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What do oysters, sea turtles, watersheds and coastal insects have in common? They are all part of Alabama’s coastal environment — and all will be featured in this year’s Alabama Coastal Kids …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/11/26 |
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19 terrorists who were members of al-Qaeda, an Islamist extremist network, hijacked four commercial airplanes
8:46 a.m.
North Tower of World Trade Center attacked by hijackers …
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GCM Staff Report
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9/11/26
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Absentee voting is underway in Alabama for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with voters facing several deadlines to apply for and return absentee ballots. The absentee voting period began Sept. 9, …
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9/11/26
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The terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, were tragic. But the resolve shown in the aftermath of the attacks, and the efforts of countless individuals who did whatever they could …
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9/11/26
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U.S. Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-AL, has introduced legislation aimed at protecting American cattle producers by reversing President Donald Trump’s proclamation allowing 300,000 metric tons of beef …
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9/10/26
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking public input on ways to advance the development of botanical drug products as part of the Trump administration’s initiative to streamline regulatory …
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9/10/26
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The internet and expanded access to technology have made our small communities part of a global landscape. Exploring the world is easy from the comfort of our living rooms.
However, your next …
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By Carlos Barcenas
Consultant Center for Rural Affairs | 9/10/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — An estimated 8.9 million visitors came to Baldwin County in 2025, including 7.1 million who visited Alabama's beaches, according to the Alabama Tourism Department's 2025 report. …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/10/26 |
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Culver's has expanded their reach across Baldwin County by opening a new location in Fairhope, having their grand opening on Labor Day morning on Monday, Sept. 7. Known for their butter burgers, …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/9/26 |
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Deuteronomy 33:25b reads, “As your days, so shall your strength be.” These words are part of Moses’ blessing on Asher. Genesis 30:13 reads, “Then Leah said, I am happy, for the daughters will …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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9/9/26
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Friends of the Fairhope Library have donated $10,000 to the Baldwin County Imagination Library, the local chapter of the late Dolly Parton’s free children’s book program.
Founded in 1995 by …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/9/26 |
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“Let the food be your medicine and the medicine be your food.”
That is the motto hanging above The International Goat, a booth inside the Piggly Wiggly store at 100 Plantation Pointe in …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/9/26 |
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You might be one of Lady Gaga’s ‘Little Monsters,’ part of Beyoncé’s BeyHive or one of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Sheerios.’
But the next time you attend the Annual National Shrimp Festival, …
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9/9/26
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FAIRHOPE — In a city where author W.E.B Griffin jokingly proposed a welcome sign that reads "Welcome to Fairhope, Where We Have More Writers Than Readers," being the de facto headquarters for local …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/9/26 |
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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is warning livestock producers and consumers to be cautious when purchasing cattle through social media after reports of fraudulent online …
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9/8/26
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A federal investigator with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is facing multiple charges in Baldwin County involving sexual abuse related crimes after turning himself in over the weekend.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/8/26 |
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Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said on Sept. 2 that the governor supports a new Trump administration initiative targeting fraud, illegal operations and other criminal activity in the commercial trucking …
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9/8/26
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a once-daily RAS inhibitor for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, giving patients with advanced pancreatic cancer a …
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9/8/26
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September is bringing plenty of reasons to get out of the house, whether you’re ready to raise a glass, raise some money or raise the roof. Whether your weekend goal inlcudes sipping something …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/8/26 |
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ROBERTSDALE — Many children grow up working for their parents' business, spending summers in their teen years earning their keep and gaining real-world experience.
Not everyone's summer jobs …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/8/26 |