Meat processing facility coming to Summerdale

A rendering of the facility.
A meat processing facility and retail space with full kitchen and precooked orders available for sale is coming to Summerdale, and a Fairhope-based engineering firm has been tapped for the project. …
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Foley ranked among top 10 fastest-growing cities in the U.S.; leads Alabama

Foley has secured its spot as one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, ranking 10th in the nation, according to the U-Haul Growth Index. The study, which examines one-way customer …

Baldwin County's subdivision regulations amended according to public voice

Baldwin County revised its subdivision regulations with updates to utility requirements and standards for future developments, which some residents say will encourage developments that support …

7 things to do around the Gulf Coast this weekend, Jan. 9-11

The upcoming week in Baldwin County offers a little something for everyone, from music and art to history and community events. Music enthusiasts can enjoy Songs & Stories: Open Mic Night at …
Obituaries
Gladys Kimmons Brown Smith, age 83, a long-time resident of Seminole, Alabama, passed away on Tues., Dec. 31, 2024. Mrs. Smith was a member of Seminole Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and doing …
April 20, 1937 — December 28, 2024 On Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, Olive Elizabeth (Droge) Pottenburgh passed away at her home in Milton, Vermont. She was 87. For full obituary please visit …
Monica Meyers Jones, 74, of Bay Minette, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 2, 2025. A memorial service was held at Mack Funeral Home on Jan. 4, 2025. Funeral arrangements by Mack Funeral Home & …
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The frunk – the storage compartment in the front of an electric vehicle – helped transport plenty of cargo to Alabama’s beaches for the family vacation.

Opinion: 800 miles, no gas: How my all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip

After weighing pros and cons of electric vehicle (EV) ownership since becoming president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition in 2020, I decided my next pick-up truck would be electric. My …

Orange Beach Middle School earns third consecutive innovation grant

Orange Beach Middle School earned $198,890 with its third-consecutive Middle School Innovation Grant, which will serve as an opportunity to improve the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) …

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo's Senior Wednesdays program offers reduced admission

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is bringing back Senior Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8 and running through Feb. 26. Each Wednesday in January and February, all guests aged 62 and over will receive $10 …
Manatee rescued from Magnolia River Community on New Year's Day is loaded into a truck for transport to a critical care facility at SeaWorld Orlando.

Manatee rescued from Magnolia River on New Year's Day

DAUPHIN ISLAND – New Year’s Day proved eventful with the rescue of a manatee in the Magnolia Springs community after a manatee was rescued from the Magnolia River. A resident first …

Attend fraud prevention seminars in south Baldwin

The community is invited to join state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (District 95) and the Better Business Bureau as they discuss ways to recognize and avoid scams as well as local resources that are …
National and State Data Trends
The Conversation shares research-based reasons why working out with others may help you keep your New Year's resolution.
PrimePutt compiled a ranking of the five U.S. presidents with the lowest golf handicaps using data from Southern California Golf Association.
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Confront the common cold with this beloved seasonal staple

Everyone knows there's no cure for the common cold. Though colds can strike at any time, cold season tends to occur when the weather cools down and people spend more time indoors. Inside viruses can …

Testing your soil: A key step toward a healthier lawn

It might be cold, gray and windy, but now is the time to start thinking about getting your lawn ready for when winter thaws. Maintaining a lush, green lawn starts beneath the surface — …

New owner offers renewed vision for Gulf Shores Golf Club

GULF SHORES – Gulf Shores Golf Club, the original golf course in the beachside community of Baldwin County, has new ownership. Tim Dunlap, founder of Regent Golf Partners and the owner of …

USA Health initiative distributes over 115 car seats, promotes child safety in 2024

More than 115 car seats were distributed to families in need during the 2024 year through USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, bolstering efforts to promote safety and health equity across …

Most Alabama fishing lakes return to regular hours on Feb. 1

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) wants Alabama residents to get out there and fish this year. While we are fortunate to live in an area of Alabama where we …

PenAir scholarship applications open for college aid

PenAir Credit Union (PenAir) is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program, which offers financial support to local graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education, …

Opinion from U.S. Sen. Tuberville: Linda McMahon is the perfect pick to restore America's education system

Having spent 40 years as a coach and educator, I've long said that young people are our country's most precious commodity. If we get everything else right but neglect to properly teach and train our …

New report reveals Alabama among worst in nation for lung cancer survival rate

In November, the American Lung Association released its 2024 "State of Lung Cancer" report, which examines key indicators to highlight how the toll of lung cancer varies by state. Lung cancer is the …

Internship opportunities available at Alabama Coastal Foundation

Do you care about the natural world around you and want to help improve and protect Alabama's coastal environment? The Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is accepting applications for a spring and …
National and State Data Trends
Evelyn to Stephanie, Mary to Jennifer: Spokeo used Social Security baby names data to track the ups and downs of common girls' names in U.S. history.
Study.com debunks myths and explores affordable pathways to show how and why college may still be a valuable investment.

Daphne's Kenny King holds annual Shop-A-Thon for area youth

High school football may be over for the year, and students are still home over the winter break, but Daphne High School's head coach and athletic director is keeping himself busy by giving back. …
Orange Beach High School's softball team is recognized at city council for their state championship.

Gulf Coast Media's year in review: 2024's top storylines in sports across Baldwin County

High school sports needs a review on its own, too, especially since so many student-athletes find success at the highest levels throughout their career. In transparency here, our sports editor, …

Fairhope Brewing hosts Riley Leonard watch party for Notre Dame's College Football Playoff first-round game vs. Indiana

FAIRHOPE — Fairhope residents and football fans gathered at Fairhope Brewing Company on Friday night to watch Fairhope native Riley Leonard lead Notre Dame to its first-ever College …

PHOTOS: Daphne coach King leads South in All-Star football game with Baldwin, Daphne, Spanish Fort players represented

There was a handful of familiar faces at the 66th AHSAA North-South Football Classic on Friday, Dec. 13. Tiaquentin Mims from Baldwin County and Nehemiah Hixon from Spanish Fort, along with …
The Gulf has served as NCAA champions’ first stop after claiming a national title, including USC on May 7, 2023, and will continue to be the backdrop of the beach volleyball national championships 2027-2031 following a Monday announcement.

NCAA beach volleyball national championships staying in Gulf Shores through 2031 following 3-year extension

From 2012 through 2031, all but two national collegiate beach volleyball champions will have been crowned on the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores in Baldwin County, Alabama. Only two months after the NCAA initially named …
A national champion as a junior at Alabama, Ryan Anderson developed his love of football at 4 years old and eventually played five seasons in the National Football League.

Former Daphne Trojan, Alabama Crimson Tide football player Ryan Anderson visits Daphne East Elementary School

Who says you can’t go home? State champion, national champion and five-year NFL veteran Ryan Anderson visited his old stomping grounds and talked with Mrs. Nelson’s Pre-K class at Daphne …