangout last year after several years of rolling along Beach Boulevard.
Gulf Shores holding public meeting on proposed Mardi Gras parade changes
The Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade has gone through changes in the last few years, from canceling after a tragedy at the start of the 2017 event to a route change along Beach Boulevard – it proved … more
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The City of Gulf Shores is building a new pedestrian and bicycling bridge over Hwy. 59 to account for when the W.C. Holmes Memorial Bridge is expanded, during which the pedestrian lane will be taken away. It is central to the Waterway Village District development where the city wants to introduce a tax incentive program to encourage new business in the area.
Gulf Shores council discusses pedestrian bridge, Mardi Gras parade, Christmas decorations, justice center scanners
During the non-voting work session on July 20, Gulf Shores City Council discussed wrapping up four change orders on the construction of the pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway at East … more
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Lifeguards from across Florida and Alabama compete in the 2026 James P. “Mac” McCarthy Regional Surf Lifesaving Championships, the first ever hosted by Gulf Shores or Orange Beach on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Regional lifeguard competition may see expanded Gulf Shores presence
It was all about lifeguards at the start of the July 20 Gulf Shores City Council work session with honors and competitions for future lifeguards and those currently working in the rescue service a … more
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Spanish Fort authorizes police equipment agreement
Spanish Fort Police Department will get new equipment and training items such as body cameras, tasers and a drone package. Spanish Fort City Council unanimously approved a resolution to … more
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Daphne Search and Rescue to get new building
Daphne Search and Rescue will have a new home soon. Daphne City Council approved two resolutions during their meeting on Monday, July 20, to help build a new structure for the Search and Rescue … more
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