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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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GCM Staff Report
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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 |
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"It was a good moment, the kind you would like to press between the pages of a book, or hide in your sock drawer, so you could touch it again." These cherished moments of peace and clarity Alabama …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/9/24 |
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In a tribute as timeless as his impact on baseball and society, the United States Postal Service unveiled the Hank Aaron Forever Stamp on Thursday, Aug. 1.
This commemorative stamp pays homage …
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8/8/24
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With our sweltering summer heat in Coastal Alabama, it can be hard to imagine the crisp, cool weather of fall.
It is hard to think about fall gardening when you are sweating under the summer …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 8/8/24 |
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Since the mid-1970s, one thing has remained constant at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Fred Harders is hard at work in the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 8/8/24 |