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Author's note: This column is intended for educational purposes only. It aims to highlight gaps in health knowledge, provide support and empower organizations to guide their members in creating …
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By Dr. Cheryl Christy, DNP, RN
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 5/1/26 |
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“I’ll find a better way To explain this to you There are better days Awaiting, it's true.” — “Unconditional,” Foo Fighters
I spent some time with all three of my grandchildren last …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 5/1/26 |
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Experimenting in the kitchen is one of the joys of cooking. Trying new recipes or even going off-script and tinkering with an existing recipe based on your own hunch can open eyes and treat taste …
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5/1/26
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Alabama marine officials announced that state and federal waters will open for private recreational anglers and state-licensed charter vessels for red snapper harvest on Friday, May 22 with a key …
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5/1/26
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What would it look like if the news simply disappeared?
A 5 p.m. broadcast would not bring updates from City Hall or breaking news across the region. A weekend paper would not spotlight a …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/26 |
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The Alabama Legislature adjourned April 9 from this year's session, the last in this quadrennium that marks the final round of lawmaking before senators and representatives are up for election. In …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/26 |
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The following is a summary of key votes and procedural actions taken in both the U.S. House and Senate during the week of April 19-25. Lawmakers considered a range of measures involving energy …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/26 |
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In Los Santos, chaos is a constant.
In the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) role-play (RP) universe, players can become nearly anything they want: petty criminals running street schemes, police officers …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/30/26 |
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Alabama is set to receive $76.5 million in federal recovery funding as part of a broader $285 million allocation announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support disaster recovery …
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4/30/26
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing to open the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge with a redesigned traffic pattern aimed at improving travel to the state’s coastal …
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4/30/26
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Jenea Renea Gamble, a Fairhope woman who was arrested at a “No Kings” protest in 2025, has filed a statement of claim against the City of Fairhope seeking $2 million after all charges against her …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/30/26 |
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BIRMINGHAM — The Alabama State Parks Foundation teed off its inaugural golf tournament at the stunning Oak Mountain State Park earlier this week, bringing together community leaders, outdoor …
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By Josh Bean
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4/30/26
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced two major steps aimed at accelerating the adoption of real-time clinical trials, a shift officials say could modernize drug development and …
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4/30/26
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Got your sunscreen ready?
Because there are too many things happening this weekend for you to stay home.
This weekend features a lineup that’s equal parts uplifting, entertaining and just …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/30/26 |
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Looking for ways to keep kids and teens entertained? This week offers plenty of options for families, from outdoor adventures and hands-on activities to live theater and creative play. Whether …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/29/26 |
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The American Red Cross is calling on donors to give blood this spring as shifting routines and seasonal travel threaten to disrupt the nation’s blood supply.
With warmer weather, outdoor …
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4/29/26
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Gulf Coast entrepreneurs looking to launch or expand their businesses will have a chance to connect directly with funding sources when MoneyFEST returns May 7.
Now in its fourth year, the free, …
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4/29/26
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A new establishment called 87 West is coming to downtown Fairhope, located at 212 Fairhope Ave.
The upcoming bar is a new venture from an ownership group that includes sisters Carly and Chelsea …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/29/26 |
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Gulf Shores City Schools students participated in hands-on activities during the Earth Day celebration April 24, at Gulf Shores Middle School. The event welcomed children from pre-K through …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/29/26 |
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Luke Cooper had to wait two long years for an opportunity for redemption at the Alabama Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt, which showcases Alabama’s great outdoors and southern hospitality every …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 4/29/26 |