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Holly Scott, CRNP, will be giving a talk titled “Understanding Osteoporosis and the Importance of Optimizing Bone Health as You Age” at the Spanish Fort Senior Center on Jan. 11.
Baldwin Bone & Joint to offer complimentary talks in January
Baldwin Bone and Joint will be hosting Lunch & Learn events in Baldwin County in January. The informational events are offered complimentary but require an RSVP. On Thursday, Jan. 11, join Holly … more
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It’s a wonderful life!
If you think this is about a banker from Bedford Falls, it is not. It is about a guilty sinner becoming a glorious saint because he met a gracious Savior who appeared on earth from Heaven (Titus … more
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Santa Claus posing with volunteers at the Maw Maw's Country Market food drive on Dec. 10.
Robertsdale market collects food for families, Maw Maw's Country Market hosts first food drive
ROBERTSDALE — In the spirit of giving, Maw Maw's Country Market and Elsanor Fire Department gathered non-perishable food items to deliver to families in need around Robertsdale. Located on … more
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In the era of increasing popularity of e-books and chain bookstores, Reide Irwin aims to uphold the tradition of physical print editions.
Foley bookstore owner advocates for the joy of printed books with Dorothy June Booksellers downtown
FOLEY — In the era of increasing popularity of e-books and chain bookstores, Reide Irwin aims to uphold the tradition of physical print editions. With an official opening in October, Irwin … more
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Rendering of Baldwin Prep Academy, projected to open in August 2024.
A look inside Baldwin Preparatory Academy
LOXLEY — Gulf Coast Media was given an inside look at the construction progress of the new Baldwin Preparatory Academy, the highly anticipated career technology school scheduled to open in … more
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Operation Christmas Child volunteers send Christmas joy to children overseas
Operation Christmas Child, started in 1993, is celebrating its 30th year of ministry. This year, tens of thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of … more
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Foley Elementary School won the first-place award in the annual Foley Christmas Tree Decoration Contest in Heritage Park. Mayor Ralph Hellmich presented the award to school representatives.
Winners of Foley’s Christmas Tree Decoration Contest announced
Winners of the annual Christmas Tree Decoration Contest were announced on Friday, Dec. 8, during the Christmas in the Park celebration held at Heritage Park in Foley. A total of 15 trees were … more
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According to Chuck Sykes, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ newly-elected president, one of association’s priorities is funding for nongame species like the eastern indigo snake.
Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries director Sykes takes helm as Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies president
According to Ron Regan, executive director of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), it may not make the headlines in the newspapers but the election of Chuck Sykes as AFWA’s … more
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New businesses are under construction on Alabama 59 in Foley. City officials are working on a strategic plan to help guide growth over the next five years and seeking input from residents.
Foley seeking input for strategic plan to prepare for continued growth of city
City planners are seeking input from residents on the most significant challenges and opportunities for Foley as the city undergoes growth and development in the next five years. The city of Foley is … more
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Hunters who harvested a deer in Lauderdale show WFF's Chris Cook the exact location where the deer was taken.
Mandatory deer sampling continues in CWD Management Zone
With unseasonably warm weather during the opening weekend of gun deer season, hunters in the CWD (chronic wasting disease) Management Zone (CMZ) counties, Lauderdale and Colbert, did not harvest … more
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Long-term care refers to a range of services and support designed to meet needs like bathing, dressing or eating. Options for such care include in-home care, assisted living facilities and nursing homes. For some, the costs of long-term care may impact their retirement savings.
It's time to care about long-term care
While many people picture retirement as an opportunity to relax, retirees can face many challenges, including the potential need for long-term care. A 2022 report from the Department of Health … more
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Keeping your skin healthy, clean and vibrant involves establishing a consistent skincare routine, adopting healthy lifestyle habits, and protecting your skin from environmental stressors. Be mindful of the skincare products you use and ensure they are suitable for your skin type.
USA Health offers tips to keep skin healthy
As temperatures begin to decline and less moisture is present in the air, now is the time to learn about skin care and adopt habits that can support healthier skin, hair and nails for a lifetime. … more
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Dean Ridings
Editorial: A bridge over troubled waters for local journalism
Among the liberties enshrined for Americans in our founding documents, freedom of the press stands first among equals. "A popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring … more
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Christmas Grace
Christmas means different things to different people. Multitudes muddle through the season without truly knowing the reason for it. The apostle Paul shares that Christmas is when God's grace … more
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Foley officials mark the start of construction of the city’s new Public Works campus on Monday, Dec. 4.
Work begins on Foley Public Works campus
Work is underway on Foley’s $17-million Public Works Department campus that will expand city services to meet growing needs for the next 30 or more years. The new facility will include … more
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Hosting for the holidays can be demanding on your time and energy. However, with a few tips, you can reduce the stress of hosting family and friends this holiday season.
3 ways to take the stress out of holiday hosting
The holiday season is one of the best times of the year! Between cooking, cleaning and keeping guests entertained, it can also be pretty demanding on your time and energy. In fact, during the … more
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Lee Taylor, a Foley firefighter, has successfully completed the smoke diver training course. The challenging course includes drills, field evolutions and scenarios that include heat, smoke and live fire training.
Foley firefighter Taylor completes smoke diver course
Foley firefighter Lee Taylor has successfully completed the smoke diver training course designed to help firefighters sharpen their existing skills and learn new techniques through realistic training … more
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In Alabama, 369,369 of adults have been diagnosed with COPD and 3,215 people die each year from the disease.
Alabama among highest rates of COPD
Alabama is one of the states with the highest rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and The American Lung Association is raising awareness, taking action and helping make a … more
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The public restrooms at John B. Foley Park will be replaced with a new facility at a cost of $486,616. Construction of the 1,200-square-foot building will start in January.
Foley Park restroom project to begin
FOLEY — Visitors to downtown Foley will have new public restrooms following the approval of almost $500,000 for the project by city council. Council approved $486,616 in funding for the … more
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Bob Baumhower played football at Alabama for Paul “Bear” Bryant before being drafted to the Miami Dolphins in the ‘70s. As a restaurateur, he is credited with introducing the state of Alabama to chicken wings.
Baumhower's Victory Grille open: The king of wings comes to Foley
Carpenters are busy putting the finishing touches on display cases and shelves. The tables and chairs are set to welcome hungry guests, and 60 TVs are waiting for the big game. Foley's newest … more
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