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Baldwin County gears up for a festive holiday season with tree lightings and parades
The holiday season can be overwhelming with school events, parties and family functions. Even the list of fun holiday events can be a little too much, so this year we are rolling out the happenings a … more
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Instruction begins on Saturdays with an introduction to the history of trapping, the responsibilities of the trapper and the different types of traps and baits used. Saturday afternoons students set trap lines with their mentors. On Sundays, students and their mentors check the traps and learn how to prepare the furs.
Registration now open for Alabama trapping education workshops
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering a series of trapping education workshops during select weekends this fall and winter. The workshops provide instruction … more
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The review was conducted by Captain Regan Cieff, retired U.S. Marine Corps, who oversees JROTC programs throughout Alabama, Louisiana, Texas and Florida.
Robertsdale NJROTC teaches skills for military, civilian life
As the semester nears it's end, students in Robertsdale High School's Navy Junior ROTC program are looking back at what they have accomplished in recent months. Since school let out in May, the … more
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Baldwin County inspires students to read with the help of Alabama literacy mascot, Short the Squirrel
As elementary students around the county continue to tackle literacy comprehension, the Baldwin County Board of Education has taken an approach to enlist the help of a furry friend to get students … more
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The competition, which may return to the island next year but has rotated to different parts of the state in the past, is always open to the public. Above, Tony Brown repels from a branch. Below, Justin Cantrell sits for a break and a portrait.
Alabama’s tree-climbing competition comes to Gulf Shores
To cap off the 2023 Alabama Urban Forestry Association education week, Justin Cantrell, of Tip-Top Tree Service in Auburn, took home first place in the conference's tree-climbing competition at Meyer … more
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Cpl. John Garner alongside the Baldwin County Commissioners as he receives a resolution in his honor at the BCC regular session on Oct. 17.
2 Baldwin County Sheriff's officers retiring with 63 combined years
Lt. Zettie Anderson, who worked for 30 years in the corrections facility for the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, began her law enforcement career as a jailer-I on Jan. 22, 1993. She was one of the … more
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Baldwin County's October housing report shows sales growth
The Baldwin County housing market saw annual sales growth this past month. According to Baldwin Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) statistics, October saw a $16.5 million increase in total … more
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At its annual Evening of Impact on Nov. 2, Impact 100 Baldwin County named Baldwin Pops Inc. (Funding the Beginning of Music…1,2,3); Baldwin County Education Coalition Inc. (Expansion of Palm Project); Mobile Baykeeper Inc. (Oyster Garden Project); Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (Equipment to Empower); and Prodisee Pantry Inc. (Cultivating Healthy Options in a Food Desert) as its grant winners.
Impact 100 Baldwin County names 2023 grant recipients
Five area nonprofits will now be able to better serve the community thanks to $525,000 in grants from Impact 100 Baldwin County. At its annual Evening of Impact on Nov. 2, Impact 100 Baldwin County … more
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Ashley Valentine runs to celebrate with her mom, Jill, after winning the cheese toss contest at the 2022 Chocolate & Cheese Festival at Heritage Park in Foley.
7 Gulf Coast things to do this weekend, Nov. 9-12
If you follow Gulf Coast Media on Instagram, you may have seen a poll about Christmas decorating. The annual debate of decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving or after is a hot topic. Where do … more
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On Saturday, Nov. 11, the park invites the public to explore this area’s rich military heritage through discovery of Alabama’s largest Civil War battlefield.
Blakeley to host full day of activities to commemorate Veteran's Day
Historic Blakeley State Park will commemorate Veteran's Day with a day full of special educational activities. On Saturday, Nov. 11, the park invites the public to explore this area's rich military … more
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USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park hosts Veterans Day celebrations Nov. 10
A full day of celebration is on the schedule at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Nov. 10. This year's event kicks off at 7 a.m. with a flag-raising ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial. The … more
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USA Health Providence Hospital achieves national accreditation for bariatric surgery
Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at USA Health Providence Hospital Bariatrics, which recently became the only … more
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Keith Hudson, a biologist with the Alabama Bat Working Group, stands in front of the completed gate at Bat Cave near Florence
Celebration of bats continues at Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Bats are ubiquitous during the Halloween season, but these creatures deserve celebration year-round for their contribution to our sustainable food production. By eating insects by the billions, bats … more
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Beginning Nov. 7, commission meetings will be held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Work sessions are held to discuss the regular meeting agenda and for the commission to set its consent agenda for each meeting.
Baldwin County Commission work sessions and regular meetings to be held on same day
The Baldwin County Commission has approved changes to hold work sessions and regular meetings on the same day. Beginning Nov. 7, commission meetings will be held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and … more
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Scammer's best prey? Young adults
People ages 18-24 reported losing more money to scams than older age groups, according to Carl Bates, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central and South Alabama. A new national … more
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Gather up your friends and family, grab the beach chairs and picnic blanket, and head to Gulf Place for the second annual Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival Nov. 11-12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival returns for second year of delicious fun in Gulf Shores
Fresh air, ocean views, adult beverages, music and food trucks. What more do you need for a perfect weekend day out? Gather up your friends and family, grab the beach chairs and picnic blanket, and … more
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Maddi Heath, 12th grader Spanish Fort High School, was crowned winner of the Miss Jubilee pageant in Mobile on Oct. 28.
Spanish Fort student wins Miss Jubilee pageant
Maddi Heath, a 12th-grader at Spanish Fort High School, was crowned winner of the Miss Jubilee pageant in Mobile on Oct. 28. Heath, who was previously crowned Miss Spanish Fort High School on Oct. … more
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Students at Elsanor Elementary School take part in the annual Red Ribbon Week for drug education awareness and prevention.
Baldwin County celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Students throughout Baldwin County sparkled with school spirit this week, dressing up for themed costume days to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and drug education awareness. Red Ribbon Week takes place … more
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Parent asks Baldwin County school board about gender identity policies
At the Oct. 19 Baldwin County Board of Education meeting, attention shifted as one audience member raised questions about the school system's policy regarding gender identity and expression. Rebecca … more
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Brett and Doug Bishop at BB’s Pecans processing barn.
Fairhope’s B & B Pecan, in 4th generation of family business, looks ahead to serving generations to come
Running a family agriculture business for 67 years is tough, and Brett Bishop, the fourth generation taking the wheel, joked he hopes it doesn't end with him. B & B Pecan sits on 120 acres just … more
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