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Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Gulf Shores hosted its first-ever pet blessing event to celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, on Oct. 4. About 50 people and about 30 pets …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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An Orange Beach resident has refiled her civil lawsuit against the City of Orange Beach and some municipal staff after her public records request relating to a 911 call to the city's Coastal …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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Portia Hollis, of Gulf Shores, was crowned the 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County at the annual program held at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. Hollis was selected …
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10/6/25
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Get your appetites ready.
The Elberta German Sausage Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 8 a.m. The festival will be held at Elberta Town Park located at 24950 Pine St.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general this week in questioning major technology companies over their claims of operating solely on renewable energy.
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10/4/25
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With a planned opening in the first half of 2026, the new Gulf State Park Campground will make many campers happy with its extra space, a little more privacy and an abundance of amenities.
The …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/3/25 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Harvesting crops, hauling grain and moving hay, among other seasonal tasks, make fall a busy time for farmers.
Completing all this work often requires staging vehicles, …
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By Mary Wilson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/3/25 |
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This week, Allegiant begins service from Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) to two destinations.
The new routes include Appleton, Wisconsin via Appleton International Airport …
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10/3/25
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"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." — F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby"
Dear October,
You were my wife's favorite month. Mine, too.
There are many …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/3/25 |
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The Baldwin County Genealogical Society will welcome historian Mike Bunn on Oct. 11 for a presentation titled “The Southern Metropolis: Life in Antebellum Mobile.” The program begins at …
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10/2/25
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The Mobile Arts Council will spotlight two of Alabama’s oldest arts organizations this October, hosting exhibitions by the Watercolor Society of Alabama and the Watercolor & Graphic Arts …
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10/2/25
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The Alabama Gulf Coast is a paradise for gardeners and bird lovers alike.
Nestled between warm coastal breezes, long growing seasons, and vibrant native flora, the region provides the perfect …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 10/2/25 |
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The elections are officially over, and with runoffs completed, newly elected mayors and council members will take the helm on Nov. 3. But just because the campaigns have ended doesn’t mean your …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/25 |
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Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS) students, teachers and parents have collectively worn gold or yellow in support of local families that have endured childhood cancer.
The month of September …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/25 |
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Some buildings turn to dust and ashes, buried in memories. But some are saved because of remarkable efforts of someone who cared.
Little Bohemian Hall in Silverhill is a perfect example of such …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 9/23/25 |
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Looking to jazz up your garden with a touch of the exotic? Meet the passion flower, your new garden BFF.
This superstar vine, scientifically known as Passiflora, is a triple threat: it's …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 9/17/25 |
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual, month-long celebration that begins on Sept. 15 and lasts through Oct. 15. The month recognizes the culture, history and contributions of American …
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9/5/25
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Freshly caught and prepared catfish is a notable dish in the American south. Catifsh is an oft-overlooked option elsewhere in the country, but more might pine for it if they knew of its mild, …
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8/22/25
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With our sweltering summer heat in Coastal Alabama, it can be hard to imagine the crisp, cool weather of fall.
It is hard to think about fall gardening when you are sweating under the summer …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 8/21/25 |
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Mr. Nik gave away his house.
I first walked through the historic home on the Bon Secour River in the ancient year of 1992, Way Back When Nik Coles lived there. I was invited by Dess Sangster and …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/13/25 |