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Registered voters in Baldwin County, particularly those in Summerdale and communities to the south, are being encouraged to consider serving as poll workers ahead of upcoming elections.
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4/22/26
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Fairhope officials further discussed a series of proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinances with the public.
City council has been looking at proposed changes to their zoning …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/26 |
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Bake Blue Bakery is planting itself on the Eastern Shore with a new brick-and-mortar storefront in Spanish Fort.
Bake Blue was founded by Debra Pennington and her son, Reed, who has autism. The …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/26 |
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Years ago, a book titled "Sent by Jesus" written by D. B. Knox came to my front door unsolicited with no explanation. To this day I do not know the one who sent it. The word translated “sent” …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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4/22/26
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After three weeks of near perfect weather conditions, Alabama hunters have had significant success in the turkey woods this season with the usual stories of the birds that flew off the roost and came …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 4/22/26 |
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary will host a National Virtual Veterans Career Fair April 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central, offering free access to job opportunities and career …
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4/22/26
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Spring brings a full lineup of events across Baldwin County, with live music, theater, food festivals and community celebrations filling the calendar. From longtime traditions like the Interstate …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/26 |
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Families across Baldwin County will find plenty of ways to keep kids engaged with a lineup of events focused on creativity, outdoor fun and hands-on learning. From community park planning and outdoor …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/26 |
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Libraries are a vital part of our rural communities. That’s why I invite you to celebrate the library in your small town during National Library Week, April 19 to 25. These book-filled buildings …
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By Rhea Landholm
Media and Marketing Manager Center for Rural Affairs | 4/22/26 |
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The skies above Foley will fill with color and light as the 22nd Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to OWA Parks & Resort from April 30 through May 2, bringing a mix of tradition …
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4/22/26
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NAMI Baldwin County will host its 5th annual Mental Health Fair and Walk on April 25 at Honeybee Park, offering a free, family-friendly event aimed at promoting mental health awareness, education and …
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4/22/26
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Columbia Southern University (CSU) announced the addition of an accelerated bachelor to master's degree and two postgraduate certificates now available through the school.
The new programs …
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4/21/26
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Robertsdale Dental Care will hold its 19th annual “Dentists with a Heart” event Friday from 8 a.m. until noon at its new facility, continuing a long-running effort to provide free dental …
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4/21/26
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Engaged couples and wedding parties will have a chance to tour a coastal Alabama venue and meet local vendors during Sunday at Songbird, a wedding showcase set for 2-5 p.m. May 31 at Songbird Ranch, …
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4/21/26
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The Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department held its annual open house on Saturday, April 18, giving guests an opportunity to tour the grounds and to participate in hands-on activities.
Fairhope …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/21/26 |
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When Ryan McCallum isn't working as an electrical contractor, he is focusing on helping people out with some good bread and a health-concise diet through Rise Slow Bread Company.
McCallum, a …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/21/26 |
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As winds and currents shift along the Gulf, a familiar — and unwelcome — visitor is making its way back onto Alabama beaches.
Portuguese men o' war, known for their vivid blue-purple floats …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/20/26 |
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s “Steel Across America” tour, a nationwide tribute marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, will stop in Mobile on May 25 at 11 a.m. at the USS Alabama Battleship …
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4/19/26
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Eric Schuck, MD, FAAP, is serving as vice president and chief medical officer of Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola, after assuming the role earlier this year.
Schuck leads clinical quality …
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4/19/26
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Mobile Baykeeper announced Saturday that it will pause its water testing efforts in coastal Alabama due to a lack of funding.
The environmental advocacy nonprofit has released its SWIM (Swim …
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BY MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer/Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/19/26 |