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The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a series of measures last week, including small business programs, natural resources policy, immigration enforcement and a constitutional amendment. Baldwin …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/27/26 |
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The three-day Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival was welcomed by beautiful sorung weather March 20-22, bringing thousands to the streets of downtown Fairhope as they perused work from more than 200 …
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3/27/26
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Bayside Academy students recently demonstrated strong leadership and civic engagement at the Alabama Youth Legislature Conference in Montgomery, where 42 students from the school joined peers from …
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GCM Staff Report
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3/27/26
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GULF SHORES — The tree protection ordinance in Gulf Shores was amended in "a full rewrite" this week to ensure the nearly 30-year-old ordinance consistently preserves the character of the city and …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/27/26 |
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With forecasts calling for elevated wind speeds and a dry front passage across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) released a press release discouraging any outdoor burning until weather …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/26/26 |
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Hundreds gathered, gasped and were generally abuzz Wednesday at Portside on Main. Reality television star and "Survivor" legend ‘Boston’ Rob Mariano joined the Gulf Coast’s Jonathan Young at …
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BY VINCE JOHNSON
Publisher vince@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/26/26 |
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Acts of Service Contest, which highlights student creativity, leadership and compassion and the impact of the Peer Helpers PLUS program.
According to the …
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3/26/26
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Baldwin County Master Gardeners will host their annual Spring Plant Sale April 9-11 at Weeks Bay in southeast Baldwin County. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at 11401 Hwy. 98, across …
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3/26/26
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GULF SHORES — Residents will see a new city playground by the end of this year replacing the 30-year-old structure currently in place.
After being deemed "due for replacement" in 2014 and …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/26/26 |
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Two Bayside Academy juniors have been selected to participate in Alabama Boys State, a statewide leadership and government program for high school students. Sebastian Winstead and Cruz McMurry, …
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3/26/26
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GULF SHORES — The West 4th Street bridge has been closed to vehicular traffic since 2008, but after "a fair amount of correspondence" from nearby residents, it is set to be re-opened to pedestrians …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/26/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Multiple local and state agencies fought a brush fire in Gulf State Park on Tuesday, March 24, that caused evacuations at businesses east of Hwy. 59 from Fort Morgan to Waterville …
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BY RUTH MAYO and KAYLA GREEN
ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/26/26 |
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SPANISH FORT — State lawmakers and local advocates gathered Wednesday at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center to discuss legislation tied to a proposed 4,500-acre utility-scale solar project planned …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/25/26 |
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Gulf Shores has joined a growing list of municipalities in Baldwin County that have put a pause on certain building projects while leaders work on the city's comprehensive plan for future land use.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/25/26 |
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GULF SHORES — The Tap & Still has opened its doors in Gulf Shores as a new spot for burgers, wings and drinks.
Located at 807 Gulf Shores Parkway, the chain, which according to their website …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/25/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Cookie Fix is set to open a new location in the heart of downtown Fairhope.
The Alabama-based cookie company was started by owner Amy Jason, who went from baking cookies out of her …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/25/26 |
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After a contentious discussion, Fairhope City Council narrowly approved a new ordinance permitting the sale of consumable hemp products within city limits on Monday night.
The ordinance is in …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/25/26 |
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City leaders in Daphne have been deep in discussions on a major project and will soon vote on whether to move forward with an agreement with the developer, including annexation.
The project is …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/25/26 |
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Each year, as I contemplate the Easter story, my attention is drawn to a different aspect that encourages me to further pause and reflect. Pontius Pilate is worthy of further study at this time of …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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3/25/26
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The South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) is preparing to host its largest annual fundraiser as the 16th Annual Bald Eagle Bash returns April 25 at the Weeks Bay Reserve Tonsmeire Resource Center. Set for …
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3/25/26
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