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Submitted Mayors Tony Kennon, Ralph Hellmich, and Robert Craft of the cities of Orange Beach, Foley, and Gulf Shores recently proclaimed Saturday, May 15, as Lemonade Day Coastal Alabama at recent city council meetings. The mayors and councils spoke on the benefits of the nationwide educational program, based out of Houston, Texas, which first came to the Coastal Alabama area back in 2018. The program is run by the Coastal Alabama Business and South Baldwin Chambers. "Having the support of the ...

By Jessica Vaughn FOLEY - Every year, the Foley Beautification and Revitalization Committee presents awards to three businesses. The award winners are chosen by committee members after careful consideration and review of efforts made by businesses to touch up, renovate, and/or add landscaping to their businesses. “The committee works very hard to choose these awards,” said Mayor Ralph Hellmich. The winners receive a sign to be put up at their business identifying it as a Beautification Awar...

Print subscribers If youre a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers ALDOT prepares synchronization project along Highway 59 in Foley Plans in place to synchronize entire 59 corridor Posted By Jessica Vaughn FOLEY - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing to begin a synchronization project on Foley traffic lights along Highway 59. The work will be part of ALDOT’s RTOP (Regional Traffic Operations Program.) Af...

Print subscribers If youre a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers City of Foley votes to sponsor Lemonade Day stand Posted By Jessica Vaughn FOLEY - The City of Foley council voted to approve a $150 “Safe Stand” sponsorship for the upcoming Lemonade Day on Saturday, May 15. With the sponsorship, a participating local student will be able to set up a lemonade stand in a pre-approved spot in Foley to learn about entrepreneurshi...

Print subscribers If youre a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Foley Main Street director talks 2021 plan of action Posted By Jessica Vaughn FOLEY - Foley Main Street Director Darrelyn Dunmore recently presented the 2021 plan of action to the Foley council. “We have four focus areas as you know with Main Street, that divides every project up and makes sure that we’re balanced within four different categories,” said Dunmo...

Photo by Jessica Vaughn By Jessica Vaughn FOLEY - Last year was trying to everyone. It’s no different for Baldwin County Public Schools, which faced unprecedented challenges during the 2020/21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, brick and mortar schools in the county remained opened. Students and parents had the choice to attend school virtually or in person. New schools continued to open. None of this went unnoticed. Through criticism and lessons ...

Print subscribers If youre a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Coastal Alabama Farmer’s and Fisherman’s Market selected as 2021 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Winners for Best Farmers Market Posted Submitted The Coastal Alabama Farmer’s and Fisherman’s Market, Inc. (CAFFM) is proud to announce they’ve been selected as one of the 2021 USA TODAY 10Best...

Print subscribers If youre a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Stick Library coming to Foley Dog Park courtesy of FES Pet Pals Mayor Ralph Hellmich, Assistant Principal Angie Beard, and ESL teacher Joanna Worch. Posted Foley High School students design the Stick Library. Foley Elementary School student receives letter from Pet Pal. By Jessica Vaughn FOLEY - Dog owners vi...

FOLEY - The Foley Beautification Committee is creating a second butterfly garden on the southside of the Foley Dog Park. The exact location had several limbs fall due to Hurricane Sally, and has been …

By Jessica Vaughn FOLEY - Mike Chavers with the Foley Street Department was announced as the recipient of this year’s Extra Mile Award. Chavers returned to the city four years ago after 30 years. He received a $1,000 check along with the Extra Mile Award plaque. “I can’t say enough about the mayor and council, and everybody who takes care of us,” said Chavers. “It’s just been an awesome four years … I appreciate this so much and look forward to a great year ahead.” The Extra Mil...