Students in Orange Beach's Expect Excellence after school theater program will be kicking off February with a classic story. "The Wizard of Oz" opens Feb. 1 at the Orange Beach Performing Arts …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/20/24 |
The Fly High Goose Foundation, a local nonprofit, announced a new scholarship program that will award $10,000 to students pursuing training in a career technical field. According to a Jan. 15 press …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/20/24 |
Foley police have successfully identified a suspect in the stabbing incident that occurred in Heritage Park on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The authorities are actively searching for Bernard Christopher …
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1/20/24
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Alabama's Marine Resources Division (MRD), under Section 9-12-28 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and Rule 220-3-.02, has officially announced the closure of all public water bottoms to oyster harvest at …
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1/19/24
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Welcome back, Snowbirds.
Snowbird season is in full swing for the Wisconsin Sno-bird Club. The February calendar has started to fill with fun events for club members.
The WI Sno-birds will …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/19/24 |
In a startling incident that unfolded today, a 20-year-old Daphne woman, Kierra Johnson, found herself in handcuffs after forcibly entering a local Sonic on Greeno Road and assaulting an employee.
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1/18/24
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Gather up a group of friends, and spend the morning playing games for a good cause.
The Orange Beach Garden Club is prepping for its 36th-annual Game Day and Salad Luncheon. This year's event is …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/18/24 |
In an investigation spanning the past two weeks, the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office has been involved in a case that originated as a financial crime but ultimately led to charges related to elder …
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1/18/24
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Is there a vehicle you don't recognize hanging out on your street or even pulling into your driveway?
It might be there to make sure your address is correct and available for emergency …
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By Allison Marlow
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 1/18/24 |
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the American Lung Association is set to unveil its 22nd annual "State of Tobacco Control" report. This comprehensive assessment evaluates both state and federal …
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1/18/24
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For the first time in more than a decade, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new hardiness zone maps. These new changes bring a new level of climate accuracy, allowing people …
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By Cole Sikes
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1/18/24
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Retraining a reliable and large enough workforce in Baldwin County is not a new story, but a local organization is taking new steps to recruit and keep top talent. The Baldwin County Economic …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/18/24 |
"Many hands make light work."
Last weekend, 230 hands made light work of laying sod at the future home of U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johnny Morris II in Elberta.
On Saturday morning, Jan. …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/18/24 |
Skip cooking dinner Feb. 19, and support the Christian Service Center. The Christian Service Center (CSC) welcomed back its annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in 2023 after a three-year hiatus due to …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/18/24 |
Baldwin County and surrounding areas experienced freezing temperatures accompanied by ice this week and some freezing rain, especially in the northern areas of the county.
Ice could be seen on …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/17/24 |
BON SECOUR — The Baldwin County Historic Development Commission is looking to expand Swift-Coles Historic Home with the addition of a pavilion.
Situated just miles away from Alabama's …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/17/24 |
State Representative Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) is set to engage with constituents through a series of town hall events this month, offering updates on forthcoming legislation ahead of the …
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1/17/24
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Winter has arrived, but there are some fun ways to stay busy indoors.
Another weekend brings another diverse lineup of events to experience, from Orange Beach to Dauphin Island and everywhere in …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/17/24 |
Eric Brunden, Stewardship Coordinator at the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) in Baldwin County, was honored with the NERR System and NERR Association Award for Outstanding …
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1/17/24
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In response to the current frigid conditions sweeping the state, the Alabama Department of Public Health is urging the public to remain vigilant and take extra precautions to protect against the …
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1/17/24
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