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Before I get into my usual spiel, a quick note: If you're running for office in any upcoming municipal election, please reach out to me directly or email editor@gulfcoastmedia.com to be sure we have …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/10/25 |
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall last week opened the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards, a program that highlights excellence and innovation in school …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/10/25
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A newly formed chapter of Indivisible made its public debut last Friday with a "Free America" protest on Independence Day, drawing residents to the sidewalks around Heritage Park in downtown Foley.
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7/9/25
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Thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans are expected to flock to Gulf Shores this fall as Parrot Heads in Paradise brings its 33rd Annual Meeting of the Minds Convention back to Alabama’s beaches.
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7/9/25
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FOLEY — Did you know Foley was once home to a voodoo doctor?
Or that bank robbers targeted the city's first financial institution?
Some downtown buildings hold secrets about Nazis …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/25 |
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With qualifying over and candidates past the deadline to file their economic interest statements with the state ethics commission, the next important dates are for voters to know.
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/25 |
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Have you recently driven down the Foley Beach Express and crossed the bridge to Orange Beach? How was the traffic?
Before the toll booth was closed and torn down last May, Foley Beach Express …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/25 |
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Warren W. Wiersbe said, "People who walk by faith don't see obstacles, they see opportunities." Colossians 2:6 reads, "As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him." This …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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7/9/25
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Alabama anglers will see new saltwater fishing rules this summer as the state works to protect coastal resources while maintaining broad public access to local waters.
The Marine Resources …
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7/7/25
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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has confirmed Africanized honeybees, commonly known as AHBs or "killer bees," have been found in Barbour County for the first time.
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7/7/25
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Way Back When we were on a road trip through Virginia I saw my first tobacco fields. I just had to get out and pick a leaf to bring home to show my students.
Ha, joke was on me.
I knew so …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/7/25 |
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Over fireworks and hot dogs?
How about Christmas — in July?
Baldwin County is rolling right from Independence Day into more summer fun, with everything from a festive pool party to a …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/25 |
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Need fresh ways to keep the kids busy this summer?
Baldwin County is brimming with family-friendly activities designed to spark curiosity, boost creativity and soak up every drop of sunshine. …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/25 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — As summer temperatures rise, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialist emphasizes the importance of protecting children from the dangers of sun exposure and …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 7/7/25 |
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After two weeks of a qualifying period for residents living within one of Baldwin County's 14 municipalities, at least 109 candidates will appear on ballots this August.
Municipal elections …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/25 |
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I was just a little kid 50 years ago when Danny Broughton was killed in Bay Minette. Admittedly, we did not know him or his family. But I can attest that he remains present in the memories of many …
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By Scott Sloan
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7/7/25
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Figs (Ficus carica) can be grown easily in southern Alabama, where the warm climate and long growing season create a very favorable environment for their cultivation. This in-depth guide focuses on …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 7/7/25 |
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Photos from the Red Clay Strays performing at the Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, July 3, 2025.
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7/7/25
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MOBILE — Amtrak's long-awaited service connecting Mobile to New Orleans will officially launch on Aug. 18, officials announced Tuesday, July 1.
In a press conference held at Government …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/25 |
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Baldwin Bone & Joint's hand therapist earns top credential, expands care for Baldwin County patients
Patients across Baldwin County needing specialized hand and upper extremity care have another reason to feel confident in their recovery, thanks to a significant milestone achieved by one of Baldwin …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/4/25
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