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Rice is enjoyed in just about every corner of the globe. Rice can be a healthy component of a person's diet and it is especially beneficial for people who cannot enjoy other grains due to dietary …
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8/28/26
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Foley is developing a master plan to guide the expansion and coordination of municipal facilities in its historic downtown area as the city prepares for continued growth.
Foley City Council …
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8/28/26
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Author's note: This column is intended for educational purposes only. It aims to highlight gaps in health knowledge, provide support and empower organizations to guide their members in creating …
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By Dr. Cheryl Christy, DNP, RN
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/28/26 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the Aletta, the first standalone robotic device capable of drawing blood from a patient’s arm without hands-on operator intervention.
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8/28/26
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Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it's finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families or keeping a school or hospital open, the biggest issues rarely have simple …
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By Audra Espinoza
Senior Manager Center for Rural Affairs | 8/27/26 |
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Spanish Fort High School senior Megan Kent has been named the Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County for 2027, earning a $3,000 cash tuition scholarship and a $100 gift certificate to Rachel …
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8/27/26
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OWA Parks & Resort will celebrate Labor Day weekend with live music, family activities, special events, rides and water attractions as summer comes to a close.
The Labor Day festivities …
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8/27/26
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Portabella's in downtown Foley is once again open after having closed earlier this summer.
The business has been purchased by Tatana Peek, an employee of Portabella's for 12 years, along with …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/26/26 |
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Fairhope City Council unanimously approved a bid to relocate the famous "Round House," a 14-foot concrete structure built by Henry Stuart almost 100 years ago.
Henry Stuart was an Englishman who …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/26/26 |
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Public works crews from across the Gulf Coast will put their heavy equipment skills to the test Sept. 25 when Foley hosts the Gulf Coast Heavy Equipment “Roadeo” at OWA Parks and Resort.
The …
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8/26/26
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Soren Kierkegaard explains, “There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.” From time to time, it is good to recount the …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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8/26/26
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ORANGE BEACH - The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber held its fourth-annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at The Wharf in Orange Beach on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Culinary teams from Baldwin …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/25/26 |
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If ol’ Icarius had had better epoxy, maybe his wax would’ve held no matter how close he soared to the sun. But good epoxy was hard to find in ancient times. Even in mythology.
An osprey …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/25/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH – Look for the signs. They’ll be larger than what you are used to and in places normally not allowed. But not too much larger.
The Wharf Landing PUD for Margaritaville Resort is …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/25/26 |
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The turnout was boisterous on Aug. 17 when a plan to remove a popular public boat launch was brought up during a council work session. The plan sank quietly in an Aug. 24 regular session to a …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/25/26 |
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From public safety careers and creative writing to marine life, classic rock and gospel music, there’s no shortage of ways to fill the calendar this weekend. Whether you’re looking to learn …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/25/26 |
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The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay will celebrate three milestones during its annual Labor Day Mullet Festival on Sept. 7, including the 40th anniversary of the festival, 41 years of serving young …
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8/25/26
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When hunting and fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 seasons become available Monday, buyers will be able to purchase their licenses through a new, updated license system.
The new My Outdoor …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 8/25/26 |
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BOX: GREAT ALABAMA 650 AT A GLANCE Who: 32 racers What: The Great Alabama 650, a 650-mile ultra-endurance paddle race When: Oct. 3-13, 2026 Where: Alabama Scenic River Trail, from Weiss Lake through …
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8/25/26
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FOLEY — With midterm elections less than three months away, South Baldwin Democrats hosted candidates during its meeting at Graham Creek Nature Preserve Interpretive Center on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/24/26 |