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Here is a forecast and list of closures and other changes Gulf Coast Media has received confirmation for due to Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to become a hurricane today, Tuesday, Sept. …
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo received annual sponsorship from the City of Orange Beach for $50,000.
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Dan Bond (top right) presented the ADEM grant and agreement to work with the county to the city council at the Aug 19 work session meeting.
Gulf Shores receives grant funding for new Baldwin County recycling equipment
Larry Freeman (top left) spoke at the Gulf Shores work session meeting Aug 19 concerning the amendment to the staining materials ordinance, which was presented to the council by Brandan Franklin (top right).
Gulf Shores to allow commercial buildings to use staining materials in foundations
37th-annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup set for Sept. 21 across Baldwin, Mobile counties

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Central & North Baldwin News
Pups strut their stuff in creative costumes during the 2023 Dogs on Hand event.
Looking for a howling good time? Bay Minette's 'Dogs on Hand' has you covered
"Booo-ktober" station lets kids 'fall' for books at annual Trunk or Treat
Passion flower power in your coastal garden - Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks

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Eastern Shore News
3 Disney workers bond over shared Eastern Shore home
Daphne Public Library holding 2024 "Back-to-School" Bookmark Contest
ESRT calls for local dogs to audition for 'Sandy' in upcoming 'Annie JR.' production

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7 things to do on the Gulf Coast this weekend, Sept. 13-15
Grant provides free student tickets to Mobile Chamber Music concerts
Waterfowl hunters in the middle of Alabama focus on hunting wood ducks.
David Ranier on Outdoor Alabama: Duck hunters should take advantage of this year's special teal season
Baldwin County monitoring track of Tropical Storm Francine
Austal USA kicks off construction of its 1st U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter

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Saraland’s Damond Williams and Gulf Shores’ Kolin Wilson scramble for a loose ball during the Class 6A Region 1 contest between the Spartans and Dolphins at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6. With more rain in this week’s forecast, Gulf Shores’ Week 4 home game against McGill-Toolen was switched to an away contest due to field conditions.
Gulf Shores’ Week 4 home game against McGill-Toolen switched to away contest due to field conditions
The Orange Beach Makos and Spanish Fort Toros made the cut to fight for Alabama’s best mascot according to SBLive Sports. The pair of Baldwin County schools were among the state's top 10 who need your selection to represent Alabama in a bracket-style competition to determine the nation’s best mascot.
Orange Beach Makos, Spanish Fort Toros in running for Sports Illustrated’s best mascot in Alabama
Spanish Fort senior Sawyer Wilson bursts into the second level of the Baldwin County defense during the Class 6A Region 1 contest between the Toros and Tigers on Friday, Sept. 6. Wilson capped Spanish Fort’s scoring with a rushing touchdown to help the Toros move to 2-0 in region play with a 35-6 win over Baldwin County through the rain.
Spanish Fort prevails over Baldwin County through the rain for 6A Region 1 victory, 35-6
Baldwin County High School recognized the six newest members of its Athletic Hall of Fame before the Tigers’ Aug. 30 game against the St. Paul’s Saints. Pictured from the left are new inductees, including Jimeshia Bennett, Tcheneavia “Coco” Knight, Jyon Corbett, Willie Sanders (accepted by Willie Parker), James Caldwell, Elizabeth Bridges Byrd and Andy Bryars (not pictured).
Baldwin County High School Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes 6 new members Bennett, Knight, Corbett, Sanders, Caldwell, Bridges Byrd, Bryars

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