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The Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival returns to Foley's Heritage Park after its inaugural event in 2023.
The one-day festival is produced by Beach Life Events, which is also responsible for …
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By MELANIE LECROY
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FES kindergarteners learn about nature
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The Pelican's Nest recently visited Foley Elementary School's kindergarten students in Mrs. Davis's, Mrs. Kinkead's and Mrs. Shiflett's classes. The students enjoyed an on-campus field trip learning …
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4/28/22
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FOLEY – The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting welcoming Alabama’s Original Blue Line BBQ & Grill to Foley. Local law enforcement and firefighters came to show …
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Staff Report
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11/3/21
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FOLEY - The numbers are in for the FY21 Foley Fire Department activity report, and officials say those numbers are staggering.
“Our call volume has jumped drastically,” said Chief Joey Darby. …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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11/3/21
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FOLEY - GFour Productions is bringing Menopause The Musical back to the OWA Theater for eight performances during January. The show, which is now in its 20th year and 15th as the longest-running …
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11/2/21
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FOLEY - The Foley City Council voted to give the approval to the Foley Police Department to purchase Southern Software’s Mobile Data Information System (MDIS) during the Monday, Oct. 18 meeting. …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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11/2/21
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MOBILE — A Foley man was sentenced in federal court Monday, Nov. 1 for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
According to a release issued by U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello with the U.S. …
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Staff Report
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11/1/21
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ELBERTA - The first class of the newly formed Elberta Citizen’s Academy held a celebration ceremony during October. Graduates received certificates of completion and were given the opportunity to …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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11/1/21
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BON SECOUR – It was a bright summer day when the light surrounding the Swift-Coles Home suddenly turned dark.
Two men moving a bookshelf on the home’s first floor noticed the change …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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10/29/21
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Loxley hosts Christmas parade
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LOXLEY, Alabama — Parade goers enjoyed warmer temperatures and avoided rain on Saturday as the town of Loxley hosted its annual Christmas parade.
A variety of floats and vehicles paraded up …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/17/20
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Robertsdale hosts Christmas parade
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The city of Robertsdale hosted its annual Christmas parade Saturday night, Dec. 5, presented by the Robertsdale Rotary Club and Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/10/20
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Silverhill hosts Christmas parade
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — While several municipalities in Baldwin County canceled or modified parade festivities, the town of Silverhill kicked off the holiday season in Central Baldwin with a …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/10/20
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Humming Star Alpacas hosts annual Family Farm Day
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — Sunny skies and warmer weather greeted guests on Saturday, Nov. 21 for the 10th Annual Family Farm Day at Humming Star Alpacas in Silverhill.
Owners Cheryl and Andy Bowen …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/10/20
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Jubilee Renaissance Faire held in Baldwin County
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The first Jubilee Renaissance Faire was held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22 at Medieval Village, 30510 Osprey Lane, located north of the Wilcox Road exit of Interstate …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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11/30/20
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LOXLEY — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited damaged areas affected by Hurricane Sally Monday afternoon before participating in a round-table discussion with local farmers and …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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9/28/20
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Hurricane Sally blew through Baldwin County last week, causing extensive damage and widespread power outages.
Here are some scenes from around central and north Baldwin County.
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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9/24/20
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Council approves change in retirement benefits for employees
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — Following in the footsteps of both Robertsdale and Loxley, the Silverhill Town Council voted during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 3 to approve a change in its benefits …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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8/14/20
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First day of school at Robertsdale Elementary
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Parents, students, teachers and faculty were all smiles, albeit behind masks, for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Robertsdale Elementary …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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8/14/20
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All About Alpacas at Humming Star Farms in Silverhill
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SILVERHILL — It was all about alpacas Saturday, March 14 at Humming Star Alpaca Farm in Silverhill.
Owners Andy and Cheryl Bowen, among others were on hand teaching about alpacas, their care, …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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3/16/20
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Moderate turnout for Robertsdale Rotary Rodeo over weekend
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The 21st Annual PCA Championship Rodeo, presented by RAM, a benefit for the Robertsdale Rotary Club Foundation, proceeded as planned on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 amid …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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3/16/20
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