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Baldwin County's 2024 Teachers of the Year
Baldwin County Public Schools recently celebrated its 2024 Teachers of the Year. Every year, each school in the district selects a Teacher of the Year to represent them. From those winners, a panel … more
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Foley residents and Barin Field Navy personnel attend an event at the community’s USO Club on Aug. 22, 1944. The building is now the Gift Horse Restaurant.
Foley seeks WWII memorabilia for Heritage City exhibit
The city of Foley is seeking residents’ memories and memorabilia of World War II in order to help create a museum exhibit and other displays commemorating the era. Recently named as a … more
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Gary Brossett, a hot air ballon pilot and crew member, and Rusty Miller check the interior of “Stars & Stripes”, Miller’s balloon, before a flight outside of Atmore.
Volunteers needed for 2024 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
Hot air balloons are a joy to watch, but have you ever wanted to get up close and personal to them? The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) is seeking volunteers for the Gulf Coast Hot Air … more
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Scraps that can be composted, like food waste, paper and egg cartons, do nothing to give back nutrients to the earth if they sit in a landfill. The Fairhope Compost Project is a new initiative (still in the initial stages) that Sarah Bogdanovich has established with the goal of 1,000 local families composting their food scraps and organic waste by Earth Day 2025.
Newly formed nonprofit Fairhope Compost Project aims to transform waste management
FAIRHOPE — Have you ever stopped to think about what happens to the over-ripe fruit, wilted lettuce or dinner leftovers after it goes in your garbage can? The Fairhope Worm Lady is trying to … more
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Auburn University professor leads national research efforts on health, access and participation in outdoor recreation
A research endeavor led by a team at Auburn University, spearheaded by Professor Wayde Morse, seeks to bridge a notable gap in outdoor recreation research through the development of the Outdoor … more
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Find a sweet pup like Lazlo during the Fairhope Brewing Adoption Event Sunday, April 14.
6 Gulf Coast events to enjoy this weekend, April 12-14
It's another full weekend! Spring is one of the busiest seasons on the Gulf Coast with lots of festivals and events happening before the summer steam arrives. Kick off your weekend with a bowl full … more
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Spectators should bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to set up with a view of the Competition Channel. In canoe slalom, athletes paddle through a course of hanging downstream and upstream gates on river rapids in the fastest time possible.
5 Things to do between Olympic Team Trials at Montgomery Whitewater Park this weekend, April 13-14
Olympic enthusiasts and whitewater fans will descend on Montgomery Whitewater Park this weekend to watch whitewater athletes pursue their Olympic dreams. The Montogomery Whitewater Park is a 120-acre … more
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6 stress reduction tips for caregivers during April's National Stress Awareness Month
Stress doesn't just affect your mood—it can have long-term health impacts as well if you don't take steps to manage it constructively. For individuals who face the stressful task of caring for … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Are you really living the good life?
Frequently we hear about the good life. There are competing visions and conflicting versions of the good life. After many years of experience, David writes about the good life in Psalm 37, where we … more
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UPDATED: Strong storms across Baldwin County expected earlier now, all schools closing early
Storms bringing the potential of 80 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, tornadoes and coastal flooding is now forecasted to blow through earlier than expected on Wednesday, April 10. According to … more
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Impact 100 Baldwin County announces 2024 grant deadline
Impact 100 Baldwin County is seeking to assist nonprofits interested in applying for the 2024 grant cycle with an upcoming Zoom workshop. Since its inception in 2008, Impact 100 Baldwin County … more
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Baldwin Prep reaches capacity for first year
Baldwin Preparatory Academy, the county's new "middle-college concept" launching this August, has already filled its roster for the upcoming school year with 800 students currently enrolled. … more
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Baldwin County Schools prepare for severe weather with noon dismissal
In coordination with partners at Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency and the Mobile National Weather Service Office, Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler announced early … more
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The estimated cost for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project currently stands between $2.8 to $3.5 billion, reflecting significant increases in construction, material and labor prices since 2020. ALDOT, alongside the Eastern Shore MPO and the Mobile MPO, announced a decision to embark on a 60-day review period to explore cost-saving alternatives for the construction.
ALDOT, Eastern Shore and Mobile MPOs launch review of cost-saving options for Mobile River Bridge & Bayway
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), alongside the chairmen of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization, announced in … more
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While the above image is not of a queen conch, NOAA announced the listing of the queen conch as threatened under the Endangered Species Act due to overutilization through commercial, recreational and subsistence fishing, as well as illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
NOAA Fisheries announces final rule listing queen conch as threatened under ESA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries announced earlier this year the listing of the queen conch as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NOAA … more
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Are you looking for a day of adrenaline? Look no further than Tropic Falls at OWA. Gulf Coast Media readers voted the amusement and indoor water park No.1 for best amusement park.
6 award-winning things to do in Baldwin County
The weather is warming, and the pull to Gulf water is getting stronger. Whether you're visiting, a recent transplant or longtime local, Gulf Coast Media can help you plan a perfect day out in South … more
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When Jones was in the eighth grade, he found his way to the Baldwin County Sheriff Boy’s Ranch (BCSBR) after he and his brother battled merely to survive. “My mother was in and out of prison for drug use and my father had his own issues and struggled as a single father to provide for me and my brother,” said Jones. “The only different in our lives was the Boys’ ranch.”
Coming home: Baldwin County Sheriff's Boys Ranch director shares his story of hope and healing
It is said that home is where the heart is. This is true for Baldwin County Sheriff's Boys Ranch Director Steven Jones. When Jones was in eighth grade, he found his way to the Baldwin County … more
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Students from The Studio excelled at the NATS Southeastern Regional competition. Mary Claire Kelley secured first place in Kids Commercial Music and Musical Theatre, with Ford Macklem taking second and Nia Faith third in Musical Theatre. Brady Mae Birdsong and Priscilla Simmons tied for fourth. Wynter Marlow clinched first in Youth Commercial Music and third in Youth Musical Theatre. Adalyn Lyles and Madison Smith shared fourth in Lower High School Musical Theatre.
Rising stars: Students from The Studio earn top honors at NATS regional competition
Students from The Studio recently showcased their talents at the National Association of Teachers of Singers' (NATS) Southeastern Regional competition, where they competed against over 400 … more
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GCM to start sending breaking news text alerts
At Gulf Coast Media, we know being informed in a timely manner is vital, whether it's knowing what's happening this weekend or learning about breaking news. We strive to always evolve and … more
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Prepare yourselves, for the eclipse draws near. This celestial phenomenon not only delights us humans and alters our daily rhythms but also influences the behavior of our fellow inhabitants of the natural world: animals.
Wild reactions: How animals behave during an eclipse
For many, an eclipse like the one on April 8 is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence, and the one on Monday is special as it will cross the United States meaning … more
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