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 |
In a heartwarming display of ingenuity and compassion, students at Gulf Shores High School's Center for Applied Design have undertaken a remarkable project to enhance the mobility of a child with a …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/25/24 |
Nearly one year after being selected as Secondary Teacher of the Year, Amanda Talantis, hospitality and tourism teacher at Gulf Shores High School, has been named the top K-12 educator in the country …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/14/24 |
The brisk air marks the end of winter break, as students across the county are returning to their classrooms to begin a new semester and settle into a new routine. However, for students enrolled in …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/11/24 |
Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS) is once again accepting applications for their summer utilities internship program, offering current high schools students the opportunity to gain hands-on …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/14/24 |
Once again, applications for Alabama's 529 College Counts college savings fund scholarship are open to eligible students across the state. Per an official release, the scholarship offers awards of …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/11/24 |
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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ROSINTON, Alabama -- The Krewe of the Baby Armadillos took to the track at Rosinton School on Friday, Feb. 21 to celebrate the upcoming Mardi Gras holiday.
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2/26/20
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RHS hosts cheer camp
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- About 40 girls ranging in age from 4 to 11 gathered at the Robertsdale High School gym July 30-Aug. 1 to prepare take the field ahead of the Robertsdale Golden Bears first …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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8/6/19
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Gulf Shores City Schools, in partnership with Dune Doctors and Gulf State Park, is set to host the Planting for Protection (P4P) event, aimed at engaging local students in the initiation of coastal …
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2/1/24
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Graduation will look different this year for several schools in Baldwin County, as some will be moving their ceremonies out of their cities to the Foley Event Center at OWA Parks & Resort.
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/21/23 |
The Baldwin Pops Band recently named three high school seniors who won 2023 John Allen Memorial Scholarships and an additional two honorable mentions. The band awards an annual college scholarship in …
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6/22/23
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That moment when your child receives an acceptance letter to a coveted college is a time to feel pride in their achievements and excited about their future. It's also a time to make sense of the …
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6/21/23
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Spanish Fort Middle School recently named a new assistant principal. Kim Turner joins the Toro family for her 22nd year in education, having taught elementary and middle school grades in Mississippi …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/22/23
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The Eastern Shore Optimist Club recently announced the 2023 Dogwood Trail Program scholarship recipients. These scholarships are awarded to Eastern Shore high school seniors who have participated in …
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6/8/23
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The Dogwood Trail Program has been a Baldwin County tradition for 64 years. The annual pageant is sponsored by the Eastern Shore Optimist Club. Members work with each participant to advance their …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/7/23 |
First day of school at Robertsdale Elementary
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Parents, students, teachers and faculty were all smiles, albeit behind masks, for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Robertsdale Elementary …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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8/14/20
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Local schools honor veterans
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Veterans Day celebrations were held throughout Baldwin County, including several schools in and around Central Baldwin. Pictured are scenes from Robertsdale Elementary and Elsanor School. …
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11/14/16
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Derriana Bishop was crowned Miss AWAG 2023 at the pageant held Sept. 23 at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. The Baldwin County High School senior is the daughter of the Apostle …
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9/29/23
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At the Oct. 19 Baldwin County Board of Education meeting, attention shifted as one audience member raised questions about the school system's policy regarding gender identity and expression. Rebecca …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/2/23 |
Anna-Claire "AC" McCarter, an 8th grader from Baldwin County, has earned the title of USA National Miss Alabama Jr. Teen, with a commitment to uplifting young women statewide and nationwide through …
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2/14/24
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