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Fall is bringing a full slate of activities to the local calendar, with everything from coastal conservation and angel investing to golf, live music, fundraisers and good old-fashioned county …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/26 |
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Ready, set, play! This week’s kid-friendly lineup has plenty to keep young minds busy, from Pokémon and robotics to building with LEGOs and blocks. There’s also a steam train ride to a pumpkin …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/26 |
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Volunteers are a key part of the Annual National Shrimp Festival, helping the four-day event welcome more than 300,000 attendees while also raising money for local nonprofit organizations.
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9/28/26
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $262,770 grant to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to upgrade equipment used in investigations involving opioids and other synthetic drugs.
A Sept. …
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9/26/26
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Tacky Jacks is bringing back its Wine Tastings with Winston series this fall, giving wine enthusiasts and curious newcomers an opportunity to sample wines from around the world while enjoying …
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9/26/26
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Boo Bash by the Bay will bring a day of Halloween-themed family entertainment, music, contests and activities to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on Saturday, Oct. 24. Presented by Cumulus …
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9/26/26
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Baldwin County Master Gardeners will host their 2026 Fall Plant Sale Oct. 16-18 across from Weeks Bay Reserve in Fairhope, offering hundreds of plants for landscaping and gardening projects while …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/25/26 |
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For those who wish to pursue a law enforcement career in Alabama’s great outdoors, an opportunity will soon be available at the University of South Alabama (USA), where the Blankenship Scholars …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 9/25/26 |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making up to $50 million available to help states launch or expand their own meat inspection programs, with the goal of increasing processing capacity and …
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9/25/26
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Students, families, school staff and community members across Baldwin County will step outside the classroom Oct. 7 for National Walk and Roll to School Day, an annual event focused on healthy …
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9/25/26
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Elberta residents will have an opportunity to meet the town’s new police chief and members of the police department during a Coffee with a Cop event Monday, Oct. 5, at the Elberta Public Library.
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/25/26 |
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The Gulf Coast is getting a night of its own. Toast for the Coast will bring together community leaders, conservation advocates, local businesses and coastal supporters Saturday, Nov. 21, for an …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/25/26 |
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Children will have the chance to climb into the world of big trucks, heavy equipment and community service vehicles during the Foley Community Library’s Third-Annual Big Rigs at the Library: A …
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9/25/26
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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 | 9/25/26 |
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Comfort food may not have an official definition, but people tend to know which foods can hit the spot when they're seeking to get a little homemade reassurance at mealtime. Meatloaf certainly fits …
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9/25/26
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A historic chapel with more than a century of service to the community will take center stage Oct. 3-4 as St. Francis at the Point Anglican Church celebrates its restoration, rededication and the …
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9/25/26
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Foley Community Library is set to host Alabama muralist Banks Compton for an evening of rich conversation about three projects he has recently completed in partnership with the Mobile Juvenile …
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9/25/26
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A recently completed stormwater master plan recognizes nearly $16.7 million in potential drainage improvements for Bear Point in Orange Beach, giving officials a pathway for addressing old drainage …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/25/26 |
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You may have heard the term "women in STEM" as an umbrella for those raising the ceiling to follow their passion. Ana Vo is putting the term to practice.
The high school senior is taking …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/25/26 |
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Families can celebrate the fall season at the American Autism & Rehabilitation Center’s Community Special Needs Fall Festival, set for Oct. 9 in Daphne.
The family-friendly event will take …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/24/26 |