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FES kindergarteners learn about nature [Photo gallery]
The Pelican's Nest recently visited Foley Elementary School's kindergarten students in Mrs. Davis's, Mrs. Kinkead's and Mrs. Shiflett's classes. The students enjoyed an on-campus field trip learning … more
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Ribbon Cutting held for Alabama’s Original Blue Line BBQ & Grill
FOLEY – The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting welcoming Alabama’s Original Blue Line BBQ & Grill to Foley. Local law enforcement and firefighters came to show … more
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Foley Fire Department experiencing major increase in call volume
FOLEY - The numbers are in for the FY21 Foley Fire Department activity report, and officials say those numbers are staggering. “Our call volume has jumped drastically,” said Chief Joey Darby. … more
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Menopause The Musical returns to OWA Theater next January
FOLEY - GFour Productions is bringing Menopause The Musical back to the OWA Theater for eight performances during January. The show, which is now in its 20th year and 15th as the longest-running … more
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Foley Police Department approved to purchase Mobile Data Information System
FOLEY - The Foley City Council voted to give the approval to the Foley Police Department to purchase Southern Software’s Mobile Data Information System (MDIS) during the Monday, Oct. 18 meeting. … more
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Foley man sentenced in firearm case
MOBILE — A Foley man was sentenced in federal court Monday, Nov. 1 for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a release issued by U.S. Attorney Sean P. Costello with the U.S. … more
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A ceremony for the first graduating class of the newly formed Elberta Citizen’s Academy was held on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Elberta Fireman’s Hall.
Elberta Citizen’s Academy celebrates first graduating class
ELBERTA - The first class of the newly formed Elberta Citizen’s Academy held a celebration ceremony during October. Graduates received certificates of completion and were given the opportunity to … more
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Swift-Coles Home’s haunting allure
BON SECOUR – It was a bright summer day when the light surrounding the Swift-Coles Home suddenly turned dark. Two men moving a bookshelf on the home’s first floor noticed the change … more
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Loxley hosts Christmas parade [Photo gallery]
LOXLEY, Alabama — Parade goers enjoyed warmer temperatures and avoided rain on Saturday as the town of Loxley hosted its annual Christmas parade. A variety of floats and vehicles paraded up … more
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Robertsdale hosts Christmas parade [Photo gallery]
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The city of Robertsdale hosted its annual Christmas parade Saturday night, Dec. 5, presented by the Robertsdale Rotary Club and Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The … more
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Silverhill hosts Christmas parade [Photo gallery]
SILVERHILL, Alabama — While several municipalities in Baldwin County canceled or modified parade festivities, the town of Silverhill kicked off the holiday season in Central Baldwin with a … more
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Humming Star Alpacas hosts annual Family Farm Day [Photo gallery]
SILVERHILL, Alabama — Sunny skies and warmer weather greeted guests on Saturday, Nov. 21 for the 10th Annual Family Farm Day at Humming Star Alpacas in Silverhill. Owners Cheryl and Andy Bowen … more
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Jubilee Renaissance Faire held in Baldwin County [Photo gallery]
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The first Jubilee Renaissance Faire was held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22 at Medieval Village, 30510 Osprey Lane, located north of the Wilcox Road exit of Interstate … more
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Gary and Billie Jo Underwood, owners of Underwood Pecan Farm in Summerdale, show U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue photos of the farm before and after Hurricane Sally swept through on Sept. 16. Gary Underwood said the storm wiped out his entire crop of pecans for 2020 and possibly years to come and destroyed over half of his trees. He estimated there are about 700 trees down across all his property following the storm.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture tours Baldwin County farms damaged by Sally [Photo gallery]
LOXLEY — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited damaged areas affected by Hurricane Sally Monday afternoon before participating in a round-table discussion with local farmers and … more
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Hurricane Sally causes widespread damage in Central, North Baldwin [Photo gallery]
Hurricane Sally blew through Baldwin County last week, causing extensive damage and widespread power outages. Here are some scenes from around central and north Baldwin County. more
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Council approves change in retirement benefits for employees [Photo gallery]
SILVERHILL, Alabama — Following in the footsteps of both Robertsdale and Loxley, the Silverhill Town Council voted during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 3 to approve a change in its benefits … more
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“All you have to do is stay this far apart.” Robertsdale Elementary School Assistant Principal Tim Webb reassures a nervous first grader on the first day of school on Wednesday.
First day of school at Robertsdale Elementary [Photo gallery]
ROBERTSDALE,  Alabama -- Parents, students, teachers and faculty were all smiles, albeit behind masks, for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Robertsdale Elementary … more
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Come see the legends come to life at Legends in Concert OWA [Photo gallery]
NOTE: Leo Days performed tributes to Michael Jackson and Elvis on the night these photos were taken. FOLEY - Legends in Concert OWA is bringing the greats to life with amazing tributes to four … more
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All About Alpacas at Humming Star Farms in Silverhill [Photo gallery]
SILVERHILL — It was all about alpacas Saturday, March 14 at Humming Star Alpaca Farm in Silverhill. Owners Andy and Cheryl Bowen, among others were on hand teaching about alpacas, their care, … more
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Moderate turnout for Robertsdale Rotary Rodeo over weekend [Photo gallery]
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The 21st Annual PCA Championship Rodeo, presented by RAM, a benefit for the Robertsdale Rotary Club Foundation, proceeded as planned on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 amid … more
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