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Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich addresses members of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce during the annual State of the City address for 2023.
Foley makes major accomplishments in 2023 with more planned in 2024
New streets, an expanded wildlife preserve, the incorporation of new areas into the city, and ongoing growth stand out as key highlights of 2023 in Foley, according to Mayor Ralph Hellmich. … more
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Slow cookers are your go-to gadgets to get you through the season of eating. Generally easy to clean and a hands off approach to cooking, slow cookers may also help cut meal costs in various ways.
Slow cookers: Helpful for the holidays
Need a helping hand in the kitchen during the busy holiday season? Slow cookers are your go-to gadgets to get you through the season of eating. Alice Moore, an Alabama Cooperative Extension … more
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On an unusually warm and sunny Saturday in December, Janel Hawkins, owner of Sand Castle University, made an impromptu decision to sculpt a sand tribute to her hometown football team, the Gulf Shores High School Dolphins after they won their first state championship in football.
Sand Castle University's Janel Hawkins builds tribute to Gulf Shores High Dolphins state champion football team
On an unusually warm and sunny Saturday in December, Janel Hawkins, owner of Sand Castle University, made an impromptu decision to sculpt a sand tribute to her hometown football team, the Gulf Shores … more
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Construction is set to start early 2024 on a new Foley Public Library, intended to replace the existing structure built in the 1980s. The anticipated opening of the new library is slated for 2025, boasting nearly double the size of the current facility.
Plans move ahead for new Foley Public Library
Plans are advancing for the construction of the new Foley Public Library, slated to commence in early 2024, with an anticipated opening in 2025. The upcoming library is projected to encompass nearly … more
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Crowds line Alabama 59 in Foley during the Kiwanis Christmas Parade. The city is conducting a study of the 59 Corridor as part of a update to Foley’s comprehensive plan.
Foley studying future of Highway 59 corridor
While Alabama 59 is part of the core of Foley and serves as the primary corridor to one of the Southeast's major tourist destinations, the area is experiencing changes as South Baldwin and the … more
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In this photo, cadets Landon Ward, Arthur Zamprogno and Grace Godwin (from left to right, holding certificates) pose with their families. Ward and Zamprogno are the primary selects, and Godwin is an alternate.
Flight Academy scholarships awarded to Baldwin County AFJROTC Junior cadets
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Headquarters has announced the recipients of scholarships for attendance in an accredited private pilot license training program during the … more
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In an effort to help Alabama students raise their ACT scores and improve their college admissions outcomes, the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science has created a new program called ACT Prep with ASMS, which will offer free standardized test prep to qualifying juniors.
ASMS launches new free online ACT prep program for Alabama juniors
This November, ACT, Inc. reported that the national average ACT composite score dropped to 19.5 out of a maximum score of 36 for the Class of 2023. According to data released by the testing … more
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Christmas celebrations take place in Foley. The city was recently included in a list of "9 Small Towns that Belong in a Hallmark Christmas Movie."
Foley included in list of towns that belong in a Hallmark Christmas movie
Foley is among the American communities where the warm holiday feeling of a Hallmark Christmas movie can be experienced in reality, according to a recent national web posting. The website AZ … more
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Humans are not the only ones seeking shelter from winter. Many insects try to get inside homes and other structures for warmth and protection from the chilly weather.
Alabama Extension entomologist shares defense plan for winter home invaders
Moderate fall temperatures are quickly turning into frigid days and nights in Alabama. Record lows and freeze watches are driving people — as well as bugs — inside homes and structures to … more
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Megan Kent, Miss Eastern Shore Teen and Spanish Fort High School student, rides through town during the annual Spanish Fort Christmas parade on Dec. 10.
Baldwin County students get in the holiday spirit
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The halls of the Stapleton School echoed with melodies, as the school hosted a Bluegrass music assembly in collaboration with the South Alabama Bluegrass Music Association on Dec. 1.
