The South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) celebrated the close of 2023 and the start of 2024 by adding 245 acres to its portfolio. SALT's mission is twofold: to protect land at the water's edge and to …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/30/24 |
The Hope Farm was not the only James Beard Awards semifinalist in Alabama.
Across the bay in Mobile, Chef Arwen Rice of Red or White in Mobile is a semifinalist for Best Chef: South. Red or …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/29/24 |
The Fairhope Civic Center was lively with activity Thursday, Jan. 25, for the State of the City Expo.
The main hall of the civic center was lined with tables representing each department within …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/29/24 |
In 2020, Baldwin County became the fourth-largest county in Alabama by population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has been the fastest-growing county in Alabama since 2010.
To adjust to …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/29/24 |
The pitcher plant bog boardwalk and its associated parking area are presently closed for an extensive renovation project, with plans for reopening in the summer of 2024.
According to a news …
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1/24/24
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The 2024 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists list has been released, and one of Baldwin County’s own made the list.
The Hope Farm, located in Fairhope, is a semifinalist …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/24/24 |
The Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope was buzzing on Friday night as Baldwin County Education Coalition hosted their annual "Evening of Education Champions" event to benefit the district's future teacher …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/23/24 |
On Friday, Jan, 12, eight young women from Baldwin County's Eastern Shore were selected to represent the Dogwood Trail Maids, expanding the court from six for the first time in the program's …
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By MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/23/24 |
Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan is set to present her annual State of the City address at the Fairhope Civic Center on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The event promises to be …
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1/22/24
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Behind three individual state champions, the Daphne Trojans wrestled their way back to the top of the mountain as team state champions for the third time in four years.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/19/24 |
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, fifteen spellers in grades 4–8 showcased their linguistic prowess at the Bayside Academy Spelling Bee.
Notably, this year's tournament featured two sets of siblings: …
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1/17/24
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Fairhope has finally given the Triangle property a name, and work is set to begin on phase one soon.
Fairhope City Council approved changing the name of the property to Flying Creek Nature …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/15/24 |
Baldwin County and surrounding areas will experience record lows in the coming days.
The National Weather Service in Mobile issued a statement on January 13, stating, "Dangerously cold …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/13/24 |
Project Prom donations being accepted
Junior Auxiliary project offers girls free shopping experience
FAIRHOPE — The Junior Auxiliary is extending an opportunity for young women to "shop" prom dresses, accessories and essential items without any cost.
Each year, the provisional class of JA …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/12/24 |
Spanish Fort Middle School hosted its annual Young Writers’ Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Gulf Coast Media Sports Editor Cole McNanna was invited to return as one of the featured …
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1/11/24
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Say goodbye to chronic back pain. The future of relief is here.
Infirmary Health is pioneering a breakthrough treatment for chronic back pain through the Intracept procedure.
Dr. Leslie …
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1/10/24
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Cruise into the past and discover the story of the last known ship to bring enslaved Africans into America. Historic Blakeley State Park offers many cruises, but on Saturday, Jan. 13, a special …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/10/24 |
DAPHNE — Prodisee Pantry's First 52nd Annual Magnolia Ball brought in hundreds of people in support of their efforts to feed the bodies and spirits of Baldwin County.
The 52nd Annual …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/9/24 |
Dust off your running shoes.
Meet your mates at the starting line.
It is time for the Fairhope Sunset Rotary Club's annual race. The best part of this fundraiser? There is no training …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/9/24 |
A Mobile County classic will soon have a location in Baldwin County. Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe will open a Fairhope location this spring. Camilla "Cammie" Wayne grew up in Mobile. Her first …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/9/24 |