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Thompson Engineering opened a branch office in Spanish Fort, expanding its footprint to cater to the burgeoning demand for engineering services in Baldwin County. According to a news release, …
Wondering what's going on at Meyer Park? Don't worry, they're not taking the azaleas out. According to what Gulf Shores officials told Gulf Coast Media on Friday, Meyer Park is undergoing …

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How electrolytes like potassium and magnesium can boost your cognitive health

Guava Health explores the lesser-known brain-boosting advantages of two vital electrolytes: potassium and magnesium, and how they actively contribute to cognitive health.

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Who is the 'Rural Voter'? A new book builds on old themes to create new understanding

The Daily Yonder looks at "The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of America," in which Colby College political scientists Nicholas F. Jacobs and Daniel M. Shea set out to describe what differentiates the politics of metropolitan and nonmetropolitan places.

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As the average credit card balance surpasses $6.5K, here's how to tackle debt on a budget

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New Gulf Shores High School groundbreaking celebrated by Gulf Shores City Schools, City of Gulf Shores
15 Orange Beach students to perform live with Foreigner at The Wharf in August
Orange Beach City Schools secures unmodified audit opinion in first independent financial audit

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Foley Main Street becomes accredited Main Street program for 5th consecutive year
Baldwin County High School seniors take the pledge for education
During the event, Foley High School's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) conducted a flag folding ceremony, an observance that symbolizes respect and honor for the flag. The ceremony involves two individuals facing each other, holding the flag at waist height, folding it in half lengthwise and then folding it into a triangular shape 13 times, revealing only the blue starred field.
Symbolism of Stars and Stripes; Military Officer Association of America leads discussion on the American flag

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Eastern Shore News
Ceramic butterflies made by students at Daphne High School that features an index card with the names of children who died during the Holocaust.
Daphne High School honors Holocaust victims with ceramic butterfly project
Dragonfly Foodbar's Dragon's Eye cocktail. The tasty drink features prosecco, cider ale with a Grand Marnier floater.
Fairhope food scene changes
Eastern Shore MPO adds $500,000 sidewalk repair project

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Baldwin County News
8 Baldwin County schools to participate in Spring Walk and Roll to School Day on May 1
Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack recreational fishing season resumes May 1
Manci’s Antique Club in downtown Daphne is celebrating its 88th year of operation and 100th year of the building.
Manci’s Antique Club: A timeless legacy in Ole Downtown Daphne
ESRT will bring "Cats" to the 11th Annual Theatre on the Bluff May 2-4.
Get ready for a purrfect evening: ESRT brings 'Cats' musical to Fairhope
Art in the Park is a free weekend event takes place in the heart of Foley giving guests the opportunity to take in everything the city has to offer. Stroll through the park and enjoy the festival and then explore the shops and restaurants located within walking distance of Heritage Park.
Art in the Park 2024: A Mother's Day tradition in Baldwin County for 52 years

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The USC Women of Troy celebrate their third consecutive national championship in the Alabama Gulf on May 7, 2023. Their title will be on the line next weekend when the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship takes over Gulf Place Beach for the eighth time.
NCAA Beach Volleyball to crown one more champion in Gulf Shores before two-year stay in California
The Orange Beach Makos hit their home turf for tournament action against the Ocean Springs Greyhounds from Mississippi on March 23. Orange Beach will be back at home next Monday as hosts of the Class 4A Area 1 tournament as the AHSAA postseason gets underway.
Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort, Daphne hosting softball area tournaments as road to AHSAA state begins
The St. Michael girls’ team and Spanish Fort boys’ team collected regular-season area championships to earn the right to host the first round of the playoffs. The Toros were set to kick things off on the Class 6A stage Thursday night before the Cardinals follow on Tuesday, April 30.
St. Michael, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort sweep soccer area championships as playoff brackets finalize
Robertsdale junior Whitney Wells not only earned a spot on the podium for both hurdle races at Thursday’s Admirals’ & Pirates’ Invitational in Fairhope, but she also broke the school record in each race to help earn Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honors. Wells added a fourth-place finish in the high jump on top of the half-second improvement on the previous hurdle records.
Robertsdale’s Wells walks away with hardware, school records in hurdle races to earn Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week

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