FOLEY— Flying high with 13 stripes and 50 stars, most people would recognize this as the United States flag. For those who have fought for this country, they see sacrifice, hope and freedom.
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/24/24 |
The Baldwin County Extension Service is seeking volunteers for its Master Environmental Education (MEE) training on Aug. 22.
The training session, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/30/24 |
This is no regular school fundraiser.
For almost two decades, the residents and visitors of Stapleton and the surrounding area, a small unincorporated community in northern Baldwin County …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/25/24 |
Mobile Ballet is set to bring holiday wonder to downtown Mobile for all ages, presenting the beloved tradition of "The Nutcracker" at the historic Saenger Theatre for the first time.
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12/11/24
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GULF SHORES — Finalists from states nationwide have been selected for Samsung's annual Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition, and Gulf Shores High School (GSHS) has earned a spot among the 300 …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |
Whales, identified on the Gulf State Park’s Facebook page as the critically endangered Rice’s whales, were spotted Sunday, Feb. 3, not far off the coast from Perdido Pass.
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By Kayla Green and Ruth Mayo
kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/3/25 |
Every Baldwin County student will now automatically qualify for free breakfast and lunch.
Through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a non-pricing meal service option for schools and …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/13/24 |
A new recycling facility set to open in Baldwin County could make Foley's already successful recycling program more cost-effective.
The Baldwin County Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), which …
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9/25/24
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The holiday travel season is here. Whether you are off to see Grandma or traveling to some Caribbean beach, if you have a disability, there are laws that can protect your rights.
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Southeast ADA Center | 12/11/24 |
GULF SHORES — Phase one of Gulf Shores Landfill closure is "substantially complete" with the overall project for the closure of the 62-acre site scheduled for completion by March 31, 2028.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/18/24 |
Roberts Brothers Inc., a real estate brokerage firm in South Alabama, made an announcement on Monday, June 10, regarding the sale of its Gulf Coast division of short-term vacation rentals to Liquid …
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6/15/24
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The wine tasting room and shop in The Wharf in Orange Beach is not longer affiliated with Red or White.
An email from Red or White said the establishment has changed its name to Crush, which is …
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9/25/24
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The Friends of Swift-Coles received a contribution in support of their efforts to build an event pavilion on the grounds of the Swift-Coles Historic Home from state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones …
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12/10/24
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GULF SHORES — Jessica Sampley, academies and career and technical education director for Gulf Shores City Schools (GSCS), served on a committee for a national K-12 report creating "one of the …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |
The Foley Beach Express toll plaza is scheduled to undergo demolition starting late Sunday, June 16, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced.
From roughly 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/14/24 |
The Fairhope Lions Club welcomed seven new members at their meeting on Sept. 4 at the Clovis Cafs in Fairhope.
Bill Clarke, of the club, said it's quite an accomplishment to successfully recruit …
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9/25/24
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Children's Dance Theatre is set to bring a festive local twist to the beloved holiday classic with its second-annual production of "A Fairhope Nutcracker" at the Fairhope Civic Center, 161 N. Section …
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11/12/24
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A college student from Fairhope will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform in the annual concert tradition "Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville."
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12/10/24
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FAIRHOPE — Former state Rep. Joe Faust will be permanently honored in Baldwin County for years to come.
In a ceremony held at the Fairhope Satellite Courthouse on Friday morning, local …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |
After 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin survived a life-threatening shark attack last summer, she has gone on to inspire legislative action at the state level for a shark alert system along Alabama's beaches.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/23/25 |