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Cold and flu season arrives each year. Though there might be little people can do to avoid catching a cold or coming down with the flu, certain approaches can make it easier to get through a bout …
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1/23/26
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“Pain nourishes courage. You can’t be brave if you’ve had only wonderful things happen to you.” – Mary Tyler Moore
Jim Watson shared that quote with me recently.
“This really …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 1/23/26 |
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South Baldwin seniors will have a chance to connect with health care providers, community organizations and local businesses when Senior Wellness Week stops in Foley next week.
The free event is …
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1/23/26
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Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt joined a group of Gulf Coast lawmakers in urging federal regulators to crack down on illegal fishing by Mexican vessels in U.S. waters, warning the …
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1/23/26
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GULF SHORES — At the Jan. 15 meeting, Gulf Shores Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution allowing the city school system to apply for the Alabama Purple Star Schools program, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/23/26 |
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Lee Charities announced the appointment of Mitchell Lee as president, placing a longtime nonprofit leader at the helm of an organization focused on strengthening social services across Baldwin …
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1/22/26
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The Better Business Bureau is alerting consumers to a growing wave of scams tied to popular weight loss products and GLP-1 medications, a trend fueled by high demand and limited access to drugs such …
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1/22/26
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Submissions for the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival poster contest are now being accepted until March 27.
The winning artist will be announced on April 17 and will receive a one-time …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/22/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — Sitting along Alabama's coastline, the Orange Beach Wildlife Center serves as a rehabilitation facility for injured, orphaned and sick native wildlife, caring for animals whose lives …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/22/26 |
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Next week, Gulf Shores City Schools (GSCS) will be hosting a meeting for parents to learn more about special education transition planning and resources available for students with disabilities.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/22/26 |
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Congress wrapped up last week with Senate action on federal spending and a failed attempt to roll back health insurance exchange rules. Lawmakers now turn to a crowded House calendar that will shape …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
AND KAYLA GREEN whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/22/26 |
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As tax filing season gets underway, Legal Services Alabama is urging eligible residents to seek free, reliable legal assistance for tax-related issues and to remain alert for common scams that often …
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1/22/26
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The South Alabama Land Trust is entering 2026 with new board leadership and several new members as the nonprofit expands its land conservation efforts across Baldwin and Mobile Counties.
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1/22/26
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Did you know that council meetings and work sessions are open to the public? That's right. You can attend and learn what decisions are being made in your community. Better yet, you can let your voice …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/22/26 |
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FOLEY AND FAIRHOPE — Residents across Baldwin County gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the weekend during the county's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/21/26 |
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Two saltwater species with little research data will now be the focus of a $5 million study that will encompass all five Gulf states. Dr. Sean Powers of the University of South Alabama (USA) will …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 1/21/26 |
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Charles H. Spurgeon said, “Memory is a fit handmaid for faith.” Sacred memory encourages believers to trust and obey God’s Word. Notice the movements in Psalm 103.
Inwardly, David …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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1/21/26
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As the Gulf Coast experiences its second freeze of the winter season, it's time to embrace a gardener's winter wonderland — a brief moment of calm before the spring weeds come roaring back like an …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 1/21/26 |
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Brides, grooms and wedding planners are invited to the Brides by the Bay Wedding Expo on Sunday, March 8, at the Fairhope Civic Center, located at 161 N. Section St.
The event, presented by Bay …
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1/20/26
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Get ready to raise the woof — Baldwin County is about to go mutts with Mardi Gras parades that are sure to steal the spotlight.
First up is the 24th-annual Mystic Mutts of Revelry 2026: Paws …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/20/26 |