Stapleton School hosts Bluegrass music assembly
The halls of the Stapleton School echoed with acoustic melodies as the school hosted a bluegrass music assembly in collaboration with the South Alabama Bluegrass Music Association on Dec. 1. Jim … more
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In the spirit of giving, students from Elberta Middle School will be sponsoring ten children for the Elberta Police Department's angel tree program, providing them with gifts on Christmas morning.
Elberta Middle School students give back through Elberta Police Department angel tree program
In the spirit of giving, students from Elberta Middle School will be sponsoring 10 children for the Elberta Police Department's angel tree program, providing them with gifts on Christmas morning. … more
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Over 40 Baldwin County High School students are lending a hand this holiday season, helping to collect and sort food donations for the North Baldwin Ecumenical food pantry.
Baldwin County High School students lend a hand at local food pantry
Over 40 Baldwin County High School students are lending a hand this holiday season by helping to collect and sort food donations for the North Baldwin Ecumenical food pantry. Caroline Valentino, … more
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The spacious new operating rooms feature the most advanced ceiling-mounted lighting systems and ceiling-mounted booms to integrate the latest equipment while also enhancing efficiency and safety. The rooms incorporate extra space for robotics used in minimally invasive surgery, radiology C-arms for orthopaedic surgery and advanced image-guidance systems for neurosurgery.
USA Health unveils new high-tech operating rooms at University Hospital
On Nov. 30, USA Health unveiled five new, high-tech operating rooms as part of a significant expansion at University Hospital, home to the region’s only level one trauma center. The more than … more
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The Lighthouse, a non-profit located in Robertsdale, has served victims of domestic violence, their children and adult victims of sexual violence in Baldwin County and surrounding areas since 1994. The Lighthouse is just one of the three agencies to receive a grant from Gov. Kay Ivey.
Baldwin County non-profit receives state grant to aid with domestic violent victims
The Lighthouse was awarded a grant from Gov. Kay Ivey to help assist domestic violence victims in Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia and Monroe counties. The Lighthouse, a nonprofit in Robertsdale, has … more
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The planning and zoning district election for District 40 in Baldwin County will be held on Jan. 9 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Citizens drive the zoning process, initiating the process themselves.
Bon Secour residents to vote on forming planning district
The planning and zoning district election for the proposed District 40 in Baldwin County will be held on Jan. 9 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. There are many unincorporated parts of Baldwin County, … more
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Shreve McWilliams was diagnosed with CTNNB1, making her one of 430 known cases around the world. CTNNB1 was first discovered in 2012 and there are only 430 known cases around the world. This rare disorder refers to either a deletion, partial deletion or mutation of the CTNNB1 gene that is responsible for the creation of a protein called beta-catenin.
Orange Beach family brings awareness to daughter's rare disorder
ORANGE BEACH — A local family is determined to raise awareness about a rare disorder that has affected their family. After finding out that her 1-year-old daughter, Shreve, had CTNNB1 … more
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Millions of Americans caring for a loved one with dementia can and should celebrate the holidays with their loved one. However, with a few tips form the AFA, they can do so in a dementia-friendly manner to ensure everyone enjoys the holiday season.
Making the holiday season dementia-friendly: The dos and don'ts
With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips to help the millions of Americans caring for a loved one with dementia celebrate the holidays … more
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Gulf Coast Media to sell commemorative editions, celebrate Dolphins' championship Saturday at Big Beach
Let the state championship celebrations continue. Gulf Coast Media staff will be at Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. with special editions of The Islander … more
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Gulf Coast Media got an early look at Crumbl Cookie Gulf Shores. The store held a VIP event and ribbon cutting with the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Wednesday, Dec. 13. The store will be open Thursday, Dec. 14, for a soft opening.
Crumbl Cookie craze spreads: Gulf Shores welcomes second Baldwin County location
The wait is over. The iconic pink boxes are ready. Gulf Coast Media announced in May the Gulf Shores Crumbl Cookie location will open, and GCM has since received numerous requests from … more
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