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Despite the public attention given to shark attacks, Parsons emphasized that bites are rare. He said his research on shark attacks in Florida found about 35 bites during a very high year, and usually the number is half of that for most years. Fatal attacks were rarer still.
Shark expert talks Gulf predators at Fairhope Public Library
FAIRHOPE — Sharks may carry a chilling reputation, but marine researcher Glenn R. Parsons explained to his Fairhope Public Library audience on Thursday that the animals are vital to ocean … more
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Eastern Shore Trail extension nears completion near U.S. 98
A new segment of the Eastern Shore Trail is about 80% complete with the extension to be finished by November, county officials said. The extension will add 1.84-miles to the trail, which currently … more
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Fairhope receives $2 million for Fish River water expansion project
The city of Fairhope is moving forward with a major water infrastructure project directed at improving and adding a surplus to the city’s water system.  The Baldwin County Commission has … more
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Column: Reporter Colin James looks back on two years with Gulf Coast Media
Two years ago, I packed my bags and officially began work as a journalist at Gulf Coast Media, a journey that has been incredible. Just for some quick backstory, other than spending a summer … more
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Bear Point stormwater master plan outlines $16.7 million in potential improvements for Orange Beach
A recently completed stormwater master plan recognizes nearly $16.7 million in potential drainage improvements for Bear Point in Orange Beach, giving officials a pathway for addressing old drainage … more
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SWIM water-quality monitoring returns to coastal Alabama
New funding has allowed Mobile Baykeeper to bring back its SWIM (Swim Where It's Monitored) program to help coastal Alabama residents and visitors make informed decisions before heading into the … more
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'They're everywhere': Foley experts tackle growing threat of invasive plants
FOLEY — Plants once brought to the Gulf Coast for decoration, erosion control and agriculture have become a growing threat to native ecosystems, according to conservation officials who spoke Monday … more
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Baldwin County offering disaster recovery homeownership assistance
Eligible Baldwin County households affected by Hurricane Sally and Hurricane Zeta may receive financial assistance toward purchasing a home through a new disaster recovery program funded by the … more
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8.9 million: Baldwin County, Alabama beach tourism numbers, spending increase, again
ORANGE BEACH — An estimated 8.9 million visitors came to Baldwin County in 2025, including 7.1 million who visited Alabama's beaches, according to the Alabama Tourism Department's 2025 report. … more
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Conservation event highlights Alabama's marine wildlife, threats
GULF SHORES — Conservation advocates and marine scientists gathered last Thursday to highlight Alabama's marine wildlife and discuss the threats facing animals in the state's coastal waters. … more
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Fort Morgan Trail extended 4.4 miles at Gulf State Park
GULF SHORES — Visitors to Alabama's Gulf Coast have a new stretch of trail to explore following the opening of a 4.4-mile extension of the Fort Morgan Trail at Gulf State Park. Community … more
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Stormwater improvements near Plantation Hills aim to ease flooding
A drainage project near the entrance of the Plantation Hills subdivision is nearing completion, aiming to improve the flow and storage of stormwater and reduce flooding along Robbins Boulevard during … more
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Baldwin County master plan presentation postponed until November
BAY MINETTE — The presentation of Baldwin County's proposed Draft Master Plan 2026 to the Baldwin County Commission has been postponed until November, following the Baldwin County Planning and … more
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Gulf Coast Media environmental reporter Chavez, Report for America corps member, awarded for college journalism project
Before her time at Gulf Coast Media, environmental reporter Gabriella Chavez was part of a student journalism team behind "The Price of Paradise," a five-part project that received two 2026 National … more
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Pudge, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, fitted with a satellite tag is released into Gulf waters. Two sea turtles were released on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, at Gulf State Park after recovering at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Mississippi from injuries involving fishing gear.
With turtle release from Gulf State Park, satellite will help researchers learn Kemp's ways
GULF SHORES — After months of rehabilitation, two sea turtles returned to the Gulf Tuesday morning.Pudge, a subadult Kemp's ridley, and Skipper, a loggerhead, were released from the Gulf State Park … more
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Students at Stars Early Learning Academy in Fairhope. The childcare center that serves infants through early Pre-K had to do away with their waitlist because it was so full.
'Not part of the infrastructure': Finding childcare major obstacle for families supporting Baldwin County's growth
FAIRHOPE — There are just 20 infant childcare spots in the city of Fairhope, according to Autumn Zellner, owner and executive director of STARS Early Learning Academy. At her center, all eight … more
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Featured is a projected rendering for the Laguna Cove park.
Laguna Cove Nature Park project reaches halfway point in Gulf Shores
Construction is progressing on Laguna Cove Nature Park, a 53-acre conservation and passive recreation project along the south shore of Little Lagoon near the west end of West Beach Boulevard. … more
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Army Corps denies public hearing requests over proposed Mobile Bay dredge disposal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has denied requests for public hearings on its proposal to continue placing dredged sediment in Mobile Bay, rejecting calls from coastal organizations and the public … more
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The plan is intended as a guide for future planning rather than a zoning document. It can help county officials consider factors such as existing utilities and infrastructure when making future planning and zoning decisions. It is a "living document" that would be reviewed periodically as the county changes.
Baldwin County master plan receives public input during Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
ROBERTSDALE — Residents, farmers, environmental advocates and community leaders gathered Thursday to offer feedback on Baldwin County's proposed Draft Master Plan 2026, a long-range document … more
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Artist Banks Compton, who painted the murals in the children’s area of the Foley Community Library, speaks to residents at the official opening of the new $20 million, 40,000 sqft library on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
'Hub of the community': Foley celebrates opening of new, bigger, $20 million library
FOLEY — City officials, library staff and residents celebrated the opening of the new Foley Community Library on Tuesday, marking the completion of a $20 million project that doubles the size of … more
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