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Gulf Shores Police Department (GSPD) has a new officer joining their team from the Czech Republic: four-legged, 2-year-old K9 Jango the German Sheppard.
GSPD purchased Jango with a $12,000 …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/25 |
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As spring construction season ramps up across Alabama, the state’s Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to take extra care behind the wheel, especially in work zones where lives …
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4/21/25
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The Alabama coast went through a severe storm and flooding in recent weeks, but one community tremendously affected in Daphne is looking for help.
On April 6, Baldwin and Mobile Counties …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/17/25 |
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With Baldwin County mayors and city and town councils up for election later this year, now is the time to stay informed about local government.
Want to get involved in your city's or town's …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/17/25 |
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ORANGE BEACH – A city ordinance enforcing the type of commercial activity allowed on beaches, shorelines and waterways in Orange Beach was unanimously approved by city council.
As …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/25 |
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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $2 million in federal grants to bolster public safety, assist crime victims and improve energy efficiency in government and nonprofit facilities across Alabama.
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4/16/25
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A secure and anonymous option for surrendering infants is coming to Baldwin County, as Foley prepares to install the area’s first Safe Haven Baby Box at its main fire station.
Foley City …
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4/16/25
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GULF SHORES – The new trash ordinance for the City of Gulf Shores went into effect April 1 and has already shown effectiveness in managing trash cans being placed in pedestrian lanes along West …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/25 |
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After record-breaking rainfall hit the Alabama Gulf Coast on April 6, Baldwin County is starting to assess the damage.
The cities of Spanish Fort and Daphne held special meetings with city …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/25 |
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GULF SHORES — After residents surrounding Meyer Park voiced their concerns at a previous city council meeting on safety in the Gulf Pines neighborhood after a detour was created to avoid …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/25 |
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After continued discussion and attempts for legal action at the state level, an additional Senate Bill was presented that would, in some school officials' eyes, offer aid to the "tremendous division" …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/25 |
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A new bucket truck will soon roll into service in Foley as part of the city's push to improve and preserve its tree canopy.
Foley City Council approved the purchase of a surplus vehicle from …
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4/14/25
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Free walking tours highlighting Fairhope's distinctive history will return this weekend as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours initiative.
The city's first tour of the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/14/25 |
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Just ahead of Earth Day, Fairhope is giving residents a chance to clean out clutter and safely dispose of sensitive documents and old electronics.
The city's free Community Shred Day is set for …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/14/25 |
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A wetland restoration project in Foley is entering its next stage, with city officials aiming to transform the area into a protected nature reserve that also serves the public.
Foley City …
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4/14/25
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Two young men were killed Sunday night after a pickup truck struck the electric scooter they were riding on County Road 65 south of Airport Road, according to the Foley Police Department.
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4/14/25
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The City of Gulf Shores is poised to extend the time it will take to complete the new high school underway off Foley Beach Express.
Gulf Shores City Council will vote on a resolution that would …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/10/25 |
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With Baldwin County mayors and city and town councils up for election later this year, now is the time to stay informed about local government.
Want to get involved in your city's or town's …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/9/25 |
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Nearly 90 years after Baldwin County's first hospital opened its doors, the Holmes Medical Museum is planning a celebration to honor the hundreds of babies born in Foley's original medical facility.
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4/9/25
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MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives has passed the 2026 General Fund Budget and its supplemental appropriation.
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) issued the …
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By Charles Murry
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4/9/25
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