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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act on Dec. 9.
This action directs the administrator of the Environmental Protection …
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12/26/24
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And just like that, 2024 is about to be another year that was.
In our world of 24/7 information overload that seemingly incessantly presents the next biggest story in the history of the world …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/24 |
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Curious about when your city council or local board is meeting next?
Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying connected with your community starts here. This guide provides …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/24 |
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The holidays often bring the urge to surprise loved ones with the gift of a furry friend.
While the gesture may seem heartwarming, Wendy Heineke, with Coastal Cats & Critters Inc. and the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/19/24 |
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The holidays aren't just for spreading cheer among family and friends — they're also the perfect time to help animals in need.
From donation wish lists to creative retail fundraisers, …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/19/24 |
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GULF SHORES — Phase one of Gulf Shores Landfill closure is "substantially complete" with the overall project for the closure of the 62-acre site scheduled for completion by March 31, 2028.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/18/24 |
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Parks in Bay Minette will soon come alive with vibrant hopscotch patterns and other playful designs thanks to a grant awarded to the city by The Heritage Community Foundation.
The grant will …
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12/17/24
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Alabama, a state known for the yellowhammer and its camellia flower, celebrates a rich cultural and natural heritage. The state tree, the Southern longleaf pine, and the monarch butterfly as the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |
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ORANGE BEACH — The site plan for the new Orange Beach Shooting Sports Complex facility was approved by the Orange Beach Planning Commission at their Dec. 9 meeting but was faced with …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |
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FAIRHOPE — Former state Rep. Joe Faust will be permanently honored in Baldwin County for years to come.
In a ceremony held at the Fairhope Satellite Courthouse on Friday morning, local …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |
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SPANISH FORT — Approximately 53 acres north of I-10 in Spanish Fort was donated to Baldwin County Public Schools and was accepted on the condition that an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/24 |
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Drivers in Gulf Shores will face a new traffic pattern beginning Monday, Dec. 16, as construction crews progress on the Highway 59 Expansion Project.
The latest phase of work involves the …
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12/12/24
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Nominations are now open for the ninth annual Eagle Awards, a prestigious honor presented by the Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The …
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12/12/24
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Baldwin County will soon be more prepared to care for animals in a natural disaster thanks to a $25,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
With the …
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12/12/24
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The Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees has announced Rob Gourlay as the library’s new director, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Gourlay, who has served as the assistant director since 2015, …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/11/24 |
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SILVERHILL — Nostalgia filled the air during a cold and dreary Thursday night as the Silverhill Elementary School community gathered for a bittersweet farewell to the campus that has stood for …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/10/24 |
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The Friends of Swift-Coles received a contribution in support of their efforts to build an event pavilion on the grounds of the Swift-Coles Historic Home from state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones …
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12/10/24
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GULF SHORES — In a city with a 2023 U.S. Census population estimate of 16,850, residents and visitors combined to put 30,000 vehicles on Highway 59 and Beach Boulevard a day in 2024.
As …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/9/24 |
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GULF SHORES — After working as a librarian for 25 years, Wendy Congiardo retired from her position as managing librarian of the Thomas B. Norton Public Library, with her official last having …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/5/24 |
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FAIRHOPE — Tamara Dean, the longtime library director in Fairhope, has announced her retirement, effective Dec. 31.
With over two decades of service to the library, Dean leaves an …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/4/24 |