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Pack up your lawn chair and blankets and enjoy an evening of music in Meyer Park this summer.
Summer Music at Meyer Park 2023 brings toe-tapping tunes all summer long
Summer is in the air, and soon music will fill Meyer Park as the summer concert series kicks off June 21. The city of Gulf Shores has put together a lineup that is sure to delight and keep your toes … more
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Summerdale's own Trae Barry will be in the featured lineup to help kick off the Summer Reading Program at Summerdale Public Library Tuesday, June 6. The former Spanish Fort Toro played collegiately for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Boston College Eagles.
Summerdale's Trae Barry visits Summer Reading Program June 6
The Summer Reading Program at Summerdale Public Library kicks off Tuesday, June 6 with an exciting lineup. The program kick-off will include a visit from Alligator Alley and a baby alligator and … more
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Boyz II Men will grace the stage at the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel Saturday, July 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com.
Boyz II Men set to perform at Wind Creek Atmore July 22
If you were a teen in the 1990s or early 2000s there is a strong chance you have danced, sang or cried to a Boyz II Men song in your youth. Relive those memories and make new ones as the group takes … more
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Alena Anderson, a researcher with the Mississippi State University Marine Fisheries Ecology, removes organs from a blacknose shark specimen during a dissection for a crowd at Gulf State Park Pier as a part of the state park’s Shark Week July 15, 2022. The blacknose shark is one of the most common sharks found on the Alabama Gulf Coast and can reach sizes up to five feet.
Avoid the summer blues: 68 fun things to do with your kids in Baldwin County this summer
The doors of schools across Baldwin County have been shut tight for a week. How many times have you already heard the mournful howl, "I'm bored"? You now have 68 long days before the school bell … more
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Florence B. Mathis Elementary School was one of five Baldwin County schools selected as Purple Star Schools for their efforts in supporting military students and their families. This year's honorees also included Daphne East Elementary School, Daphne Elementary School, Daphne High School and W.J. Carroll Intermediate School.
5 Baldwin schools awarded for military-friendly campuses
Five schools in Baldwin County were named a Purple Star School for 2023 for their efforts that are committed to and supportive of military students and their families as they transition to their new … more
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Interact with historical World War II reenactors aboard the USS Alabama and the USS Drum.
See history come to life June 3 on USS Alabama
MOBILE — When the "Call to Battle Stations" sounds the Living History Crew will jump into action aboard the USS Alabama. Witness history come to life at Battleship Memorial Park Saturday, June … more
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Erin Allison gets a rainbow painted on her face by her step daughter, Rylie Allison at Color Fairhope with Pride event in 2022.
7 Gulf Coast events to kick off June
Goodbye May and hello June. Let Gulf Coast Media help you keep your summer weekends full of fun and interesting events. Baldwin County is blessed to have many bodies of water and beaches to choose … more
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Volunteers needed for Today's Homeowner Community Service Project at Battleship Memorial Park
MOBILE — Volunteers still have the opportunity to sign up for the Today's Homeowner Community Service Project on June 5-8 at Battleship Memorial Park. Those who wish to help can do so by … more
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NOAA predicts a near-normal hurricane season for 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced at a news conference the upcoming hurricane season will be near normal and predicts a high chance for El Nino to form. According to the … more
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Alabama state waters open for shrimping season
The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced that as of 6 a.m., Thursday, June 1, all inside waters not permanently closed by … more
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The all-private astronaut crew of SpaceX AX-2 splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after a 10-day mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule returns with sonic boom, startling Gulf Coast residents
Many residents across the Gulf Coast from Mobile to Northwest Florida heard a mysterious boom just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The sound was the sonic boom of the SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule … more
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Cahaba lillies, known scientifically as Hymenocallis coronaria, are aquatic perennial plants found in sunny, riverine habitats. The species was first described by American botanist William Bartram in 1773.
Cahaba lilies: transforming Alabama's waterways
AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Now is the perfect time to visit Alabama's exquisite river basins. These waterways are teeming with new life thanks to an annual reminder of the state's beauty, the Cahaba … more
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Celebrate Make Music Day in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES — Fête de la Musique or Make Music Day is an annual music celebration that takes place around the globe annually on June 21. This year, celebrate the day in Gulf Shores. The … more
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Gulf Shores graduating senior wins $10K The Wharf Scholarship
ORANGE BEACH — The Wharf has awarded Kaysheri Haffner, a senior at Gulf Shores High School, The Wharf Scholarship in the amount of $10,000. “The Wharf is proud to continue our scholarship … more
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The SeaTREK Diving Experience at the Mississippi Aquarium is a guided underwater adventure. Get fully immersed in the ocean environment.
Honoring heroes: military receive free admission to Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. — The Mississippi Aquarium is honoring military servicemen and women with complimentary admission throughout Memorial Day weekend, May 26 to May 29. "Thousands of active and … more
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A researcher with seagrass sediment core for seed bank analysis.
Inaugural report details Perdido Bay, wildlife health
PERDIDO BAY — Oysters in Perdido and Pensacola bays are in critical condition. Seagrass is returning, so are manatees. But bacterial concentrations continue to rise. None of this is new … more
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5 Gulf Coast events to kick off summer, May 25 – 28
The school year is over, Memorial Day weekend is here, and it is time to get your summer started. This weekend is a time to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and … more
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The 2021 Alabama Seafood Cook-Off winning team was chef Scott Simpson and sous chef Morgan McWaters from The Depot in Auburn. The winning dish of pan-seared Gulf yellow edge grouper, stuffed poblano chili on Gulf Shrimp, sweet corn, and Conecuh bacon risotto with cilantro crema won over the judges.
2 Baldwin County chefs selected to compete in 8th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
ORANGE BEACH – The annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off is quickly approaching, and Alabama Gulf Seafood announced today the four Alabama chef teams selected to compete June 12 at Zeke’s … more
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Alabama Attorney General Marshall sues Avid Telecom over billions of illegal robocalls
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on May 23 sued Michael D. Lansky LLC, doing business as Avid Telecom, owner Michael Lansky and vice president Stacey S. Reeves for allegedly … more
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Kenny Chesney adds second date to tour stop in Orange Beach.
Kenny Chesney adds date to upcoming Orange Beach tour stop
Country music star Kenny Chesney is scheduled to take over The Wharf Amphitheater May 27 with special guest Kelsea Ballerini. Due to the overwhelming response, an additional date has been added. … more
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