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Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Mobile man arrested for rape in Foley (weartv.com) — Foley police have arrested a Mobile man on a first-degree rape charge tied to an August 28 incident reported by an adult victim in the city. Working with Baldwin and Mobile County agencies, officers located and arrested the suspect in Mobile. Investigators are still gathering information and are asking anyone with details to contact the Foley Police Department.
2. Fast-growing Foley moves to get ahead of data centers with proposed moratorium (al.com) — Foley officials are planning a Sept. 8 public hearing and vote on a six‑month moratorium for data centers and crypto mining, aiming to study impacts on water, power, noise, and neighborhoods. With Foley among Alabama's fastest‑growing cities, leaders want clear rules in place before any proposals arrive, working closely with Riviera Utilities to protect residents and infrastructure.
3. Foley thanks Blankenship for his environmental stewardship (mulletwrapper.net) — Foley's city leaders have honored state conservation chief Chris Blankenship with a proclamation, keys to the city, and a $10,000 scholarship donation recognizing his environmental work in the region. City officials highlighted his partnerships that benefit Foley, including improvements at Graham Creek Nature Preserve, and praised his statewide impact on parks and natural resources.
4. Foley among 90 Alabama cities tied for 69th in July scam reports (baldwintimes.com) — Foley logged just one BBB Scam Tracker report in July, down from five the month before, involving a $48.98 loss on an undelivered online comforter set. Local residents are reminded they can use BBB Scam Tracker to research scams and anonymously share experiences, as fraud losses continue to climb across Alabama and nationwide.
5. Primetime Primer: Fairhope, Foley meet for pivotal swing game at W.C. Majors Field (gulfcoastmedia.com) — Foley High's Lions head to W.C. Majors Field on Friday night for a key district "swing game" against Fairhope, with both teams sitting at 1-1 and eyeing a title run. The matchup pits Foley's explosive offense, led by playmaker Jaxson Dixon, against a tough Fairhope defense, and could set the tone for the Lions' entire season.
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