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Pickleball players of all experience levels are invited to compete and support local education during the annual Foundation Paddle Classic on Aug. 22 at the Foley Pickleball Courts.
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GCM Staff Report
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7/27/26
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Summer may be winding down but the local events calendar is still running at full speed. This weekend's lineup includes everything from waterslides and balloon art to Civil War history, ghost stories …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/27/26 |
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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has reintroduced legislation aimed at permanently preventing future administrations from using federal settlement agreements as a funding source for outside activist …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/24/26
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The Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade has gone through changes in the last few years, from canceling after a tragedy at the start of the 2017 event to a route change along Beach Boulevard – it proved …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/24/26 |
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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 | 7/24/26 |
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The second of two stalwarts who grew the Flora-Bama into the iconic roadhouse it is today, Pat McClellan, has passed away.
McClellan, who joined long-time owner Joe Gilchrist as a part owner in …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/24/26 |
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Certain foods have inspired a devotion that other dishes simply cannot match. Oysters certainly fit that mold. To oyster lovers, there's simply no better way to start a meal than to order a plate of …
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7/24/26
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Some things come back. Some things make a full circle.
Haircut styles. Clothes. Whatever pop culture of the moment.
So, too, do people. I had a full circle moment shortly before turning 62 …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/24/26 |
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Two Baldwin County students have been selected among 100 recipients of the 2026-27 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program, earning financial support to continue their education in Alabama.
Marissa …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/24/26
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A sad announcement, as we mourn the passing of an old friend – common sense.
Common Sense lived a long life but died in the United States. No one really knows how old Common Sense was. His …
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By Dennis Sharpe
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7/24/26
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ROBERTSDALE — In 13 previous seasons as a head football coach in Alabama, Justin Jones has taken on several rebuilding projects including guiding teams to the playoffs in nine seasons.
As he …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/23/26 |
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During the non-voting work session on July 20, Gulf Shores City Council discussed wrapping up four change orders on the construction of the pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway at East …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media contributor | 7/23/26 |
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It was all about lifeguards at the start of the July 20 Gulf Shores City Council work session with honors and competitions for future lifeguards and those currently working in the rescue service a …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/23/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Residents learned how University of South Alabama researchers plan to transform Gulf Shores' Little Lagoon into a "smart lagoon" by using low-cost, real-time sensors at a community …
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By Emma Parvin
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/23/26 |
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Sonora Masonic Lodge No. 635 of Free & Accepted Masons (F&AM) recently held its annual installation of lodge officers, with Grand Lodge District Lecturer Tommy Danner of Spanish Fort Lodge …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/23/26
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Spanish Fort Police Department will get new equipment and training items such as body cameras, tasers and a drone package.
Spanish Fort City Council unanimously approved a resolution to …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/23/26 |
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Daphne Search and Rescue will have a new home soon.
Daphne City Council approved two resolutions during their meeting on Monday, July 20, to help build a new structure for the Search and Rescue …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/23/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — As Baldwin County continues to experience one of the fastest population booms in the country, local officials, residents and environmental advocates gathered on Thursday, July 16, to …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/23/26 |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is marking 50 years of the Medfly Program, an international partnership that has helped protect agriculture …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/23/26
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Author and Episcopal priest "Padre" Bill Miller and musician Joey McGee will bring The Howlelujah Tour to Baldwin County on Sunday, Aug. 16, combining live music, storytelling and support for local …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/23/26
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