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Residents have plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the community this week. From live music and art markets to fundraisers, mixers and special dinners, local groups and businesses are …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/14/26 |
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MOBILE — Goodwill Gulf Coast and the South Alabama Homebuilding Academy marked the launch of a new tuition-free construction training program Jan. 8 at Goodwill's McMaken Building.
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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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It is just a number.
Only 3.
But that small number puts Baldwin County among the highest in Alabama for noncitizen ballots cast, even though the county is smaller than Jefferson, Madison …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/14/26 |
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The 66th Annual Dogwood Trail Pageant and Scholarship Program will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Fairhope Civic Center, where 43 participants will compete for eight …
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1/14/26
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Vance Havner explains, “Jesus Christ is perennial and, he who makes his boast in Him stays fresh forever.” David declares, “My soul shall make its boast in the Lord” (Psalm 34:2a). Someone …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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One of the aspects of hunting that intrigues people who have little or no experience in the field is the ability to harvest their own organic protein, especially white-tailed deer.
One of Justin …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 1/14/26 |
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The Knights of Columbus Fr. Ryan Council 2737 will host their 11th annual Team Trivia Fundraiser on February 7 at the Christ the King School gym in downtown Daphne.
One of the largest trivia …
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1/13/26
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A coastal artist whose work celebrates the Gulf Coast has been selected to create the official image for one of south Alabama’s best-known spring events.
Nicole Goodbar of Gulf Shores was …
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1/13/26
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SILVERHILL — Scott Griffin was in his backyard when he got a lucrative surprise visit.
Griffin and his family, consisting of his wife, Jenni, son, David, and mother, Judy, were presented with …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/13/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Two candidates in Alabama's race for Tommy Tuberville's U.S. Senate seat spoke at a forum in Fairhope last Thursday, hosted by the Eastern Shore Republican Women.
Jared Hudson and …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/13/26 |
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The city's largest annual event will receive additional support after Foley City Council voted Monday, Jan. 5, to increase funding for the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival.
The festival, …
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1/13/26
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St. Andrew by the Sea Community Church will host a Low Country Boil on Saturday, Jan. 31, partnering with the Michigan Club to present the community event.
Three seatings are scheduled at noon, …
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1/13/26
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Well owners in Magnolia Springs and nearby communities will have a chance this month to learn more about the water they use every day during a free workshop on private well quality.
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1/13/26
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Families will find several activities designed especially for children and young learners this week.
From hands-on nature programs to robotics classes and supervised evening play, these events …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/12/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores residents and visitors will soon see the construction of a 53-acre nature preservation park on Little Lagoon as bids are set to be voted on by Gulf Shores City Council.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/12/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Another neighborhood may be getting golf cart access north of the island.
Gulf Shores City Council is scheduled to vote on golf cart access for the Cotton Bay subdivision on …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/12/26 |
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Heritage Park will host the 2026 Gumbo & Alabama Slammer Festival on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, offering two days of food, live music and family activities in downtown Foley.
The festival will run …
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1/12/26
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Allegiant Airlines announced a proposed merger with Sun Country Airlines that would expand service to more vacation destinations, even to international locations.
Allegiant, currently the sole …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/12/26 |
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The Baldwin County Commission approved a construction contract to improve the park at the Lillian Recreation Center on U.S. Highway 98 in Lillian, setting the stage for expanded access and upgraded …
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1/12/26
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As Baldwin County continues to swell, local and state transportation leaders say that growth — paired with long-term planning and collaboration — is helping keep road quality among the best in …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/12/26 |