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The upcoming Foley expansion will feature 107 rooms, complete with smart TVs providing access to various streaming platforms. Spanning 1,046 square feet, the establishment will also house meeting spaces, ensuring guests' convenience. Complimentary amenities such as breakfast, parking, high-speed internet, a fitness center and a pool will be available.
Foley welcomes Fairfield Inn and Suites with new 107-room establishment set to open December 2024
FOLEY — A new hotel is set to establish its presence in Foley. Nestled off Highway 59, a mile from the Tanger Outlets, Fairfield Inn and Suites is set to open in December of 2024. The upcoming … more
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Gulf Shores High students building plane
Gulf Shores High School is taking students to new heights with a state-of-the-art aviation program, which is currently in the process of extending to the elementary and middle school. Haley Kellogg, … more
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Raising funds swing by swing: South Baldwin's Golf Fore! Education event gears up
Take to the links for a worthy cause Oct. 6 as the third-annual Golf Fore! Education golf tournament takes over GlenLakes Golf Club. The annual tournament raises funds for the South Baldwin Chamber … more
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Galway Public House approved as new Gulf Shores bar
Despite opposition from several members of the community, the Conditional Use Permit for Galway Public House was approved in a vote of 5-1 by Gulf Shores City Council on Aug. 28. The permit … more
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Beach safety media round table discussion hosted by Baldwin County agencies
GULF SHORES — Several Baldwin County public safety agencies gathered for a roundtable discussion on beach safety at the Gulf Shores Activity Center on Aug. 30. The discussion featured speakers … more
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Best of Baldwin 2024 nominations to open Sept. 13
The party is returning. Nominations for Best of Baldwin 2024 will begin Sept. 13, marking the start of the next annual Best Of season with Gulf Coast Media. The readers choice contest celebrates … more
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Gulf Shores to unveil new Coastal Gateway Community Park master plan
GULF SHORES — The city of Gulf Shores invites all residents and stakeholders to join them on Monday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Erie Meyer Civic Center for the unveiling of a new master plan … more
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Commissioner Rick Pate and Senator Coach Tommy Tuberville, along with Emma Johnston from Senator Tuberville's office, gathered at Coastal Alabama Community College to invite citizens of Bay Minette to share their thoughts and concerns on the impending farm bill on August 1.
Farm bill has multifaceted effects on Alabamians
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is set to expire Sept. 30. An Alabama Cooperative Extension System economist said the act, generally known as the farm bill, has more … more
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Foley Main Street board member Kristin Hellmich, Foley Art Center Executive Director Chloe Salinas and Foley Main Street Executive Director Darrelyn Dunmore accepted the Promotion Award of Excellence for the CATalyst event.
Foley Main Street awarded for projects
Downtown Foley Main Street was recently recognized for its work at the state level. Main Street Alabama held its 10th-annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at Stovehouse in Huntsville on Aug. 17 to … more
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Carter Antinarella (left) arrived around 4:30 a.m. to secure the No. 1 spot in line at the Chicken Salad Chick Fairhope grand opening, and Joe Klumpp arrived around 5:15 a.m. to secure No. 2 in line.
Early birds and friendly bets: The tale of the No.1 spot in line at Chicken Salad Chick Fairhope
What does it take to be No. 1? In the case of being No.1 in line for the grand opening of Chicken Salad Chick Fairhope, it takes a friendly bet with a cousin and getting up before everyone else. … more
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Fairhope City Council greenlights innovative water solution in partnership with Daphne Utilities
Fairhope City Council approved a creative solution for the city’s water issue, and it involves Daphne. At the Aug. 29 regular city council meeting, council unanimously passed a resolution … more
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Research about the health implications of fantasy games is about as common as finding a quality running back in the sixth round. But Arlen Moller, an associate professor in the psychology department at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, said it's important to distinguish between types of fantasy sports. The U.S. surgeon general has declared loneliness and social isolation a national epidemic, but Moller said friend-based leagues can provide a regular source of healthy social interaction, the way an Elks Club or a bowling league might have a generation ago.
The real-life health effects of fantasy sports
Fantasy sports are full of contrasts. They use stats from real athletes to build make-believe teams. They fuel both casual fun with friends and a seriously lucrative industry. And while nobody is … more
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In a recent episode of Alabama Extension's From the Ground Up! Podcast, gardening in south Alabama is highlighted by Jack LeCroy, an Alabama Extension home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent. LeCroy said he tells his clients that if they are from anywhere other than south Alabama they should forget everything they've learned about gardening.
Alabama Extension agent shares planting tips for coastal landscapes
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Alabamians are intentional about the plants they use in their gardens and landscapes. These areas change throughout the year by the season and climate. However, there is … more
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The annual Heartland Summit brings together leaders from across the Heartland for critical conversations on how global investments in agriculture and U.S. international affairs programs help to create jobs, feed the hungry and reduce poverty around the world.
How American farmers promote economic and national security
After steadily declining for over a decade, global hunger has reached an all-time high. Continued supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, escalating … more
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North Baldwin Utilities receives $2.5M for water tower at Novelis
With construction ongoing at the Novelis facility in Bay Minette, economic development officials say the announcement of a $2.5 million federal grant will support water infrastructure upgrades in the … more
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Jimmy Buffett passes away at 76, fans mourn legendary musician and Gulf Coast icon
Parrot Heads around the globe are waking to the news. Jimmy Buffett has died at the age of 76. A statement posted to www.jimmybuffett.com read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night … more
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Katie Lee Smith, 36, was interviewed by investigators and arrested. Her current charges are criminal trespass in the first degree, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, attempting to elude and abuse of a corpse.
Suspect in Foley motel homicide case apprehended, investigation ongoing
The Foley Police Department arrested Katie Lee Smith, 36, after a search. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Foley Police Department (FPD) responded to a death investigation at the Town and Country … more
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Cost-share incentives help relieve financial burdens for Alabama landowners
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Taking the leap of purchasing land comes with many variables, some of which are time, capacity and money needed to ensure that the investment does not degrade or fail to … more
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Red snapper season to close Sept. 4
The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday, Aug. 25, that the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season will close at 11:59 pm … more
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Light in the Darkness walk to be held in Bay Minette
The Light in the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Kids Park in Bay Minette. Donations will be accepted for luminaries to be placed in memory of those who … more
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