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Foley is working on plans for improvements along major routes through the city as part of a plan to increase safety for traffic moving through South Baldwin County.
Driving forward: Foley devising traffic safety plan for South Baldwin
Foley city officials are collaborating with consultants to devise a comprehensive safety plan aimed at enhancing traffic safety along key thoroughfares within South Baldwin County. This initiative, … more
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Foley residents and Barin Field Navy personnel attend an event at the community’s USO Club on Aug. 22, 1944. The building is now the Gift Horse Restaurant.
Foley seeks WWII memorabilia for Heritage City exhibit
The city of Foley is seeking residents’ memories and memorabilia of World War II in order to help create a museum exhibit and other displays commemorating the era. Recently named as a … more
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Gary Brossett, a hot air ballon pilot and crew member, and Rusty Miller check the interior of “Stars & Stripes”, Miller’s balloon, before a flight outside of Atmore.
Volunteers needed for 2024 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
Hot air balloons are a joy to watch, but have you ever wanted to get up close and personal to them? The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) is seeking volunteers for the Gulf Coast Hot Air … more
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Scraps that can be composted, like food waste, paper and egg cartons, do nothing to give back nutrients to the earth if they sit in a landfill. The Fairhope Compost Project is a new initiative (still in the initial stages) that Sarah Bogdanovich has established with the goal of 1,000 local families composting their food scraps and organic waste by Earth Day 2025.
Newly formed nonprofit Fairhope Compost Project aims to transform waste management
FAIRHOPE — Have you ever stopped to think about what happens to the over-ripe fruit, wilted lettuce or dinner leftovers after it goes in your garbage can? The Fairhope Worm Lady is trying to … more
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Auburn University professor leads national research efforts on health, access and participation in outdoor recreation
A research endeavor led by a team at Auburn University, spearheaded by Professor Wayde Morse, seeks to bridge a notable gap in outdoor recreation research through the development of the Outdoor … more
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Find a sweet pup like Lazlo during the Fairhope Brewing Adoption Event Sunday, April 14.
6 Gulf Coast events to enjoy this weekend, April 12-14
It's another full weekend! Spring is one of the busiest seasons on the Gulf Coast with lots of festivals and events happening before the summer steam arrives. Kick off your weekend with a bowl full … more
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Spectators should bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to set up with a view of the Competition Channel. In canoe slalom, athletes paddle through a course of hanging downstream and upstream gates on river rapids in the fastest time possible.
5 Things to do between Olympic Team Trials at Montgomery Whitewater Park this weekend, April 13-14
Olympic enthusiasts and whitewater fans will descend on Montgomery Whitewater Park this weekend to watch whitewater athletes pursue their Olympic dreams. The Montogomery Whitewater Park is a 120-acre … more
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Off-duty lifeguard Matt Palamara, alongside the support of a group of local Boy Scouts, receives a Life Saving Award from Gulf Shores City Council on April 8
Gulf Shores presents off-duty lifeguard Life Saving Award
Gulf Shores City Council, alongside members of the Fire and Beach Rescue teams, awarded Matt Palamara a Life Saving Award at its April 8 meeting to acknowledge his recent efforts as an off-duty … more
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6 stress reduction tips for caregivers during April's National Stress Awareness Month
Stress doesn't just affect your mood—it can have long-term health impacts as well if you don't take steps to manage it constructively. For individuals who face the stressful task of caring for … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Are you really living the good life?
Frequently we hear about the good life. There are competing visions and conflicting versions of the good life. After many years of experience, David writes about the good life in Psalm 37, where we … more
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PHOTOS: Gulf State Park hosts Total Solar Eclipse 2024 viewing party
While Baldwin County was not in the path of totality when the moon passed exactly in between Earth and the sun on Monday, April 8, the clouds cleared just enough for most people looking up (with … more
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UPDATED: Strong storms across Baldwin County expected earlier now, all schools closing early
Storms bringing the potential of 80 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, tornadoes and coastal flooding is now forecasted to blow through earlier than expected on Wednesday, April 10. According to … more
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Impact 100 Baldwin County announces 2024 grant deadline
Impact 100 Baldwin County is seeking to assist nonprofits interested in applying for the 2024 grant cycle with an upcoming Zoom workshop. Since its inception in 2008, Impact 100 Baldwin County … more
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Foley Sports Tourism reports more spending in, visits to Foley in '23 than '22
FOLEY — As Baldwin County continues to grow, sports tourism continues to bring money and economic impact to Foley. Foley Sports Tourism, a department of the city, recently provided Gulf … more
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Baldwin Prep reaches capacity for first year
Baldwin Preparatory Academy, the county's new "middle-college concept" launching this August, has already filled its roster for the upcoming school year with 800 students currently enrolled. … more
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Mr. Merritt’s class plants flowers at the school's sign during a campus beautification project April 8.
Robertsdale High under construction for new gym, athletic facility and band room expansion
If you've traveled down Highway 59 recently, you may have noticed construction taking place at Robertsdale High School. This is just one of the current Baldwin County Public Schools capital projects … more
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Orange Beach's The Wharf nominated for ACM Awards Outdoor Venue of the Year
The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach's 10,000-seat live music and entertainment venue, announced its third-straight nomination for the Academy of Country Music's (ACM) Outdoor Venue of the Year on … more
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From the historic character of the city to theme parks and locally owned restaurants, one group of retirees can attest to a study’s findings that ranked it the most cost-effective retirement destination in the U.S.
Flocking to Foley; Named most cost-effective retirement city in U.S.
FOLEY — Foley is ranked No.1 in a national study for the most cost-effective retirement destination across the United States. A study conducted by GOBankingRates analyzed 100 cities … more
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Foley residents examine safety plan proposals; City wants to reduce traffic deaths, injuries
FOLEY — Residents of Foley had the opportunity to discuss plans for road safety improvements during a Safety Action Plan meeting. According to research conducted as part of the plan, 5,218 … more
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100-year-old landmark to be removed in Malbis
MALBIS — A 100-year-old piece of Baldwin County history will soon be coming down. Standing tall on SR-181, the metal Malbis Plantation water tower assisted residents and passersby for many … more
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