Fairhope coffee shop explores creativity with menu

FAIRHOPE — With fall just a few weeks away, local coffee shops such as Kind Café are creating fall drinks to serve customers to get them in the spirit of the season. When crafting …
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Things to do on the Gulf Coast, Sept. 19 - 24

Well, hello fall-ish weather! Please stay awhile. Get out early and enjoy the crisp fall-feeling mornings the Gulf Coast has enjoyed this week. The best part of this weather is cool mornings, …

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New Mobile Bay vessel named after lifelong maritime expert from Alaska

DAUPHIN ISLAND — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Government Services and Bowhead Family of Companies recently dedicated their newest vessel in honor of Clifford Saavgaq Okpeaha's lifelong …

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Obituaries
Dr. Ernest E. Roberts, Jr., a native of Miami, Florida, and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away at his home Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. He graduated from Miami High School and went on to …
Lt. Col. Worth Russell McCue (Ret.) of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away on Sept. 4th, 2023, from complications due to Parkinson’s disease. Worth was born in Mobile, Alabama on Apr. 6, …
Austin “Skip” Caldwell, Jr., 72, died peacefully at his home in Bay Minette, Alabama, on Sept. 5, 2023. Skip was born in 1951 in Demopolis, Alabama, and enjoyed a simple childhood in the …

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Sports
Sports
Three Baldwin County football games to watch in Week 5
Anonymous donors help upgrade St. Michael football, soccer stadium in Fairhope
South Baldwin volleyballer Young voted as winner of Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week
Spanish Fort Hall of Fame volleyball coach Boykin collects 1,000th career victory
Auburn softball receives commitment from Orange Beach state champion Wilson

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Plans unveiled for future Coastal Gateway Park

GULF SHORES — The City of Gulf Shores held an unveiling on Sept. 11 of its master plan for the future Coastal Gateway Community Park. The city began working with Dix.Hite + Partners last year …

Alabama oyster harvest opens Oct. 2

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will open limited areas of public oyster bottoms for weekday harvest beginning on Monday, Oct. 2, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Harvesters can …

Inmate escapes work release in Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores Police Department are assisting the Alabama Department of Corrections in locating an escaped inmate. Christopher Ivy Bates escaped from his assigned workplace at approximately 11:30 …

Orange Beach Elementary opens new cafeteria and media center

Orange Beach Elementary School hosted a ribbon cutting on Sept. 5 to celebrate the opening of their new state-of-the-art cafeteria and library. Superintendent Randy Wilkes said that in addition to …

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Petty Officer 1st Class Tymond Dailey

Bay Minette native serves Navy aboard Maritime Expeditionary Security Forces

MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA..Baldwin County Schools’ Superintendent Eddie Tyler at the Baldwin Prep Academy groundbreaking.

Enrollment back to pre split levels, Baldwin Prep to open fall 2024

Winners announced for annual Mullet Festival in Lillian

Foley officials plan to add sidewalks near Mathis Elementary School to improve access for students walking to campus and other pedestrians in the area.

Foley plans three school crosswalk Improvements

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The Wingman is slated to open in early 2024 at 656 St. Louis St., Mobile.

Fairhope Brewing Company takes flight to Mobile with The Wingman

A representation of the Battle of Fort Blakeley

Blakeley to offer special local history cruises from Five Rivers

The ordinance, which was presented at the Sept. 11 regular city council meeting, was a proposal for the city to annex property outside current city limits into the city so the properties could use the city's water system.

Fairhope council tables annexation requests over water usage

Fairhope City approves employees referral program

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Local News

Tackle foodborne illness at your football tailgate

AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Tailgating is a time-honored tradition in the world of sports. No tailgate is complete without an assortment of delectable food offerings. From burgers and wings to cheese …

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources installs invasive carp signs at Tennessee River public boat ramps

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is expanding its awareness campaign about two species of invasive carp that pose a potential threat to the state's native …

Wellness at work: How to shop the grocery store like a dietitian

You've either set the goal to eat healthier or your provider recommended some changes in your diet, but where do you begin? And when you go to the grocery store, it's so easy to be overwhelmed with …

MoonPie Over Mobile will ring in 2024 with legendary hip-hop performers

It is never too early to make plans for New Year’s Eve, and Mobile announced today the lineup for the MoonPie Over Mobile 2024 celebration. The 16th year of the MoonPie Over Mobile will be …

Alabama Red snapper season reopens Sept. 29

The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season will reopen at 12:01 a.m. on …

Gulf Coast Media owners buy newspaper group in South Carolina

The ownership group of Gulf Coast Media recently expanded their reach in South Carolina, where their history dates back to the 1890s. Vince Johnson, current group publisher and co-owner of Gulf Coast …

Major projects planned in Foley budget

FOLEY — The upcoming year will bring the start of major city construction projects in Foley under plans in the 2024 budget. Foley City Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 5, to approve the budget for …

Foley revenue projections continue growth

FOLEY — The new Foley budget reflects continued growth in revenue that city officials plan to use for more capital projects. Foley City Council voted to approve the new budget, which goes into …

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Baldwin County football roundup: Elberta gets season’s first win

Five Baldwin County football teams collected wins on Friday night where the Elberta Warriors’ 31-13 decision over LeFlore served as their first victory of 2023. Bayside Academy, Daphne and …

Baldwin County names on display at Auburn, Samford football game

AUBURN — From the recruit section to the field, Baldwin County connections were aplenty Saturday evening on The Plains as the Auburn Tigers hosted the Samford Bulldogs. On the field were …

Fairhope High School Pirates fall to Mary G. Montgomery, Coach Carter proud despite 24-10 loss

FAIRHOPE — Under the Friday night lights at W.C. Majors football field, the Fairhope High School Pirates fell to Mary G. Montgomery 24-10. Despite the setback, Pirate head coach Tim Carter said …

Gulf Shores defense pitches shutout against UMS-Wright 17-0

GULF SHORES — The No. 4 Gulf Shores Dolphin defense pitched a shutout that featured a 75-yard pick-6 from Ronnie Royal to help earn the program’s first victory over the No. 6 UMS-Wright …

Four college football games with Baldwin County ties to watch this weekend

With statewide bragging rights on the line in Week 3 of the college football season, athletes with ties to Baldwin County will be on display as their schools fight for supremacy in their state. …

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