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State and local transportation officials announced that the long-awaited Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project will move forward under a revised construction plan designed to reduce costs while …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/16/26 |
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LOXLEY — While making last-minute adjustments to his car before a July 3 dirt track race at the Deep South Speedway, Nickie White thinks about the advice his great aunt would give him all the time.
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BY MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer/Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/16/26 |
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Families looking for activities this week will find a variety of programs for children and teens across Baldwin County. Local libraries, attractions and community organizations are offering creative …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/16/26 |
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After months of discussions, city leaders introduced proposed amendments to zoning ordinances for a public hearing during the Fairhope City Council meeting on Monday, July 13.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/15/26 |
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LOXLEY — Officials, business leaders and community members gathered Thursday, July 9, to celebrate the construction groundbreaking of a new geothermal energy manufacturing facility that company …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/15/26 |
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LOXLEY — Education leaders and residents gathered Tuesday to learn about the final two contenders for the Baldwin County Public Schools superintendent position and who will succeed the now retired …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/15/26 |
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Mark Twain quipped, “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” Proverbs 29:18 reads, “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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A second group of Foley High School students and teachers has returned from a two-week exchange program in Foley's sister city of Hennef, Germany, with participants describing the experience as …
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If you've ever wished your garden could fertilize itself, I've got some good news: it can, at least to some extent.
One of nature's greatest gardening tricks is something called nitrogen …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/15/26 |
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Whether you're in the mood to celebrate the full swing of summer with fishing tournaments or harken to a cooler time with Christmas in July, there are plenty of happenings this week and weekend to …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/15/26 |
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Orange Beach's recent school board meeting that featured Alabama Supreme Court case studies in a presentation about school system structure and governance came after the board's attorney said a new …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/26 |
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The 23rd-annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival Committee recently announced a call for artists to create the official t-shirt and poster artwork for the 2027 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival.
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7/14/26
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The West Beach Property Owners Association made their annual donations to the Gulf Shores Fire Rescue Association and the Gulf Shores Police Department.
WBPOA, the …
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7/14/26
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By Dennis Pillion
Inside Climate News | 7/14/26 |
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ARC of Baldwin County, a nonprofit that provides services for people living with disabilities, faces closure after the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) decertified the organization.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/26 |
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Confetti cannons concluded a packed night at The Wharf on Sunday, July 12, as Train brought their biggest hits to a crowd that came out for three decades of bangers. Matt Nathanson opened the show, …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/26 |
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The owners of Portabella’s are hoping for a miracle after they suddenly closed the Foley restaurant, along with Safari and Vine at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores, last week.
The …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Sweets Ahoy Banana Bar has opened at the beach as a new frozen treat spot right in the heat of the summer season.
According to general manager Lucas Salcedo, the idea for a …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/26 |
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Besides being a municipal court judge in Fairhope, Haymes Snedeker also plays golf, and he recently came home from a memorable week at the U.S. Senior Open.
Snedeker shot four-over for four days …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/26 |
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Baldwin County Public Schools recently announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program.
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7/13/26
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