There is a reason a place like Cooper Farm was voted Best Eco-Friendly Company in our 2024 Best of Baldwin contest. The Coopers' dedication to cultivating thriving plants and sharing invaluable …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
Whether it's sea turtles, crabs, squirrels or pelicans, many animals live around the Gulf Coast. However, there are some that have become endangered or even extinct.
According to the U.S. Fish …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
In the rush of modern life, the profound impact of nature on our well-being often goes unnoticed. Whether it's the tranquil embrace of a forest, the invigorating freshness of a morning breeze or the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
Seeking solace in nature's embrace while replenishing mind and body? Luckily, Baldwin County is full of places brimming with opportunities to immerse oneself in the pristine beauty of the natural …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
Gladiolus, sometimes known as sword lilies, are a staple of Southern gardens, known for their striking, upright spikes and delicate blooms.
In zones 8 /9, such as those found in South Alabama, …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 5/1/24 |
FAIRHOPE — A historic home that dates to the 1920s could face relocation in the coming months.
Tolstoy Park, also known as the Henry Stuart House or the "Hermit House," was constructed in …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/30/24 |
Multiple members of the Baldwin County Home Builders Association are among the distinguished recipients in the 2024 Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards (AREA) competition, organized by the Home …
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4/28/24
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Thompson Engineering opened a branch office in Spanish Fort, expanding its footprint to cater to the burgeoning demand for engineering services in Baldwin County.
According to a news release, …
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4/26/24
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DAPHNE — Butterflies: a symbol of happiness, hope and rebirth.
To students at Daphne High School, butterflies represent a life of someone who passed away during the Holocaust.
On June …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/26/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Growing food for family and friends doesn't require a half-acre commitment. Raised bed gardens offer an alternative for people who cannot garden because of limited garden …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 4/25/24 |
On April 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced final revisions to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food packages. Nancy Brown, chief executive of the American Heart Association, …
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By the American Heart Association
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4/24/24
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The Alabama Agricultural Development Authority (AADA) has announced the opening of applications for the second phase of the Alabama Meat Processing Program (AMPP). According to a news release, this …
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4/23/24
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Saunders Yachtworks, renowned as the foremost marine service provider on the northern Gulf Coast and esteemed presenter of " Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper ," has unveiled a strategic …
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4/22/24
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The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) has opened the application process for a new cycle of child care bonuses.
Applications opened on April 17 and will continue through May 22, …
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4/20/24
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In the 2023 Alabama Kids Count Data Book, Baldwin County ranks as the seventh-best county for the overall health of children in Alabama, slipping from the previous year's ranking at fourth place.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/17/24 |
Online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) is gearing up to honor National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6 to 10 by launching three scholarship programs tailored for current and …
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4/17/24
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People living in 19th century New England believed tuberculosis, known then as "consumption," was quite possibly not a disease at all but a sign of vampirism.
In an effort to remove this …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/17/24 |
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, radishes are a fantastic choice for growing your own food in your backyard, no matter how much space you have available. Radish is typically one of …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 4/17/24 |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its latest annual "Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks" ("GHG Inventory") on April 11 according to a news release.
This …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/16/24
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Alabama households with modest incomes are set to benefit from new below-market mortgage interest rates through the Alabama Housing Finance Authority's (AHFA) First Step Mortgage Revenue Bond program …
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4/16/24
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