Biologists with the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Alabama Bat Working Group …
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11/2/23
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Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina will serve its last customers Nov. 7. “When we opened our doors 10 years ago, we could not have imagined how blessed we feel today. We are beyond grateful …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/1/23 |
For deer hunters in Alabama, the opening day of firearms deer season is one the most anticipated times of year. The wait is almost over as the season in zones D and E opens on Saturday, Nov. 4. …
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10/31/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The perfect opportunity to begin an educational journey in nature is here. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Alabama Master Naturalist (AMN) program serves as a …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/31/23 |
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced grant awards of $1 million each to Baldwin County, Mobile County and the city of Mobile as precursors to larger awards in those areas for long-term …
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10/31/23
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Looking to step back in time, where comedy blends with the classic tale of King Arthur's quest to find the Holy Grail?
South Baldwin Community Theatre will be holding auditions for Monty …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/27/23 |
As the competition season wraps up, students in the Elberta High School marching brand are celebrating their winning accomplishments. Joshua Cockrell, band director, said the marching band competed …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/27/23 |
Students at Fairhope West Elementary School looked like a rainbow haze on Friday, Oct. 20, as the school hosted a color run and booster fundraiser. Per the school's announcement, school leaders, …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/27/23 |
Her dog still recognizes her.
Even when Tessa Moody has transformed into Pennywise, a vampire bat or even Lord Voldemort, her pooch is unfazed.
The rest of us are mesmerized, wowed and even …
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By Allison Marlow
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 10/27/23 |
Nearly 100 boys and girls pour in the doors of Fairhope's Rotary Youth Club each afternoon, many with a singular focus: improving their reading skills. Literacy has become a primary goal of the club …
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10/26/23
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On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Silverhill Veterans Memorial Organization will host a Veterans Day ceremony. They will be honoring World War II veteran Grace Edhegard Smith.
The Edhegard family moved …
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10/26/23
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Effective immediately, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has re-issued a Fire Alert for all 67 counties in the state. In the 32 northern counties (roughly north of Interstate 20), no burn permits …
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10/26/23
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The Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center (BCCAC) and its staff provide vital services to the children of Baldwin County. Those services require funding. That is why they have added a brand-new …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/23 |
November is just around the corner, and that means the holidays are quickly approaching. If you are trying to decide how to spend your final October weekend, we have put together a diverse list for …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/23 |
After a record-breaking total of more than 200,000 nominations, Gulf Coast Media readers and local residents now have a chance to crown the best in nearly 400 categories. Final round voting opened …
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10/26/23
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An art exhibit now on display at the Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope provides a glimpse into the process of art therapy for cancer patients. More than a dozen pieces that make up the exhibit …
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10/26/23
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Speed limits on several roads in Baldwin County are undergoing adjustments to enhance safety.
The affected roads include Crosby Road, County Road 36, Cliffs Landing Road, Fox Lane and Bishop …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/23 |
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Women's Imaging Specialists is urging individuals to prioritize early detection by scheduling a mammogram.
Every year in the United …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/23 |
SPANISH FORT — The Baldwin County Historical Society celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first gathering at the location where it all started.
In 1923, Lydia Comings and Martha Albers …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/23 |
The fall harvests usher in loads of pumpkins into grocery stores. But a smooth-skinned tropical fruit also vies for a consumer's attention: papaya. The orange and green fruit is originally from …
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By Lourdes Medrano
American Heart Association News | 10/23/23 |