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A 54-year-old Foley resident, Angela Mitchell was arrested and charged with theft of property in the first degree.
Foley woman arrested in Craft Farms Property Owners Association embezzlement case
An investigation into a report of embezzlement in March has resulted in the arrest of a 54-year-old Foley resident who is accused of diverting funds for personal use. The Gulf Shores Police … more
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The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the Foley area. Those living in the area should expect to see fire weather watches and/or red flag warnings continued to be issued by NWS until the area receives significant rainfall.
Fire ban extended in Foley due to severe drought, low humidity and wind
FOLEY — Foley Fire Chief Joey Darby has issued a local burn ban on open burning of debris starting Nov. 1 due to severe drought conditions and expected dry weather with low humidity over the … more
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Sen. Greg Albritton presents the Baldwin County Board of Education with approximately $479,000 for Elberta, Robertsdale and Baldwin County high schools. The bulk of the funds will go to Baldwin Preparatory Academy, which will receive approximately $425,000.
Elberta, Robertsdale, Baldwin County high schools to get $18K, future Baldwin Prep to get $425K
State Sen. Greg Albritton, District 22, presented a check to Superintendent Eddie Tyler and the Baldwin County Board of Education at the central office in Loxley. According to Tyler, Elberta, … more
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Pet owners will delight in the opportunity to spoil their pooch at Fluffy's Pet Shop.
Downtown OWA expands with 3 new businesses
Here they grow again. OWA Parks & Resort recently announced the addition of three new businesses to Downtown OWA, the admission-free area that offers visitors opportunities for shopping, … more
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A scene from a previous Christmas Bazaar. This year's event is sure to be a good and festive time for all.
Robertsdale Senior Center to hold 19th-Annual Christmas Bazaar
The Robertsdale Senior Center will be hosting their 19th-Annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Baldwin County Coliseum on Fairground Road. Doors open at 8 a.m., and there is no … more
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One-pitch, dodgeball tournaments round out Bay Minette Rec Department year
The Bay Minette Recreation Department has several activities on tap for the remainder of the year, including two one-pitch tournaments in support of local charities and a fun dodgeball tournament. … more
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By withdrawing the application for permit, the Baldwin County Solid Waste Authority will have an opportunity to look at other options for a construction and demolition disposal landfill for a growing North Baldwin County without serving a mandatory suspension.
Red Hill Landfill transfer station application withdrawn
BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County has withdrawn an application for a transfer station to the Red Hill Landfill. Baldwin County Commission, in their role as the Waste Citing Board, voted … more
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Foley residents and officials are working with representatives from Hennef, Germany, to develop a Sister City program between the communities. Foley High School students will visit Hennef in May, and Hennef students are making plans to come to Foley in October 2024. Members of the Sister City program met recently with visitors from Hennef in Foley.
Foley plans sister city student exchange with Hennef, Germany
FOLEY — About a dozen south Baldwin teens will make their way to Hennef, Germany, this spring as part of a student exchange program with Foley's sister city. Foley officials recently welcomed … more
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Foley Public Library Director John Jackson has taken a new position.
Library director Jackson takes new position in Wyoming
FOLEY — John Jackson will leave his position as director of the Foley Public Library to take a new job as executive director of the Campbell County Public Library System in Wyoming. Jackson has … more
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The alley between West Laurel Avenue and Jessamine Street will become a public arts and park area as part of a project by Foley Main Street and the city of Foley. Murals and other arts projects are planned at the site west of Alabama 59.
Foley Main Street marks 5 years of progress
FOLEY — Efforts to improve and promote downtown Foley have resulted in more than $12 million in investment in the district in the last five years. Darrelyn Dunmore, executive director of Foley … more
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PHOTOS: Celebrating the glorious mushroom at inaugural Gulf Coast Fungi Festival
Nearly 700 fungi-loving patrons of all ages gathered for the first-ever Gulf Coast Fungi Festival over the weekend at Weeks Bay Plantation to celebrate mushrooms in all their diversity and glory. … more
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Grayson had the top ride for the 2023 Buddy Walk. His handcrafted rocket ship led his team.
Annual Buddy Walk raises over $80K for Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society
Loxley Municipal Park was buzzing with activity Saturday, Oct. 21, as supporters of the Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society came together for the annual Buddy Walk. Walk organizers needed to find a … more
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The nursery room is one exhibit at the Holmes Medical Museum in Foley. The museum is looking for baby pictures of children born at the site when it was Baldwin County’s first hospital between 1936 and 1958.
Museum seeking photos of 'Holmes Babies'
FOLEY — For hundreds of Foley residents born between 1936 and 1958, life began on the second floor of the brick building that still stands on the southwest corner of Laurel Avenue and McKenzie … more
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Foley's Hometown Halloween set for Oct. 26
FOLEY — Little ghosts, goblins and other strange creatures will once again haunt the streets of Foley on Thursday, Oct. 26, when Hometown Halloween takes place downtown. The celebration takes … more
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Foley is expanding its fleet of sanitation trucks in order to add a fifth collection route. The city is buying two new trucks at a combined cost of almost $728,000.
Foley reminding residents of recycling guidelines
FOLEY — Foley residents who take part in the city's curbside recycling program could be getting reminders of what materials are acceptable if they put out items that do not fit the guidelines. … more
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Foley Fire Department anticipates arrival of new pumper truck
A new fire truck should be arriving in Foley in about one month and work is starting on a second vehicle. Foley Fire Chief Joey Darby said the new pumper should be in service in the next few weeks. … more
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The community gift card, named Downtown Dollars, is a Mastercard gift card that will universally work at multiple local Downtown Foley businesses. This program is continual and will be around for a long time. To start it off – Foley Main Street has invested $1,000 in a Fall campaign. Beginning Oct 13. when you purchase a gift card, there is a 25% discount until the fund runs out.
Program offers gift cards good throughout downtown Foley
Foley Main Street has launched a new "shop local" program to bring more money and attention to independent small businesses in Downtown Foley. The community gift card called Downtown Dollars is a … more
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Amber and Kelly Johnson present the donation to Blake Clark, Bay Minette recreation director.
Bay Minette rec department gets donation for sports fields
The Fly High Goose Foundation recently presented a donation of $13,600 to the Bay Minette Recreation Department for new practice fields for its youth sports programs. The funding will be used to … more
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Taking part in the presentation included, from left, Library Director Joanna Bailey, Sen. Greg Albritton, Children's Librarian Victoria Barnett and Library Clerk Christina Salter.
Legislative donation boosts north Baldwin library
Sen. Greg Albritton presented the Bay Minette Public Library with a check for $18,000 from the Legislative Community Service Fund. This contribution will be used to purchase books, eBooks and … more
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State, federal and local officials, including Gov. Kay Ivey, take part in groundbreaking ceremonies for the $2.5-biillion aluminum rolling mill and recycling facility to be built in Bay Minette. The Novelis plant is expected to employ up to 1,000 people when it opens in 2025.
Novelis gets $5 million infrastructure grant
BAY MINETTE – The South Alabama Megasite is buzzing with activity as work on the Novelis Aluminum Plant is underway. The Alabama Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation, under ALDOT's … more
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