Friday fun at the 2016 National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
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GULF SHORES, AL - Great weather and great food made for a beautiful day at the National Shrimp Festival on Oct. 14. Musically Jason Justice and the Hung Jury brought real country to the East Stage …
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10/15/16
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Veterans honored
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Several municipalities honored veterans over the past week, leading up to Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11, with the official observance held Monday, Nov. 12.
The town of Loxley honored veterans …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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11/19/18
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Take an unexpected journey to the Copper Kettle TeaBar
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Though the Copper Kettle is busy making travelers feel at home throughout the year, on Saturday, April 27, the staff welcomed special guests as Hobbits, elves, dwarves, dragons, and wizards made an …
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Photos by Jessica Vaughn and Whisper Edwards
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4/29/19
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Students take the lead in Forever Foley: Our Legacy
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Students from all six Foley feeder pattern schools (Foley Elementary, Foley Intermediate, Foley Middle, Foley High, Swift School and Magnolia School) worked hard on projects that were put on …
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Photos by Jessica Vaughn and Whisper Edwards
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4/29/19
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Graham Creek Interpretive Center open house
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The Interpretive Center at Foley’s Graham Creek Nature Preserve held a ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, Aug. 19. City employees, community members and children explored the newest edition …
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8/22/16
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Celebrating heritage
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — Sunny skies and warm weather greeted guests on Saturday, April 27 for the 35th annual Silverhill Heritage Day Festival.
Heritage Day was first established in 1982 to …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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5/8/19
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Princesses and superheroes
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The Robertsdale Public Library welcomed princesses and superheroes for its final party of the Summer Reading Program.
Princesses gathered in the main room of the library to …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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7/3/19
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Loxley churches host Trunk or Treat
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LOXLEY, Alabama — Crowds braved the cold weather on Thursday night for a Trunk or Treat hosted by area churches at Loxley Municipal Park.
The event was hosted last year by the Loxley Church of …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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11/4/19
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Record crowds attend Baldwin County Fair
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama – Record crowds attended this the 69th Annual Baldwin County Fair held Sept. 17-21 at the Baldwin County Fairgrounds in Robertsdale.
“From Farm to Fair” was the theme …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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9/23/19
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Baldwin County Senior Lifestyle Expo
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Baldwin County seniors gathered at the Baldwin County Coliseum on Wednesday, Nov. 28 for the 2018 Baldwin County Senior Lifestyle Expo.
The event, which had to be …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/7/18
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BCLC hosts Christmas Breakfast
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The Baldwin County Library hosted its annual Christmas Breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the library at the Baldwin County Central Annex, 22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale.
The …
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By John Underwood /john@gulfcoasstmedia.com
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12/7/18
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FOLEY – The City of Foley and the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce joined forces to welcome Snowbirds to lower Alabama on Tuesday, Jan. 9, with the 8th Annual Foley Snowbird Coffee.
The coffee …
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By Jessica Vaughn / jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com
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1/10/18
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Rooting, Tooting good time
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- It was a rooting, tooting good time on Thursday, June 20 when the Robertsdale Public Library hosted a Rooting Tooting Hoe Down as part of its Summer Reading …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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6/25/19
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Festival of Flavor in downtown Foley
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Historic downtown Foley was filled with the aroma of local fare on Saturday for the annual Festival of Flavor. Local food was tasted and drinks sampled by residents and visitors alike. Tastings …
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PHOTOS BY ALLISON WOODHAM
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10/10/16
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Amazing Crafts
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The city of Robertsdale hosted the final of three summer camps June 17-21 in the library at Robertsdale Elementary School.
Two camps are held each day, a morning camp for …
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By John Underwood /john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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6/25/19
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Pedestrian Bridge Ribbon Cutting and Walkover
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Foley City Council, South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and many members of the community took the first steps across the Pedestrian Bridge in Foley the morning of Sept. 23.
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PHOTOS BY ALLISON WOODHAM
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9/23/16
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Lion Pride Day
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Students, teachers and member of the community gathered in Heritage Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, to celebrate Lion Pride Day. There was a pep rally and Foley’s High School Band from Lion Land to kick …
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF FOLEY ATHLETICS-R. BRUNSON
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8/16/16
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Inside OWA
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Onlooker Editor Allison Woodham took a tour inside the construction site of OWA on Friday, Jan. 13, with OWA Marketing Director Kristin Hellmich.
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By Allison Woodham / allison@gulfcoastmedia.com
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1/17/17
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Billy Claus visits LuLu's in Gulf Shores
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GULF SHORES, AL - Billy Claus came to LuLu's via David Walter's float plane and heard the wishes of boys and girls to bring to his brother, Santa, at the North Pole. Capt. Mark Robinson was on hand …
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12/11/16
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Under The Sea Tea brings mermaids, pirates to Copper Kettle
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Mermaids and pirates took over the Copper Kettle Teabar in Foley on August 18, as they banded together to celebrate the Under The Sea Tea. The guests ventured onto dry land and left their ships …
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9/14/17
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