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Baseball playoffs: Elberta ends historic season
It didn't end how they wanted, but Elberta High School's baseball team made an historic run this postseason. Round three marked the farthest the Warriors had ever gone in the playoffs, where … more
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USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park names 2025-26 Crewmates
Battleship Memorial Park has announced the six young women selected as the 2025-26 USS Alabama Crewmates, a time-honored tradition that dates back more than 50 years. Announced last week, the … more
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Alabama Extension: Smart planning helps producers mitigate unpredictable cattle markets
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialists are closely watching cattle market trends for 2025 and beyond. In an industry known for volatility and fluctuating markets, … more
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The cover of "Gender Queer." At a meeting Thursday, May 8, Alabama Public Library Service board member Amy Minton cited the book as an example of material she considers “inappropriate.” At the meeting, Minton introduced a proposed policy that would restrict access to content with positive portrayals of transgender procedures, gender ideology or the concept of more than two genders. The policy aligns with legislation such as the What is a Woman Act, signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey in February, and executive orders issued by President Donald Trump regarding transgender youth and gender ideology in education.
Fairhope Public Library book debate reaches Montgomery; APLS board introduces restrictions on transgender material
Tensions were high before the meeting even began. A crowded room in Montgomery was the spot for contention as dozens of people spoke for or against the Fairhope Public Library, whose decision to … more
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Fannie Flagg returns with new collection of stories this summer
Alabama native and bestselling author Fannie Flagg returns this summer with a new book, “Something to Look Forward To,” a collection of interconnected stories set for release Aug. 19 by … more
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OPINION: Alabama's rural hospital crisis is a threat to health – and our economy
Alabama's rural hospitals are vanishing. This devastating crisis is unfolding in the heart of our state, jeopardizing not only the health of our people but the very foundation of rural communities. … more
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Baldwin Pops Band awards scholarships to Baldwin County student musicians
The Baldwin Pops Band honored the memory of a former member by awarding scholarships to standout high school musicians during its annual John W. Allen Memorial Scholarship concert on March 16. … more
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Alabama Extension: Patience is key to roadway safety during spring planting
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Five seconds. That’s how quickly a car driving 55 miles an hour can close a gap the size of a football field between it and a tractor on a roadway. During the … more
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Dream Center of Baldwin County tees up Annual Charity Golf Tournament to support local kids
The Dream Center of Baldwin County will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament May 30 at Soldier’s Creek Golf Course, raising funds to support programs that empower individuals and families … more
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Baldwin County municipal meetings for the week of May 12
With Baldwin County mayors and city and town councils up for election later this year, now is the time to stay informed about local government. Want to get involved in your city's or town's … more
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Alabama earns top marks for pre-k quality, pushes to expand access amid national growth
Alabama has once again been recognized as a national leader in preschool quality, earning perfect marks in a new report by the National Institute for Early Education Research. According to a new … more
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Legal Services Alabama launches elder law campaign for Older Americans Month
Legal Services Alabama is marking Older Americans Month this May with a statewide elder law awareness campaign aimed at empowering seniors and their caregivers with crucial legal information. … more
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Macy Gray to perform at Mobile Saenger Theatre on Aug. 8
Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray is bringing her soulful sound to the Mobile Saenger Theatre on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is part of her 2024 tour, which celebrates her … more
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Thomas Hospital receives donation for new ultrasound machine to improve patient care
A donation from Arthur and Beverly Corte is bringing advanced medical technology to Thomas Hospital, enhancing care for patients who require difficult IV insertions. After conversations with the … more
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Scam alert: Phony toll texts target Alabama residents
The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) is warning residents about fraudulent text messages claiming to collect unpaid tolls. In a news release sent out on Monday, ALDOR warns of the … more
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Alabama joins national effort to raise lung cancer awareness during action week
As part of a nationwide push to combat lung cancer, the American Lung Association is calling on Alabamians to take six key actions during Lung Cancer Action Week, observed May 5-11, to save lives and … more
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St. Michael Catholic High School student earns 36 on ACT, second perfect score in Baldwin County
FAIRHOPE — Andrew Kiernan, a junior at St. Michael Catholic High School, earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. Kiernan said he was "pretty happy, excited" upon seeing his ACT score. … more
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Coastal Alabama Community College launches campus-wide Emergency Response Team
Faculty and staff from across Coastal Alabama Community College's southwest Alabama campuses gathered April 25 in Atmore to launch a college-wide Emergency Response Crisis Team aimed at strengthening … more
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Students signed a commitment to one of the 11 partnership companies for FAME - Built By Baldwin.
FAME Built By Baldwin program holds first signing day for committed students
FAIRHOPE — Built By Baldwin, Baldwin County's chapter of Alabama's Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME), held its first ever signing day for applicants. According to … more
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Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at The Wharf features local chefs, gulf ingredients
Sweet Grown Alabama hosted their 10th-annual Seafood Cook-Off at The Wharf in Orange Beach on Monday evening. In the competition, four chef teams from across the state are selected to compete, … more
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