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Ever wonder why ensuring the survival of a small mollusk in a small creek in south Alabama is such a big deal? The main reason is those mussels are indicators of the quality of their environment, …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/30/24 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Fall is the season of spices. People looking for a little extra warmth on a cool, fall day have several options to turn to. From lattes to baked goods and beyond, there are …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/30/24 |
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What could you do with $15,000?
Buy Christmas presents? Pay off a loan? Get a new wardrobe? Begin a house remodeling project?
Well, you have the chance to win that amount while supporting a …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
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The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Baldwin and 21 other counties in the west-central and southwest areas, effective immediately until significant rainfall is …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
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The Aug. 14, 2024, edition of The (Fairhope) Courier gave a great history of the founding of the Fairhope colony and the first days of The Fairhope Courier, marking its 130th anniversary. …
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Donnie Barrett
Fairhope | 10/29/24 |
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Say goodbye, for now, to late summer sunsets and warm sunrises.
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. On one hand, that means we get an extra hour of sleep this Sunday. On the …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
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A piece of World War II history touched down at the Foley Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon.
A 1941 Navy N3N biplane arrived to become part of the city’s planned museum exhibit, and …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/29/24
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Every year, about 35,000 young children in the U.S. are rushed to emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting medicines, vitamins or supplements, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/26/24
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Patients at Children's of Alabama got an unexpected visit from some familiar faces earlier this month, as superheroes rappelled down the side of the hospital to lift spirits and bring smiles.
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GCM Staff Report
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10/26/24
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Five Alabama House members took a journey through the state's Black Belt recently, experiencing the region's rich cultural heritage at the third annual Airing of the Quilts and visiting the Black …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/25/24
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With hurricane season lasting until the end of November, Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit, is encouraging residents in hurricane-affected areas to foster or adopt dogs and cats to …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/24 |
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Two students from St. Michael Catholic High School have earned prestigious academic honors from the College Board's National Recognition Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at showcasing the …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/25/24
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Local artists and art enthusiasts have a new event to look forward to this fall with the debut of the "Best Local Artist Market," or BLAM!
The first-ever market, a grassroots celebration of …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/25/24
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Middle-aged and older adults with trouble seeing, hearing or both may face a higher risk of having a stroke or heart attack than those with good eyesight and hearing, according to a new study in …
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By American Heart Association News
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10/25/24
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is seeking public input as it updates its Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
This fall, a series of workshops will take place across Alabama, …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/25/24
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Students at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School and other Montgomery County schools were treated to a special lunch event highlighting locally grown products through the Alabama Department of …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/25/24
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On the last night of September, a few days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, Baldwin County skies were blanketed with birds. A lot of birds. Nearly 10.5 million.
The overnight …
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By MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer / Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/24 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — To paraphrase Aggie Cromwell, pumpkin care is simple. All you've got to do is want it and then let yourself have it. Whether you decorate with whole pumpkins or a giant …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/25/24 |
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Alabama's proposal to deploy $1.4 billion in federal funds for expanding high-speed internet has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
The funding, …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/25/24
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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that can infect people of all ages. RSV is so common that nearly 100% of children have been infected with the virus by age two and …
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By American Lung Association
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10/24/24
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