Foley Event Train Opens Summer Season with America 250 Celebration
The Foley Event Train will begin its 2026 summer season with a celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary. The train starts operation Tuesday, May 26, with passengers boarding and departing from the Foley Railroad Museum at the city’s historic 1909 L&N Depot on East Laurel Avenue. To kick off the depot’s America 250 celebration, living history interpreters dressed as Revolutionary War soldiers will visit the Railroad Museum on Tuesday, May 26, and Thursday, May 28. Throughout the summer, visitors can also take part in an American Revolution-themed scavenger hunt offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and [...]
Four-Way Stop Planned Near New Foley Library
A new four-way stop sign will soon be added on South Cypress Street as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety around the new Foley Public Library and community center currently under construction. The Foley City Council recently approved plans to install the four-way stop at the intersection of South Cypress Street and East Orange Avenue. The intersection is located at the northeast corner of the property where the new library and community center is being built. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the change is designed to improve safety for both drivers and pedestrians [...]
Temporary stop signs in place at Hickory/Michigan intersection
Four-way stop signs are in place at the intersection of South Hickory Street and West Michigan Avenue after the temporary traffic signal at the site was damaged. Motorists are urged to exercise caution when using the intersection. Temporary traffic lights have been operating at the intersection since March. Permanent signals will be placed at the site as soon as the equipment is delivered. Traffic lights are scheduled to be back in operation at the site in a week to 10 days. The intersection was recently improved with additional turn lanes. The new signal [...]
Access improvements starting at Fern/59 intersection
FOLEY – Access improvements on Fern Avenue will begin next week at the intersection of Alabama 59. The project will start after the Memorial Day weekend. Construction is scheduled to be completed in six to eight weeks. The work will include adding a right-turn lane and resurfacing on East Fern Avenue. The roadwork is anticipated to involve intermittent single-lane closures with flagging operations. Traffic control signs will be in place before construction begins.
Foley starting Mills sidewalk project
Work will soon begin on new walkways designed to connect the Mills Community in west Foley with other areas of the city. The Foley City Council recently voted to seek bids for construction of a sidewalk that will link the future Mills community park with existing city walkways and nearby neighborhoods. Residents of Mills voted in 2023 to annex into Foley. Since that time, city officials have worked with community leaders and property owners to develop plans for the sidewalk and park project. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the project required extensive coordination because [...]
Foley City Council to meet Monday
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, May 18. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: Department reports for April, including Planning and Zoning, Police, Building, tax and permits, Human Resources and Fire. A report on approved and paid bills in April. The first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the licensing of consumable hemp products in the corporate limits and police jurisdiction of Foley. Approving a June 1, 2026 retirement award. [...]
Safe Room concrete pour planned
Construction crews working on the Foley First Responder Safe Room are preparing for a major concrete pour expected to take place during the week of May 18–22. The pour is tentatively scheduled for either Wednesday, May 20, or Thursday, May 21, depending on concrete availability and weather conditions. To help reduce traffic impacts near the construction site at the intersection of North Poplar Street and East Berry Avenue, work will begin during overnight and early morning hours. Mobilization for the project could begin around midnight, with the concrete pour expected to start between [...]
Foley recognizes Teachers of Year
Foley honored local educators and school supporters for their work to improve education in the city and across Baldwin County. During a recent meeting, the Foley City Council recognized public school educators from the Foley feeder pattern who were selected as Teachers of the Year for their schools. The teachers were also presented with state resolutions signed by Gov. Kay Ivey. The resolutions were sponsored by State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones. Teachers recognized included Angela Ingraham of Swift School, Brandy Richard of Foley High School, Kaitlyn Martin of Magnolia School, Kerry Becton of Mathis [...]
Foley moving ahead with first responder safe room
As construction continues on Foley’s first responder safe room, the city and Baldwin County are working together to prepare the site to support emergency personnel during hurricanes and other severe events. The Foley City Council recently approved an easement extension that will help provide utility access to the site at the intersection of East Berry Avenue and North Poplar Street, where the facility is currently under construction. The city acquired the parcel from Baldwin County, which still owns adjoining property. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the project is another example of cooperation between the [...]
Foley receives funding to support new library
As construction continues on the new Foley Public Library, the facility is receiving additional funding from outside sources that will expand services and technology available to the community. The new library is under construction on East Orange Avenue south of U.S. 98 and is scheduled for completion later this year. The two-story facility will feature more than 40,000 square feet of space, nearly doubling the size of the current library building, which opened in 1984. The additional space will allow the library to expand programs, technology and community services. The Foley City Council [...]