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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a supplemental approval for Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel), expanding its use to patients aged 2 years and older with sickle cell disease (SCD) …
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7/9/26
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Children and families have several activities to choose from in the coming days, with opportunities for creativity, outdoor fun and entertainment. Young writers can create personalized journals at …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — Mediterranean Sandwich Co. has expanded in Baldwin County with a new coastal location.
Owner Vlad Moldoveanu started the business with his wife in Mobile in 2009 and has since …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/26 |
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A land exchange between the state and City of Gulf Shores that has been three years in the making is taking shape to eventually reroute Highway 180 around the Gulf Pines neighborhood.
The move …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/26 |
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Looking for something to do? The coming week offers a variety of opportunities to learn a new skill, celebrate with the community and connect with local organizations. Residents can say goodbye to …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Just three seasons ago, Gulf Shores did it all, won every game and took a thriller to win the state championship.
As the 2026 opener nears, Coach Mark Hudspeth wants to keep an …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 7/8/26 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced July 1 it is seeking public input on a national innovation challenge offering up to $30 million in prize funding to develop safer, science-based …
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7/8/26
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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $6.3 million in grants to help low-income Alabama residents reduce home energy costs through the Weatherization Assistance Program, including funding that will …
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7/8/26
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With 2,000 people tuned in to the Facebook livestream and City Hall being nearly full, Orange Beach City Council's meeting July 7 devolved, again, over a year-long battle that has been brewing since …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/8/26 |
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Charles Schwab recently aired a television commercial encouraging viewers to “Own Your Future.” This thought-provoking statement has an application to everyone. The Bible has a lot to say about …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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7/8/26
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With the popularity of catching tripletail on the rise, the 93rd annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) will have a live weigh-in category for the species during the event, which runs July …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 7/8/26 |
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City of Daphne has become the latest municipality in Baldwin County to issue a moratorium on certain residential developments within its city limits.
On Monday, June 6, Daphne City Council …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/8/26 |
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A growing number of Baldwin County residents are working full time, paying their bills as best they can and still falling short of covering life's basic expenses.
They're known as ALICE …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/8/26 |
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The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant COAST Resilience Institute is in its third year and will offer a summer 2026 training series focused on weather preparedness, flood mitigation and land management …
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7/8/26
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As city leaders are preparing to implement new zoning changes, city council has extended its ongoing building moratorium on certain residential developments by an additional month.
The extension …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/26 |
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The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary has named Ed Colvin its Volunteer of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2026, recognizing his more than 1,800 hours of service during the past 11 years.
Colvin …
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7/7/26
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on draft guidance designed to help wastewater utilities, landowners and the public reduce risks from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids as …
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7/7/26
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Construction is underway on the final segment of a nearly four-mile sidewalk network along Alabama 59, marking another milestone in the City of Foley's work on connectivity, pedestrian safety and …
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7/7/26
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Beginning immediately, access from Highway 59 to the private roadway between Tom Thumb and Whataburger in Foley will be temporarily closed.
The closure is necessary due to deteriorating pavement …
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7/7/26
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Magnolia Springs held its annual Biggest Little 4th of July Parade Saturday morning, a flagship celebration that also recognized the America's 250th with special floats and signs. The event is …
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BY MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer/Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/7/26 |