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Nineteen Alabama counties have been designated primary natural disaster areas because of prolonged drought, opening financial assistance to affected farmers across much of the state.
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Football fans know there's nothing quite like the playoffs. Whether your passion rests with college football or the action on the professional gridiron, there's plenty of exciting football to watch …
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Editor’s note: This column is part 2 of 2
“Let the wind carry you home Blackbird, fly away May you never be broken again …” — “Blackbird,” Alter Bridge
A couple of nights …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zycubo, a copper histidinate injection, as the first treatment for children with Menkes disease, a rare inherited disorder that is often fatal in …
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From 80 different kinds of beads to a variety of parade throws, Bob’s Discount Hardware in Robertsdale is a one-stop shop for everything Mardi Gras.
This hardware store, which opened 20 years …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/16/26 |
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PenAir Credit Union recently announced the launch of its 2026 scholarship program, continuing its tradition of supporting local graduating high school seniors as they pursue higher education — …
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St. Andrew by the Sea Community Church will present Grammy, Dove and International Bluegrass Music Association award winner Jerry Salley in concert Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.
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Baldwin County’s real estate market closed 2025 with increased overall sales activity and higher total sales volume, reflecting continued demand across both resort and traditional residential …
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Robertsdale High School (RHS) hosted 159 students representing 20 schools at its annual Battle of the Gulf air rifle match for regional Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) groups the …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/16/26 |
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Gulf Shores High School student Ty Pitman has been named runner-up in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, represented by U.S. Rep. Barry Moore.
The …
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The City of Fairhope will host its 2026 State of the City Expo on Thursday, Jan. 29, offering residents an opportunity to hear directly from city leadership and engage with municipal departments in …
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After an hour of discussion on Thursday, the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) voted to not restore state funding to the Fairhope Public Library.
The Eastern Shore library has not received …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/15/26 |
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Alabama will soon restrict the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits outside the state and for online purchases as part of a security upgrade …
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Though the weather forecast confidence for this weekend remains low a few days out to determine specific local impacts, a warming shelter will open in Foley on Saturday for people to use through …
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A 1.8-acre beachfront lot home to the now-closed Romar Beach Baptist Church in Orange Beach is set to transform into a 100-room hotel.
AC Retreat by Marriot will have six floors. The ground …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/15/26 |
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All students on the Gulf Shores High School robotics competition team agreed: the McClungs have greatly increased student interest and opportunity in the world of technology.
Jamie McClung …
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BY RUTH MAYO
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GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores High School's new robotics team officially announced its launch to the school on Jan. 10 and now has two months to build, code and prepare for its first competition.
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FAIRHOPE — State lawmakers announced legislation Monday, Jan. 12, at the Fairhope Municipal Pier aimed at ending the practice of disposing dredged material directly into Mobile Bay, a method …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/14/26 |
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Developer 68 Ventures got a green light to bring a $30 million luxury hotel to Old Towne Daphne.
The hotel, named the Fortuna Hotel, will be located on Daphne Avenue across from the U.S. Post …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/14/26 |
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GULF SHORES — If you search them on social media, or are already one of their 11,500 followers on Instagram, you've probably heard the phrase, "Hi, my name is Emily, and my husband and I are …
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BY COLIN JAMES
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