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Say goodbye, for now, to late summer sunsets and warm sunrises.
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. On one hand, that means we get an extra hour of sleep this Sunday. On the …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
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The Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) invites the public to its upcoming meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7, featuring environmental educator Leah Shultz from Gulf State Park Learning Campus.
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10/29/24
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The Bay Minette Public Library (BMPL) recently received a $1,700 grant from International Paper's Bay Minette Container Plant and the International Paper Foundation to bolster Dolly Parton's …
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10/29/24
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Dave Friedel, who has led efforts at Fairhope Airport since joining as manager in December 2022, was recently named Airport Manager of the Year by the Aviation Council of Alabama.
According to a …
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10/29/24
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Downtown Foley was buzzing with excitement over the weekend as thousands of costumed children and their families hit the streets for the city's annual Hometown Halloween celebration on Thursday, Oct. …
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BY MICAH GREEN
Photojournalist/Chief Digital Officer micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
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This was no regular school fundraiser.
For almost two decades, residents and visitors of Stapleton and the surrounding area, a small unincorporated community in northern Baldwin County between …
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BY MICAH GREEN
Photojournalist/Chief Digital Officer micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
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A piece of World War II history touched down at the Foley Municipal Airport on Thursday afternoon.
A 1941 Navy N3N biplane arrived to become part of the city’s planned museum exhibit, and …
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10/29/24
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Every year, about 35,000 young children in the U.S. are rushed to emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting medicines, vitamins or supplements, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …
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10/26/24
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Since halftime is game time for the Spanish Fort band, that was the perfect time for a surprise donation from Alabama State Representative Matt Simpson.
Michelle Daughenbaugh was brought to …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/24 |
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Patients at Children's of Alabama got an unexpected visit from some familiar faces earlier this month, as superheroes rappelled down the side of the hospital to lift spirits and bring smiles.
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10/26/24
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Five Alabama House members took a journey through the state's Black Belt recently, experiencing the region's rich cultural heritage at the third annual Airing of the Quilts and visiting the Black …
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10/25/24
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With hurricane season lasting until the end of November, Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit, is encouraging residents in hurricane-affected areas to foster or adopt dogs and cats to …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/24 |
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Two students from St. Michael Catholic High School have earned prestigious academic honors from the College Board's National Recognition Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at showcasing the …
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10/25/24
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Local artists and art enthusiasts have a new event to look forward to this fall with the debut of the "Best Local Artist Market," or BLAM!
The first-ever market, a grassroots celebration of …
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10/25/24
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Middle-aged and older adults with trouble seeing, hearing or both may face a higher risk of having a stroke or heart attack than those with good eyesight and hearing, according to a new study in …
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By American Heart Association News
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10/25/24
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is seeking public input as it updates its Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
This fall, a series of workshops will take place across Alabama, …
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10/25/24
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Students at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School and other Montgomery County schools were treated to a special lunch event highlighting locally grown products through the Alabama Department of …
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10/25/24
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The Orange Beach City Schools district is celebrating a milestone achievement as its Class of 2024 has reached a 100% graduation rate, a significant accomplishment that reflects the hard work of …
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10/25/24
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On the last night of September, a few days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, Baldwin County skies were blanketed with birds. A lot of birds. Nearly 10.5 million.
The overnight …
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By MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer / Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/24 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — To paraphrase Aggie Cromwell, pumpkin care is simple. All you've got to do is want it and then let yourself have it. Whether you decorate with whole pumpkins or a giant …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/25/24 |