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Downtown Foley is seen from above. The city bought a new street sweeper recently that is cheaper than expected and will be delivered sooner than originally anticipated.
Foley getting new street sweeper ahead of schedule at lower cost
FOLEY – A new sweeper truck will be cleaning Foley streets a year earlier than planned and at a cost about $30,000 less than expected. Foley City Council voted to buy the new sweeper truck … more
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Silverhill Christmas [Photo gallery]
Santa visited Silverhill on Friday with a parade up Main Street, followed by photos in the park. The town of Silverhill also hosted its annual Christmas Open House at town hall following the parade. more
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One-pitch, dodgeball tournaments round out Bay Minette Rec Department year
The Bay Minette Recreation Department has several activities on tap for the remainder of the year, including two one-pitch tournaments in support of local charities and a fun dodgeball tournament. … more
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While traveling down Gulf Shores Parkway., a 70-foot blue shark can be easily spotted outside of the store. The idea of placing a shark outside of the store came to owner Clyde Weir while attending a gift show in Gatlinburg and seeing a shark at a miniature golf course. The shark, initially 50-feet long, survived a fire that destroyed the store on Feb. 4, 1996. When the store was rebuilt, the concrete shark grew to 70-feet, becoming a prominent photo spot at the beach.
Baldwin County Classics: Souvenir City celebrates 67 years of family-oriented success
GULF SHORES — Souvenir City attributes its lasting success not only to unwavering customer and community support since 1965, but also to a distinctive family-oriented approach. In 1959, … more
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Where and how you sit matters when getting blood pressure taken at the doctor's office
Millions of people with normal blood pressure may be misclassified as having blood pressure that is too high because of improper positioning when measurements are taken, new research suggests. … more
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Saliva, or spit, is made by several salivary glands in the mouth and it consists mostly of water (about 99%). It also contains over 1,000 different types of proteins and other molecules and is responsible for many important roles in your health.
Spit happens: The surprising importance of saliva
Do you have a favorite food that makes your mouth water? The liquid that fills your mouth is called saliva. This remarkable fluid helps you digest food and stay healthy. Saliva, or spit, has … more
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In an upcoming complimentary Lunch & Learn event hosted by Foley Senior Center on Feb. 16, the public is invited to explore the crucial role our hands play in daily life and the potential impact of injuries or diseases affecting the bones, nerves, joints and muscles. Baldwin Bone & Joint's Dr. Allison Hunter will be leading the talk.
Extend a hand to your health with a Lunch & Learn in Foley on Feb. 16
As architects of our daily lives, our hands help define us. But when injury or disease disrupts their harmony, our well-being is at risk, sidelining life's quality. In an upcoming complimentary … more
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Cold wave drives up electricity bills; Alabama Power offering support to customers
The recent cold wave sweeping through Alabama has resulted in a surge in electricity usage, leading to higher bills for numerous Alabama Power customers. In response to the challenges faced by its … more
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Featured speaker John Patrick Green, graphic novelist and illustrator of the popular InvestiGATOR middle grade series, will talk about “The Life of a Graphic Novelist” at 11 a.m. in the Voices Theater.
Discover Books By the Bay: Pensacola's Ultimate Literary Festival on March 23
Book lovers rejoice! There is a festival just for you happening March 23 in downtown Pensacola. Books By the Bay is an outdoor book festival that will highlight more than 50 authors, live … more
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Alabama passes school choice expansion; new law gives $7K credit to eligible families
Gov. Kay Ivey has long been a proponent for expanding school choice and creating education savings accounts (ESA), and she said her signing of the CHOOSE Act into law will provide families with … more
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USA Gymnastics Region 8 Xcel Championship took over the Foley Event Center in May of 2022 and the city’s track record of hosting gymnastics events helped USA Gymnastics’ 2024 Region 8 Level 6/7/8 Championships return to Baldwin County this weekend.
USA Gymnastics Region 8 Championship tournament returning to Baldwin County, Foley Event Center
FOLEY — The best gymnasts in the Southeast are returning to Foley for the 2024 Region 8 Level 6/7/8 Regional Championships April 26-28 and planners say it’s the city’s track record … more
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2023 National Shrimp Festival’s Singing for Scholarships registration opens
Do you have a beautiful voice and a desire to perform? The 50th Annual National Shrimp Festival’s Singing for Scholarships competition registration is open and ready for you. Singing for … more
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Volunteers with Share the Beach, Alabama's sea turtle conservation program, watch as two loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings make their way to the surf on Sunday morning after a nest excavation. The nest originally hatched on Wednesday, but volunteers usually wait at least three days to excavate, which allows them to record the number of hatched and unhatched eggs.
Beachgoers Guide to Coexisting with Sea Turtles During Nesting Season
Share the Beach, an initiative of the Alabama Coastal Foundation, urges beachgoers to prioritize safety and conservation when visiting beaches during sea turtle nesting season this summer. … more
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In one of Foley’s latest city projects, workers build a new link in the Perry Wilbourne Rose Trail. The city is developing a new strategic plan to help officials prepare for future projects.
Foley officials to meet with residents for strategic plan development
FOLEY — Foley planners will be meeting with residents and officials in upcoming months to develop a strategic plan to guide municipal growth. The Foley City Council voted to hire the … more
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Walker Hayes postponed his Duck Buck Tour stop in Orange Beach June 24. The new date is July 25.
Walker Hayes concert rescheduled for July 25
Concert fans were ready to get fancy for date night Saturday but had to rethink their plans at the last minute due to the rescheduling of a  Walker Hayes concert. Hayes and his family have … more
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Alabama firearms deer season opens Nov. 4 and 18
For deer hunters in Alabama, the opening day of firearms deer season is one the most anticipated times of year. The wait is almost over as the season in zones D and E opens on Saturday, Nov. 4. … more
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Dr. LaDonna Crews, associate professor of pediatrics and a pediatrician with USA Health Physicians Group, examines a patient Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 in the pediatric clinic at the Strada Patient Care Center.
USA Health pediatrician honored with state advocacy award
LaDonna M. Crews, M.D., FAAP, a physician who specializes in complex care pediatrics at USA Health, has been a passionate advocate for her patients, dedicating her practice to creating a medical home … more
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A statewide pilot study aims to distribute bracelets to six facilities, targeting patients who have recently given birth, experienced severe maternal hypertension or preeclampsia or undergone a pregnancy/infant loss.
USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital sparks statewide pilot program for new moms
In May 2023, when news circulated about a postpartum bracelet initiative at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital, healthcare professionals nationwide expressed interest in … more
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Texas Roadhouse restaurants, including Foley location, host fundraiser for American Tinnitus Association
In a gesture of support for the American Tinnitus Association (ATA), Texas Roadhouse and Bubba’s 33 locations, including the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Foley, are organizing a fundraising … more
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New Alabama bill sentences life in prison for trafficking minors
Alabama is looking to become the first state to automatically sentence those who are guilty of human trafficking of a minor to life in prison. Sponsored by state Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley), … more
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