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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — December means that many are rockin’ around the Christmas tree and hanging mistletoe where people can see. Mistletoe is well-known from the holiday tradition of …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 12/11/25 |
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The federal red snapper for-hire season in the Gulf of Mexico will reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 11 and close at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, NOAA Fisheries announced.
The reopening applies …
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12/11/25
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Adults facing challenges with communication, cognition, voice or swallowing often struggle silently — yet these difficulties can have profound effects on physical health, emotional well-being …
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By Kelly Cantrell, M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner/Director of Clinical Services at Empowered Speech Pathology | 12/11/25 |
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The Alabama Farmers Federation made history Dec. 8 by electing its first female officer to the organization’s state board while also honoring a longtime vice president whose service spanned …
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12/11/25
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Want to know when your city council or local board is meeting next? Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying connected with your community starts here. This guide provides key …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/10/25 |
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Adrian Rogers said, “It’s bad to tell a lie and it’s worse to teach a lie; but it is monstrous to teach a lie about God.” The Bible has much to say about teachers. Let me …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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12/10/25
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Accessibility is a key initiative spreading throughout the region with a focus on the outdoors at Alabama State Parks, where a recent donation expanded the possibilities for those with physical …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 12/10/25 |
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Coastal Alabama is emerging as a national hotspot for anglers, according to a new data-driven study by FishingBooker, the world’s largest platform for booking fishing trips.
The study, …
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12/10/25
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Baldwin County will mark the 39th Annual Baldwin County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration from Saturday, Jan. 17 through Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, as organizers call residents to embrace this …
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12/10/25
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Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama is preparing to launch the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season with a new flavor joining a lineup that has become a staple for supporters across the region and beyond.
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12/9/25
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Plans for a major golf community near Spanish Fort moved forward during a city council meeting last week.
The development, called Longleaf, which has been in the works for years, includes plans …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/9/25 |
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The holiday season is full of fun for kids along the Gulf Coast.
From breakfasts and brunches with Santa to storytime and hands-on crafts, there are plenty of ways for little ones to celebrate. …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/9/25 |
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With the holiday season in full swing, here are some new restaurant and food spots that have opened in recent weeks or are currently in the works across coastal Baldwin County.
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/9/25 |
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The holiday season is in full swing along the Gulf Coast, and there’s no shortage of festive fun for families, friends and furry companions.
From colorful light displays and cookie sales …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/9/25 |
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This is part 2 of the column 'Legendary Coaches.' You can find the first part here.
ROBERTSDALE HIGH SCHOOL: BILLY BEANE
A phone call to Eddie Mitchell, retired coach and administrator, led …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 12/9/25 |
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Alabama Attorney General Marshall joined a multi-state legal effort last week challenging a Colorado school district’s policy that requires students to share hotel rooms and locker rooms based …
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12/9/25
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U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Roger Marshall of Kansas are cosponsoring the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, a bill aimed at giving patients a clearer view of health care costs before …
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12/8/25
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The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the arrival of the newest resident of the zoo’s big cat family.
Mystique is an 11-year-old, melanistic Amur leopard, meaning her coat …
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12/8/25
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Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a federal ruling that blocked the execution of Joseph Clifton Smith, who was sentenced to death for the 1997 murder of Durk Van Dam.
According to …
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12/8/25
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Children spending Thanksgiving week at Children's of Alabama got an early dose of holiday spirit as the hospital staged its annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Parade last Tuesday, turning inpatient units …
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12/5/25
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