Living near the Gulf Coast offers many opportunities to venture out into the waters. When doing so, it is important to learn how to stay safe when traveling by boat.
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/31/23 |
After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public's help to prevent a blood shortage. When a donor makes and keeps an appointment to give blood or platelets in the weeks …
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7/28/23
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Gulf Coast runners have a new 5K to add to their fall race schedule. Foley Sister Cities will host its inaugural Foley Sisters Cities, 5K Oktoberfest Run at OWA Saturday, Oct. 7. The early …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/28/23 |
With the dust settled on the second annual Gulf Coast Media Day, football fans learned plenty about their favorite teams as the 2023 season approaches.
While the actual football was discussed, …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/27/23 |
For Phase 40, Baldwin County has been chosen to receive $3,325 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the U.S. …
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7/27/23
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The 2024 Outdoor Alabama photo contest will begin accepting entries on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The contest will focus on traditional photography techniques and the use of handheld cameras. No cellphone, …
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7/27/23
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Sit back and enjoy musical therapy for your soul as the Group Therapy Trio brings their modern nostalgic sound to Big Beach Brewing July 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Group Therapy Trio's members, …
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7/27/23
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ORANGE BEACH — Each summer for the past nine years, a perfect storm of eager children, willing volunteers and Gulf Coast culinary professionals converge for a week of delicious fun for the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/27/23 |
You are never too old to learn something new or expand your world, and The Hope Farm has a full slate of August events to expand your knowledge and palate. The Barn at The Hope Farm transforms into a …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/27/23 |
The Gulf Coast is set to come alive this weekend with a range of diverse events for music enthusiasts, food lovers, adventurers and history buffs. From a rocking tribute to classic rock and the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/23 |
FOLEY — Another mural is in the works to add to the growing number of displays in downtown Foley.
The latest mural would be placed on the building wall near the new flagpole on the east …
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7/26/23
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FOLEY — A $1.2 million project will improve the taxiway and add more hangar space at the Foley Municipal Airport.
Foley City Council voted to approve the bid of S.C. Stagner Contracting to …
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7/26/23
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City staff and the owner of a new bar and lounge in Gulf Shores addressed a resident's concerns about the building under renovation on the corner of East 2nd Street and East 22nd Avenue.
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/23 |
In an effort to enhance emergency medical response and ensure the safety of local residents, the Baldwin County Council on Aging has launched the Vial of Life Program.
Residents in Baldwin …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/23 |
FOLEY — New murals, bike racks, park enhancements and other projects to foster community relationships downtown have brought national recognition to an agency that works to preserve the city's …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/23 |
GULF SHORES — Community members lined the walls of the Gulf Shores Activity Center Monday, July 24, as the mood quickly shifted from quiet to contentious during a community update hosted by …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/23 |
There are a lot of projects under construction, expansion and renourishment in Gulf Shores, and the Little Lagoon Preservation Society got the scoop on some big topics recently. In addition to …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/23 |
Gulf Shores Fire and Beach Rescue works to protect beachgoers from harm when needed, and getting there fast is critical. Supply chain issues have stalled the process of replacing essential parts for …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/23 |
DAPHNE — In Daphne, high school students are commencing their second year of civic engagement.
Daphne Junior City Council appointed three new officers to lead the nine-member council, …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/23 |
POINT CLEAR — When it comes to saving Gulf Coast waters, age is just a number for Eagle Scout John Shell.
The 17-year-old's Eagle Reef project is aimed at restoring and revitalizing the …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/25/23 |