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Baldwin County's coastal landscape is closely tied to its waterways, wetlands and watersheds, with rivers, bays, streams and coastal habitats shaping communities and supporting recreation, wildlife …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/26 |
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A Fairhope-residing Mobile neurosurgeon who faces multiple charges of possession and production of child sexual abuse materials, both of real and AI-created children, is recovering in a hospital …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/26 |
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Belforest Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael A. Aaron has earned the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing, an entity of the Center for …
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9/17/26
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A Daphne High School agriculture teacher is turning a school greenhouse into a classroom for exploring native plants, sustainable landscaping and STEM education after receiving a $2,000 grant to …
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9/17/26
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New funding has allowed Mobile Baykeeper to bring back its SWIM (Swim Where It's Monitored) program to help coastal Alabama residents and visitors make informed decisions before heading into the …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/26 |
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FOLEY — Plants once brought to the Gulf Coast for decoration, erosion control and agriculture have become a growing threat to native ecosystems, according to conservation officials who spoke Monday …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/26 |
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Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway will welcome guests aboard the “Dame Ann,” an authentic steam locomotive, for the annual Pumpkin Patch Express beginning Oct. 2.
The train will take …
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9/17/26
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PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA
Scenes from the 13th-annual Bulls at the Flora-Bama Lounge & Package from this past weekend. The Professional Bull Riders Association event raised …
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BY MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer/Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/26 |
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A neurosurgeon has had his bond set at a total of $400,000 following multiples charges related to the possession and production of child sexual abuse materials.
Dr. Shawn Clark, who owns Clark …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/16/26 |
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Baldwin County’s agricultural heritage will take center stage Saturday, Oct. 3, during the annual Olde Time Days Festival at Bicentennial Park.
Hosted by the Baldwin County Commission’s …
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9/16/26
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There are moments in life when a single invitation changes everything. Sometimes it comes in the form of a job offer, a marriage proposal or an opportunity we never expected. We usually weigh such …
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By Dr. Tony Banning
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9/16/26
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Two new art installations will be coming to two roundabouts within Fairhope in the near future.
Fairhope City Council approved a resolution to award and authorize contracts for large-scale …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/16/26 |
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Officials for the City of Daphne cut the ribbon to their new municipal courtroom at the Daphne Justice Center Annex on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
The new courtroom spans more than 4,100 square feet, …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/16/26 |
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Chris Blankenship, the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), will retire at the end of the month, Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/16/26 |
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Orange Beach City Schools educators were recognized for academic achievements during the Orange Beach Board of Education’s regular meeting Sept. 10, with the district awarding a total of $79,700 in …
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9/16/26
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The City of Gulf Shores will bring back its Haunted Hustle Halloween celebration Saturday, Oct. 17, at Gulf Place Town Green and Public Beach, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. The family-friendly event will …
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9/16/26
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There is something especially satisfying about growing a plant from a tiny seed. But there is another level of satisfaction that many gardeners eventually discover: growing a plant, harvesting from …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 9/16/26 |
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More than $12 million in disaster recovery funding is headed to infrastructure projects across Baldwin County, including $2 million each for water expansion in Fairhope and a disaster recovery …
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9/15/26
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A little taste of Greece is coming back to Mobile as the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church welcomes the community to Greek Fest 2026, Oct. 15-17. The three-day festival will run from 11 a.m. to 9 …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/26 |
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PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA
Original Oyster House honored first responders, law enforcement for 19th-annual Never Forget Lunch.
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BY MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer/Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/26 |