DAUPHIN ISLAND — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Government Services and Bowhead Family of Companies recently dedicated their newest vessel in honor of Clifford Saavgaq Okpeaha's lifelong …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/19/23 |
Bats are ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but these creatures deserve celebration year-round for their contribution to our sustainable food production. By eating insects by the billions, bats …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 11/7/23 |
Orange Beach — Developers are submitting two plans on parcels once ceded to the city — and still listed as owned by the city — as conditions required to win approval of the …
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By John Mullen
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 12/19/23 |
On Jan. 1, law enforcement officers swiftly responded to a distress call at 1010 West Beach Blvd, Crystal Towers Condo in Gulf Shores, where a male was reportedly shot, according to a news release.
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1/2/24
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Students in the building construction program at the South Baldwin Center for Technology are no strangers to thinking outside of the box; literally. Most recently, they built three cabinets to house …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/25/24 |
Responding to a critical need for blood donations in the local area, Baldwin EMC is collaborating with LifeSouth to address the shortage through an emergency blood drive.
The cooperative will …
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1/31/24
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Get ready to head off to the races, as the Ronald McDonald House of Mobile is only weeks away from hosting their first rubber ducky regatta event at OWA on March 23. According to Ellen Jackson, …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/23/24 |
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central and South Alabama proudly announced the winners of their annual Laws of Life essay competition, supported by the Alabama Humanities Alliance.
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3/15/24
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Looking for your next read? You're in luck. The Spanish Fort Public Library is gearing up for its very first book sale on April 8, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Timed to coincide with the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/29/24 |
FAIRHOPE — Have you ever stopped to think about what happens to the over-ripe fruit, wilted lettuce or dinner leftovers after it goes in your garbage can? The Fairhope Worm Lady is trying to …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/11/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Alabama's meat and poultry processing industry is receiving major financial investments through the Alabama Meat Processing Program. The Alabama Department of Agriculture …
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BY Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 7/13/23 |
2017 Toast of the Coast
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This year's Toast of the Coast Event, hosted by the South Baldwin Newcomers Club at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf, was another great success. People from around the area came out to …
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Photos by Capt. Mark Robinson
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1/29/17
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FAIRHOPE — In an effort to provide food, water and care to stray cats in the area, a tale of feline friendship has unfolded in the Fairhope French Quarter.
Two stray cats, known by locals …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/6/23 |
Early detection and effective treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are the ultimate goals of a study by researchers at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute and the University of …
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12/8/23
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Foley recently appointed a new executive director of general government and administration, Cian Caldwell Harrison.
Formerly serving as Baldwin County clerk and treasurer, Harrison will be …
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1/3/24
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In just a couple of days, throws will fly as families across Baldwin County line city streets in hopes of catching toys, beads and treats from passing floats.
While the Mardi Gras festival …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/25/24 |
State Treasurer Young Boozer has declared Feb. 1 as National Unclaimed Property Day in a news release today.
National Unclaimed Property Day is set to shed light on the prevalence of …
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1/31/24
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Did you know this week is college application week? From Feb. 19-23, over 50 colleges across the country will be offering college applications without the pressure of fees.
Participating …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/23/24 |
In recognition of National Poetry Month this April, the Fairhope Public Library has announced its partnership with local poet and songwriter Mike Turner for an evening of poetry scheduled for …
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4/1/24
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The mud days of summer
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Children gathered at Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley on Saturday for the annual International Mud Day festivities. Staff there turned a small field into a muddy pit complete with mounds of dirt …
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By Allison Marlow
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8/1/19
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