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Bay Minette police chief launches academy for teens, revamped curriculum follows Guardian Initiative
BAY MINETTE — Local students are trading their traditional summer activities for handcuffs and mock crime scenes as the Bay Minette Police Department introduces a revamped youth academy focused on …
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By Emma Parvin
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/4/26 |
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Tanger Outlets Foley has expanded its roster with the addition of fashion retailer Buckle and a Toys R Us pop-up shop as the center continues a multi-phase renovation.
The brands join more than …
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By Emma Parvin
Gulf Coast Media | 7/2/26 |
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Gulf Coast Media won 31 awards at the Alabama Press Association's annual conference and Better News Contest ceremony over the weekend, including 18 first-place awards that span reporting, …
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7/1/26
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Stockton residents voted a majority in favor for coming under county zoning regulations after a community referendum was held Tuesday, June 30.
The result of the election for Planning District 3 …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/1/26 |
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A contractor not affiliated with Riviera Utilities caused a sanitary sewer overflow Saturday after striking a sewer force main near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and South Bay Street, according …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/29/26 |
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A second group of Foley High School students and teachers has returned from a two-week exchange program in Foley’s sister city of Hennef, Germany, with participants describing the experience as …
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6/26/26
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The Baldwin County Commission has announced the completion of renovations at the Lillian Recreation Center on U.S. Highway 98, highlighting a series of upgrades aimed at improving accessibility, …
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6/26/26
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The Foley Public Library is preparing to move into its new home later this summer, a transition that will bring expanded services and roughly double the space available in its current facility.
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6/25/26
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The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has announced its inaugural Dragons on the Delta Dragon Boat Race, a new community event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at Live Oak Landing in Stockton.
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6/25/26
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FOLEY — Half Shell Oyster House officially opened its doors in downtown Foley on Wednesday, June 24.
Located at 118 W. Laurel St., the seafood chain first opened in Gulfport in 2008 and has …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/24/26 |
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As hurricane season gets underway, amateur radio operators across the country are preparing to test their emergency communications capabilities during the annual ARRL Field Day exercise June 27-28.
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6/24/26
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A $2 million project in Foley is among 25 hazard mitigation projects across the Southeast eligible for federal funding through FEMA's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program.
FEMA announced that …
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6/23/26
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For two years, the fashionable leather boots and performance apparel at Tanger Outlets served as a local gateway to a brand named after one of the greatest racehorses of all time. But now, the …
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By Emma Parvin
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/23/26 |
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Construction on a new indoor Aquatics Center in Foley is expected to begin once final construction plans are completed, marking a major expansion of year-round recreational opportunities for swimmers …
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6/22/26
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OWA Parks & Resort welcomed families from across Alabama recently for its 8th Annual Magic Moments Day, an event focused on fun, connection and creating lasting memories for children facing …
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6/20/26
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FOLEY — Whether it be gas delivery or appliances, Blossman Gas has been a staple across the South for decades.
Starting as a small Gulf Coast business and growing into one of the largest …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/17/26 |
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As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, the City of Foley has reached a milestone goal by planting 250 trees throughout the community as part of its America 250 observance. The …
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6/17/26
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With 100% of Baldwin County’s vote reported to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones has earned the Republican nomination in her bid to retain the District 95 …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |
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With 100% of Baldwin County’s vote reported to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones has earned the Republican nomination in her bid to retain the District 95 …
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6/16/26
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Half Shell Oyster House is opening its doors June 24 in downtown Foley, the establishment announced in a press release.
Serving a variety of seafood and steaks, Half Shell Oyster House started …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |