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The upcoming Foley expansion will feature 107 rooms, complete with smart TVs providing access to various streaming platforms. Spanning 1,046 square feet, the establishment will also house meeting spaces, ensuring guests' convenience. Complimentary amenities such as breakfast, parking, high-speed internet, a fitness center and a pool will be available.
Foley welcomes Fairfield Inn and Suites with new 107-room establishment set to open December 2024
FOLEY — A new hotel is set to establish its presence in Foley. Nestled off Highway 59, a mile from the Tanger Outlets, Fairfield Inn and Suites is set to open in December of 2024. The upcoming … more
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Galway Public House approved as new Gulf Shores bar
Despite opposition from several members of the community, the Conditional Use Permit for Galway Public House was approved in a vote of 5-1 by Gulf Shores City Council on Aug. 28. The permit … more
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Beach safety media round table discussion hosted by Baldwin County agencies
GULF SHORES — Several Baldwin County public safety agencies gathered for a roundtable discussion on beach safety at the Gulf Shores Activity Center on Aug. 30. The discussion featured speakers … more
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Gulf Shores to unveil new Coastal Gateway Community Park master plan
GULF SHORES — The city of Gulf Shores invites all residents and stakeholders to join them on Monday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Erie Meyer Civic Center for the unveiling of a new master plan … more
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Foley Main Street board member Kristin Hellmich, Foley Art Center Executive Director Chloe Salinas and Foley Main Street Executive Director Darrelyn Dunmore accepted the Promotion Award of Excellence for the CATalyst event.
Foley Main Street awarded for projects
Downtown Foley Main Street was recently recognized for its work at the state level. Main Street Alabama held its 10th-annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at Stovehouse in Huntsville on Aug. 17 to … more
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Fairhope City Council greenlights innovative water solution in partnership with Daphne Utilities
Fairhope City Council approved a creative solution for the city’s water issue, and it involves Daphne. At the Aug. 29 regular city council meeting, council unanimously passed a resolution … more
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The annual Heartland Summit brings together leaders from across the Heartland for critical conversations on how global investments in agriculture and U.S. international affairs programs help to create jobs, feed the hungry and reduce poverty around the world.
How American farmers promote economic and national security
After steadily declining for over a decade, global hunger has reached an all-time high. Continued supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, escalating … more
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North Baldwin Utilities receives $2.5M for water tower at Novelis
With construction ongoing at the Novelis facility in Bay Minette, economic development officials say the announcement of a $2.5 million federal grant will support water infrastructure upgrades in the … more
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Katie Lee Smith, 36, was interviewed by investigators and arrested. Her current charges are criminal trespass in the first degree, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, attempting to elude and abuse of a corpse.
Suspect in Foley motel homicide case apprehended, investigation ongoing
The Foley Police Department arrested Katie Lee Smith, 36, after a search. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Foley Police Department (FPD) responded to a death investigation at the Town and Country … more
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Tax records reveal nonprofit spent Baldwin County tax money on director's salary
FAIRHOPE — A Fairhope-based nonprofit has been found to have seemingly misused Baldwin County tax money derived from a tobacco tax bill over the last 20 years. The Baldwin County Abuse Network … more
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Woman found dead at Foley motel
Foley Police Department and the Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit need the community’s assistance in locating Katie Smith regarding her mother’s death. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, the … more
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The Beach Express Bridge has increased toll rates from $2.75 to $5, and the Baldwin County Bridge Company and Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is blaming the state Department of Transportation.
Beach Express toll increases to $5 Orange Beach receives $0.30 for every car that travels through
ORANGE BEACH — The Beach Express Bridge has increased toll rates from $2.75 to $5, and the Baldwin County Bridge Company and Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon are blaming the state Department of … more
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Horse in Baldwin County tests positive for deadly mosquito-transmitted virus EEE
A horse in Baldwin County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries' veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Auburn. EEE is a … more
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Fairhope Police seek witnesses to Aug. 28 car accident
Fairhope Police need your help. Officers are investigating a car accident that occurred Monday, Aug. 28, at approximately 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Section Street and Pecan … more
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Poll workers leave the New Fellowship Church on Tuesday after Mills Community residents voted 43-17 to have their community become part of the city of Foley
Mills votes yes for Foley annexation
FOLEY — The Mills community will become part of Foley after residents voted Tuesday to be annexed into the city. By a vote of 43 to 17, voters in the community in west Foley approved the … more
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Foley moves ahead with recycling plans
FOLEY — Foley will continue its program to take recyclable materials to Florida for one more year until a Baldwin County processing center is operational in 2024. Foley City Council voted … more
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Tropical Storm Idalia is predicted to become a major hurricane, and while Baldwin County isn’t in the predicted path, Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to closely monitor the storm.
Idalia expected to be major hurricane by Florida landfall, locally impacting rip currents
Tropical Storm Idalia is predicted to become a major hurricane, and while Baldwin County isn’t in the predicted path, Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) continues to closely … more
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Fairhope water customers are prohibited from irrigating except on designated water-use days.
Fairhope water usage update: Surge in consumption as emergency conservation phases shift
Fairhope water customers' usage is climbing again after the city's Emergency Water Conservation phase was changed from phase three to phase two Aug. 21. In a video posted to the City of Fairhope's … more
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The Baldwin County Commission appointed Tom Tyler as the new Baldwin County Emergency Management Director. While serving as the EMA director, Tyler plans to focus on partnerships, public awareness and training as his top priorities. “Without partnerships we absolutely cannot be successful as a prepared community, and I am very focused on strengthening and expanding our community relationships,” he said.
Tom Tyler named Baldwin County EMA director
Bad weather is bound to happen in paradise. When it gets really bad, there will be a new face leading Baldwin County's response team. Baldwin County Commission recently appointed Tom Tyler as the new … more
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This imaging capture shows tropical systems in the Atlantic, with one in the Pacific, as of Aug. 23.
Gulf Coast hurricane tracker: Record temperatures may equal record storms
The quiet hurricane season forecasters expected in the spring has turned into a tinderbox waiting to explode. Record high surface temperatures in water across the globe have created conditions ripe … more
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