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The Etowah Public Shooting Range is closed until fall for renovations, but it will be well worth the wait. The range near Gadsden, operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 2/25/26 |
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The Baldwin County Council on Aging has introduced a new weekly program aimed at helping older adults feel more confident using their cell phones and staying connected with family, friends and …
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2/25/26
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Families looking to keep children and teens engaged will find a variety of activities in the days ahead, from interactive story times and toddler play sessions to an anime night and a retro-themed …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/24/26 |
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South Alabama environmental journalist Ben Raines highlights state's biodiversity at Gulf State Park
GULF SHORES — A presentation at the Gulf State Park Learning Campus last week showed blooming iris fields, carnivorous plants, migratory birds and native fish species, all of which help make …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/24/26 |
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Home prices in Baldwin County have more than doubled over the past decade, reflecting rapid population growth, migration and sustained demand that has reshaped the coastal Alabama housing market.
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/24/26 |
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A beloved fairy tale will take center stage across Mobile this March as Mobile Ballet presents a new production of “Cinderella,” along with student matinee performances and a sold-out fundraiser …
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2/24/26
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A Baldwin County tradition will return this spring as the Town of Silverhill prepares to host the 41st annual Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, April 25.
The daylong celebration will run from 9 …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/24/26 |
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From seafood festivals and trivia competitions to garden markets and family workshops, the final weekend of February is packed with events across Baldwin County and beyond.
Whether readers are …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/24/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism’s Winter Showcase Series on Gulf Shores updates had a fully-booked crowd with over 80 attendees.
Grant Brown, director of recreation and …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/24/26 |
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The Baldwin County Commission has secured $2 million in federal funding to advance long-planned improvements to County Road 64, a major east–west corridor that serves residents, businesses and …
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2/23/26
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The six-lane Baldwin Beach Express II project in northern Baldwin County is one step closer after design upgrades were approved last week.
The Baldwin County Commission approved an engineering …
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2/23/26
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No, a Cheesecake Factory is not coming to Daphne.
A post circulated on social media this week claiming the chain would add a location in the Daphne area, telling users to stay tuned for an exact …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/23/26 |
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SUMMERDALE — Niels Hansen didn't see himself running a bookstore until his uncle offered him the keys to his storefront.
Hansen, an Army veteran, retired from the military around three years …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/23/26 |
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FOLEY — The Foley Rotary Club, in partnership with the Vosloh Charitable Foundation, hosted its annual award ceremony on Friday, Feb 20, honoring civil servants working within the City of Foley.
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/23/26 |
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The owners of Portabella's in Foley will soon be opening a new restaurant at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
Rich and Pam Lee will be opening Safari and Vine where Savanna was previously located. …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/23/26 |
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These are the recent bills that were adopted by both Alabama legislative chambers to become law. Baldwin County has three state senators and seven state representatives. The Alabama Legislature …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/23/26 |
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is leading a coalition of 24 states urging the federal government to permanently halt Medicare and Medicaid funding for sex-change procedures for minors.
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GCM Staff Report
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2/22/26
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On Feb. 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved labeling changes for six menopausal hormone therapy products to clarify risk considerations and remove outdated warnings.
Risk …
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GCM Staff Report
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2/22/26
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More than 300 fans packed the Soul Kitchen downtown Thursday, Jan. 29, to cheer, sing and dance at the 5th annual Doc Rock, a battle-of-the-bands event benefiting USA Health.
Five local bands …
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2/21/26
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Opening the bottom drawer of a refrigerator can sometimes be a frightening experience. Most people will admit to opening it and discovering that the once-fresh produce they …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 2/21/26 |