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Florence B. Mathis Elementary Principal Gina Gipson addresses members of Foley City Council and Foley Education Advisory Committee. School officials met with Foley representatives to discuss how city support has helped improve school performance.
City funding contributes to B ratings for all Foley feeder schools
Financial support from the city of Foley is playing a key role in rising academic performance across local public schools, educators told city officials during a joint meeting of Foley City Council … more
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Foley newest fire station will be constructed on property on East Fern Avenue. The station will serve the northeast area of the city.
Foley plans new fire station to serve growing northeast corridor
Foley is expanding fire protection with plans for a new station in the city’s northeast as development accelerates in that area. The station will be built on East Fern Avenue between Alabama … more
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Mayor Ralph Hellmich delivers the State of the City address in the Foley Civic Center.
Foley moves forward with major projects as growth fuels new services
Foley’s slate of new facilities and infrastructure projects is moving from planning to reality as city leaders prepare for continued growth and rising demand for services. Mayor Ralph … more
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Sonora Masonic Lodge #635 sets 2026 fried chicken fundraisers
The Sonora Masonic Lodge #635 F&AM plans to open its doors for a series of fried chicken dinner fundraisers on Jan. 10, Feb. 7 and March 7. The events will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or … more
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Foley will upgrade the traffic lights on Miflin Road as part of a joint effort by the city and state to coordinate road signals around Foley.
Foley, ALDOT advance citywide traffic signal upgrades with Miflin Road project
Foley City Council approved plans to modernize traffic lights along Miflin Road between Alabama 59 and Alabama 161, continuing a coordinated effort with the Alabama Department of Transportation to … more
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Improvements at the intersection of Alabama 59 and Baldwin County 12 we. re completed Dec. 19. The project to add turn lanes and signal upgrades began in February 2025.
Roadwork finished at Baldwin County 12 and Alabama 59 intersection in Foley
Construction is complete on a series of transportation improvements at the intersection of Baldwin County 12 and Alabama 59, a busy junction in Foley that has seen growing traffic volumes in recent … more
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2025 IN REVIEW: Gulf Coast Media's 10 most read stories of the year
Nick Saban, Colt Grill and snow, snow, snow. Those are some of the topics that Gulf Coast Media's readers flocked to in 2025, finding interest in a variety of local reporting, from informational … more
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Casino Night fundraiser set to bring high stakes fun back to Robertsdale
The Robertsdale Band Booster Club will bring its 3rd Annual Casino Night back to PZK Hall on March 14, 2026, offering an adults-only fundraiser built around games of chance, food, drinks and one of … more
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A group photo featuring Sen. Chris Elliott with eight mayors in Baldwin County that was included in a press release issued on Dec. 15, declaring that all 14 mayors in Baldwin County have endorsed Elliott.
Two Baldwin mayors back off endorsement of state Sen. Chris Elliott
State Sen. Chris Elliott announced that all 14 mayors in Baldwin County have endorsed his reelection campaign, but some mayors have disputed their official stance. Elliott’s campaign stated in … more
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Foley will add a street light at the location of a new stop sign at James Road and Baldwin County 12. The intersection is one of several locations where the city plans to add more street lights.
Foley council approves new street lights to improve safety at key intersections
Drivers in Foley will soon see improved visibility at several locations after the City Council approved the installation of new street lights aimed at reducing hazards and improving safety. One … more
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Alabama Power plans coal ash recycling at Plant Barry, but most ash to remain capped in place
Alabama Power says it plans to begin recycling coal ash into concrete at Plant Barry as early as 2026, but its primary closure strategy for the site remains capping most of the coal ash pond in place … more
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Rain fails to dim Lillian's Christmas in the Park celebration
A steady drizzle on Friday, Dec. 5, didn’t stop the community from launching its annual Christmas in the Park festivities at Lillian Recreational Park. The preview party moved forward with … more
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10 restaurants open in Baldwin County this holiday season
Christmas is just about here, and instead of scrambling to make food for everyone, why not let one of these places in Baldwin County take care of it for you? There may be 12 days Christmas, but … more
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Foley firefighters conduct a training exercise. A department reorganization is planned to provide more advancement opportunities for firefighters.
Foley expands fire department ranks to boost promotion paths
Foley firefighters will soon have more steps on the career ladder after Foley City Council approved a restructuring that adds new positions aimed at improving advancement, recruitment and retention. … more
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Tanger Outlets Foley extends hours for final holiday shopping push
With the Christmas countdown underway, Tanger Outlets Foley is extending shopping hours and rolling out daily deals to accommodate last-minute gift buyers during the final week of the season, … more
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South Baldwin Chamber opens search for new Membership Director as Frank Shepard steps into Foley role
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for its next Membership Director after announcing that longtime director Frank Shepard will leave the post to become Economic Development … more
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Grammy organist Dr. Isabelle Demers to give free pipe organ concert at St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will launch its newly installed Noack Organ Opus 170 with a free public concert featuring Grammy-winning organist Dr. Isabelle Demers at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. … more
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Coastal Alabama leaders approve 10-year plan to protect local waters
Environmental leaders from across Mobile and Baldwin counties gathered on Dec. 3 to take a major step toward shaping the future of Alabama’s coast. At the Mobile Bay National Estuary … more
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2025 hurricane season ends with no Gulf impacts
The 2025 hurricane season came to a close at the end of November for the Alabama Gulf Coast, ending as one of the calmest in recent years. Despite the lack of tropical activity making landfall in the … more
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BJ’s Wholesale Club in Sumter, South Carolina, makes its final preparations before the official opening date, Dec. 12. Taken for The Sumter Item, a sister publication of Gulf Coast Media.
Foley halts construction at new BJ's site after runoff reaches waterways
The City of Foley has halted construction at the new BJ's Wholesale Club site after inspectors documented clay-laden stormwater leaving the property and moving toward waterways that eventually … more
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