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Foley, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Foley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a January welfare check turned into a Foley child abuse arrest
- How did Daphne’s big week on the diamond impact Foley’s playoff hopes?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Gulf Coast Open and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Foley child abuse investigation leads to arrest (wkrg.com) — Foley police say a months-long investigation, launched after a Florida agency requested a welfare check, has led to a child abuse charge against a woman connected to a local home. Baldwin County DHR removed two children during the probe, and one child was later located in Foley. Authorities say multiple agencies across several states helped gather evidence before the recent arrest. 
• Baldwin County baseball and softball wrap-up: Spring break (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Baldwin County’s spring break baseball action saw Daphne clinch a playoff spot with a dominant series win over Foley, highlighted by Ryan Parent’s complete-game gem and big day at the plate. The wrap-up also tracks other county teams’ playoff berths and standout performances, giving Foley fans context on how local rivals are shaping up.
📸 Around Foley
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Music and a Movie
Foley Welcome Center, 104 N McKenzie St, Foley
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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2026 Gulf Coast Open
Foley Event Center , 1001 E Pride Blvd , Foley
7:00 pm -
Mary Ryan Brown
OWA Theater , 205 N Owa Blvd , Foley
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Comedy, Magic & Impressions! Brandon Styles VARIETY SHOW
Brandon Styles Theater , OWA , Foley
7:00 pm -
Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce , 19812 Underwood Rd , Foley
9:00 am -
Gulf Coast Balloon Festival, Foley, AL 2026 — Disc Connected K9's
Foley Sports Complex , 998 W Section Ave , Foley
12:00 pm -
2026 AGF Foley Championships
Foley Event Center , 1001 E Pride Blvd , Foley
7:00 pm -
Music and a Movie
Foley Welcome Center , 104 N McKenzie St , Foley
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 8
Friday May 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wednesday Nights Service Industry Night
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce , 19812 Underwood Rd , Foley
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Indoor Cycling
Orange Beach, AL Calendar , 4847 Wilson Boulevard , Orange Beach
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Baldwin County Resources Networking Luncheon
Waffles R Wild the Speakeasy
11:30 am -
Eco-Art: Sea Salt Extraction & Bath Products
Learning Campus at Gulf State Park , 20249A State Park Rd , Gulf Shores
12:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is a very sweet cat that roams the neighborhood and seems to like hanging out at my house.
I do my best to take care of it when I’m in town, but I’ve just received my deployment and will be out of state for a few months every time he shows… (Nextdoor Foley) - I recently posted about the loss of my chihuahua, I had just purchased a script of Apoquile 5.
4 mg. Which is quite expensive. If any one could use these please let me know. Free, call or text 214 284 8387. (Nextdoor Parish Lakes/Iberville)
- Under Armour, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate - Tues-Sat 5 am-12 pm in Foley. Apply here.
- Harbor Freight Tools posted a job opening for Senior Retail Stocking Associate in Foley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Foley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orange Beach
- Fourth Annual Island Schools Special Olympics Set For Orange Beach (obawebsite.com)
- Backcountry Trail Places Second In USA Today 10Best Voting (obawebsite.com)
- Three Baldwin Towns Make Southern Livings "50 Best Beach Towns" (gulfshoresnews.com)
Gulf Shores
- Robertsdale Dental Care marking 19th annual ‘Dentists with a Heart' event offering free extractions (gulfcoastmedia.com)
- Tim Cook, Robertsdale native, to step down as Apple CEO (gulfcoastmedia.com)
Ok Foley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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