FAIRHOPE — City officials are studying the addition of fluoride in the Fairhope water system after decades of use.The Fairhope City Council had been scheduled to vote Monday, July 11, on an …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/22 |
Rain, rain, go away, everyone wants to get out and play. The summer storms seem to want to stick around so do not waste a single moment of sunshine this weekend. The children may not be happy to hear …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/22 |
ORANGE BEACH — Orange Beach Middle School is one of seven Alabama middle schools to receive the A+ College Ready 'School of Excellence' Award. The award goes to schools that experience record …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/22 |
Fairhope High School is celebrating its first-ever 100% IB Diploma rating with the IB Class of 2022. All 18 candidates received their International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in addition to their …
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Students in the Belforest Elementary 2022 Summer Program spent lots of time exploring and having adventures over the summer break. Activities included trips to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and …
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7/14/22
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The Blue Marlin Grand Championship announced Monday night that, due to weather, the tournament would postpone from this weekend until next weekend.
The statement said the forecasted lightning was …
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/22 |
The Mobile Baseball Connection rounded out its postseason honors with a third 25-player all-star team for Baldwin County.
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/8/22 |
The Alabama Baseball Coaches Association recently recognized members’ athletes for their work in the classroom with all-academic teams.
Locally, 29 student-athletes representing three …
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/8/22 |
The Baldwin County High School Tiger Guard recently took part in a Summer Marching Auxiliaries Camp. During the sessions, members worked to improve their color guard …
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7/8/22
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The Gnarwhal Food Truck is more than a culinary destination. It is a point of intersection for two entrepreneurs.
Ryan Shamburger, co-founder of Big Beach Brewing Company and Gulf Shores food …
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Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/22 |
Fairhope and Orange Beach High Schools were among the many to host a youth basketball camp where the next generation got to learn from current athletes and coaches.
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7/7/22
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Spanish Fort Middle School cheerleaders competed at Auburn University’s UCA Cheer Camp last week and came back with a plethora of honors. The Toros won first place for their performances in …
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7/7/22
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Perry Thompson was part of the aerial attack that helped the Foley Lions win all three games the first day of competition at their host 7-on-7 Showdown last week.
Although he has two more years in …
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/22 |
Officials announced this week that traffic accidents and injuries have been cut in half since the installation of the state's first diverging diamond interchange at the intersection of Alabama 181 …
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By Allison Marlow
Managing Editor allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/22 |
The Bay Minette Beautification Committee presented its June Yard of the Month Award to the Thomas family for their transformation of the landscape on East 9th Street.Ferris and Chatta Thomas have …
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7/7/22
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Jellicle cats appear just one night of the year. This summer, the Jellicle Ball was held in Baldwin County.Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning musical "CATS" is one of the longest running shows in …
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By Allison Marlow
Managing Editor allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/22 |
It has been a wet and stormy couple of weeks on the Gulf Coast, but that doesn't have to keep you at home. From Pensacola to Mobile, there are events that are sure to please this weekend. The Blue …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/22 |
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Department will kick off a second round of countywide public workshops Monday, July 11, to help prepare a long-range land use plan.The …
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7/7/22
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BAY MINETTE — Calling the facilities "unsafe and unsanitary," the Baldwin County Commission canceled the five-year lease on the Baldwin County Library Cooperative building after less than seven …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/22 |
The Alabama chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) awarded White-Spunner Construction (WSC) with three prestigious safety awards this year: a Safest in the Industry award (Gold …
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7/7/22
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