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Foley plans to widen its network of municipal cameras at intersections and other sites as part of an ongoing push to strengthen public safety across the city.
Foley City Council voted recently …
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1/8/26
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If you garden on the Alabama Gulf Coast, you already know our weather doesn't follow rules. It follows impulses.
One week we're protecting plants from a freeze, the next we're in short sleeves …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 1/8/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — The City of Orange Beach is set to vote on an appointed committee to organize and promote events for the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
America250 is a …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/8/26 |
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Want to know when your city council or local board is meeting next? Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying connected with your community starts here. This guide provides key …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/26 |
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GULF SHORES — After holding it’s Mardi Gras parade on East Beach Road for a few years and receiving backlash after last year’s low-participation parade, the route will return to Hwy. 59 for …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/26 |
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The sun is just rising, and Trey King is already waist-deep in the, to him, perfectly salty Gulf.
Taking trip after trip to fill five gallon buckets, one in each hand, and depositing the water in a larger …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/26 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — It takes a full year to produce a good crop. But it takes less than two days to learn about the newest research, technologies and management strategies that could help farmers …
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By Mary Wilson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 1/7/26 |
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A new project at the site of the old Fairhope Hardware building is gaining momentum within the City of Fairhope.
On Monday, the Fairhope Planning Commission, by a vote of 8-1, recommended …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/26 |
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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) made an appearance in Gulf Shores on Monday morning, speaking at the Alabama Forestry Association’s Public Policy Seminar.
In a 45-minute keynote speech to …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/26 |
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The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and the Alabama Career Center System will host the annual Veterans Job Expo on Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the John F. Rhodes Civic Center in Bay Minette.
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1/7/26
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As one of the first people to experience Alabama’s incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife, 18th century explorer William Bartram traversed much of central and south Alabama during a …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 1/7/26 |
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Oliver Cromwell, the British statesman, referred to Isaiah chapter 40 as the greatest chapter in the Bible. Let’s focus on the key verse found in Isaiah 40:31, “But those who wait on the Lord …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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1/7/26
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Candidates can now officially file to qualify to run in this spring's upcoming party primaries, typically seen as the more telling ballot than November's general election for this area of Alabama.
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/6/26 |
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Winter visitors and seasonal residents will have a new reason to gather downtown when the city hosts the Foley Annual Snowbird Coffee on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to …
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1/6/26
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The Fairhope Single Tax Corporation will sponsor its 2026 Lecture Series, a four-part program highlighting public safety, environmental stewardship, historic preservation and community service.
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1/6/26
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For a guy who normally spends his time foraging for snacks, playing with enrichment toys or lounging on a picnic table, the American black bear at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo had a change in activity …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/6/26 |
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Families looking for fun, creative and educational activities have plenty of options this week.
Parents and caregivers can plan visits to story times, S.T.E.A.M. programs and age-focused clubs …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/5/26 |
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Who says January slows down?
The Gulf Coast is buzzing with activities this week, from lively fundraisers and seasonal celebrations to unique shows and hobbyist gatherings. Whether you enjoy …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/5/26 |
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Elijah Davidson, a 22-year-old South Baldwin native and recent college graduate, has announced his campaign for Alabama House District 95, entering a Republican race that includes incumbent Frances …
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1/5/26
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The Alabama State Legislature recognized three Foley City Council members whose terms ended in November during the council’s final meeting of 2025, honoring years of public service.
Rep. …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/5/26
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