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The city of Foley presented the 2023 Beautification Award to The Foley Hotel building. The downtown building is located on East Laurel Avenue.
Foley presents downtown beautification awards
FOLEY — Two historic downtown buildings are the winners of Foley's 2023 Beautification Awards. The city recently presented the awards to Hollis Furniture on South McKenzie Street and the … more
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National police dog competition takes place in Foley
FOLEY — Police K-9 units from across the United States took part in national competition in Foley during the week of Sept. 26 through 29 with local teams winning several top awards. More than … more
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Housing a collection of over 80 arcade games, some dating back to the 1960s, Captain Crazy’s Paradise is the brainchild of the Harney family — Imoto (Left) Ace (Middle), Dan (Top right) and Shiva (Bottom right). Identifying themselves as lifelong gamers, this family lives by the mantra “once a gamer, always a gamer.”
Retro arcade with vintage games and golf simulators opens in Foley
FOLEY — Captain Crazy’s Paradise officially opened Sept. 9 featuring vintage arcade games and golf simulators. Positioned on South McKenzie Street, opposite the Walmart Supercenter, the … more
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The Cobblestone Hotels and Suites building will be constructed on property at the intersection of Miflin Road and Koniar Way. Foley City Council approved the sale of the property to the developer Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Foley approves property sale for hotel next to Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market
FOLEY — The latest hotel planned for Foley took a step forward Tuesday when city council approved the transfer of the property to the developer. In a special-called meeting, council voted … more
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Baldwin County parents voice concerns over buses without A/C
After several parents expressed concern about the lack of air conditioning on Baldwin County Public Schools buses, the discussion came to a head at the Sept. 21 Board of Education meeting. … more
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On Sept. 21, members of the Baldwin County Military Officer Association of America honored the lives of fallen soldiers who served in the Vietnam War and their family members by presenting them with a certificate and pin at a luncheon. The Gift Horse Restaurant welcomed attendees with food and drink before honoring the families.
Baldwin County military group honors fallen Vietnam War soldiers
FOLEY — Members of the Baldwin County Military Officer Association of America honored the lives of fallen soldiers who served in the Vietnam War and their family members by presenting them with … more
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Juniper Street in Foley is closed at the intersection of Miflin Road while work to extend the street to Alabama 59 is completed.
Work begins to complete Foley's Juniper extension
FOLEY — The Juniper Street extension that will create a new Foley north-south route around much of Alabama 59 should be open within two months. The intersection of Juniper Street and Miflin … more
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The 2022 Best in Show at the annual Lillian Methodist Men's Car Show was a 1939 Cadillac owned by Lillian resident Cleo Conn.
Lillian Methodist Men's Club to host car show
The annual Lillian Methodist Men's Club 2023 "Best of Class" Car Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in the pecan grove at U.S. Highway 98 and Perdido Street in Lillian. In … more
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At Café Acadiana, pictured left to right: Judy Neal, Gerald Ardoin, Maryah Mixson and Hilda O’Clair.
Robertsdale Garden Club starts 93rd year
The Robertsdale Garden Club started its 93d year with its first meeting and is under the leadership of President Mary Frances Boykin. Details were provided for most of the year's programs. Name tags … more
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New street lights are planned on streets in the Mills Community following the area’s annexation into Foley. Residents voted Aug. 22 to approve an annexation referendum.
Foley moves forward with plans for Mills
FOLEY — With the remainder of the Mills Community approving annexation, Foley is moving forward with plans for improvements in the newest area of the city. Foley City Council voted to approve … more
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Homes across Baldwin County sustained damage after two hurricanes struck the state in 2020.
Foley improving storm, flood resilience
FOLEY — Foley leads the country in homes prepared to stand up to hurricanes and city officials are working to improve preparations to deal with future storms or other disruptions. Foley is … more
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Petty Officer 1st Class Tymond Dailey
Bay Minette native serves Navy aboard Maritime Expeditionary Security Forces
SAN DIEGO — Petty Officer 1st Class Tymond Dailey, a native of Bay Minette, supports versatile missions while serving at Maritime Expeditionary Security Group One. Dailey, a 2008 Baldwin County … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA..Baldwin County Schools’ Superintendent Eddie Tyler at the Baldwin Prep Academy groundbreaking.
Enrollment back to pre split levels, Baldwin Prep to open fall 2024
The first Baldwin County Public Schools superintendent's breakfast of the 2023-24 school year was hosted at the South Baldwin Center for Technology in Robertsdale on Sept.15. Superintendent Eddie … more
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Winners announced for annual Mullet Festival in Lillian
The 37th-Annual Mullet Festival on Labor Day presented by the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay is now just a memory. For some, it meant traveling home with medals from competitions or cash from raffles. … more
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Foley officials plan to add sidewalks near Mathis Elementary School to improve access for students walking to campus and other pedestrians in the area.
Foley plans three school crosswalk Improvements
FOLEY — Students at three Foley schools will have better access to campus later this year after the completion of city projects. Foley will add crosswalks, sidewalks, signals and other … more
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Projects such as the expansion of the Graham Creek Nature Preserve are some of the improvements planned in the Foley budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
Major projects planned in Foley budget
FOLEY — The upcoming year will bring the start of major city construction projects in Foley under plans in the 2024 budget. Foley City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 5, to approve the budget for … more
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Renovation work on Foley’s former National Guard armory is one of the projects in the 2024 budget. New city offices are planned for part of the building. The budget includes adding at least 29 new employees to the city payroll in the upcoming year.
Foley revenue projections continue growth
FOLEY — The new Foley budget reflects continued growth in revenue that city officials plan to use for more capital projects. Foley City Council voted to approve the new budget, which goes into … more
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Tahjaneka Armstrong, 25, of Loxley, is in the custody of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and has been charged with murder.
Loxley woman arrest in connection with Bon Secour homicide
Tahjaneka Armstrong, 25, of Loxley, is in the custody of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and has been charged with murder. The BCSO responded to a home in the Bon Secour … more
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Recycle old electronics for a good cause
Need to get rid of outdated technology or household electronics? Believe it or not, your electronic junk can help United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile in a big way. The Loxley Public Library is … more
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Novelis plant manager Tori Holt was on hand for the presentation, as well as Richard Paul, Baldwin County High School principal, Eddie Tyler, Baldwin County Public Schools superintendent, Joe Sharp BCBE secondary assistant superintendent, Renee Carter BCBE elementary assistant superintendent, community representatives and robotics team members.
Baldwin County High School receives donation from NOVELIS for first of its kind robotics team
Baldwin County High School received a donation from Novelis for the school's new, first-of-it's-kind robotics team for the county. Novelis is the leading producer of flat rolled aluminum products and … more
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