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Foley receiver Perry Thompson runs with a catch during the Lions’ non-region game against the No. 3 Saraland Spartans at Ivan Jones Stadium Friday, Sept. 23. The Alabama commit threw a touchdown to Makai Mitchell and caught nine passes for 87 receiving yards in Foley’s 49-21 loss.
Baldwin County football roundup: Foley Lions honor Coach Lester Smith
Week 6 is in the books and the homestretch of the high school football season has arrived. Regional playoff pictures will soon come into a clearer focus with big matchups still ahead. Last Friday … more
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5 things to know about Troy football student assistant McKenzie Bryant
You might have seen her on the football sidelines of the Troy Trojans as a student assistant focusing on inside linebackers. And you might see her on NFL Network Saturday at 6 p.m. when Troy plays … more
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Eating more fruits and vegetables will boost fiber intake and keep people feeling full throughout the game.
Heart-healthy tailgates for the win
Football season is here, and it is time to bring out the tailgating recipes. Fortunately, there are many ways football fans can put a heart-healthy twist on their tailgates this year. Experts from … more
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Daphne’s McCrary, Baldwin County’s Hardy and Hastings participate in All-South Marching Band Day
Local representatives participated in Southern Mississippi’s All-South Marching Band Day last Saturday, Sept. 17, during the Golden Eagles’ football game against Northwestern … more
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A drawing shows one of the two options for the new Kids Park to be built in Foley. Residents can vote on two options, one with a nature theme and the other showing aspects from Foley's history, such as farming and boating.
Foley plans $1.2 million replacement for Kids Park
FOLEY — Children have played at the Foley Kids Park for more than 20 years, but the time has come to replace the aging wooden facility, David Thompson, city leisure services director, said.The … more
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Troy student assistant and Baldwin County High School alumna McKenzie Bryant confers with Trojan defensive analyst David Mackie during the non-conference game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers Saturday, Sept. 17, in Boone, North Carolina.
Baldwin County High alumna Bryant breaking glass ceilings with Troy football
Although Baldwin County High alumna McKenzie Bryant is making history as the first female student assistant for the Troy University football team, it's just another day around the sport she loves the … more
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Gulf Shores senior JR Gardner delivers a stiff arm on a run during the Dolphins’ region game against the LeFlore Rattlers Sept. 16 at home. Gulf Shores won 45-12.
Friday night football roundup: Gulf Shores wins big, Fairhope becomes last unbeaten team
Friday night, three Baldwin County teams entered undefeated, and only No. 2 Fairhope escaped unscathed. Elsewhere, No. 7 Gulf Shores rolled to a region win over LeFlore and Spanish Fort nearly … more
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Margaret Roley, CEO of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, receives the 2022 Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year award from last year’s recipient David Worthington, owner of Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast.
Margaret Roley named 2022 Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year
FOLEY — Margaret Roley, CEO of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center (SBRMC), was named the Walton M. Vines Free Enterprise Person of the Year during the 46th-annual South Baldwin Chamber of … more
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Elberta Elementary School named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
Elberta Elementary School has been named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona. Nationally, 297 schools were recognized for the award, including five … more
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Orange Beach senior Will Reddell hauls in a pass in the second half of the Makos’ region-opening game against Jackson at home Sept. 2. Orange Beach is back at home this week with a matchup against T.R. Miller on the docket.
Three football games to watch around Baldwin County in Week 5
Week 5 of the high school football season has playoff pictures starting to settle in as the unbeaten teams look to gain ground in their standings. Only Class 7A’s No. 2 Fairhope, as well as … more
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Fairhope head coach Tim Carter meets with his team before they take the field against the Spanish Fort Toros Aug. 19 at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. The Pirates moved up to No. 2 in this week’s ASWA rankings, the highest they’ve been ranked since 2014.
Fairhope Pirates climb to No. 2 in state football rankings
In the updated high school football rankings created by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, three local teams earned spots while three more received votes entering Week 5 of the season. In … more
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Home sales slow but prices remain high in Baldwin County
Box: Residential home building permits issued, Baldwin County2021: 3,7052016: 2,5202011: 756 Slower, pricier, but continuing are the words real estate experts are using to describe home sales … more
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Jones joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic
MOBILE – Jared Jones, M.D. joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic (DMC) following the completion of his residency in family medicine at the University of South Alabama.As a family medicine … more
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Radio transmitters were attached to 90 of the gopher tortoises released in the Geneva State Forest WMA.
Gopher Tortoise Conservation gets a boost in South Alabama
Gopher tortoise conservation reached a new level recently when the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) teamed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Eckerd … more
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The Foley Event Center and Bama Beach Pickleball Club hosted the Gastric Cancer Foundation’s Charity Classic Aug. 24-28 where 367 players from 11 different states competed across 699 matches to earn 200 medals.
Gastric Cancer Foundation Charity Classic at Foley Event Center raises $20,000 in donations
Bama Beach Pickleball Club and Foley Sports Tourism sponsored a pickleball tournament Aug. 24-28 at the Foley Event Center to benefit the Gastric Cancer Foundation. Under the direction of Eddie … more
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Foley officials plan to repave and add more shoulder space to the Beach Express at a cost of $6.5 million. The project is included in the city budget approved Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Foley budget includes major projects for upcoming year
FOLEY — Major projects for the upcoming year in Foley could cost $13 million more than the city expects to bring in, but the work is needed to keep up with the demands of growth, city officials … more
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Elberta running back Holden Crook delivers a stiff arm to Bayside Academy defensive end Cooper White during the season-opening game between the Warriors and Admirals at Elberta High School Aug. 19. Last Friday night, Elberta earned their first win of the season, 20-14 over LeFlore.
Baldwin County football roundup: Elberta cracks win column
Week 4 of the high school football season saw the Elberta Warriors grab their first win of the season, Robert Dunn from Snook Christian Academy set single-game passing school records and three teams … more
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Roy Hoffman will give a presentation entitled “Inspiration: Where Stories Come From,” Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Foley Public Library.
Fairhope author Roy Hoffman to speak at Foley Public Library
Roy Hoffman, a Mobile native and Fairhope resident, has had an extensive career with the written word. He is a novelist, journalist and had a stint as a speechwriter. He will give a presentation … more
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The Sun Belt Conference announced Thursday the 2022 cross country championships will be held at the Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley, expanding the conference's partnership with Foley Sports Tourism.
Foley to host 2022 Sun Belt Cross Country Championships
NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference announced Thursday that the Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley, will serve as the site of the 2022 Sun Belt Men’s and Women’s Cross Country … more
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The Publix SuperCup, hosted by Snap Soccer, has been played at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex since 2016 and returns this weekend. Over the five years, Operations Manager Zack Touchstone said they’ve seen the event grow about 40% since that time.
Publix SuperCup, Bounders Beach Bash celebrate fifth anniversary in Foley
FOLEY – This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Publix SuperCup Girls Weekend and the Bounders Beach Bash being held in tandem at Foley Sports Tourism (FST). The soccer tournament and … more
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