Foley adding turn lanes on Juniper Street
The City of Foley is moving forward with plans to improve traffic flow on South Juniper Street by adding new turn lanes near Iberville Square. At its April 6 meeting, the Foley City Council approved the project, which will enhance safety and efficiency along one of the city’s busiest corridors. According to City Engineer Taylor Davis, the improvements have been part of the city’s capital plan for several years. “This is for a left-turn lane onto Beignet Drive on Juniper Street,” Davis said. “With the amount of traffic on Juniper Street, this is [...]
City of Foley Releases 2026 Popular Annual Financial Report
The City of Foley has published the 2026 edition of its Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), offering residents a clear, accessible overview of city finances and operations. The report is available online and at select public offices. Prepared by the Financial Services Division, the PAFR summarizes key financial data from the city’s most recent audit in a concise, easy-to-read format. While the full audit exceeds 200 pages, the PAFR presents the information in just 14 pages, making it more approachable for the general public. “This report is designed to make our financials more [...]
Foley’s Music and Movie kicks off for 2026
Foley’s popular Music and a Movie series returns to Heritage Park in 2026, bringing new films, live entertainment and special activities, including patriotic-themed events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The Friday night series kicks off April 17 offering an evening of family-friendly entertainment in the heart of downtown Foley. Each event begins with a live concert at 6 p.m. at the park pavilion, followed by a featured movie at dusk. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs to relax and enjoy the performances and films. New this year, attendees can take part in [...]
Foley Named Among Alabama’s Best Places to Live
The City of Foley has been recognized as one of the top places to live in Alabama, earning a spot on a newly released statewide list highlighting outstanding communities. WorldAtlas recently included Foley in its “10 Best Places to Live in Alabama in 2026,” citing the city’s convenient location, quality of life and wide range of attractions. According to the report, Foley’s location just inland from Alabama’s Gulf beaches provides residents with the benefits of coastal living while maintaining year-round practicality. The listing noted that the city’s mix of established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions [...]
Foley improving downtown parking lot
A public parking lot in downtown Foley will be temporarily closed next week as the city completes paving and related improvements at the site. The lot, located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Alabama 59 and U.S. 98, will be closed Monday, April 13, through Friday, April 17, according to City Engineer Taylor Davis. “It’s the parking lot in the middle of downtown,” Davis said. “They plan to pave that next week. Right now, we’re going door to door to adjoining businesses to let them know.” Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the [...]
Foley extending sidewalk system
Sidewalk improvements are continuing across the city as Foley expands pedestrian access along some of its busiest streets, including Alabama 59 and North Cedar Street. The city will install a new sidewalk along the east side of North McKenzie Street (Alabama 59), extending from East Orchid Avenue north to East Section Avenue. The project will connect sidewalks to the site of Local and Company, located in the historic building constructed in 1935 as the original Foley National Guard armory. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the work represents another step toward creating continuous pedestrian [...]
Foley City Council to meet Monday
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, April 6. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: Declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Foley. Designating April as National Donate Life Month. Discuss the city’s Fiscal Year 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report. Rezoning property owned by Jarvis and Deborah Sester from Residential Single Family (R-2) to Preferred Office (PO). Rezoning property owned by Rivi Apartments LLC from Extended Business District (B-1A) to [...]
Foley moving ahead with Miflin Road-Beach Express intersection improvements
Improvements planned for the intersection of Miflin Road and the Foley Beach Express are expected to enhance both safety and traffic flow along the busy corridor. The Alabama Department of Transportation has approved a $2 million grant to fund upgrades at the intersection in southeast Foley. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city has worked closely with ALDOT for more than two years to prepare for the project. Foley transferred ownership of the Foley Beach Express to the state in 2025 following widening and resurfacing work. The route is now designated as Alabama 161. [...]
Foley recognizes area teachers
The Baldwin County Education Coalition recently recognized outstanding educators from across the county while Foley continues to celebrate continued academic progress in area schools. During the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Banquet, several educators from Foley-area schools were honored as their schools’ Teachers of the Year. Those recognized included: Kerry Becton, multiple disabilities, special education and K-2, Florence B. Mathis Elementary Amanda Welsh, second grade, Foley Elementary Brandy Richard, AP U.S. history, AP human geography, U.S. history II, Foley High Michelle Dillon, science, Foley Middle Kaitlyn Martin, kindergarten, Magnolia Elementary Angela Ingraham, special [...]
Foley continues Beulah drainage improvements
FOLEY – Efforts to improve drainage in the Beulah community while protecting the environment of Wolf Bay are moving forward with the help of new state funding. The Foley City Council has accepted a grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to support continued upgrades to the Beulah Heights Regional Stormwater Facility in southeast Foley. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the work builds on a 480-acre city project that began in 2008 to address longstanding drainage issues in the area. “The water was going directly into Wolf Creek and degrading it, because there [...]