Gov. Ivey extends Safer at Home Order.
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied statewide. The current order, which took effect on May 22, was previously set to expire on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. but has been extended to expire on July 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Safer at Home Order Twelfth Supplemental State of Emergency
ROAD CLOSURE: W. Section Ave.
The area of W. Section Ave. between W. Pine St. and Bateman Cir. will be closed Wednesday, July 1st from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for a culvert repair.
Legends in Concert set to reopen at OWA
Legends in Concert and the OWA Theater are ready to officially kick-off summer with a sizzling hot lineup of some of the biggest names in music history. Having been forced to close for the first time in its 36 year history due to a pandemic, the show is permitted to welcome back guests and prepared to provide a safe and healthy environment to experience a night of world-class entertainment. The longest-running and most-awarded show in Las Vegas history, Legends in Concert, brings the King of Rock and Roll, the King of Pop, the [...]
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Announces Largest Building Program In The Hospital’s History
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center has announced a $170 million dollar major expansion and renovation to advance medical services for the growing population of Baldwin County and greater coastal Alabama. Patients will experience a facility designed to provide the highest quality care, with entry through a new main lobby and registration to access patient care areas created to support healing and comfort. The exterior façade and finishes throughout the hospital will reflect the CMS five-star care provided within. Plans for the largest building program in the hospital’s history include the addition of a [...]
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center breaks ground on freestanding emergency department
Today, South Baldwin Regional Medical Center welcomed community, business and healthcare leaders to a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction at the new South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department. The freestanding emergency department, which will be located adjacent to Jack Edwards Airport in Gulf Shores, with Highway 59 frontage, will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve patients who experience medical emergencies. “We are committed to expanding access to emergency services to meet the needs of our rapidly growing community,” said SBRMC Chief Executive Officer [...]
ROAD CLOSURE: E. Pedigo Ave.
The area of 615 E. Pedigo Ave. between S. Juniper St. and S. Stuart St. will be closed Monday, June 22nd from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for a culvert replacement. A map of the area is attached for your convenience.
Alabama’s 10 fastest-growing cities; four of them are in Baldwin County
People are flocking to the beaches. Not just for a summer vacation, but to live. Four of Alabama’s 10 fastest-growing cities over the last decade - and three of the top five - are at or near the coast. Baldwin County - home to Alabama’s beaches - was the fastest growing county in the state over that time period. Its growth has been led by the rapidly expanding small cities of Fairhope, Foley, Gulf Shores and Daphne, each of which has grown by at least 25 percent over the last 10 years. Read [...]
Foley Art Center hosts Pop-Up Local Arts and Crafts Market
The Foley Art Center will be hosting an Arts and Crafts Market 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Over 25 juried vendors (members from the Art Center) will exhibit their handmade work outside, plus inside the gallery there will be over 75 member's work for sale on consignment. The market will be located at the Foley Art Center, 211 N McKenzie St., Hwy 59, next to the Pedestrian Bridge parking lot and inside the Gallery. Check out the Foley Art Center's Facebook page for updated info.
Foley receives minimal impact from Tropical Storm Cristobal
Foley residents experienced minimal impacts from Tropical Storm Cristobal, which brought gusty winds and bands of showers throughout the weekend. In addition to limited power outages and a lightning strike to the traffic light at the Foley Beach Express and County Road 20, Foley fire and police departments reported several trees down across the city, two briefly blocking roadways at S. Pine Street and County Road 32. Water covering the roadway contributed to an accident on County Road 12 west of County Road 65. Low-lying areas across the city experienced temporary flooding. Residents [...]
Now hiring: Certified and non-certified patrol officers
The City of Foley, AL is now accepting applications for Certified Patrol Officers. Applications will be accepted until 5pm on July 1, 2020. Click on the link below to apply. https://al-foley.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/JobDetail.aspx?RequisitionId=62781&SourceId=2691 The City of Foley, AL is now accepting applications for Non-Certified Patrol Officers. Applications will be accepted until 5pm on July 1, 2020. Click on the link below to apply. https://al-foley.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/JobDetail.aspx?RequisitionId=62782&SourceId=2691