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ORANGE BEACH — A 136-unit townhome subdivision might be built on Roscoe Road, which is just off the Foley Beach Express' now toll-free bridge, but it may end up being in county jurisdiction if …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/20/25 |
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SPANISH FORT — Students in the chess club at Spanish Fort High School (SFHS) won the 2024-2025 Mobile/Baldwin Scholastic Chess League Championship making it the first public school to win since …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/13/25 |
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Want to get involved with your town or city's government?
Curious about when your city council or local board is meeting next?
Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/21/25 |
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SPANISH FORT — The Spanish Fort Public Library board unanimously approved new policies regarding the placement of certain books board members say could be "sexually explicit" or "inappropriate" …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/12/25 |
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The City of Orange Beach is inviting residents of all ages and abilities to join in a summer-long celebration of Park and Recreation Month throughout July.
The initiative, led by the National …
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6/24/25
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ORANGE BEACH — After reporting of a past incident alleging the inappropriate use of city office space and city-paid harassment settlements have been circulating over the last week, Orange Beach …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/25 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The invasion of fall armyworms is a yearly occurrence in Alabama. Usually starting in late-July or August, these pests can quickly invade and destroy a stand of healthy …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 8/21/25 |
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Motorists traveling on eastbound Interstate 10 should prepare for a temporary ramp closure next week as crews carry out maintenance work.
The closure will affect Exit 35A, the eastbound ramp to …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/10/25
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In an effort to support economic development while bringing in news businesses to the rural area of north Baldwin, Bay Minette may soon see that steak is for dinner.
Bay Minette City Council …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/21/24 |
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ORANGE BEACH — In surprise classroom visits from Superintendent Randy Wilkes, Svea Tierce and Morgan Soutullo were named 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year at Orange Beach City Schools on Dec. 10.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/19/24 |
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The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) closed the state's 2024 private angler red snapper fishing season at midnight on Tuesday, …
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GCM Staff Report
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12/31/24
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Hundreds of gifts made their way to local children in need this holiday season thanks to an effort by the families and friends of Ty Drinkard and Blayne Shackelford.
The fifth-annual toy drive, …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/2/25
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FAIRHOPE – On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Coastal Alabama Community Colleges (CACC) will be hosting an open house to showcase Alabama's Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Built By …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/12/25 |
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Gulf Shores City Schools announced the appointment of Tim Webb as the new principal of Gulf Shores High School, effective July 2025.
Webb will succeed Cindy Veazey, who is retiring after a …
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7/2/25
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ORANGE BEACH — During Orange Beach's Expect Excellence summer program, kids went home with new knowledge on cooking thanks to a week of culinary teachings and activities with local chefs.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/25 |
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The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin Phase 2 of electrical and lighting upgrades in the Bankhead Tunnel on Monday, Aug. 4, continuing a multi-phase effort to modernize the historic …
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7/30/25
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The City of Gulf Shores deferred voting on an amendment to its tree protection ordinance that would allow non-permitted removal of pine trees under certain conditions.
Scott Stephens, Gulf …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/12/25 |
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Baldwin County and the Gulf Coast are alive with fall events and festivals offering something for everyone.
Unique celebrations like the Gulf Coast Fungi Festival, Jubilee Festival of Arts, and …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/16/25 |
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Silverhill Christmas
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Santa visited Silverhill on Friday with a parade up Main Street, followed by photos in the park. The town of Silverhill also hosted its annual Christmas Open House at town hall following the parade.
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JOHN UNDERWOOD / GCM STAFF PHOTOS
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12/5/16
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Do you have a case of paraskevidekatriaphobia?
If you're feeling uneasy about today — Friday the 13th — you just might.
This long and ominous-sounding word refers to the fear of …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/24 |