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Once a quiet town tucked off the main highways of Central Baldwin County, Silverhill has become one of the fastest-growing communities in the region.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/17/26 |
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The Town of Summerdale is accepting Letters of Interest to fill two vacancies on the Town Council following the resignations of Council Member Myles Bishop and Council Member Frank Young. The …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/17/26 |
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The City of Gulf Shores will host its 47th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m.
The parade will take place on Hwy. 59, beginning at Clubhouse Drive and continuing south …
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2/16/26
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, is calling for expanded U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Alabama, citing recent violent …
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2/15/26
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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $4.5 million in Community Services Block Grants to 18 community action agencies across Alabama to support programs aimed at reducing poverty and helping low-income residents …
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2/15/26
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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen praised the state House earlier this month for passing HB 214, legislation aimed at preventing foreign nationals and corporations from influencing Alabama …
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2/15/26
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U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Jon Husted of Ohio formally launched a bipartisan task force aimed at rooting out waste, fraud and abuse in federal education funding, marking a new phase …
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2/13/26
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While this won't come into play in May's primaries, voters in Baldwin County will encounter something they usually don't see on their November midterm ballots.
There will be six races with more …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/13/26 |
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These are the recent bills that were adopted by both Alabama legislative chambers to become law. Baldwin County has three state senators and seven state representatives. The Alabama Legislature …
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By KAYLA GREEN AND WHISPER EDWARDS
kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/13/26 |
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Construction is set to begin on a hardened Safe Room designed to protect Foley’s first responders during hurricanes and other emergencies, marking a milestone after years of planning and …
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2/11/26
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Chip-enabled EBT cards are now rolling out statewide, marking a major security upgrade for Alabama families who rely on food assistance benefits.
Following a successful pilot program in December …
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2/11/26
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The City of Gulf Shores approved a resolution accepting a $10,000 grant that will be used to purchase a small greenhouse for the Gulf Coast Eco Center's environmental education programs.
Dan …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/11/26 |
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Alabamians will be able to stock up on emergency supplies while saving money during the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, set for Feb. 20-22.
The annual tax-free weekend …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/10/26 |
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Foley’s newest downtown parking area at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Alabama 59 is set for additional upgrades after City Council approved plans to seek bids for resurfacing the site.
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2/10/26
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Despite the cold weather lingering outside, warmer weather is just around the corner and Gulf Shores is already preparing for spring break crowds as the council unanimously approved an alcohol ban on …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/10/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — The nine-month moratoriums in Orange Beach recently were extended to allow for additional time to complete the city's comprehensive plan for growth, which is about to enter the …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/10/26 |
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The City of Orange Beach unanimously appointed Trent Johnson, who has served as interim police chief for almost six months, as the city's new chief of police.
At city council's Feb. 3 meeting, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/10/26 |
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The Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of Baldwin County has announced that it has launched its curbside recycling program in Spanish Fort in collaboration with city officials.
For the price …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/26 |
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DAPHNE — After years of planning, the City of Daphne cut the ribbon to its new $6 million justice center annex on Thursday, Feb. 5.
The new justice center is located behind the Daphne Police …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/26 |
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These are the recent bills that were adopted by both Alabama legislative chambers to become law. Baldwin County has three state senators and seven state representatives.
The Alabama Legislature …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS AND KAYLA GREEN
whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/26 |