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Footage of sharks off Orange Beach shore, captured and posted to Facebook by beachgoer Rex Jones.
Sharks spotted in water near shore in Orange Beach
Beachgoers were in for quite a surprise when several sharks were spotted close to shore in Orange Beach on May 28, and experts say that won't slow down anytime soon. Footage of the sharks was … more
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Clotilda survivor Amey Greenwood Phillips’ great, great grandson Marquis Watkins and his research partner Al Guarisco at a cemetery once owned by members of the prominent Greenwood and D’Olive families in what is now Loxley. Amey was owned by members of the Greenwood family.
Baldwin County’s ties to the Clotilda: A native descendant shares his family’s story of Amey Greenwood
The stone on Amey Greenwood Phillips grave is gone, plowed over by progress when businesses cemented the tiny plot on Highway 98 in Daphne. The plantation where she lived and worked as a slave in Loxley is gone, too. Relatives don't even know the name she was given by her parents in Africa before she was stolen from her home, dragged … more
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Gulf Shores to unveil new Coastal Gateway Community Park master plan
GULF SHORES — The city of Gulf Shores invites all residents and stakeholders to join them on Monday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Erie Meyer Civic Center for the unveiling of a new master plan … more
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The Tennessee Bluegrass Band will take center stage during the Stapleton Bluegrass Festival
Stapleton Bluegrass Festival returns for 2023: A day of music, food and community spirit
BOX** WANT TO GO? ** The award-winning Stapleton Bluegrass Festival is gearing up for this year’s festival Oct. 28. The festival was a staple of the fall calendar in the early 1980s after the … more
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Book debate continues in Fairhope
The debate over which books should be accessible to children continued during the open discussion portion of the Sept. 25 Fairhope City Council meeting. Three individuals presented council with their … more
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Asher the zombie dummy at the Graham Creek Nature Preserve Haunted Forest.
Graham Creek Nature Preserve unveils bone-chilling ‘Asylum’ theme for Haunted Forest
It's October, and that means Graham Creek Nature Preserve is ready to give you a bone-chilling scare. Graham Creek Nature Preserve has become well-known for its annual Haunted Forest. Each year, … more
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Silverhill Veterans Day ceremony to honor WWI nurse
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Silverhill Veterans Memorial Organization will host a Veterans Day ceremony. They will be honoring World War II veteran Grace Edhegard Smith. The Edhegard family moved … more
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Foley to hold Christmas Open House Saturday
Join in the fun at the Downtown Foley Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., immediately following the Foley Kiwanis Christmas Parade. Businesses all over town will have … more
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Fire departments hold training exercise in Loxley [Photo gallery]
LOLXEY, Alabama -- For firefighters and many first responders, proper training can often mean the difference between life and death. Firefighters from four departments in Central Baldwin County got … more
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On Feb. 22, individuals gathered on Koniar Way at the site where this hotel will be constructed, marking the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Cobblestone Hotel and Suites breaks ground in Foley
FOLEY—To accommodate the influx of visitors and tourists, Cobblestone Hotel and Suites broke ground in Foley. Based in Wisconsin, Cobblestone Hotel and Suites has 127 locations across the … more
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A section of the newly renovated Gulf State Park Pier is gone after a battering by Hurricane Sally.
Gulf State Park Pier still in play for late summer completion
Gulf State Park recently provided a number of updates regarding progress made on the pier repair project over the last few months. The park's Facebook page announced that all pilings have been … more
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April to June marks termite mating season.
Protect your home from termite swarms during mating season in Baldwin County
Welcome to a delightful time of year sandwiched between tornado and hurricane seasons: termite mating season. And this week, love is in the air, literally. The insects are swarming under the soft … more
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Fairhope Music Festival kicks off
FAIRHOPE – Three days of music, food, crafts and family fun kick off today with the start of the first Fairhope Music Festival.. more
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Best of Baldwin 2024 nominations to open Sept. 13
The party is returning. Nominations for Best of Baldwin 2024 will begin Sept. 13, marking the start of the next annual Best Of season with Gulf Coast Media. The readers choice contest celebrates … more
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The 36th - Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup will get the trash out of the splash Saturday, Sept. 16
Things to do in Baldwin County this weekend, Sept. 15-17
While some may want to stay home and take in all the football on television this weekend, there are lots of things happening for those who want to get out of the house. The assortment of events in … more
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"People building outside the city limits, to be honest, has always been a way for them to bypass impact fees, the thing we use for police, fire, parks and those type of things," Sullivan said during the Aug. 29 work session.
Annexation for Fairhope water service proposal tabled indefinitely
A proposed ordinance that would require new properties and developments to annex into the City of Fairhope for city water service has been tabled indefinitely. During the Sept. 25 regular city … more
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Byrnes Lake Landing in Baldwin County, just off Alabama 225, is where "Friday the 13th, Part VII" was filmed in 1987.
Want to get spooked? Visit these filming locations of scary movies in Baldwin County
In the deep South, the onset of fall often means the mercury dips just a few ticks lower than it did on the Fourth of July. Candy will melt in your bucket before the night is through. The humidity … more
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The Eastern Shore Art Center is at 401 Oak Ave. in Fairhope.
Exhibit showcases benefits of art therapy for cancer patients
An art exhibit now on display at the Eastern Shore Art Center in Fairhope provides a glimpse into the process of art therapy for cancer patients. More than a dozen pieces that make up the exhibit … more
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Swift-Coles Home hosts holiday Open House [Photo gallery]
Swift-Coles Historic Home (located at 17424 Swift Coles Ln, Bon Secour) hosted a Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 8. Throughout the day, the volunteers welcomed 149 guests, and despite the rain … more
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Dr. Bob Shipp was a fixture at the annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo for more than 30 years.
Shipp leaves lasting legacy in marine fisheries
When I reflect on my 30-plus years of covering the outdoors in Alabama, several people who influenced and contributed to my writing come to mind. No one on that list is more prominent than Dr. Bob … more
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