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The city of Foley presented the 2023 Beautification Award to The Foley Hotel building. The downtown building is located on East Laurel Avenue.
Foley presents downtown beautification awards
FOLEY — Two historic downtown buildings are the winners of Foley's 2023 Beautification Awards. The city recently presented the awards to Hollis Furniture on South McKenzie Street and the … more
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The semiannual Elberta Sausage Festival returns to Elberta Town Park Oct. 28.
Culinary delights await at Elberta German Sausage Festival
It is almost that time. The time, twice a year, when the small town of Elberta fills with the smell of fire-kissed, locally made sausage all for a good cause. This year's fall festival is Oct. 28. … more
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Tessa Moody sits in a styling chair at Salon West in Mobile. When she isn’t working at the salon, she has often been seen on community theater stages across Baldwin County, and she spends October creating a different character each day with makeup and costumes. Below, she applies skeletal makeup to the face of Makenna Rowland. The bottom row of photos, which were provided to Gulf Coast Media, are examples of other characters she has drawn, all on the same person.
Orange Beach resident, countywide community theater stalwart, enjoys Halloween makeup, costumes
Her dog still recognizes her. Even when Tessa Moody has transformed into Pennywise, a vampire bat or even Lord Voldemort, her pooch is unfazed. The rest of us are mesmerized, wowed and even … more
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Baldwin County school board approves more after school art programs, special education interpreters
Rounding out 2023, members of the Baldwin County Board of Education gathered on Dec. 5 for the last school board meeting before the new year, discussing several topics including art lessons, … more
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Alabama timber market trending upward after rocky year
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — After a rocky 2023, the Alabama timber market is expected to begin trending in the right direction in 2024. However, there are several factors to keep an eye on as the year … more
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Mobile Airport Authority secures $2 million grant for Brookley Aeroplex expansion
The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) has been awarded a significant $2 million grant aimed at facilitating the expansion of the Brookley Aeroplex according to a news release. This funding, part of the … more
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8 Baldwin County schools to participate in Spring Walk and Roll to School Day on May 1
Baldwin County schools will come together on Wednesday, May 1 to acknowledge Spring Walk and Roll to School Day. Walk and Roll to School Day was initiated by the Baldwin County Safe Routes to School … more
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The Pilot Town acquisition on Fort Morgan conserves prime habitat for migrating bird species and native bird nesting.
Deepwater Horizon settlement projects surpass $1 billion
With the conflict among deer hunting factions at an all-time low, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship used last weekend's Conservation … more
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Construction to widen Hwy. 59 in Gulf Shores begins Sunday
Construction to widen Highway 59 in Gulf Shores is set to begin this Sunday, July 23, at 6 p.m. This will mark phase one of a multi-phase project to widen the highway, adding a third southbound … more
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The main event, the mullet toss, at the annual Lillian Mullet Festival. Who will take top prize this year?
Lillian's 37th Mullet Festival: A day of races, music and giving back to the community
Lace-up your running shoes, and warm up your fish pitching arm. It is time for the 37th-annual Mullet Festival. For 37 years, Lillian residents and the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay have spent their … more
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Foley's Midday Melodies resumes Wednesday
FOLEY — Music will ring out in Foley's Heritage Park each Wednesday in October when the city's popular Midday Melodies lunchtime entertainment event resumes. The music will start at 11 a.m. and … more
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"The Eras Tour" concert film will give fans the chance to experience the concert on the big screen with state-of-the-art sound systems at a bargain price. The film opens Friday, Oct. 13.
Swifties rejoice: "The Eras Tour" concert film offers big-screen experience at affordable prices
Are you one of the heartbroken or disappointed Taylor Swift fans who was unable to secure a ticket to Swift's "The Eras Tour"? Swift's "The Eras Tour" has been one of the most sought-after concert … more
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Students from various Baldwin County Elementary School were given a front row seat last week to Foley High School's production of "Charlotte's Web," connecting back to their reading curriculum through a heartfelt, beloved classic story.
Foley High School presents "Charlotte's Web" to Baldwin County elementary students
Students from various Baldwin County elementary schools were given a front row seat last week to Foley High School's production of "Charlotte's Web," connecting back to their reading curriculum … more
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“Let It Snow” in Foley [Photo gallery]
On Saturday, Dec. 15, the City of Foley hosted their annual Let It Snow event, which was rescheduled from Dec. 8. Heritage Park welcomed a flurry of “snow” on Saturday, with the city purchasing … more
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Black panthers: Uncovering another big-cat mystery
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — From high-school mascots to the Marvel Universe, black panthers have appeared in many forms in today’s culture. However, is this big cat real or just an illustrated … more
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Baldwin EMC hosted an emergency blood drive in response to discovering LifeSouth was facing a critical shortage of blood.
Local heroes: Baldwin EMC emergency blood drive potentially saving 315 lives
Local community members rallied together to save lives during Baldwin EMC's emergency blood drive on Feb. 1, with as many as 315 lives potentially saved through their contributions. The decision to … more
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Foley Main Street becomes accredited Main Street program for 5th consecutive year
Foley Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for the fifth-straight year, Executive Director Darrelyn Dunmore announced on Thursday. Main Street America, … more
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Halee Persinger, a 23 year old Tennessee resident was arrested in Orange Beach May 25, 2023.
2 Tennessee residents in stolen vehicle arrest in Orange Beach
Two Tennessee residents are in custody thanks to technology and swift police work. On May 25, 2023, a license plate recognition camera (LPR camera) alerted Orange Beach Police that a stolen … more
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In Daphne, Jubilee Farms has a sales center operated by D.R. Horton and homes under construction under the Truland Homes company
D.R. Horton acquires Baldwin-based Truland Homes building company
Truland Homes, one of Baldwin County's largest private home building companies, has been acquired by Texas-based D.R. Horton. Nathan Cox founded Truland Homes in 2011 and is currently housed under … more
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Snowbird Fest 2017 [Photo gallery]
Thousands turned out for Saturday’s annual Snowbird Fest at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. The event boasted live entertainment, drawings, health screenings, magic and even a model car show. … more
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