Pensacola Professor of Art, Micah Cain, Chosen to Judge the 51st Annual Art in the Park Show
Micah Cain will be judging the 51st Annual Art in the Park show this year. Micah received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Shorter College in Rome, GA. Upon completion of his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree he was accepted into the Master of Fine Arts program at Georgia State University in Atlanta. After receiving his MFA, he moved to the mountains of western North Carolina to participate in the artist-in-residence program at EnergyXchange. EnergyXchange is a renewable energy center constructed at a closed landfill site in Burnsville, North Carolina. There, methane gas is [...]
Foley studies use for old armory building
FOLEY – A building that housed the Foley contingent of the Alabama National Guard will have a new use as a municipal facility under plans being considered by city officials. The city of Foley acquired the armory building on East Jessamine Avenue after the National Guard moved to a new facility on Industrial Parkway east of the Foley Beach Express. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said city officials are considering possible uses for the former armory building. He said one potential use could be for recreation activities. “The city of Foley has taken possession of [...]
Work starting on South Pecan extension
FOLEY – Crews began work on the latest Foley street project to improve traffic flow through the city. The project extends South Pecan Street from Lay Lane south to East Pride Drive. Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the new street will improve north-south access for drivers in the city. “We started on the South Pecan Street connection that will connect Pride Drive with Pecan Street,” Hellmich said. “You will be able to turn on Highway 98, then go all the way down to basically almost to County Road 10, Brinks Willis Road down [...]
Ecumenical Ministries to hold Community Resources, Employment Fair
FOLEY – The Ecumenical Ministries will hold a Community Resource and Employment Fair on, Wednesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Foley United Methodist Church. More than 50 resources will be available on site during the event. Information and assistance will be available on housing and utilities, senior resources, food assistance programs, educational resources, medical information and health screening, employment agencies, employment legal services, mental health resources and transportation information. Admission to the event is free. Anyone wanting more information can call 251-943-3445 or email michelleh@baldwinemi.org.
Foley adding garbage trucks as service demand grows
FOLEY – An additional garbage truck is an example of how Foley is expanding services to meet the demands of growth. The Foley City Council has approved letters of intent to buy two new garbage trucks. The city will buy the trucks when the vehicles are ready to be delivered. Darrell Russell, public works director, said the city had initially planned to buy one truck. After seeing the increased demand for services, particularly in commercial collections, officials decided to buy two vehicles. “We need the one that is not in the budget next [...]
Foley High student improvement programs recognized
FOLEY – A Foley High School program that improves student academics, attendance and behavior has received regional recognition and is being considered for additional honors.. Foley High has been named a School of Distinction by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools. The award recognizes school programs that serve as an outstanding educational model for other schools in Alabama. Foley is one of 32 schools statewide to receive the award out of 208 nominated and the only program in the Baldwin County School System named as a CLAS School of Distinction. The Foley [...]
Foley city offices open Good Friday
FOLEY – All Foley city offices will be open Good Friday, April 7. City services will be provided on the usual schedule. Anyone with questions can contact City Hall at 251-943-1545.
Foley moving ahead with park improvements
FOLEY – New restroom facilities at the Beulah Heights Park are the latest project to improve park facilities around Foley. The Foley City Council voted Monday, April 3, to approve construction of a new bathroom facility at Beulah Heights Park on East Jefferson Street. The report presented to the council said the current restrooms are old, outdated, in poor condition and needing to be replaced. The new facilities will also bring the restroom into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the restroom replacement is part of a series [...]
Foley joins statewide assistance program
FOLEY – A statewide assistance program should bring aid to local communities sooner after hurricanes or other disasters. The Foley City Council voted Monday, April 3, to allow the Foley Fire Department to join the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Consortium Agreement. Chief Joey Darby said the new agreement allows departments across the state to prestage equipment if an emergency is expected and to share material and services needed after disasters. “What we would do is list our resources and our ability to potentially respond to other parts of the state,” [...]
Foley sets agenda for April 3 meeting
FOLEY – The Beulah Heights Park will get new restroom facilities at a cost of $175,000 under a proposal to be considered by the Foley City Council. The resolution is one of the items on the agenda for the Foley City Council when it meets Monday, April 3. The meeting and work session will start at 4 p.m. at Foley City Hall. The council is scheduled to vote on a request by the Parks and Recreation Department to approve the planned Beulah Heights Park upgrade project. The project will demolish the existing bathroom [...]