Happy fall, y'all! The air is cooling. Finally. There's no shortage of fall events, markets and festivals on the Gulf Coast this time of year. Here's a selection to round out your October calendar. …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/5/23 |
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition has officially launched and is taking applications until Oct. 27. The nationwide competition aims to empower students in grades 6-12 to harness the …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/29/23 |
Derriana Bishop was crowned Miss AWAG 2023 at the pageant held Sept. 23 at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. The Baldwin County High School senior is the daughter of the Apostle …
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9/29/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Hot, dry weather during the growing season has affected Alabama's peanut crop. Kris Balkcom, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System peanut research associate, said some …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/29/23 |
Baldwin County Public Schools has launched a new mentor program for elementary school principals across the county. According to Tiffany Wilson, director of human resources, this year's chosen mentor …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/29/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the thrill of the hunt to begin. Until then, the responsibilities …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/29/23 |
FOLEY — Foley Main Street's Cat Alley has reached its second phase and is searching for artists to create three new murals.
The three murals will depict various aspects of Foley's history. …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
Step into the wonderful world of Harry Potter at the Hogsmeade Halloween Festival Oct. 7. The festival is back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and promises a fun day for …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
The Alabama Gulf Coast has been the backdrop of many movies big and small, but there’s no better way to welcome the spooky Halloween season than with a Stephen King movie.
Gulf Coast Media …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
It is time to celebrate. This year marks the 50th year of the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. Get ready for a weekend full of food, music and fun Oct. 12-15. The Annual National …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
The Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's annual Buddy Walk has fun additions and a new home for the 2023 event. This year's revamped Buddy Walk will take over Loxley Municipal Park Saturday, Oct. …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
Goodbye, September. Hello, October. That was fast! With fall in full swing, the weekend calendar is full of events. There were so many amazing events this weekend that we couldn't just pick five. The …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
The United States has grappled with a teacher shortage since the 1970s, and Baldwin County schools are trying to address this issue to ensure its educators remain unaffected.
A survey by the …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/27/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are already occupying garden centers and front porches around the …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/26/23 |
A 34-year-old Bay Minette man was killed Monday, Sept. 18, when his vehicle and a tractor-trailer collided on Interstate-65.
The crash occurred about 6:02 a.m. when a 2015 Ford Explorer driven …
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9/22/23
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While TikTok often gets a bad rap as a time-waster, in reality, there are thousands of influencers on the app sharing content designed to inspire, educate and encourage creativity. It's no wonder …
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By Statepoint
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9/22/23
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A sophomore at Spanish Fort High School tied for first place at the Alabama State Chess Championship, which took place from Sept. 1-3 in Madison. Kevin Judice, who competed in the reserve section at …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/22/23 |
Parrot Heads will soon be flocking to Gulf Shores as members of the international Jimmy Buffet fan club Parrot Heads in Paradise seek to move the annual Meeting of the Minds from Key West to The …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/22/23 |
FAIRHOPE — Local artist Hannah Legg is diving into her own sea of creativity and bringing the wall beside the Fairhope Hampton Inn parking garage to life. After Legg created eight designs …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/21/23 |
FOLEY — Foley will go to the police dogs Sept. 24-29, as the 2023 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) PD1 K-9 Nationals welcome more than 100 police K-9s and handlers.
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9/21/23
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