Prodisee Pantry renovations make space "bright, welcoming and friendly"

The full wall mural features several small details that highlight aspects of the Prodisee Pantry from the baskets full of produce to the lights being on in the church building.
SPANISH FORT — Prodisee Pantry has revealed renovations and artwork additions that create a colorful environment for local families in need. "We wanted to make this place bright, welcoming and …
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7 things to do on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Sept. 19-24

Whether you like dogs, Jimmy Buffett, comics and movies, kickball or giving back to the community, there is something fun for you to do this weekend. Take a day trip and visit Mobile as flocks …
Residents with a city dump sticker can visit the Fairhope Landfill to drop off glass recycling, which will go towards the concrete mix used at the Flying Creek Nature Preserve.

Fairhope accepting recycled glass into concrete for Flying Creek Nature Preserve

FAIRHOPE — The City of Fairhope is partnering with the Osprey Initiative to collect recyclable glass products to be turned into concrete for Flying Creek Nature Preserve and is accepting glass …

The Blind Tiger opens on Fairhope Pier after 2-year wait

The wait is over. Two years after the initial announcement, The Blind Tiger restaurant has opened on the Fairhope Pier. The TBT brand first opened in 2013 and is based in Mississippi with …

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Obituaries
January 15, 1943 – September 2, 2024 Shirley Anne Powell Chapman, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on Mon., Sept. 2, 2024, at the age …
Anna P Saunders, age 72, of Bon Secour, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 4, 2024. The funeral service was held Sept. 9, 2024, at Fishermen Baptist Church in Bon Secour Alabama. Please go to …
James Warren May, a resident of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away peacefully Thurs., Sept. 5, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was 83. He received his undergraduate from Auburn …

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Sports
Sports
Foley's Perry Thompson as well as Riley Leonard and Blayne Myrick are just some of the Baldwin County alumni who have made their names known early and often in the 2024 college football season. Thompson recorded his first collegiate touchdown on a 70-yard catch from Payton Throne that helped the former Foley Lion be Pro Football Focus’ third-highest graded receiver in college football for Week 1. Leonard helped Notre Dame score a big win over Purdue where the Fairhope alum became the first quarterback since 2016 to throw for more than 100 yards, rush for more than 100 yards and score 3 rushing touchdowns in the first half. Myrick, the team leader with 25 total tackles, was recently named the weekly winner of South Alabama's No. 5 jersey awarded to a player “who embodies the values, culture and tradition of the program.”
Baldwin County alumni starting college football season off hot
The St. Michael Cardinals hit the field at their on-campus stadium for the first time in the regular season on Aug. 30 for a non-region contest against the John Carroll Cavaliers. St. Michael will look to extend its best start to a season and improve on its four-game win streak in Week 5 against the Escambia County Blue Devils.
Fairhope, St. Michael, Bayside Academy looking to extend winning streaks in Week 5
Daphne freshman Labrayln Coleman hauls in one of sophomore Jaylyn Thibodeaux’s two first-half touchdown passes in the Trojans’ Class 7A Region 1 game against the Foley Lions on the road at Ivan Jones Stadium on Friday, Sept. 13. The Trojans went on to secure a 36-14 victory to move to 3-1 overall.
Baldwin County football roundup: Daphne scores big Class 7A Region 1 victory over Foley
Bayshore Christian senior quarterback Nate Crooms fights for extra yards during the Eagles’ Class 2A Region 1 contest against the Clarke County Bulldogs at Fairhope Municipal Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12. The game served as Bayshore Christian’s first at home as a varsity program and although it ended in a 27-0 loss, head coach Phil Lazenby had plenty of positive takeaways.
Bayshore Christian drops first varsity home game, 27-0, to Clarke County in 2A Region 1 play
The Bayshore Christian Eagles hit the field at W.C. Majors Field in Fairhope for their first home game in program history on Aug. 25, 2023. After four junior-varsity games last year, Bayshore Christian is playing its first varsity season this year and is set to host the Clarke County Bulldogs Thursday night to begin Class 2A Region 1 play.
Bayshore Christian set for first varsity home football game in Week 4

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The Islander - Gulf Coast News
The real view map of The Hangout location detailing parking.

Meeting of the Minds, Jimmy Buffett festival, returning to Gulf Shores

The 2024 Meeting of the Minds, founded by the international Parrot Heads in Paradise club to celebrate Jimmy Buffett's lifestyle and legacy, had its application for public assembly approved by Gulf …

Gulf Shores announces municipal court dates for 2025

The City of Gulf Shores approved municipal court dates for 2025, which will be used for any hearings within the jurisdiction. Plea docket court will be held on the first Thursday of each month with …

Orange Beach announces golf cart re-inspections

The City of Orange Beach announced dates for golf cart re-inspections and permit registrations. The Orange Beach Police Department along with Support Services Technicians will conduct these …

Gulf Shores airport gets nearly $50K for runway safety

The Alabama Department of Transportation recently announced it has awarded over $700,000 in state funding to 13 local airports for improvements, including Gulf Shores International Airport/Jack …

Johnny Fisher named president and COO of LuLu’s restaurant group

Lucy Buffett, founder and owner of the popular LuLu’s restaurant chain, has announced Johnny Fisher as the new president and chief operating officer of the company. Fisher, a Mobile native …

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National and State Data Trends
Charlie Health provides data highlighting common mental health issues faced by athletes—and tips on how to seek needed mental health support.
Medical Technology Schools lists and examines the top 50 healthcare careers for 2024-2025, including growth potential, salary and overall flexibility.
The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Police remove student from Foley Middle School amid "potential threat"

Foley will be adding more parking along East Verbena Avenue. The work is part of a series of improvements taking place in the area that include sidewalks, lighting and road work.

