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Looking for something to do this weekend? The Gulf Coast has you covered — and there’s a little bit of everything on the calendar. From big conversations about Baldwin County’s future to foodie …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/26 |
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MOBILE — Innovate Alabama held a ceremony at Innovation Portal in Mobile on Wednesday, Aug. 5, recognizing 10 organizations, municipalities and institutions within the South Alabama region.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/26 |
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DAPHNE — Veteran organizations, local leaders and residents gathered at the Daphne Civic Center the evening of Friday, Aug. 7, to honor Purple Heart recipients and their families at a special …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/26 |
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PERDIDO KEY — The humid summer weather didn’t stop the Flora-Bama from hosting a celebration of life for its late stalwart Pat McClellan on Sunday, Aug. 9, which included staff, family, friends …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/26 |
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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program, helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and energy efficiency …
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By Val Ankeny
Senior Policy Associate Center for Rural Affairs | 8/7/26 |
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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 | 8/7/26 |
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Hot dogs and hamburgers garner a lot of attention at a backyard barbecue. But there's more to backyard gatherings with family and friends than hot dogs and hamburgers, as hosts and guests alike know …
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“… And dream of a girl I used to know. I closed my eyes and she slipped away …” — “More Than a Feeling,” Boston I first met Ellis Cattan one morning in March. At the time, I didn’t …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/7/26 |
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Boxing champion and domestic violence survivor Christy Martin will be the featured guest at the Baldwin County Drug Court Foundation’s annual Remember, You Can Make a Difference fundraiser on Oct. …
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8/7/26
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Contenū will host its annual Wellness & Healing Retreat on Aug. 26, offering healthcare professionals, caregivers, first responders and others in high-stress professions a day focused on …
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8/7/26
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Fairhope is asking residents for their input after officials say a study showed it is financially feasible to separate from Baldwin County Public Schools and create a separate, independent city …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/6/26 |
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Utilities and municipalities across Baldwin County will shine a green light on excavation safety during "Glow Green for 811 Week," a campaign scheduled for Aug. 10-14 to encourage residents and …
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8/6/26
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Commercial harvest of greater amberjack in federal waters of the Gulf of America will close at 12:01 a.m. local time Aug. 8 after NOAA Fisheries determined the adjusted commercial annual catch target …
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8/6/26
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FOLEY — City officials, library staff and residents celebrated the opening of the new Foley Community Library on Tuesday, marking the completion of a $20 million project that doubles the size of …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/26 |
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MAGNOLIA SPRINGS — Magnolia Springs Town Council held a public hearing July 28 on a proposed amendment to the town's zoning ordinance that would establish a Planned Residential Development (PRD) …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — The Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of Baldwin County has opened its third and largest Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials, or CHaRM, expanding recycling access for residents …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/26 |
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STOCKTON — Community leaders, elected officials and supporters gathered Thursday as Prodisee Pantry broke ground on Prodisee Pantry North, a new food pantry and resource center that will bring …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/26 |
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Gulf Shores is getting a cathouse, and it’s applying for a liquor license. Well, a cat cafe with a space designed for felines and feline lovers in mind complete with adoptable kitties to visit or …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/5/26 |
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Benjamin Franklin said, “Well done is better than well said.” When someone says, “This is better than that,” they are making a comparison that reveals a value judgment. Saul valued his …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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8/5/26
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Daphne City Council denied an ordinance that would have rezoned a property at the northeast intersection of Main Street and Randall Avenue to allow for a new office space.
The property in …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/26 |