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Carnival season is picking up around the Gulf Coast, but you don't have to travel to New Orleans or even across the bay to Mobile to get in on the festivities. It’s a …
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GCM Staff Report
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2/15/25
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Children's of Alabama is expanding its Inpatient Behavioral Health Services to meet the rising need for child and adolescent mental health care in the community.
According to a news release, the …
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GCM Staff Report
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2/14/25
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Can't get enough of Mardi Gras?
OWA has a lineup of events to keep the good times rolling, from kid-friendly celebrations to a pet parade and a grand finale with a float-filled parade and …
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2/14/25
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Cookies are a treat any time of the day, and many find biscotti particularly appealing.
These crunchy cookies are equally at home with a morning cup of coffee as they are with an evening mug of …
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2/14/25
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U.S. Rep. Shomari C. Figures is backing a new effort to provide health care coverage to thousands of uninsured Alabamians after the state's longstanding refusal to expand Medicaid.
Figures, a …
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2/13/25
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Mardi Gras is back in Baldwin County and coastal Alabama as many locals, businesses and visitors celebrate the festive season with parades, balls, throws and, of course, good food.
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BY COLIN JAMES and KAYLA GREEN
colin@gulfcoastmedia.com kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/13/25 |
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MOBILE — Upon entering the Mobile Carnival Museum, guests are greeted with life-size floats made with styrofoam sheets.
Multiple rooms feature shiny crowns, trains and costumes dating back …
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By Natalie Williamson
Gulf Coast Media archives | 2/13/25 |
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Curious about 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 …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/13/25 |
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Downtown Foley will be featuring a Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day twist on Third Thursday's, a monthly celebration where businesses extend hours from 5 to 7 p.m., offer special promotions, …
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2/13/25
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting patients with diabetes and their caregivers about the potential risks associated with missed alerts from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), …
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2/13/25
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No one likes being left out — especially during holidays and special events, and Mardi Gras is no exception.
But for many special needs children and adults, the loud noises, large crowds …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/13/25 |
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SPANISH FORT — Students in the chess club at Spanish Fort High School (SFHS) won the 2024-2025 Mobile/Baldwin Scholastic Chess League Championship making it the first public school to win since …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/13/25 |
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The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships to Baldwin County residents pursuing degrees in healthcare fields.
This opportunity is open to students currently enrolled full-time in …
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GCM Staff Report
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2/12/25
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The American Red Cross is calling on blood donors to help rebuild the blood supply this February after severe winter weather, wildfires and seasonal illnesses caused a significant shortage in …
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2/12/25
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Google and Apple Maps have officially updated the Gulf of Mexico to appear as the Gulf of America for users within the United States to be in alignment with an executive order President Donald Trump …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/12/25 |
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FAIRHOPE – On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Coastal Alabama Community Colleges (CACC) will be hosting an open house to showcase Alabama's Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Built By …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/12/25 |
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Charles Wesley shares a heartfelt discovery in his hymn titled, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling." He refers to God's love, and how it excels all other loves. C. S. Lewis wrote a book in 1960 titled …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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2/12/25
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Rep. Barry Moore has reintroduced the Protecting Our Communities from DUIs Act, aiming to make illegal immigrants convicted of impaired driving inadmissible and deportable.
The bill comes amid …
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GCM Staff Report
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2/12/25
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Though Alabama enjoyed low unemployment, sustained job growth and a consistently good economy in 2024, its housing market struggled along with the rest of the nation's last year.
The analysis …
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2/12/25
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Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate has launched the state's "Thank a Farmer" initiative, a campaign aimed at increasing public appreciation for farmers and raising awareness of the origins of …
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GCM Staff Report
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2/12/25
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