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According to The Cambridge Dictionary, a “frame of reference is a set of ideas or facts accepted by a person that explains their behavior, opinions or decisions.” Let me draw your attention to …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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4/29/26
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FAIRHOPE — The South Alabama Land Trust's 16th annual Bald Eagle Bash drew a crowd of conservation supporters April 25, blending food, music and environmental stewardship at the Weeks Bay Reserve …
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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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At its 2026 "Big Reveal" at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope Impact 100 Baldwin County leaders announced they will award six $100,000 grants in the fall to local nonprofits.
Totaling $600,000, these …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/29/26
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Half a world away in Queensland, Australia, a group of Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialists and agents this spring toured the Bundaburg region in search of fresh ideas they could bring …
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By Mike Clardy
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 4/28/26 |
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East Nashville singer-songwriter Justin Alan Payne will bring his high-energy live show to the Pleasure Island Tiki Bar at Sportsman Marina on Thursday, June 11, with music beginning at 3 p.m.
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GCM Staff Report
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4/28/26
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FAIRHOPE — Fairhope City Council approved a new ordinance that creates a new process for identifying and designating historic property and districts within the city.
The ordinance was approved …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/27/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Fairhope City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance Thursday, April 23, implementing new rules and restrictions on electric riding devices such as electric bicycles (e-bikes) and …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/27/26 |
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Fairhope resident and author Beverly Dillon Smith presented a $17,000 check to the Baldwin Family Village on Friday, April 24, following the success of her book featuring photographs of Fairhope's …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/27/26 |
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GCM's Micah Green took Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service between Mobile and New Orleans last week. The service, one of the most successful service launches in the passenger rail operator's history, kicked …
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Photos by MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer / Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/27/26 |
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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 | 4/27/26 |
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PRIMARY ELECTION — MAY 19
May 4: Voter registration deadline
May 12: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot to mail
May 14: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person
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GCM Staff
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4/27/26
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Alabama has reached a $12.2 million settlement with gaming platform Roblox, marking one of the first agreements of its kind in the nation and establishing new standards for online child safety.
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GCM Staff Report
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4/25/26
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Grilling enthusiasts are always on the lookout for something new to cook over an open flame. While traditional staples like steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs will never lose their favor among lovers of …
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4/24/26
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The Fort Morgan Seafood Festival will return May 9-10 at Fort Morgan Marina, bringing a weekend of fresh Gulf Coast flavors, live music and family-friendly activities while raising money for a local …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/24/26
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Goodwill Gulf Coast will host its 37th annual Greer’s/Goodwill Gulf Coast Golf Tournament on May 14 at Magnolia Grove Golf Course in Mobile, bringing together business and community leaders for a …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/24/26
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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 | 4/24/26 |
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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is urging voters to be mindful of approaching absentee voting deadlines ahead of the May 2026 primary election, emphasizing the importance of early action to …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/23/26
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An intersection in Daphne will close for most of the summer as work advances on the Milton Jones Road extension project, a city and county partnership aimed at improving east-west traffic flow.
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GCM Staff Report
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4/23/26
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The Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center will mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month and celebrate 37 years of service with its annual “Under the Stars” fundraiser on Friday, April 24, 2026, …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/22/26
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Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office provided a significant update on an over 30-year-old cold case during a press conference held on Wednesday, April 22, announcing the victim has been identified …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/26 |