On a typical summer Saturday afternoon as beach tourists head north towards home from Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, it’s not uncommon to see Interstate 65 traffic heading into Birmingham backed up as far south as Alabaster, Lee Sentell says. But during Memorial Day weekend, Sentell said he saw the traffic backing up several miles further south to Exit 234 at the Shelby County Airport near .
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Over 1,500 students at local elementary schools have received a copy of Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud’s new book, “Miss Sandra and the Turtle People.” All students at Orange Beach Elementary School received the book. All second graders received a copy of the book at Florence B. Mathis Elementary, Foley Elementary, and Magnolia Elementary. All second and third graders received the book at Gulf Shores Elementary.
Miss Sandra portrays the story of a young turtle volunteer who comes to a life decision about her future and describes how she assists the Gulf Coast with environmental awareness. Miss Sandra, after guidance from her turtle friends, realizes it is more important to follow your dreams and passions. It informs children and families of the appropriate etiquette and rules for turtle protection and proper care of the beach environment. It relays to children and families turtle environmental protection guidelines in a playful storyline with colorful turtle illustration
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May proclaimed Building Safety Month Posted City of Foley Community Development Director Miriam Boone and Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich. Photo by Jessica Vaughn
By Jessica Vaughn
FOLEY - Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich proclaimed May as Building Safety Month. Not only does the month encourage safe building practices, it also recognizes those who work in building and safety positions, fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, local code officials, builders and construction workers.
“Our city is committed to recognizing our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that serves our citizens both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster,” Hellmich said. “Our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make u
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Coastal Alabama Farmer’s and Fisherman’s Market selected as 2021 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Winners for Best Farmers Market Posted
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The Coastal Alabama Farmer’s and Fisherman’s Market, Inc. (CAFFM) is proud to announce they’ve been selected as one of the 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Winners for Best Farmers Market.
A panel of experts consisting of editors from USA TODAY, editors from 10Best.com, and expert contributors nominated 20 farmers markets from across the country. The public then voted on which of those 20 options they felt were the best. CAFFM garnered the number nine spot beating out markets in major cities including Seattle and New Orleans.
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Stick Library coming to Foley Dog Park courtesy of FES Pet Pals Mayor Ralph Hellmich, Assistant Principal Angie Beard, and ESL teacher Joanna Worch. Posted Foley High School students design the Stick Library. Foley Elementary School student receives letter from Pet Pal.
By Jessica Vaughn
FOLEY - Dog owners visiting the Foley Dog Park will find a new addition soon - a stick library. The project was brought forward by students in Foley Elementary School teacher Christine Speir’s class. Many of the students are involved in Foley Elementary School’s Pet Pals program, designed to teach kids writing, communication skills, geography, and much more.