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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, recently introduced the ASSIMILATION Act, legislation aimed at replacing chain migration and lottery-based admissions with a national-interest, merit-based system …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/4/26
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The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for Alabama to use a kind of new congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections that federal judges rejected for being racially discriminatory.
In …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/26 |
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City of Daphne is considering a moratorium that would temporarily pause multifamily residential developments.
According to documents, the moratorium would apply to “any application for …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — The Last Mango Bar and Chill has opened at The Wharf as Margaritaville prepares to move in right across the canal.
The Last Mango title comes from the name of the late Jimmy …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — In a sudden announcement during an Orange Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 2, Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Johnson said he is stepping down.
Johnson, who was …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/26 |
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Dr. Music Records in Fairhope is celebrating 30 years as a Baldwin County staple in the local music community.
To commemorate the occasion, a public event was held at the District Hall in …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/26 |
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Let’s meet Melchizedek in the pages of Holy Scripture. He is indeed a mysterious figure, but a figure of great importance. Someone referred to Melchizedek as “the greatest man in the Old …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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6/3/26
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Rotary District 6880 has unanimously elected Penny Hughey as its District Governor Nominee, positioning the longtime Gulf Coast leader to help shape the future of Rotary across the southern half of …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/3/26
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It happens every year. They come lugging loads of beach gear. They leave with sunburns and sand in their suitcases.
Millions of people visit Alabama's beaches in Baldwin County every year, but …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/26 |
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June brings increased temperatures and beach visitors by the droves, and it also marks the start of hurricane season.
This year, forecasters are predicting a below-normal season in the Atlantic …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/26 |
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Five Baldwin County high school seniors each received a $1,000 scholarship from Mediacom Communications for excellence in leadership, community involvement and academics.
The local recipients …
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By Emma Parvin
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/3/26 |
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Gardenias, with their intoxicating fragrance and stunning white blooms, are a favorite among gardeners and floral enthusiasts alike. But did you know these beautiful flowers are also edible?
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 6/3/26 |
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Six players from Baldwin County across baseball and softball have been named to the 2026 North-South All Star Game, the AHSAA announced in a press release.
All of Baldwin County's players will …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/2/26 |
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Have you noticed an increase in brown, stringy seaweed washing up on Alabama beaches? While it may not look or smell pleasant, these strandings are expected this time of year and are mostly harmless …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 6/2/26 |
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Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that's around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over. A gradual shift of …
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By Wyatt Fraas
Associate Director of Farm and Community Center for Rural Affairs | 6/2/26 |
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SPANISH FORT — When Hurricane Sally knocked out power across Baldwin County in 2020, residents at Acts Westminster Village discovered just how vulnerable communications can become during a …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/2/26 |
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NOAA Fisheries announced the 2026 recreational gag grouper season in federal waters of the Gulf, setting a one-month harvest window from Sept. 1 through Oct. 1.
The season will open at 12:01 …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/1/26
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Now that school is out for the summer, many families are searching for ways to keep children entertained and active during the break. From storytimes and petting zoos to magic shows and arcade …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/1/26 |
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With summer temperatures continuing to climb, now is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor concerts, community festivals and waterfront events before the peak heat of the season settles in. Across …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/1/26 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced May 20 nearly $2.9 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead in drinking water, a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/31/26
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