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Bob Tiede explains, “Gratitude is the shortest path to joy — it shifts our focus from what’s missing to what matters.” Gratitude is one of the great themes of the Bible. …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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11/26/25
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This week, Kiddie Compass brings a special roundup of holiday events for families across Baldwin County.
From festive photo opportunities with Santa to holiday-themed train rides and interactive …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/26/25 |
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GULF SHORES — In the season of Thanksgiving, Gulf Shores City Schools (GSCS) held a celebration welcoming the newest member of the school family, Phin — the school's very first comfort …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/26/25 |
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For those looking to get out and about after Thanksgiving, the weekend offers plenty of local events to kick off the holiday season.
From festive markets and craft fairs to family-friendly …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/26/25 |
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The Baldwin County Highway Department will begin Phase II of improvements at the CR 65 and CR 12 intersection on Dec. 1, according to a news release.
The work will add new left-turn lanes on CR …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/26/25
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Christmas preparations are in full swing at the Christian Service Center (CSC) where the Christmas Cheer toy distribution program is steadily taking in more registered families.
With only a few …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/26/25 |
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Lee Charities has opened The Sharing Shed, a no-cost lending program that supplies event equipment to Baldwin County nonprofits and civic groups, according to a news release.
The new service …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/25/25
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The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce will usher in one of the city’s longest-running traditions when the 43rd-annual Christmas Fest returns to downtown Dec. 5 and 6.
The event, presented …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/25/25
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As the high school football season draws to a close, it is time to go Way Back When some old-timey coaches became legends, way back in the mid-20th century. In the 1950s and early '60s, there were …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 11/25/25 |
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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has issued a notice of intent to suspend the grain dealer license of Nebraska-based Hansen-Mueller Co. after the company failed to pay multiple …
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11/25/25
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Gov. Kay Ivey is weighing new restrictions on alcohol sales in entertainment districts after a mass shooting in downtown Montgomery on Oct. 4 left two people dead and 12 injured.
The changes, …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/25/25 |
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Thanksgiving, celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday of November, traces its origins to a three-day harvest feast held by the Pilgrims in Plymouth Colony in the fall of 1621.
That …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/25/25
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Hunter's Heart is seeking more children, sponsors and volunteer shoppers for its annual Hunter's Heart for the Holidays program, which offers Christmas gifts to Baldwin County families facing …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/25/25
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Curious about flying with Allegiant at Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF/JKA) but unsure of where to go or what to do when you get there? With five destinations in full operation this upcoming …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/25/25 |
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After a contentious discussion, the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) has once again decided to punt a decision on restoring state funding for the Fairhope Public Library over alleged violations …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/24/25 |
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FAIRHOPE — The Charming Teacup offers an elegant experience in an English tearoom within a historic home in the Point Clear community.
The new dining establishment is located at 17111 …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/24/25 |
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The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and friends, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices now so you can …
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By StatePoint
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11/23/25
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Baptist Hospital has been verified as a Level I Maternal Levels of Care facility, a designation awarded after a detailed review by The Joint Commission.
According to a news release, the …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/22/25
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Winter squash can be intimidating if you haven’t been properly introduced.
But once you get past the array of names, shapes and colors, you’ll find a food that’s flavorful, …
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By American Heart Association News
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11/22/25
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Body cam footage of Fairhope police arresting a woman wearing a phallic costume during a No Kings protest last month has been released. On Oct. 18, a protester, later identified as Jeana Renea …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/21/25 |