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Proposed changes to federal coal ash regulations could influence how cleanup efforts are carried out at Alabama Power's Plant Barry in Mobile County, where millions of tons of coal ash remain stored …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/26 |
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LOXLEY — First graders across Baldwin County traded in the classroom for a hospital setting last week, without the nerves that usually come with it.
Gulf Coast Let's Pretend Hospital, hosted …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/26 |
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Nearly two decades after a young man was pulled from the Gulf waters during the chaos of Hurricane Rita, investigators are again asking for the public’s help to restore his identity.
Moxxy …
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4/16/26
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City of Fairhope is considering an ordinance that would create a new framework to identify and designate historic properties and historic districts within city limits.
The proposed ordinance …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/26 |
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Fairhope City Council is considering a new ordinance that would impose tighter regulations on electric mobility vehicles within city limits, such as e-bikes and electric scooters.
The ordinance …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/26 |
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ROBERTSDALE — As this year's primary election looms, the Baldwin County Farmers Federation held a meet and greet on Monday, April 13, featuring both statewide and local candidates whom the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/26 |
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Area residents are invited to a free caregiver conference later this month aimed at helping families better prepare for the challenges of supporting loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other …
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4/15/26
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The Alabama Poppy Project will mark a major milestone in 2026, relocating its annual Memorial Day exhibition to the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, where the growing tribute to deceased service …
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4/15/26
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When life gets tough it is easy to give up and flip the script when we should follow the script to the glory of God. Of course, the script refers to the Holy Scriptures. On his second missionary …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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4/15/26
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An afternoon of polo and philanthropy will return to Baldwin County this spring as the Charity Chukkers Polo Event is set for Saturday, May 2 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at February Farm, 14420 County …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/26 |
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Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, radishes are a fantastic choice for growing your own food in your backyard, no matter how much space you have available. Radish is typically one of …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 4/15/26 |
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Live brass music, crawfish boils, gallery-style galas and Earth Day recycling all converge on the calendar in the coming days across Baldwin County. From civic fundraisers to outdoor festivals, the …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/26 |
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Spring Walk and Roll to School Day is just around the corner, and eight schools in Baldwin County have confirmed participation in the April 22 event.
Organized through the Baldwin County Safe …
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4/15/26
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What do you get when you mix coastal art, live music, sandy beaches and plenty of shrimp?
The recipe for one unforgettable weekend — and the clock is ticking for vendors who want in.
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/14/26 |
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A rare afternoon of classical music will take center stage April 19 at St. James Episcopal Church, where a unique chamber concert will feature seldom-heard works performed by an ensemble of …
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4/14/26
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Applications for the Mobile Bay Estuary Corps summer program are now open until April 29 for sixth and seventh grade students.
The program, held in collaboration between the Alabama Coastal …
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4/14/26
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The Baldwin County Commission announced in a news release that it will reopen the Robertsdale Central Annex on April 20 following nearly a year of renovations aimed at improving efficiency and …
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4/14/26
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A statewide Fire Alert is in effect across Alabama as worsening drought conditions and low relative humidity continue to elevate wildfire risk, State Forester Rick Oates announced in a release from …
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4/14/26
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NOAA Fisheries has released more than half a million pounds of previously withheld deep-water grouper quota to Gulf of Mexico fishermen, after a proposed rule to reduce catch limits could not be …
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4/14/26
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Hands-on crafts, open gym play, story time and full-scale family festivals fill the schedule for younger audiences in the days ahead. Families can choose from high-energy play sessions, teen …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/14/26 |