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Graham Creek Nature Preserve will conduct prescribed burns on Tuesday, Jan. 27, and Wednesday, Jan 28, as part of ongoing land management and conservation efforts.
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1/27/26
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Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) almost doubled passenger estimates with more than 80,000 fliers in 2025, almost half of whom had never visited Alabama's beaches before.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/27/26 |
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After visiting her parents on the Gulf Coast for many years, Chrisy Ennen moved to the area about five and a half years ago and immediately started making an impact on the community around her.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/27/26 |
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Baldwin County kids have plenty to look forward to as the week gets underway.
From imaginative story times and creative cartooning to LEGO building and gymnastics fun, local libraries and …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/27/26 |
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2026 has started off with a bang in Baldwin County, offering a wide array of events, activities and community happenings for residents and visitors alike.
From festivals and workshops to …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/27/26 |
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Gulf Shores City Council is set to vote on regulations surrounding e-bike usage and rentals at the Monday, Jan. 26 meeting, following an hour-long discussion at last week's meeting.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/26 |
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Two new fast food spots are coming to the Fairhope area in the near future.
On Monday, Jan. 12, Fairhope City Council approved plans for two new fast food places that will be located along State …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/26 |
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State Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, has filed a bill that would change how library board members are appointed and dismissed.
SB 26 was pre-filed for this year’s legislative session, which …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/26/26 |
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The City of Fairhope has received national recognition for excellence in financial transparency and communication, earning the Government Finance Officers Association’s Award for Outstanding …
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1/26/26
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Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is urging residents across the state to step forward as poll workers for the May 19 Primary Election, emphasizing their critical role in administering safe and …
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1/25/26
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Residents can schedule appointments for free tax preparation now as the RSVP/TCE Free Tax Prep Program has opened multiple appointment-only sites across Baldwin County and nearby areas.
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1/25/26
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For most Alabamians, a ringing phone is more likely to be a spam call than a friend, family member, neighbor or anyone you actually want to engage with in conversation. Any effort we can make to …
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By Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen
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1/24/26
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The Baldwin County Commission resurfaced 66 miles of roads and paved 3 miles of dirt roads across the county in 2025, continuing an annual effort to preserve a transportation network that spans more …
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1/24/26
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Bayside Academy senior Sophie Weller was named the chapter winner of the Good Citizen Program for the Ecor Rouge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Weller’s essay and …
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1/24/26
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The Fairhope Public Library no longer has access to Baldwin County’s courier service as a result of its state funding loss, meaning patrons cannot easily check out books housed in other cities’ …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/23/26 |
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A half-day leadership conference aimed at emerging and overlooked leaders across the Gulf Coast will take place Feb. 6 at Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort.
Live2Lead: A Leadership Experience For …
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1/23/26
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It will be a night where pages meet pastries and bubbly pairs with books as the Friends of the Fairhope Library host Chocolate and Champagne, their largest annual fundraiser of the year.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/23/26 |
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The third annual Pickle Gras pickleball tournament will return to the Foley Event Center Feb. 10-12, blending Valentine’s Day flair, Mardi Gras spirit and competitive play across 18 indoor courts.
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GCM Staff Report
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1/23/26
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Children’s of Alabama’s Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program has again received the ELSO Award for Excellence, Gold Level, a prestigious international honor from the Extracorporeal …
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1/23/26
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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 | 1/23/26 |