Foley looking to expand parking and drainage to support growing businesses

Community members gather during the 2023 Light in the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk.

Suicide awareness walk to shine light on prevention efforts in Bay Minette Sept. 19

The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce to host the Annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner

2 teens in Foley, 15, charged after threatening social media posts

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News
Larry and Linda Kessler, left, with their two sons, Joel and Nick Kessler. The Kessler family frequented and fell in love with the kid-friendly atmosphere and sports focus of Beef 'O' Brady’s even before they opened their own franchise in 2006, fulfilling their family dream of owning a restaurant.

A family affair: Spanish Fort Beef 'O' Brady's is Alabama Retailer of the Year

Fairhope's Kind Cafe named Emerging Retailer of the Year

37th-annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup set for Sept. 21 across Baldwin, Mobile counties

3 Disney workers bond over shared Eastern Shore home

Daphne Public Library holding 2024 "Back-to-School" Bookmark Contest

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Local News

Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Jesus is the greatest of all time

Norman Geisler explains, "No comparable listing of so many characteristics of Christ and His deity are found in any other Scripture passage." Jesus is the greatest of all time. In Colossians 1:15-22 …

Ribbon cutting celebrates upgrades at Bay Minette's Sye Davis Park

Sye Davis Park in Bay Minette recently unveiled new upgrades during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, showcasing a series of improvements aimed at enhancing the community gathering spot at 393 Nesbit St. …
Matthew Capps was promoted to Alabama State Parks Director on September 1.

David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Alabama State Parks' Lein retiring, Capps promoted

The path that Greg Lein and Matthew Capps shared with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Parks Division is now diverging. Lein, the State Parks Director for …

Alabama Extension: Assessing sunlight in the garden helps make planting choices

AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Sunlight is essential to plant growth and landscape design. Assessing the sunlight exposure in different areas of the yard or garden can help homeowners choose plants that …

Celebrate the 10th-annual Alligator Alley & Ale event

If the idea of sampling ribs and wings while enjoying cooler outdoor air, whether a false fall or not, jamming to country music and meeting alligators up close sounds good to you, head to Summerdale …

Voter registration drive set for Sept. 17 in Foley

In recognition of National Voter Registration Day, members of the League of Women Voters of Baldwin County will be at the Foley Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, to register voters and …

FDA tightens age restrictions for tobacco sales to protect youth

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule raising the minimum age for certain tobacco sales restrictions, aimed at further reducing youth access to tobacco products. …

How to manage competing financial priorities

Managing competing financial priorities can be emotionally and logistically complex, whether you're juggling college tuition bills and mortgage payments, or you're carving out opportunities for …

Baldwin County's Southern Chili Lab secures new location after temporary closure

It has been one month since Southern Chili Lab announced its temporary closure. The update fans have been hoping for is here. In September 2022, Gulf Coast Media introduced you to Southern Chili …

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National and State Data Trends
The RealReal explores the blokecore trend, how to wear it, and the hidden histories that preceded it, with help from Vogue, Vice, and Refinery29.
Spokeo warns to watch out for numerous senior citizen scams that target their hard-earned savings.
The Gulf Shores Dolphins ready for action against Saraland during Sept. 6’s region contest at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.

Gulf Shores’ Week 4 home game against McGill-Toolen switched to away contest due to field conditions

The Gulf Shores Dolphins’ Week 4 home game against the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets is moving from the Gulf Shores Sportsplex to Archbishop Lipscomb Stadium due to field conditions and more …

Orange Beach Makos, Spanish Fort Toros in running for Sports Illustrated’s best mascot in Alabama

Two Baldwin County schools are in the running for Sports Illustrated’s best mascot in Alabama with voting set to close on Wednesday. The Orange Beach Makos and Spanish Fort Toros made the …
Baldwin County senior Ti Mims makes a man miss in the backfield of a second-quarter carry during the Tigers’ road game against Spanish Fort on Friday, Sept. 6, within Class 6A Region 1. Mims hit pay dirt on a 3-yard run in the third quarter in Baldwin County’s 35-6 loss.

Spanish Fort prevails over Baldwin County through the rain for 6A Region 1 victory, 35-6

SPANISH FORT — Behind two-touchdown efforts from seniors Nehemiah Hixon and EJ King, the Spanish Fort Toros moved to 2-0 within Class 6A Region 1 thanks to a 35-6 win over the Baldwin County …

Baldwin County High School Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes 6 new members Bennett, Knight, Corbett, Sanders, Caldwell, Bridges Byrd, Bryars

BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee inducted six individuals for the Class of 2024 during pre-game festivities before the Tigers’ football game against St. Paul's.
The Bayside Academy Admirals hit the turf at Freedom Field in Daphne for their season-opening contest against the St. Michael Cardinals on Aug. 23. Bayside Academy returns home this week with a 1-1 record to play host to another former Class 4A Region 1 foe as the Orange Beach Makos make the trip to wrap up non-region play.

Region play heating up for Baldwin County football teams entering Week 3

Although it is still early in the season, Week 3 has some games that could have major playoff implications as many Baldwin County teams will kick off region play and the race to the postseason.
Gulf Shores senior Kolin Wilson takes a handoff from sophomore quarterback Jud Harris during the Dolphins’ Aug. 21 practice at the high school before the season-opening kickoff against Choctawhatchee. In Gulf Shores’ Week 2 loss to Class 7A MGM, Wilson registered 32 carries for 360 yards and 2 touchdowns and added 28 kickoff return yards.

Baldwin County football roundup: Spanish Fort outlasts Theodore in double overtime to open region play

Although it was only the second game of the regular season, Spanish Fort got prepared for a marathon after it outlasted Theodore 24-21 in double overtime on the road. It also marked the Toros’ …

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