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A new walkway is part of the first stage of improvements on Pilgrim Street in southeast Foley. The city will pave an extension of Pilgrim Street as part of the second phase of the project.
Foley moves forward with Pilgrim Street extension and trail project
Foley is pressing ahead with its Pilgrim Street extension, approving a new phase of work this week that will pave the completed portion of the new roadway and add a walking trail through a wooded … more
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A Public Works Department crew cuts a dead pine tree above West Orange Avenue. The city’s Urban Forestry Unit was created in January to trim and cut trees on city property and rights of way.
Foley crews remove hazardous tree, save city thousands with new Urban Forestry Unit
A Foley Public Works crew spent time last week removing a dead pine tree threatening homes and traffic along West Orange Avenue, part of a growing effort by the city's new Urban Forestry Unit to … more
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Graham Creek Nature Preserve gets messy for International Mud Day
FOLEY — Graham Creek Nature Preserve celebrated International Mud Day with one of the dirtiest events of the summer. On a hot Saturday, families and children gathered at the park in Foley, … more
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Two-passenger plane crashes in Elberta field; bloody scene but no bodies, first responders say
ELBERTA – An airplane crash was reported on the morning of June 27 near the junction of County Road 32 and County Road 95. Tom Tyler, director of Baldwin Couty Emergency Management Agency … more
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Magnolia Springs' DeRoy tops Alabama-Mississippi Optimist Junior Golf Championship
For the second year in a row, Matthew DeRoy of Magnolia Springs claimed the top spot with a 71 at the Alabama–Mississippi District Optimist International Junior Golf Championship held at … more
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Amateur Radio’s biggest annual event returns to Baldwin County June 28-29 as national, local operators practice emergency setups
Seasoned and new hams of all kinds will be cooking in Baldwin County this weekend — and we're not talking about the Christmas variety. As hurricane season arrives, amateur radio operators … more
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New historic and fun walking tours debut in downtown Foley
Something new is coming to Foley. No, it's not more lights. Instead of just stepping on sidewalks, now you can step back in time with Foley Walking Tours. Whether you're ready to march … more
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OWA, Magic Moments unite for annual ‘Beyond the Moment’ celebration
OWA Parks & Resort teamed up with Magic Moments to host its annual “Beyond the Moment” celebration on Friday, June 13, marking the seventh year the two have worked together to create … more
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South Cedar Street between West Verbena Avenue and U.S. 98 is one of the streets scheduled for repaving in the upcoming year.
Foley planning upcoming resurfacing projects
Foley is preparing to resurface about 10 streets in 2025 as part of its ongoing effort to maintain and improve road conditions. Foley City Council approved seeking bids for the annual street … more
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'Life of Chuck,' Stephen King movie, filmed in Baldwin County now playing in theaters
Mike Flanagan's new movie "Life of Chuck," which was filmed in and around Baldwin County, is now playing in theaters. Based on the Stephen King novella of the same name, "Life of Chuck" follows … more
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Lights will be placed on Foley water towers to illuminate the city name and logo. An older system of lights was removed in the past when the towers were painted.
Foley to light up water towers with new LED system
Foley's water towers will soon shine again, highlighting the city's name and logo after city council signed off on a project to illuminate the structures. Council this week approved the "Light … more
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Traffic is moving again at Baldwin County 12 and Alabama 59 after detours that lasted several months. Work is continuing on the state project to improve the intersection.
Baldwin County 12 reopens at Alabama 59 as intersection project progresses
Baldwin County 12 has reopened at its intersection with Alabama 59, ending a detour that lasted several months while crews worked to improve the area. The Alabama Department of Transportation … more
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The new Publix and shopping center is part of a project that was approved by Foley City Council in August 2023 with city officials saying the intent is to help both visitors and residents avoid having to drive through the congestion that Alabama 59 faces on a daily basis, especially during peak tourist season in the spring and summer, while also creating job opportunities and revenue for the city.
Foley Beach Express Publix now open
FOLEY — The new Publix located along the Foley Beach Express is open to the public. In the early morning hours of June 18, locals were already lined up in front of the building to … more
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Bay Minette firefighters honored for heroic rescues
Nine Bay Minette firefighters were honored by Bay Minette City Council last week for their service during two separate rescue incidents in April. On April 6, the Bay Minette Fire Department … more
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A Specialty Bakery expands with smoothie, juice bar Fruitful in Gulf Shores
A Specialty Bakery in Gulf Shores has expanded with a new juice and smoothie bar, Fruitful, just next door. The new addition is the brainchild of Anna Grace Fields, who has worked at A Specialty … more
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Metta Christensen has been named the new athletic director at Foley High School. Christensen is the first female athletic director In the more than 100 years of FHS sports and the first woman to serve as AD of a Baldwin County public high school.
Metta Christensen named Foley High athletic director; 1st female AD in Baldwin County Public Schools history
For the first time in the 100-plus year history of Baldwin County high school athletics, a female will serve as athletic director over all sports at a public high school in Baldwin County. The … more
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Rooted in the right place: Native plants and habitat building for Coastal Alabama gardens - Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper
If you've ever wrestled with crispy petunias in July, mourned over moldy mint or chased down an army of caterpillars that seemed to snack exclusively on your best efforts, you're not alone. Coastal … more
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Foley will add halo lighting to oak trees on West Orange Avenue and South Alston Street. The LED lights are the second phase of a project to illuminate downtown trees.
Foley expands downtown tree lighting with LED halos
Foley is adding more LED halo lights to oak trees along key downtown streets as part of an ongoing beautification and public safety effort. Foley City Council recently approved the installation … more
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International Mud Day returns to Graham Creek with free family fun
Graham Creek Nature Preserve is gearing up to host one of the messiest and most playful events of the summer: International Mud Day. Set for Saturday, June 28, the free event invites kids and … more
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When the Styles family first moved to the Gulf Coast, they had no idea they were planting the seeds of a family legacy. Their lives, once packed with tour stops and variety shows, began shifting into something more rooted, collaborative and, as it turns out, magical. Today, that legacy has grown into a unique, family-run theater experience — part magic, part variety and entirely fueled by love, hustle and the ever-growing talent of their daughter, Baylee Jade.
Brandon Styles parent-daughter duo puts 'abraca-dazzle' in Foley entertainment at OWA
FOLEY — When the lights dim and the curtain parts, something electric fills the air — an invisible thread pulling every pair of eyes toward the stage. For a moment, the ordinary … more
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