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PHOTOS: Elberta German Sausage Festival gets smoky
Smoking buildings and firefighters are synonymous, but twice a year the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department gets smoky on purpose. Hungry festival goers stood in line Saturday as the roof of a cookout … more
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Reefballs that were removed from the south end of Mobile Bay are headed to the Dog River Reef.
Old becomes new again in Alabama's inshore reef system
Famous author Stephen King once wrote that "Sooner or later, everything old is new again," which applies to recent work in Alabama's coastal waters. Obsolete structures once used for shoreline … more
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The extension of North Pecan Street in Foley opened Wednesday morning. The project, about 2,000 feet long, creates a new route from East Peachtree Avenue to Fern Street.
North Pecan extension opens in Foley
FOLEY — New routes are giving Foley drivers more north-south options through the city.The extension of North Pecan Street in Foley opened Wednesday morning. The project, about 2,000 feet long, … more
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Christina Woerner McInnis of Soilkit by AgriTech Corporation
2 Foley businesses win Alabama Small Business Week awards
For 60 years, the president of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week recognizing the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small-business … more
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Visitors gather for the annual walking tour in Foley last year. Alabama is the only state to host a coordinated spring walking tour in more than 25 counties each April.
Spring walking tours in Fairhope and Foley start this week
Spring is here, and it is a perfect time for walking tours through Alabama's most scenic towns. Each April, the Alabama Department of Tourism organizes guided tours in towns across the yellowhammer … more
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During the execution of the search warrant, the BCDTF with support from the Special Operations Unit and Loxley Police Department, 173 grams of methamphetamine (also known as ice), 22 grams of cocaine, 25 grams of crack cocaine, 20 grams of synthetic marijuana, 20 tablets suspects of containing fentanyl and 20 hydrocodone tablets were seized during the search.
Baldwin County Drug Task Force targets investigation in Loxley Heights
Loxley and Baldwin County police have been working to combat illegal drug sales and overall crime in the Loxley Heights community and recently seized methamphetamine and other substances amid an … more
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The Foley Bakery building at the corner of Alston Street and West Laurel Avenue is scheduled for renovations starting in April. The building, one of the oldest in Foley, was constructed in 1925. It has been closed since 2007.
Closed historic 1925 Foley bakery building to be renovated
FOLEY – The owners of the former Foley Bakery building, which closed for more than 15 years, plan to start improvements to the almost century-old structure in hopes of reopening it. Foley … more
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Behind the scenes: Tropic Falls at OWA opens phase 2 of water park with 2 outdoor attractions
FOLEY — Tropic Falls at OWA will be adding two new water-based attractions, making it the newest destination for your summer bucket list. Big Water Bay and Coastal Curl surf simulator will … more
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Foley Public Library wins national honor, set to open new location in Spring 2025
FOLEY — The Foley Public Library has been awarded a four-star rating by the Library Journal, solidifying it further as a can't-miss resource in Baldwin County.John Jackson, library director, … more
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Jimmy Sullivan was recently honored as Veteran of the Month by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, making him the second veteran chosen for the designation in the senator's new program.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville names Foley man veteran of the month
Jimmy Sullivan was recently honored as Veteran of the Month by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, making him the second veteran chosen for the designation in the senator's new program. "For some … more
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Daphne High School is one Baldwin County school that will see changes in phase 5 of Baldwin County Public Schools' "Pay as You Go" construction plan.
New schools coming to Loxley, Elberta
ROBERTSDALE — Baldwin County Public Schools plan to build new schools in Loxley and Elberta as part of its "Pay as You Go" construction plan. The announcement was made during the district's … more
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Robertsdale city leaders have committed to building a Fitness Court in Honeybee Park like the one in this rendering.
Fitness court coming to Robertsdale's Honeybee Park
ROBERTSDALE — The City of Robertsdale may soon be one of 200 municipalities and schools across the nation to receive an outdoor fitness court this year as part of an effort to get more … more
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Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department awarded grant from Firehouse Subs
Magnolia Springs – Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently awarded a $16,095 grant to Magnolia Springs Volunteer Fire Department. The grant will be used to purchase a Stryker LUCAS … more
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Deen’s last visit on April 9, 2022, drew a large crowd with a line wrapping around the building. The first people in line arrived around 4 a.m. to snag one of the 250 wristbands.
Paula Deen to visit her OWA Foley restaurant April 1
Celebrity chef, author and restaurateur Paula Deen will visit her restaurant, Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen, April 1 for a book signing. Deen’s last visit on April 9, 2022, drew a large … more
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Loxley to get Home Depot delivery facility, 20 new jobs
The Home Depot announced Thursday its intention to build a delivery facility in Loxley. With plans to invest more than $2.2 million and create more than 20 jobs, The Home Depot’s new … more
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The city of Foley has offered Baldwin County space in the public library as a location for the Baldwin County Library Cooperative. The city would lease about 1,000 square feet to the county at no cost.
Foley approves free lease to Baldwin County Library Cooperative
FOLEY – The city of Foley is offering to provide a new home for the Baldwin County Library Cooperative, which has been without a space to operate out of for several months. Foley City … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA
PHOTOS: Nitro Extreme Motor Show flies fast in Foley
The Nitro Extreme Motor Show rolled into the Tanger Outlets Foley Saturday, featuring high-flying stunts and daring demonstrations with a range of vehicles from motorcycles to a semi-truck. Some … more
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Alabama Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship, left, and NWTF Alabama State Chapter President Craig Harris celebrate NWTF's 50th anniversary.
Alabama state chapter receives NWTF Acreage Award
At the recent National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization, the Alabama Chapter received the prestigious Acreage Award for land conservation … more
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Foley wins ‘triple crown’ of financial awards
FOLEY -  A rare “triple crown” of major financial reporting awards has gone to the city of Foley for the third consecutive year. The Government Finance Officers Association … more
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The number of millennials moving to Baldwin County is currently not outpacing that of the retirees headed south, but that trend is expected to change. It is anticipated that Baldwin County's population in the age range of 23-38 will grow 20% faster than the U.S. average in the next 10 years.
Census numbers: Millennials are contributing to growth of Baldwin County
Millennials are moving to Alabama.An analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau's 1-year American Community Survey by Today's Homeowner shows that 44,673 people moved to Alabama in 2021, including 31,320 … more
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