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Foley Main Street October meeting spotlights Downtown Foley accomplishments
The Hotel Magnolia Restaurant served as the backdrop for the October meeting of Foley Main Street, where community leaders gathered to discuss recent achievements and upcoming initiatives aimed at … more
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Baldwin County libraries implement new policies amid state mandates
The Fairhope Public Library recently introduced parental consent levels to ensure that young patrons can only check out materials that align with their family's preferences. According to a May … more
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Fairhope honors Tonya Butler as Veteran of the Year
The City of Fairhope named Tonya Butler as its 2024 Veteran of the Year, recognizing her distinguished service in the U.S. Army and her continued commitment to supporting fellow veterans. Butler … more
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Daphne City Counsel Provides Update on Bayway Project
The Daphne City Counsel provided an update on the Bayway Project in a meeting last week. more
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A new walkway, columns and canopy lights will link the Foley pedestrian bridge and Centennial Clock tower area with the new extension of East Jessamine Avenue.
Heritage Park in Foley to receive improvements
Foley's downtown area is set to see a change as the city moves forward with a project to connect the Foley pedestrian bridge with City Hall and other downtown attractions. The initiative, … more
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The city of Foley plans to build a park in the Mills community. City Council approved developing a plan for the project. Mills was annexed into Foley in 2023.
Foley moves forward with park development, expands sidewalk network in Mills community
The City of Foley is moving ahead with plans to develop a new park in the Mills community and link the area to its growing network of walkways. Foley City Council recently voted to hire Goodwyn, … more
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Baldwin under Fire Danger Advisory amid warm, dry conditions
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Baldwin and 21 other counties in the west-central and southwest areas, effective immediately until significant rainfall is … more
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Sweet Hometown Tours: A new Alabama Main Street trail celebrates downtown Foley
Main Street Alabama has launched Sweet Hometown Tours: Alabama Main Street Trail, a statewide trail system that celebrates Alabama's diverse downtown districts, with Foley serving as one of its … more
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Mayor Ralph Hellmich and members of the Foley Revitalization and Beautification Advisory Board present plaques to city Beautification Award winners. Winners for 2024 were Citizens Bank, Manning Jewelry and Feast and Company.
Foley businesses receive Beautification Awards
Three Foley businesses were honored for their dedication to enhancing the city's appearance, receiving annual beautification awards from Foley City Council on Oct. 21. This year's recipients … more
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Bay Minette Public Library secures grant to expand children's literacy program
The Bay Minette Public Library (BMPL) recently received a $1,700 grant from International Paper's Bay Minette Container Plant and the International Paper Foundation to bolster Dolly Parton's … more
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Dave Friedel (left), manager of Fairhope Airport, with Don Ward, chairman of the Fairhope Airport Authority Board of Directors.
Fairhope Airport manager Friedel named best in Alabama
Dave Friedel, who has led efforts at Fairhope Airport since joining as manager in December 2022, was recently named Airport Manager of the Year by the Aviation Council of Alabama. According to a … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich smiles before exiting the 1941 Navy N3N bi-plane after a short flight with pilot Phil Webb from the Gulf Shores airport to Foley Municipal Airport on Thursday. The plane was acquired by the city for a future museum from a private owner in Long Island, New York. Webb flew the plane from New York to Foley, a trip that took three days.
Historic WWII biplane lands in Foley for new museum exhibit
A piece of World War II history touched down at the Foley Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon. A 1941 Navy N3N biplane arrived to become part of the city’s planned museum exhibit, and … more
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State representatives Donna Givens (left) and Marilyn Lands (right) work with quilter Mary Margaret Pettway (center) during a quilting workshop at the third annual Airing of the Quilts on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Alabama legislators explore Black Belt's cultural riches at quilting festival
Five Alabama House members took a journey through the state's Black Belt recently, experiencing the region's rich cultural heritage at the third annual Airing of the Quilts and visiting the Black … more
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Alabama's $1.4 billion plan to expand high-speed internet receives federal approval
Alabama's proposal to deploy $1.4 billion in federal funds for expanding high-speed internet has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The funding, … more
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Foley city employees and community volunteers load a shipment of supplies for victims of Hurricane Milton on Friday morning. The material was taken to Clearwater, Florida where it will be distributed to people affected by the storm.
Foley sends relief supplies to Hurricane Milton victims in Florida
A convoy of relief supplies departed from Foley on Friday, Oct. 18, headed to Florida to aid victims of Hurricane Milton. The effort followed a week of collection drives organized by local city … more
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Tidal Wave Auto Spa hosts record-breaking Charity Day event, raises over $2K for South Baldwin Literacy Council
Tidal Wave Auto Spa, the nation's fourth-largest conveyor car wash company, celebrated its 16th annual Charity Day event on September 20, raising a remarkable $685,142 for local charitable and … more
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Trees provide a barrier along the perimeter of a subdivision in Foley. The City Council is considering an ordinance to require landscaped barriers in new subdivisions.
Foley considers greenbelt ordinance to beautify streets, improve traffic flow
Foley City Council is set to hold a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 4, to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at enhancing the city's roadways through the addition of trees and landscaping. The … more
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Foley city employees help residents dispose of papers during a previous Shred It Day. The next Shred It Day is Oct. 24 behind Foley City Hall.
Foley to host Shred It Day for safe document disposal
Foley residents looking to safely dispose of sensitive documents will have the opportunity to do so during the city's upcoming Shred It Day. The event, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24, will be … more
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Alabama Forestry Association hosts cookout in Robertsdale to honor Baldwin County first responders
The Alabama Forestry Association, along with members of the state's congress and local leaders, hosted a cookout at the Baldwin County Coliseum on Friday to thank first responders in the Baldwin … more
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Spanish Fort Library celebrates Friends of the Library with ongoing events and book sale
The Spanish Fort Public Library is midway through its celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, which kicked off on Oct. 20 and continues through Oct. 26. The week, now in its 16th … more
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