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An airplane prepares to take off from the Gulf Shores International Airport. The Airport Authority has been selected as one of 25 in the United States to receive a $500,000 federal grant for airport improvements.
Gulf Shores gets $500,000 federal airport grant
GULF SHORES – A $500,000 federal grant will help pay some of the cost to expand air services at the Gulf Shores International Airport, city officials said Thursday, Aug. 4 more
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Crew members of "The Patience," a flatboat, take a selfie as they move along the Mississippi River.
A new adventure on the old Mississippi
Rinker Buck seems like a guy you could sit down and have a beer and a good chat with.The simplest conversation quickly turns into a master class of storytelling in short form. He knows everyone. He's … more
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Traffic backs up on Interstate 10 in Mobile approaching the Wallace Tunnel and Bayway. The highway system across Mobile Bay was built to carry 36,000 vehicles a day. The total can exceed 100,000 on peak days, according to officials.
Work moves ahead on Mobile River I-10 bridge
DAPHNE — Work on the new Mobile River bridge and elevated Bayway will now move forward after Baldwin and Mobile officials voted to put the project on their Transportation Improvement Plans.The … more
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Enrichment classes for homeschool students at University of Mobile; Here’s what you need to know
MOBILE, Ala. — Homeschool students ages 12 and up can partake in a variety of enrichment classes at the University of Mobile. Registration is now open for the next 14-week session that begins … more
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South Baldwin Chamber Foundation's 1st Casino Night Fundraiser set for Sept. 24
FOLEY — The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation (SBCF) was formed in 2003 by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce to enhance the lives of the students in the community as a non-profit, … more
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Baldwin County High FFA attends Chapter Officer Leadership Workshop
Recently, members of the Baldwin County High School FFA attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Workshop for the South District in Brewton, Alabama.Officers learned how to properly keep record of … more
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Columbia Southern University wins 2 awards for excellent courses
ORANGE BEACH — Columbia Southern University has been named as one of the winners of Blackboard Inc.'s 2022 Exemplary Course Program Awards for excellent course design. The university has won … more
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Bay Minette Elementary receives dozens of backpack donations
Students at Bay Minette Elementary School will start school off with a surprise: brand new backpacks.The Women Ministries Union at First Baptist Church recently donated the backpacks to the … more
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A plate from The Gnarwhal food truck is seen. Restaurant owners are facing tough choices as prices fluctuate.
Local restaurants, food trucks riding roller coaster of food cost uncertainty
Local restaurant and food truck owners have been riding the roller coaster of supply chain shortages and food cost increases. Owners say they deal with weekly and even daily changes as best they can … more
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Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie takes the oath of office from Circuit Court Judge Jody Bishop on Tuesday, Aug. 2. McKenzie will complete the term of retired Commissioner Joe Davis before starting the term for which he was elected in November.
Matthew McKenzie becomes newest Baldwin County commissioner
BAY MINETTE — Matthew McKenzie took office as the District 2 Baldwin County commissioner Tuesday, Aug. 2, after being appointed to the position three months before the start of his elected … more
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The Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation presents the 24th-annual Professional Rodeo. See the nation's top professional cowgirls and cowboys compete.
4 Things To Do in Baldwin County this weekend, Aug. 4-6
The final weekend before school starts for Baldwin County students is upon us, and there's a plethora of fun events planned across the county. Take in an evening of bull riding and steer wrestling at … more
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"A Naturalist's Sojourn in Alabama" featuring works by Philip Henry Gosse will open at the Eastern Shore Art Center tonight during the monthly First Friday Art Walk event. Catch a first glimpse at this delicate, intricate works and live music from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope.
Newest exhibit at Eastern Shore Art Center is a celebration of a tiny natural world
FAIRHOPE — When Philip Henry Gosse painted the delicate yellow, black and orange wings of butterflies, he did so on an itty-bitty scale — in his hand-held field journal.Lucky for us, … more
The Krokhmal family, new Robertsdale residents, in the backyard of the home they are staying in until they can find a rental. From left to right, parents Ira and Vitalii and children Victoria, 3, Masha, 6, and Oleg, 8.
‘The only place I’ll go is Robertsdale’: Family of 5 uses church partnership to flee Ukraine
On Sunday, they held their first worship in the newly expanded sanctuary. On Thursday, war started. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Vitalii Krokhmal and his wife, Ira, didn't know how … more
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"Let's Go on A Picnic" and "Alice in Wonderland" were two of the tables decorated by club members for the attendees who were treated to lunch, the interactive art demonstration and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit the many community endeavors of the club, including McKemie Place, Mary's Shelter, Camille Place, Distinguished Young Woman and the William F. Green Veterans' Home.
GFWC Jubilee Woman's Club raises funds for community
Combine delicious food, interactive art demonstrations, a lively silent auction and creatively designed tables and you have the recipe for a successful fundraiser. The GFWC Jubilee Woman's Club's … more
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Bay Minette Library Director Joanna Bailey, center, accepts the donation from North Baldwin Community Foundation representatives Scotty Lewis and Tina Covington. The library was one of nine organizations to receive a grant from the group this summer.
Advisory Committee of the North Baldwin Community Foundation awards $13,000 in grants to North Baldwin groups
The Advisory Committee of the North Baldwin Community Foundation has awarded $13,900 to nine organizations in its second competitive grant cycle. These funds will address the needs of Bay Minette and … more
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In a millennial house division, Kayla Green's show of choice was "Friends" while her husband, Micah, grew up watching "Seinfeld." Neither are interested to hear if you think the other is correct. They nevertheless enjoyed spending time together building this set, gifted for the holidays by Kayla's brother- and sister-in-law.
Commentary from Gulf Coast Media's executive editor: Don't assume where the answer isn't
It's an interesting feeling when something is right under your nose, yet you refuse to acknowledge its scent.We moved into our new house in January, and I've often boasted about how in the first week … more
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Gulf Shores named one of the best places to buy vacation home
The Alabama Gulf Coast's white sugar sand beaches and clear warm Gulf water have been the draw for millions of visitors each year. Now, those characteristics and its proximity to many large cities … more
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Orange Beach approves $1M for schools
ORANGE BEACH — With the Orange Beach City School System's first classes scheduled to start Aug. 10, city officials approved funding for the system until tax revenue can come in.The Orange Beach … more
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Juliana White of Foley, Diane Matier of Silverhill and William Morris of Elberta practice before a performance last week at the end of summer camp with the Baldwin County Youth Orchestra.
Music plays on for Baldwin County Youth Orchestra
Two years after Hurricane Sally destroyed their building and the spread of COVID-19 thinned their ranks, the excitement surrounding the new endeavors of the Baldwin County Youth Orchestra is building … more
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Fairhope plans $7.59M water system expansion
FAIRHOPE — An expansion of Fairhope's water system will add 33% to the municipal capacity in an effort to meet growing demands, city officials said.The Fairhope City Council voted Monday, July … more
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