Loxley and Baldwin County police have been working to combat illegal drug sales and overall crime in the Loxley Heights community and recently seized methamphetamine and other substances amid an …
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3/24/23
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FOLEY – The owners of the former Foley Bakery building, which closed for more than 15 years, plan to start improvements to the almost century-old structure in hopes of reopening it.
Foley …
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3/24/23
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FOLEY — Tropic Falls at OWA will be adding two new water-based attractions, making it the newest destination for your summer bucket list.
Big Water Bay and Coastal Curl surf simulator will …
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By Kara Mautz
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/24/23 |
FOLEY — The Foley Public Library has been awarded a four-star rating by the Library Journal, solidifying it further as a can't-miss resource in Baldwin County.John Jackson, library director, …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/23/23 |
Jimmy Sullivan was recently honored as Veteran of the Month by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, making him the second veteran chosen for the designation in the senator's new program.
"For some …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/23/23 |
ROBERTSDALE — Baldwin County Public Schools plan to build new schools in Loxley and Elberta as part of its "Pay as You Go" construction plan.
The announcement was made during the district's …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/23/23 |
Magnolia Springs – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently awarded a $16,095 grant to Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
The grant will be used to purchase a Stryker LUCAS …
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3/16/23
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Celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Paula Deen will visit her restaurant, Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, April 1 for a book signing.
Deen’s last visit on April 9, 2022, drew a large …
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3/13/23
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The Home Depot announced Thursday its intention to build a delivery facility in Loxley.
With plans to invest more than $2.2 million and create more than 20 jobs, The Home Depot’s new …
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3/9/23
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FOLEY – The city of Foley is offering to provide a new home for the Baldwin County Library Cooperative, which has been without a space to operate out of for several months.
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3/9/23
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The Nitro Extreme Motor Show rolled into the Tanger Outlets Foley Saturday, featuring high-flying stunts and daring demonstrations with a range of vehicles from motorcycles to a semi-truck.
Some …
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BY MICAH GREEN
micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/8/23 |
At the recent National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization, the Alabama Chapter received the prestigious Acreage Award for land conservation …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 3/8/23 |
FOLEY - A rare “triple crown” of major financial reporting awards has gone to the city of Foley for the third consecutive year.
The Government Finance Officers Association …
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3/8/23
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Millennials are moving to Alabama.An analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau's 1-year American Community Survey by Today's Homeowner shows that 44,673 people moved to Alabama in 2021, including 31,320 …
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By Allison Marlow
Managing Editor allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/7/23 |
FOLEY — A new kids park should be open in Foley by summer to replace the playground that has served a generation of children.The original park at Max Griffith Park closed Monday, Feb. 27, to …
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3/7/23
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Students from Robertsdale High School have been chosen as state winners in the 13th-annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition.
Robertsdale is one of 50 schools chosen to advance to the next …
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By Kara Mautz
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/3/23 |
GULF SHORES — A state grant being considered for Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley could help build a new recycling center for all of Baldwin County, Gulf Shores officials said.The three …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/28/23 |
FOLEY — While the Hoyt/Easton Pro/Am has been hosted in Foley for the past seven years, it continues to grow, especially after establishing a partnership with Competition Archery Media (CAM). …
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2/28/23
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The Wolf Bay Restaurant family wants to party like it’s 1973 with the community that has supported them for 50 years.
That year, Charlie and Sandra Wrape purchased a bait shop overlooking …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/27/23 |
FOLEY — Buckle up, Baldwin bagel fans.
Bagel Boy has exciting changes coming your way.
In just over six months, Alex Warner has taken Bagel Boy in Foley from a dream to a booming …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/25/23 |