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Longtime Foley mayor Koniar dies
John Koniar, a longtime community leader who served as Foley mayor and a city council member for 40 years, died Saturday, March 22, at his home in Foley. Koniar was elected to Foley City Council … more
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The city of Foley will start work to widen and repave the Foley Beach Express between Baldwin County 12 and the highway’s intersection with Alabama 59. The project is expected to take 250 days.
Foley set to begin Beach Express repaving, widening
Plans on the long-awaited project to widen and repave the Foley Beach Express are set to begin in Foley. Mobile Asphalt Company secured the lowest bid for the significant infrastructure … more
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New Alabama bill sentences life in prison for trafficking minors
Alabama is looking to become the first state to automatically sentence those who are guilty of human trafficking of a minor to life in prison. Sponsored by state Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley), … more
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Alabama passes school choice expansion; new law gives $7K credit to eligible families
Gov. Kay Ivey has long been a proponent for expanding school choice and creating education savings accounts (ESA), and she said her signing of the CHOOSE Act into law will provide families with … more
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In a bid to address the aftermath of the impacts of Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, which caused widespread power outages and damage across Baldwin County, the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 2021. This Act allocated $27 billion in emergency funds to address the aftermath of recent natural disasters and extreme weather events.
Baldwin County signs contract with vendor for hurricane recovery efforts
Grants spending on community improvement projects in response to hurricanes is one step closer after Baldwin County Commission executed a contract with MB3 Inc., doing business as Civix, for the … more
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A stormwater management plan would allow Foley to improve drainage and reduce flooding on the Bon Secour River. The city is applying for a state grant to develop the plan.
Foley developing stormwater management plan for Bon Secour River
The city of Foley is taking proactive measures to bolster its stormwater management program, unveiling a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing drainage and curbing storm-related damages along the Bon … more
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The city of Foley will receive additional state funding to improve the intersection at Alabama 59 and Baldwin County 12. The Alabama Department of Transportation increased the amount of grant funding to $2 million.
Foley secures additional funding to enhance Alabama 59, Baldwin County 12 intersection
The city of Foley is set to receive a substantial boost in funding aimed at enhancing the critical intersection of Alabama 59 and Baldwin County 12. Recently, the Foley City Council unanimously … more
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City officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 15 marking the official opening of the new Bay Minette Justice Center.
Bay Minette unveils new Justice Center to centralize police and municipal court operations
City officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 15 marking the official opening of the new Bay Minette Justice Center. Nestled at 403 D’Olive Street, this state-of-the-art … more
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Paving work on the parking lot of the Foley Event Center is one of the upcoming projects planned to improve parking at city events. The City Council approved design work for the improvements at the site.
Foley set to enhance parking facilities at Event Center, Sports Tourism Complex
Visitors to the Foley Event Center and the Sports Tourism Complex are set to experience enhanced parking facilities following the approval of plans by Foley City Council. The approved projects … more
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Baldwin County implements immediate weight restriction on Scenic 98 bridge
The Baldwin County Highway Department has announced immediate restrictions on the weight limit for the Scenic 98 bridge adjacent to the Grand Hotel Resort & Spa, limiting it to 20 tons. This … more
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One lane of Alabama 59 will be closed at Baldwin County 20 South from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 14, while crews drill the pole foundation for traffic signals to compete the Juniper Street extension.
Construction begins on Juniper extension traffic lights; Temporary lane closure on Alabama 59 today
Motorists traveling southbound on Alabama 59 at Baldwin County 20 South should anticipate a temporary lane closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Thursday, March 14, as construction continues to … more
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Foley’s Graham Creek Nature Preserve will be expanded using money from a $5 million federal grant. The preserve, now about 660 acres, is already the largest city nature park in Alabama.
Foley's Graham Creek expansion fueled by GOMESA grant
Foley is set to embark on expanding Alabama's largest municipal nature preserve, thanks to a $5 million federal grant approved by the Foley City Council under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act … more
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Fairhope named among best places to live in Southern US by WorldAtlas
In its latest ranking, WorldAtlas has recognized Fairhope as one of the top destinations to reside in the Southern United States for 2024. According to the ranking by WorldAtlas, the guide … more
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Gulf Shores proposes motion to create safe pathways to school
As the city of Gulf Shores continues to prepare for the upcoming construction of a new pedestrian bridge, city council members have presented a proposal to create a safe pathways map to Gulf Shores … more
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In August 2023, during a period of drought and strain on the Fairhope water system, an ordinance was brought before the Fairhope City Council that would require property outside of the city limits to be annexed into the city for connection.
Fairhope City Council passes annexation ordinance to regulate water access beyond city limits
Fairhope residents and developers building outside of Fairhope city limits will now have to annex the property into the city to connect to the Fairhope water system. In August 2023, during a period … more
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Since 2004, the city has restored the sand at the north end of Magnolia Beach Park a dozen times.
Fairhope’s Magnolia Beach to undergo restoration project: Breakwaters to preserve shoreline
Fairhope's Magnolia Beach has suffered repeated beach erosion over the past 20 years, but a long-awaited shoreline restoration project could keep the sand in place. The Fairhope City Council … more
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Fundraising isn't the only thing Magnolia Springs Public Library (MSPL) has done over the years. Back in 2019, MSPL volunteer Alida Given helped bring the 2018 Southern Exposure Film collection to Baldwin County's libraries, promoting awareness of environmental issues in Alabama. Records also indicate that back in 2013, Magnolia Springs was the first library in the state of Alabama to begin the Seed Lending Library program. This photo originally published with Gulf Coast Media in August 2019.
Magnolia Springs residents: 'Please reconsider, we need the library'
F. Scott Fitzgerald, renowned for his profound depiction of the human condition in classics such as "The Great Gatsby," once said, "That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that … more
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Veterans from the 2004 deployment of Company C of the National Guard 711 Signal Battalion present a plaque to Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich and the City Council recognizing the city’s support for the unit.
Veterans present plaque to thank Foley for support
Veterans of the Foley National Guard unit expressed gratitude to city officials and residents for their unwavering support, both past and present, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the unit's … more
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Fairhope's Lisa Hanks named to AAMCA's Board of Trustees
Fairhope City Clerk Lisa Hanks has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks and Administrators (AAMCA), the City of Fairhope announced. Hanks' … more
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Foley is developing plans to renovate the former National Guard armory as city recreation space and municipal offices. The armory is located behind City Hall.
Foley moving forward with renovation plans for former National Guard armory
Plans are in motion to repurpose Foley's former National Guard armory into a multifunctional space for recreation facilities and city offices. During a session on Monday, March 4, the Foley City … more
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