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Group looking to expand Meals on Wheels in Foley and beyond
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Members of a faith-based charity in Baldwin County are trying to expand their program to bring meals to senior citizens. They’re asking more people to be a part of Ecumenical Ministries in central Baldwin County, Meals on Wheels ships dozens of meals to seniors and homebound people every weekday–but they need […]
Legendary hard rock band will be on tour this summer: How to find tickets
If “It’s Been a While” since you’ve seen Staind in concert, now’s your chance. Staind is out on its Tailgate Tour with Seether as opener. The hard-rock band will be at the Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Ala., on May 14, and Oak Mountain Amphitheater near Birmingham on May 15.
Loxley’s modern city complex goes to construction design phase
LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Loxley has announced plans to build a brand-new city complex two blocks off Highway 59. As the city continues to grow, so does the need for city services and this will meet those needs. Barbara Lovell opened the Museum of Loxley in 2021...
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival set for early May at OWA Parks & Resort
FOLEY, Ala. -- The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will take sail at OWA Parks & Resort for the 4th year in a row. The festival will take place on May 2-4, showcasing over 50-plus balloons from across the nation. In addition to the expansive amenities of OWA --...
Body camera footage shows arrest of Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy
PENSACOLA, Fl. (WALA) - FOX10 News has exclusively obtained body camera footage showing the arrest of a Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy. In December, Deputy Danny Contreras was arrested in Pensacola. Contreras and two other men are accused of going on a “joyride” in a Pensacola city-owned UTV.
Woman allegedly steals car, leads Mobile Police on chase to Daphne
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman was arrested Saturday after she stole a vehicle and led police on a chase to Daphne, according to a news release from the Mobile Police Department. Officers were called to a Chevron, located at 1300 Government Boulevard, around 10 p.m. Saturday for a report of a woman driving off […]
2 Orange Beach chefs chosen to compete in 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Gulf Seafood selected two Orange Beach chefs to compete in the 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off, according to the Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission. Villaggio Grille’s Chef Laurence Agnew and Coastal Orange Beach’s Chef Emilio Urban were the two Orange Beach chefs selected, according to a release from the ASMC. […]
Hungry for something new? New eateries spring up in Gulf Shores, Foley
New eateries always get their communities buzzing. Two recently opened restaurants should get their respective cities humming. Nonna’s Pizza has opened at 1209 Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores, near King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant. The new pizza restaurant features New York style pizza and sandwiches. The restaurant building was formerly occupied by the Drunken Shrimp.
Plans for more pickleball courts in Foley moving forward
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Plans are moving forward to open nine city pickleball courts in Foley later this year, according to according to a post made by the city. The courts will be built on city property north of the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market and east of Koniar Way.
Bay Minette woman convicted of financially exploiting elderly
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County circuit judge set a June 12 sentencing date for a Bay Minette woman convicted this week of exploiting the elderly. Fifty-seven-year-old Renee Williams on Tuesday was convicted of one count of first-degree financial exploitation of the elderly, the Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office announced.
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