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Young children and teenagers who didn't want learning and creativity to stop with a break from the classroom took 100 pounds of glass, 550 pipe cleaners, 5,184 paper strips and 12 yards of chicken …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/24 |
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State and local officials, including Alabama State Superintendent Eric Mackey, Alabama State School Board Member Jackie Zeigler and Baldwin County School Superintendent Eddie Tyler, took a tour of …
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BY VINCE JOHNSON
Publisher vince@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/24 |
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Baldwin County deputies arrested a Mobile Police Department officer after he reportedly tried to buy an illegal, controlled substance from an undercover agent working with the Baldwin County Drug …
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8/14/24
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Residents of Baldwin County seeking mobility equipment now have a new destination: Mobility City of Coastal Alabama.
Since its recent opening in the heart of Foley, the store has swiftly …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/24 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit peak production near July 4, then berry production begins …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 8/14/24 |
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Tuberville helps declare August National Catfish Month, Senate celebrates Alabama's role in industry
Who doesn't love Southern-fried catfish? Maybe with a side of macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, hush puppies and turnip greens?
Did you know U.S. farm-raised catfish is among the top 10 seafoods …
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BY WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/24 |
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On Aug. 5, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to enforce a federal law that …
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8/14/24
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U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) recently recognized the progress of a bill aimed to protect Alabama's red snapper industry, relevant news for the No. 2 red snapper fishing spot in the Gulf, according to …
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BY WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/13/24 |
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With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) State Parks System is in the middle of major …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 8/13/24 |
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Many find there's nothing like the quiet escape of a day in the woods, hunting or hiking or camping or simply finding a spot to find refuge from the bustle of daily life.
Forests throughout …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/13/24 |
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Now that school has restarted for the year, families are hopefully getting settled in and back into a routine. Fun weekend activities are a good way to get out of the house and take a mental break …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/13/24 |
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Fourteen high school seniors across Baldwin County are among the more than 16,000 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.
Names were released Wednesday, Sept. 11, for the 70th-annual rendition …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/13/24 |
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Dauphin Island is set to transform into a hub of creativity and community spirit as the Dauphin Island Heritage and Arts Council (DIHAC) announces its upcoming event, "Corks for a Cause." The …
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8/12/24
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Tailgating is a time-honored tradition in the world of sports. No tailgate is complete without an assortment of delectable food offerings. From burgers and wings to cheese …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 8/12/24 |
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The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners announced last week that applications are now open for a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the …
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8/11/24
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — There is hardly anything more quintessentially southern than tomatoes. Whether used as a base for soups or simply sliced for a good old 'mater sandwich, tomatoes are true …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 8/11/24 |
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Joel Sirmon of Baldwin County has been honored as Alabama Farmer of the Year for 2024, a testament to his dedication and innovation in agriculture.
Sirmon, who operates Sirmon Farms in Daphne, …
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8/10/24
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — School hallways will soon be filled with students once again. The new school year means many students are embarking on a new academic journey. Making the transition from …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 8/10/24 |
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Spin doctors abound across the landscape of America. A spin doctor is "an individual charged with getting others to interpret a statement or event from a particular viewpoint." Something like this …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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8/9/24
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GULF SHORES — Sand Castle University, professional sandcastle sculptors who work on commissions and offer classes along the Alabama Gulf Coast, collaborated with Netflix on a promotional video …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/9/24 |