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National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual, month-long celebration that begins on Sept. 15 and lasts through Oct. 15. The month recognizes the culture, history and contributions of American …
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9/5/25
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Freshly caught and prepared catfish is a notable dish in the American south. Catifsh is an oft-overlooked option elsewhere in the country, but more might pine for it if they knew of its mild, …
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8/22/25
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With our sweltering summer heat in Coastal Alabama, it can be hard to imagine the crisp, cool weather of fall.
It is hard to think about fall gardening when you are sweating under the summer …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 8/21/25 |
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Mr. Nik gave away his house.
I first walked through the historic home on the Bon Secour River in the ancient year of 1992, Way Back When Nik Coles lived there. I was invited by Dess Sangster and …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/13/25 |
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Robert Law explains, “Prayer is a mighty instrument, not for getting man’s will done in Heaven, but for getting God’s will done in Earth.” In response to His disciple’s …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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8/13/25
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Fall on the Gulf Coast doesn't mean winding down. It means gearing up for some of the best planting weather of the year.
In zones 8b and 9, our long warm season, mild winters and abundant …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/11/25 |
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Country-fried or chicken-fried are terms given to breaded and deep-fried poultry and meat. In fact, chicken-fried steak is an institution in the American South, where thinly sliced cuts of cubed …
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8/1/25
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Worms tend to be long, skinny, wiggly creatures. Their simple bodies lack limbs and a backbone. Most have no eyes. It’s hard to imagine a creature more strikingly different from people. Yet …
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By NIH News in Health
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7/27/25
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It's no secret that adults in the U.S. consume more sodium on a daily basis than what's recommended – often through prepared foods, such as pizza, cold cuts, canned soup and bread. But sodium …
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By American Heart Association News
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7/25/25
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Chicken wings are a staple offering at sports watch parties, picnics, happy hours and much more. Buffalo style wings are perhaps the most recognized version of this beloved finger food, but the …
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7/18/25
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If there's one fruit that screams summer in Coastal Alabama louder than a seagull at a shrimp boil, it's the watermelon.
Juicy, sweet, sun-ripened goodness straight off the vine, it's the …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/16/25 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The sounds of sizzling grills are synonymous with summer. Summer also holds the 4th of July, the most popular holiday for grilling with more than 60% of Americans …
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By Mary Wilson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 7/16/25 |
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FOLEY — Did you know Foley was once home to a voodoo doctor?
Or that bank robbers targeted the city's first financial institution?
Some downtown buildings hold secrets about Nazis …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/25 |
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Way Back When we were on a road trip through Virginia I saw my first tobacco fields. I just had to get out and pick a leaf to bring home to show my students.
Ha, joke was on me.
I knew so …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/7/25 |
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Figs (Ficus carica) can be grown easily in southern Alabama, where the warm climate and long growing season create a very favorable environment for their cultivation. This in-depth guide focuses on …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 7/7/25 |
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Something new is coming to Foley.
No, it's not more lights.
Instead of just stepping on sidewalks, now you can step back in time with Foley Walking Tours. Whether you're ready to march …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/26/25 |
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If you've ever wrestled with crispy petunias in July, mourned over moldy mint or chased down an army of caterpillars that seemed to snack exclusively on your best efforts, you're not alone. Coastal …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 6/23/25 |
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Country cooking means different things to different people. For many, it is the comfort foods they grew up with. From fried chicken to mac and cheese to meatloaf, there are plenty of dishes that fall …
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6/20/25
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Way Back When in Baldwin County with Harriet Outlaw: Spanish Fort Estates – A story of three Georges
Way Back When our son David Outlaw was one of the youngsters who had the job of hoisting and lowering the gigantic American flag on the top of the hill at Spanish Fort in the 1970s-'80s, he rode his …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media contributor | 6/10/25 |
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Gardenias, with their intoxicating fragrance and stunning white blooms, are a favorite among gardeners and floral enthusiasts alike. But did you know these beautiful flowers are also edible?
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 6/6/25 |