A trio of sisters, including two from Baldwin County -- Mitzy Smith, 54 off Fairhope, Judy Owen, 61 of Silverhill, and Sandra Grimes, 57 of Niceville, Florida -- was arrested on Friday, May 10 and charged with …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/24 |
Southern Alabama boasts an ideal climate for gardening with its long, warm summers and mild winters, providing optimal conditions for growing a variety of crops. Among these, squash stands out as a …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 5/15/24 |
DAPHNE — Over 30 people from child advocacy centers, police departments and more went through multidisciplinary training to enhance their ability to address instances of child abuse …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/24 |
Ready to reel in the big one?
Alabama residents and visitors from out-of-state will have the chance to enjoy a day of fishing without the need for a fishing license on Saturday, June 8. This …
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Generations of children living in the Southeast have long listened to the sound of a cicada's song and collected their exoskeletons in yards and wooded areas. With the …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/15/24 |
The Board of Directors at Austal USA has appointed Michelle Kruger as the company's President, following her service as interim president since August 2023 according to a news release.
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The USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park proudly announces the appointment of its 2024-2025 USS ALABAMA Crewmates. This year's esteemed representatives are as follows:
Camille Bailey, 19, a …
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Alabama is now the first state to automatically sentence those who are guilty of human trafficking of a minor to life in prison.
House Bill 42, sponsored by state Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley), …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/14/24 |
Many librarians are breathing easier after proposed state legislation failed to make it to the Senate floor for voting. House Bill 385, sponsored by state Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs), …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/14/24 |
On Tuesday, May 7, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) announced his Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act passed the House Natural Resources Committee.
Ben Raines, a …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/14/24 |
Have you ever wondered what happens to all the luggage left behind, lost or unclaimed, at airports?
There’s a massive warehouse in Alabama that answers those questions and lets you look …
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The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a rip current statement, flood watch, flood advisory and flash flood warning for Baldwin County due to severe weather in the area on Monday, May 13.
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/13/24 |
GULF SHORES — There's no need to book a flight to Ireland to get a traditional pub experience. A team of three industry professionals have pooled their skills to open The Galway Irish Public …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/13/24 |
Coastal Alabama Community College named Lonnie Burnett, who previously served as the University of Mobile president since 2019, as its new vice president on Tuesday, May 7.
Dedicating over 40 …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/11/24 |
Governor Kay Ivey confirmed plans for the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC) to meet and sign paperwork that officially transfers ownership of the …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/10/24 |
This hurricane season may turn out to be "extremely active," according to initial outlooks released in April.
Colorado State University's (CSU) tropical meteorology project releases the first …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/10/24 |
Members of the Legislative Council, comprising 20 Alabama lawmakers, convened on Wednesday, May 1, to receive updates on the ongoing construction of a new Alabama State House overseen by the …
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Do not miss your chance at $25 concert tickets at The Wharf. Live Nation announced the return of Concert Week from May 8 through May 14.
What is Concert Week? For one week, fans will have a …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/10/24 |
You might be paying more at ABC stores starting in the next few weeks due to a new bill that currently sits on the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey waiting to be signed into law.
Senate Bill 309, which is …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/9/24 |
May marks Save Your Tooth Month, an annual observance dedicated to highlighting tooth-saving procedures and the professionals responsible for preserving teeth, known as endodontists.
The …
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