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A Foley man was arrested Tuesday after police responded to reports of a disturbance involving dogs fighting and gunshots in a residential neighborhood.
Foley police received multiple calls …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/16/25
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As the Gulf Coast experiences its first freeze, it's time to embrace a gardener's winter wonderland — a brief moment of calm before the spring weeds come roaring back like an unruly party …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Contributor | 1/15/25 |
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A Robertsdale artist has been chosen as the winner of the 21st-annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival poster design contest.
In addition to being the official poster for this year's …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/15/25
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The Copper Kettle Tea Bar closed out the year with its festive and highly anticipated 10th-annual "Dickens of a Christmas" Tea, an event that has become a beloved tradition.
Known for its …
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1/15/25
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Southern Shores Coffee and Scallywag's Pizza now sits at the heart of downtown Foley, a joint venture by Heather and Mark Lindsey that serves enticing flavors in both the form of carefully roasted …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/15/25 |
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Heritage Park in downtown Foley is set to transform into a Southern culinary paradise as the Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival returns on Jan. 25.
Organized by Beach Life Events, the festival …
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1/14/25
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Nestled along the banks of the Bon Secour River, the Swift-Coles Historic Home, at Tidewater Mansion, stands as a testament to a bygone era, offering a window into the lives of two prominent families …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/13/25 |
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Foley has secured its spot as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, ranking 10th in the nation, according to the U-Haul Growth Index.
The study, which examines one-way customer …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/10/25
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A meat processing facility and retail space with full kitchen and precooked orders available for sale is coming to Summerdale, and a Fairhope-based engineering firm has been tapped for the project.
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GCM Staff Report
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1/9/25
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BAY MINETTE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is informing the public of a scheduled road closure on SR-225 in Baldwin County due to railroad work planned by CSX. The closure will …
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1/8/25
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The community is invited to join state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (District 95) and the Better Business Bureau as they discuss ways to recognize and avoid scams as well as local resources that are …
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1/8/25
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Foley will recognize the Alabama Gulf Coast's winter visitors this year with the city's annual Snowbird Coffee event Tuesday, Jan. 14.
The 2025 celebration will have a Mardi Gras theme and will …
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1/8/25
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FOLEY — Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits is coming to downtown Foley in one of the city's oldest buildings.
Colt Grill serves both traditional barbecue and other dishes and food, such as …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/8/25 |
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FOLEY — Foley is updating its city council district boundaries in preparation for the 2025 municipal elections. Foley City Council voted Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, to base the new boundaries on the …
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By Guy Busby
City of Foley | 1/7/25 |
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The City of Bay Minette recently celebrated the dedication and hard work of its employees at its annual employee service recognition luncheon, where pins were awarded to longtime staff, and Jodi …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/7/25
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I can hear you singing the rest of the jingle for Doublemint gum if you can remember way back when the Doublemint Twins sang it in perfect harmony.
But did you know the first spokes-twins were …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 1/7/25 |
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FOLEY — As the new year begins, Foley is making plans for the future that include more streets and new buildings to meet growing demands.
In a recent address to the South Baldwin Chamber …
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By Guy Busby
City of Foley | 1/7/25 |
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According to the City of Foley's Facebook page, N. Alston St. will be closed north of W. Camellia Ave. starting Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:00 a.m. with a planned duration for 4 days, ending Friday, Jan. …
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1/3/25
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The name of Scuttlebutt Pub & Cocktails, which opened in 2005, is inspired by the term coined on a Navy ship, where rumors and gossip would be exchanged, tying into the bar's motto of "Enter as a …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/3/25 |
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FOLEY — With the widening of the Foley Beach Express nearing completion, the city is also working to improve intersections along the highway.
Foley plans to improve the intersections on …
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By Guy Busby
City of Foley | 1/2/25 |