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Legal Services Alabama (LSA) has announced the retirement of Executive Director Guy Lescault, who will step down after leading the organization’s efforts to expand access to justice for low-income …
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7/22/26
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A year ago, I packed up my life in North-Central Florida and moved to Baldwin County to start working at Gulf Coast Media.
I knew I'd be writing about growth and the environment. What I didn't …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/22/26 |
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving claims tied to a 2023 data breach that …
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7/22/26
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ARC Baldwin County, a nonprofit that provides services for people living with disabilities, is challenging its decertification by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) in court.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/22/26 |
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Residents have an opportunity to give input later this month as Magnolia Springs Town Council considers establishing a new Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning category aimed at guiding …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/22/26 |
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A new summer arts program took center stage in Orange Beach as Orange Beach City Schools and the City of Orange Beach partnered to launch the inaugural Coastal Spotlight Theatre Camp, a two-week …
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7/22/26
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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, has joined a newly formed Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force aimed at identifying and combating waste, fraud and abuse across federal programs.
The task force was …
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7/22/26
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Soren Kierkegaard observes, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” There are three things to remember to put experience on your side.
A Christian’s …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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7/22/26
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In the past, a fish with common in its name has been practically non-existent in Alabama’s coastal waters. However, anglers are increasingly encountering the common snook along Alabama’s …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 7/22/26 |
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PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Bertha churns off Alabama Gulf Coast; scenes from Fort Morgan to Orange Beach
Several of the National Weather Service’s tide gauges have recorded a storm surge of 2-3 feet, especially from western Mobile Bay to Pensacola.
There is a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for …
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7/22/26
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Ivermectin Liquid for Horses to provide short-term prevention of New World screwworm infestations in horses, …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/21/26
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Foley City Council has given final approval to an ordinance lowering the speed limit on Irwin Street from 40 mph to 35 mph, a move intended to increase access for low-speed vehicles and connect …
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7/21/26
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Alabama residents who plan to vote in the Aug. 11 special primary election must register by Monday, July 27, according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office. All of Baldwin County is located …
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7/21/26
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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, joined Sens. Jim Banks, R-IN, and James Lankford, R-OK, in introducing legislation that would prohibit federal education funding from being used for programs, …
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7/21/26
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Baldwin County and Alabama’s Gulf Coast is anticipating impacts from this season’s second named storm, Tropical Storm Bertha, which is currently centered about 175 miles southeast of Mobile, …
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7/21/26
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The Baldwin County Commission, working with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), has announced the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 104 and Saint …
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7/21/26
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GULF SHORES — On July 14, Gulf Shores residents helped shape the city's vision for the next 20 years at the new high school during the first public workshop for a new comprehensive plan.
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By Emma Parvin
Gulf Coast Media | 7/20/26 |
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The Baldwin County Commission recently announced it has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget.
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7/20/26
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Baldwin County's housing market continued its strong summer performance in June, with both the resort and traditional residential markets recording year-over-year increases in average sales price and …
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7/20/26
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FAIRHOPE — Tucked away on Scenic Highway 98 is Battles Wharf Market, a quaint, nostalgic market and deli in the Point Clear area of Fairhope.
For years, the establishment was operated by the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/20/26 |