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Foley City Council has approved the purchase of more than 2 acres on East Violet Avenue north of Heritage Park, a move city officials say will allow for expanded municipal services and new community …
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10/14/25
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The North Baldwin Infirmary Lead Change Grow Committee collected and delivered more than 110 bags of candy to residents of the William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette.
The donation …
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10/13/25
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet is now open in Foley.
The store, located at 3161 S. McKenzie St., where Big Lots used to be, held its grand opening on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 9, where many people …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Journalist colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/13/25 |
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Plans for a new park and other improvements in the Mills Community are advancing after the Foley City Council approved measures to move construction forward.
The council authorized services to …
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10/13/25
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Children and families packed the lot behind the Foley Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 11, for the second annual Big Rigs @ the Library: A Touch-a-Truck Event.
From 9 to 11 a.m., the area behind …
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10/12/25
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First responders in Foley should have a secure location to ride out hurricanes and other disasters by the 2027 storm season following a City Council vote Monday, Oct. 6.
The council approved a …
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10/11/25
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A city initiative is helping keep downtown sidewalks cleaner and brighter as part of ongoing efforts to enhance Foley’s historic business district.
Crews recently completed soft washing …
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10/11/25
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Roderick Burkle was sworn in Monday, Oct. 6, as Foley’s new District 3 representative, filling the unexpired term left vacant by the late Richard Dayton.
Burkle was the only candidate to …
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10/9/25
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The rich sounds of a newly built Noack pipe organ will fill St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Foley during a special service of dedication Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m.
The public is invited to …
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10/9/25
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Two local teenagers were honored at a recent Bay Minette City Council meeting for their quick actions that helped save a man's life after a boating accident on the Tensaw River.
Mayor Bob Wills …
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10/9/25
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The Magnolia Springs Garden Club will host its second annual “Meet ’Em in the Arboretum” fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 26.
The fundraiser is scheduled to go from 4 to 6 p.m. and …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/8/25 |
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Heritage Park will come alive with flavor, music, and family fun as the Tacos & Tequila Festival returns for a two-day celebration of food, entertainment and contests. The festival takes place at …
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10/7/25
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BON SECOUR — It's "been a long time coming" for the construction of the John Byard Swift Jr. Pavilion, which recently had its grand opening at Swift-Coles Historic Home.
Mike Bunn, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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Get your appetites ready.
The Elberta German Sausage Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 8 a.m. The festival will be held at Elberta Town Park located at 24950 Pine St.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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Some buildings turn to dust and ashes, buried in memories. But some are saved because of remarkable efforts of someone who cared.
Little Bohemian Hall in Silverhill is a perfect example of such …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 9/23/25 |
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Looking to jazz up your garden with a touch of the exotic? Meet the passion flower, your new garden BFF.
This superstar vine, scientifically known as Passiflora, is a triple threat: it's …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 9/17/25 |
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With our sweltering summer heat in Coastal Alabama, it can be hard to imagine the crisp, cool weather of fall.
It is hard to think about fall gardening when you are sweating under the summer …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 8/21/25 |
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Mr. Nik gave away his house.
I first walked through the historic home on the Bon Secour River in the ancient year of 1992, Way Back When Nik Coles lived there. I was invited by Dess Sangster and …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/13/25 |
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If there's one fruit that screams summer in Coastal Alabama louder than a seagull at a shrimp boil, it's the watermelon.
Juicy, sweet, sun-ripened goodness straight off the vine, it's the …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/16/25 |
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FOLEY — Did you know Foley was once home to a voodoo doctor?
Or that bank robbers targeted the city's first financial institution?
Some downtown buildings hold secrets about Nazis …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/25 |