Governor Kay Ivey Extends Mask Mandate and Safe at Home Order
This morning, Governor Kay Ivey extended the requirement for Alabamians to wear a mask or facial covering when in public, as well as the Safer at Home Order. The updated State of Emergency can be found below: Twenty-third Supplemental State of Emergency
COVID-19 Drive Up Clinic at OWA reschedule
Update from the Alabama Dept of Health/ Baldwin County Health Dept: The COVID-19 Drive Up Clinic at OWA for Tuesday, March 2, has been moved to Wednesday, March 3, 9am until 3pm. This clinic is for first and second doses. We will have a second dose only clinic on March 4, same location and time.
3rd Annual Lucky to Love Foley Event Underway
Lucky to Love Foley is an event created by the Foley Main Street Board of Directors to increase business downtown when business slows down after Valentine’s Day. Residents and Visitors alike are invited to visit Downtown Foley and if they eat at a restaurant or purchase an item or service within the Downtown Foley by March 17, 2021. Simply drop off the receipts (or a copy of) showing date, and the amount of the purchase to 120 S. McKenzie St. or any participating Main Street business with their name and email on the [...]
Walmart vaccination options in South Baldwin
Many are looking for options for COVID-19 vaccinations that do not involve waiting in long lines with no guarantee of getting a shot. City and county officials are being asked when Baldwin County Walmart stores will be providing vaccinations. Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich says that even though local government was not involved in Walmart’s original selection process in Baldwin County, officials welcome any nearby site that will serve citizens in the South Baldwin area. Walmart announced it is holding vaccine events in locations that prioritize access in partnership with the Alabama Department of [...]
Foley names Feb. 27 Arbor Day
The City of Foley is entering its 40th year as a recognized Tree City USA. The recognition, awarded by the National Arbor Day Foundation, provides framework to assist communities in expanding and maintaining their public trees. In an effort to promote the planting of trees in the city, Saturday, Feb. 27 has been declared as Arbor Day in the City of Foley. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s Market, located at 20733 Miflin Road, Foley. Representatives from the Alabama Forestry Commission, Baldwin County Master Gardeners [...]
Foley Makes Sportsman Channel Debut
The Archery Shooters Association (ASA) is no stranger to Foley. The Hoyt Archery Pro/Am has kicked off the ASA season in Foley for the last six years, but this year the world can watch live on the Sportsman Channel. For the last few years, Competition Archery Media (CAM) has worked closely with ASA, streaming shoot downs live to their Facebook page. CAM’s General Manager Josh Grine said the deal with the Sportsman Channel came about because all involved have a mission to grow the sport of 3D archery and in turn, expose new [...]
South Baldwin Regional CEO talks vaccine rollout, hospital expansions
Eric Roach was appointed as the CEO of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center on Jan. 18. Recently he spoke at the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s first Leadership Series of the year. During the presentation, Roach discussed the past, present, and future of South Baldwin Regional. COVID “Our mission has been two-fold since [the pandemic],” he said. “We want to take care of the COVID patients and at the same time we want to be able to take care of everybody else, because while we’re dealing with COVID, healthcare is 24/7, 365. We [...]
Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday this weekend
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday of the last full weekend in February and ending at twelve midnight on the following Sunday, pursuant to 40-23-230 through 233, Code of Alabama, 1975. Participating Counties & Municipalities Rule 810-6-3-.66 Act 2012-256 Quick Reference Sheet of Exempt Items
New COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule
A clinic for both prime and booster doses is scheduled for Friday, February 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) will conduct drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinics at OWA, 1501 S. OWA Blvd., Foley on the following dates from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., depending upon vaccine availability. No appointment is needed. •February 19 •February 23 •February 25 •March 2 •March 4 Eligible groups are listed below: Ages 65 and older and additional groups of frontline workers: first responders, corrections officers, food and agriculture workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, [...]