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A new walkway, columns and canopy lights will link the Foley pedestrian bridge and Centennial Clock tower area with the new extension of East Jessamine Avenue.
Heritage Park in Foley to receive improvements
Foley's downtown area is set to see a change as the city moves forward with a project to connect the Foley pedestrian bridge with City Hall and other downtown attractions. The initiative, … more
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The city of Foley plans to build a park in the Mills community. City Council approved developing a plan for the project. Mills was annexed into Foley in 2023.
Foley moves forward with park development, expands sidewalk network in Mills community
The City of Foley is moving ahead with plans to develop a new park in the Mills community and link the area to its growing network of walkways. Foley City Council recently voted to hire Goodwyn, … more
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Shorty's Safe Haven launches Fall Frenzy Cash Drawing; top prize $15,000
What could you do with $15,000? Buy Christmas presents? Pay off a loan? Get a new wardrobe? Begin a house remodeling project? Well, you have the chance to win that amount while supporting a … more
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Sweet Hometown Tours: A new Alabama Main Street trail celebrates downtown Foley
Main Street Alabama has launched Sweet Hometown Tours: Alabama Main Street Trail, a statewide trail system that celebrates Alabama's diverse downtown districts, with Foley serving as one of its … more
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Mayor Ralph Hellmich and members of the Foley Revitalization and Beautification Advisory Board present plaques to city Beautification Award winners. Winners for 2024 were Citizens Bank, Manning Jewelry and Feast and Company.
Foley businesses receive Beautification Awards
Three Foley businesses were honored for their dedication to enhancing the city's appearance, receiving annual beautification awards from Foley City Council on Oct. 21. This year's recipients … more
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Bay Minette Public Library secures grant to expand children's literacy program
The Bay Minette Public Library (BMPL) recently received a $1,700 grant from International Paper's Bay Minette Container Plant and the International Paper Foundation to bolster Dolly Parton's … more
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Photos: Foley transforms for Hometown Halloween event
Downtown Foley was buzzing with excitement over the weekend as thousands of costumed children and their families hit the streets for the city's annual Hometown Halloween celebration on Thursday, Oct. … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA Prattville based band FireTown performs in the 10 am slot at the Stapleton Bluegrass Festival.
Photos: Stapleton Bluegrass Festival supports rural Baldwin education
This was no regular school fundraiser. For almost two decades, residents and visitors of Stapleton and the surrounding area, a small unincorporated community in northern Baldwin County between … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich smiles before exiting the 1941 Navy N3N bi-plane after a short flight with pilot Phil Webb from the Gulf Shores airport to Foley Municipal Airport on Thursday. The plane was acquired by the city for a future museum from a private owner in Long Island, New York. Webb flew the plane from New York to Foley, a trip that took three days.
Historic WWII biplane lands in Foley for new museum exhibit
A piece of World War II history touched down at the Foley Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon. A 1941 Navy N3N biplane arrived to become part of the city’s planned museum exhibit, and … more
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Tractor Supply to host Halloween pet photo event in Summerdale
Tractor Supply Company is inviting pet owners to get into the Halloween spirit with a special pet photo event on Saturday, Oct. 26. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., customers are encouraged to bring … more
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Foley city employees and community volunteers load a shipment of supplies for victims of Hurricane Milton on Friday morning. The material was taken to Clearwater, Florida where it will be distributed to people affected by the storm.
Foley sends relief supplies to Hurricane Milton victims in Florida
A convoy of relief supplies departed from Foley on Friday, Oct. 18, headed to Florida to aid victims of Hurricane Milton. The effort followed a week of collection drives organized by local city … more
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Tidal Wave Auto Spa hosts record-breaking Charity Day event, raises over $2K for South Baldwin Literacy Council
Tidal Wave Auto Spa, the nation's fourth-largest conveyor car wash company, celebrated its 16th annual Charity Day event on September 20, raising a remarkable $685,142 for local charitable and … more
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Trees provide a barrier along the perimeter of a subdivision in Foley. The City Council is considering an ordinance to require landscaped barriers in new subdivisions.
Foley considers greenbelt ordinance to beautify streets, improve traffic flow
Foley City Council is set to hold a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 4, to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at enhancing the city's roadways through the addition of trees and landscaping. The … more
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Foley city employees help residents dispose of papers during a previous Shred It Day. The next Shred It Day is Oct. 24 behind Foley City Hall.
Foley to host Shred It Day for safe document disposal
Foley residents looking to safely dispose of sensitive documents will have the opportunity to do so during the city's upcoming Shred It Day. The event, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24, will be … more
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Chicago Street Supper Club draws Baldwin County food lovers to Foley
Baldwin County food lovers gathered for one of the most highly anticipated dining events of the year, the Chicago Street Supper Club, which took place on Friday, Oct. 18 in the heart of downtown … more
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A smashing success: Alex Warner and Marcus Owens bring smash burgers to Foley with Cheeseburger Randy’s
Historic Downtown Foley has gained a new eatery. Cheeseburger Randy's is officially open. In March, one of the biggest culinary personalities in Baldwin County, Alex Warner and business partner, … more
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Alabama Forestry Association hosts cookout in Robertsdale to honor Baldwin County first responders
The Alabama Forestry Association, along with members of the state's congress and local leaders, hosted a cookout at the Baldwin County Coliseum on Friday to thank first responders in the Baldwin … more
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After Dr. Campbell received his Doctoral Diploma he added a third floor to his hotel on Railroad Street in Bay Minette. The third floor was especially for patients undergoing treatments at the Sanitorium. In the tragic fire, the two victims were living on the third floor.
Way Back When in Bay Minette with Harriet Outlaw: Sanitoriums were classy health hotels
Do you remember way back when people used to go to hotels built especially for health purposes? Did you know there was one in Bay Minette – the Campbell Sanitorium? My Aunt Rosie and Uncle Carl … more
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BCHS senior crowned Miss AWAG 2024, earns multiple scholarships
Baldwin County High School senior Kennedi Grace was recently named Miss AWAG 2024 at the annual pageant sponsored by the Area Women's Action Group (AWAG), held at Coastal Alabama Community College. … more
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Baldwin County High School crowns new homecoming queen
Baldwin County High School celebrated its homecoming on Oct. 11 with the crowning of a new queen during halftime festivities. Senior Jada Gray was awarded the title and crowned by last year's queen, … more
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