The new Gulf Shores High School took a big step Monday to coming into view.
Gulf Shores City Council approved a $131 million contract to construct the city school's new high school at their Feb. …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/5/24 |
"We are Baldwin, we are proud," a crowd of over 4,000 teachers and staff members chanted at the second-annual Baldwin County Board of Education Teachers Institute pep rally on Aug. 4. The crowd was …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/23 |
One of the most exciting times of the new school year is upon us. It is back-to-school shopping time, and the state of Alabama will make it a little less expensive with the annual Back-to-School Tax …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/19/23 |
Baldwin County Board of Education members gathered on Feb. 22 for their monthly board meeting of the new year, approving all agenda items including a dual enrollment credit program with Auburn …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/27/24 |
Nearly 100 boys and girls pour in the doors of Fairhope's Rotary Youth Club each afternoon, many with a singular focus: improving their reading skills. Literacy has become a primary goal of the club …
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10/26/23
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While TikTok often gets a bad rap as a time-waster, in reality, there are thousands of influencers on the app sharing content designed to inspire, educate and encourage creativity. It's no wonder …
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9/22/23
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Students from various Baldwin County elementary schools were given a front row seat last week to Foley High School's production of "Charlotte's Web," connecting back to their reading curriculum …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/7/23 |
FES kindergarteners learn about nature
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The Pelican's Nest recently visited Foley Elementary School's kindergarten students in Mrs. Davis's, Mrs. Kinkead's and Mrs. Shiflett's classes. The students enjoyed an on-campus field trip learning …
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4/28/22
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Columbia Southern University (CSU) has achieved programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for its undergraduate and graduate degree programs …
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3/2/24
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DAPHNE — A planned expansion project at Daphne High School is one step closer after Daphne City Council voted to donate 14 acres to the Baldwin County Board of Education during the April 1 city …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/9/24 |
A sophomore at Spanish Fort High School tied for first place at the Alabama State Chess Championship, which took place from Sept. 1-3 in Madison. Kevin Judice, who competed in the reserve section at …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/22/23 |
In coordination with partners at Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency and the Mobile National Weather Service Office, Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler announced early …
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4/9/24
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Another Free Little Library has been installed in North Baldwin in a partnership between the Kiwanis Club and the Bay Minette Public Library. The newest addition was placed at Sye Davis Park at 393 …
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8/24/23
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Students celebrated at Tuesday night's city council meeting in Orange Beach as council members approved a resolution to construct an athletic complex on the Orange Beach Middle and High School …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/18/23 |
Student art on display in Fairhope
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FAIRHOPE, Alabama — It was a packed house on Friday, Jan. 4 when the Lyons Share Gallery presented the Baldwin County Student Art Show at 330 De La Mare Ave. in Fairhope.
Part of Fairhope’s …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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1/11/19
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The Fairhope Walking School Bus took to social media to give a "big shout out of thanks to the City of Fairhope for this quick response to several sidewalk issues." About 140 people, comprising …
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8/24/23
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Bayside Academy recently announced and its 38 students who have received AP Scholar Awards for the 2023 AP exam administration.
Of these students, 13 were recognized as an AP Scholar with …
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9/14/23
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The Daphne Public Library invites local students to participate in the upcoming 2023 Back-to-School Bookmark Contest. The contest is sponsored by the Friends of the Daphne Public Library and is open …
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9/14/23
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As school safety continues to be a growing challenge, Baldwin County Public Schools has implemented a state-of-the-art crisis alert system in schools districtwide. Teachers wear the crisis alert …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/14/23 |
The annual Dogwood Trail pageant and scholarship program is gearing up to celebrate its 64th year at the Fairhope Civic Center on Jan. 13.
This year, 44 participants will compete for one of the …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/4/24 |