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Easter dinner across the country often involves a honey-baked ham, but on the Gulf Coast, a popular way to celebrate is with a crawfish boil. This year, be prepared for higher prices and lower supply.
Baldwin County seafood market talks on struggling crawfish season, high prices
Easter dinner across the country often involves a honey-baked ham, but on the Gulf Coast, a popular way to celebrate is with a crawfish boil. This year, be prepared for higher prices and lower … more
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Battling bites: Blocking mosquito-borne diseases
As the days grow longer and warmer, summer fun beckons. Swimming, sports, and picnics go hand in hand with warmer weather. But so do bug bites. Mosquitoes in particular can ruin a day outside. And … more
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Soil testing an important spring task
Give your green thumb a head start and make sure growing conditions are ideal by collecting soil samples for testing this spring. The Auburn University Soil, Forage and Water Testing Laboratory … more
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Community spirit shines: Baldwin County hosts 2024 Special Olympics
Baldwin County held its 2024 Special Olympics at W. C. Majors Field in Fairhope on March 15, marking a cherished day for athletes and their families. The event kicked off with an inspiring opening … more
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Spring cleaning: Don't toss that 'junk,' it may be valuable
From baseball cards and sports equipment to postcards and photographs, is that "junk" in your attic or basement dusty treasure or just dusty? We've all heard of families getting rich from the sale of … more
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Alabama Attorney General finalizes $220 million opioid settlement with 2 distributors
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today a $220 million settlement with two opioid distributors to resolve litigation with the State over their role in the opioid crisis in Alabama. … more
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The city of Foley will start work to widen and repave the Foley Beach Express between Baldwin County 12 and the highway’s intersection with Alabama 59. The project is expected to take 250 days.
Foley set to begin Beach Express repaving, widening
Plans on the long-awaited project to widen and repave the Foley Beach Express are set to begin in Foley. Mobile Asphalt Company secured the lowest bid for the significant infrastructure … more
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Logan Powell’s SOA hunt guest Tyler Joiner bagged this bird with a 10-inch beard at the Fred T. Stimpson SOA last spring.
Be sure of turkey season dates, WMA regulations
The spring turkey season in Alabama is fast approaching, and some confusion exists on the dates of the Special Youth Hunt that precedes opening day of the regular season. Marianne Gauldin of the … more
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When it comes to the favorite Easter candy of the Gulf Coast Media staff, Reese's Peanut Butter Egg took the top prize. Gourmet jellybeans came in second place with Whopper Robin Eggs a close third.
Easter candy showdown: The best and worst of 2024
Easter is just around the corner, and it brings a lot to mind. The song "Peter Cottontail" instantly starts playing on a loop in my mind's record player, as well as a feeling of relief that my mom … more
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Baldwin Pops Band awards 2024 John Allen Memorial Scholarships
Members of the Baldwin Pops Band pose with scholarship winners and honorable mentions for the 2024 John Allen Memorial Scholarships. First photo (left to right): Baldwin Pops Band Conductor, Wayne … more
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E & H Torilleria Owner Geraldo Rangel speaks with Simply Southern TV. Three South Alabama businesses — Rooster's restaurant in Mobile, E & H Tortilleria in Daphne and Bayou Cora Farms in Bon Secour — will be featured on Simply Southern TV. The show will premiere locally on Sunday, March 24, at 6 a.m. on WPMI-TV 15 out of Mobile and will be rebroadcast on national cable network RFD-TV on Wednesday, March 27, at 3 p.m. Central time.
National TV program to spotlight 3 businesses from south Alabama
Special farm-to-table tortillas involving three south Alabama businesses is set to take the spotlight statewide and nationally with a feature on Simply Southern TV according to a news release. … more
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New Alabama bill sentences life in prison for trafficking minors
Alabama is looking to become the first state to automatically sentence those who are guilty of human trafficking of a minor to life in prison. Sponsored by state Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley), … more
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Alabama passes school choice expansion; new law gives $7K credit to eligible families
Gov. Kay Ivey has long been a proponent for expanding school choice and creating education savings accounts (ESA), and she said her signing of the CHOOSE Act into law will provide families with … more
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In a bid to address the aftermath of the impacts of Hurricanes Sally and Zeta, which caused widespread power outages and damage across Baldwin County, the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 2021. This Act allocated $27 billion in emergency funds to address the aftermath of recent natural disasters and extreme weather events.
Baldwin County signs contract with vendor for hurricane recovery efforts
Grants spending on community improvement projects in response to hurricanes is one step closer after Baldwin County Commission executed a contract with MB3 Inc., doing business as Civix, for the … more
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The daily lineup for the 2024 Hangout Music Festival was just released so let the strategizing begin.
Let the strategizing begin: Gulf Shores’ 2024 Hangout Music daily lineup announced
  The daily lineup for the 2024 Hangout Music Festival was just released so let the strategizing begin.   One of the hardest parts of going to a music festival is figuring … more
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Baldwin Pops Band to host outdoor concert in Spanish Fort
The Baldwin Pops Band, under the direction of Wayne Fillingim, is set to captivate audiences with an outdoor concert scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. The event will take place at the … more
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South Alabama Land Trust's Bald Eagle Bash: A culinary adventure for a cause – purchase your tickets today
FAIRHOPE — Food, music and fun all for a worthy cause? Sounds like a great reason to celebrate. Tickets are on sale now for the 14th annual Bald Eagle Bash April 27. Hosted by the South Alabama … more
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Five-time James Beard-nominated Chef Bill Briand has joined The Hope Farm team.
Chef Bill Briand, formerly of Fisher’s, joins The Hope Farm to open restaurant in downtown Fairhope
Five-time James Beard-nominated Chef Bill Briand has joined The Hope Farm team. The Hope Farm founders Robert and Bentley Evans announced the brand’s expansion to add a new concept with … more
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Savor the flavor: Elberta German Sausage Festival brings community and culinary delights
Guess what time it is! The time, twice a year, when the small town of Elberta fills with the smell of fire-kissed, locally made sausage all for a good cause. The spring Elberta German Sausage … more
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Head out to Shorty's Safe Haven for a full day of Easter fun.
Discover car shows, egg hunts, pony rides and more across Baldwin County this weekend, March 22-24
Easter may be a week away, but this weekend is packed with Easter activities. Don't worry, there are also fun events that have nothing to do with the Easter Bunny. Gulf Coast Media has put together … more
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