JANUARY
Daphne gets new fire chief DAPHNE — Retired Mobile District Chief LeAnn Tacon became Daphne's fifth fire chief Jan. 4, the first woman to head the department. Tacon replaced Melvin …
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12/30/21
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Applications for the 20th Annual Baldwin County Master Gardener Scholarships are open. The application period began on Jan. 2 and will remain open for new and renewing students through March 19.The …
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2/22/22
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Entertainment abounds in Baldwin County this weekend, so there is no reason to stay at home. Spring cleaning can wait until Monday. Our favorite events for this weekend range from live music to a …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/17/22 |
Did you catch last week's Survivor or MasterChef Junior? If not, this would be a suitable time to stop reading if you want to avoid spoilers.
Survivor Week FourBaldwin County's Jonathan Young or …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/5/22 |
FOLEY — The Foley Optimist Club's creed is a promise.It's a promise that the members will remain kind, open-hearted and strive to make a difference in the lives of community children.That …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/18/22 |
The final weekend before school starts for Baldwin County students is upon us, and there's a plethora of fun events planned across the county. Take in an evening of bull riding and steer wrestling at …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/11/22 |
Wednesday, Aug. 10, marked the start of Orange Beach City Schools' inaugural year. Not even the rain could tamper the smiles as students all the way from kindergarteners to seniors arrived on …
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8/15/22
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Veterans War Memorial dedicated in Silverhill
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — There was a good crowd on hand for dedication ceremonies of the new Silverhill Veterans War Memorial held Saturday, March 18 at Paul Anderson Park, across from Town Hall at …
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3/24/17
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DAPHNE – A group of Baldwin County homeowners is suing D.R. Horton charging that the company defrauded buyers by selling homes that did not meet construction standards, a lawyer for the owners said.
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By Guy Busby, guy@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/17/21
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FAIRHOPE – The upcoming year should bring a number of improvements in Fairhope, including road and park projects and utility upgrades, Mayor Sherry Sullivan said Thursday, Feb. 10.
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By Guy Busby
Government Editor Guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/15/22 |
Twenty-five years ago, Pastor Wesley Enfinger was called to the Rosinton community to minister. He built Lighthouse Baptist Church within the walls and upon the foundation of past churches and …
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3/17/22
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ROBERTSDALE – A federal highway grant of more than $700,000 will allow Robertsdale to make major improvements at the intersection of Alabama 59 and Fairgrounds Road at Robertsdale High …
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By Guy Busby
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/5/22 |
BAY MINETTE — The City of Bay Minette will host Clean Out and Recycle Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23 at Bay Minette City Hall.
Various recycling stations will be set up in the …
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4/18/22
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) provides several youth dove hunt opportunities throughout the state each …
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8/11/22
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GULF SHORES — During the Thursday, Aug. 4, board meeting, the Gulf Shores Board of Education approved the purchase of nSide, a magnetic door lock and monitoring system, for all exterior doors …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/16/22 |
Across Alabama, schools are facing a teacher shortage. The state's challenge of finding new teachers has been ongoing, and the COVID-19 pandemic worsened the situation as people changed …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/14/22 |
Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- The Mobile Renaissance Faire & Pirate Festival was held Nov. 17 – 18 at Medieval Village, 30510 Osprey Lane, located north of the Wilcox Road exit of Interstate 10, …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/3/18
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BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County commissioners are debating how a state law going into effect in January will affect people carrying guns into public buildings.The law, Act 2022-133, was passed by …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/22 |
SUMMERDALE - The Summerdale Town Council voted at its December meeting to begin paying Retail Strategies quarterly for its services. Retail Strategies specializes in recruitment strategies and …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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12/30/21
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Pictured l-r: Bayside Academy seniors Ben VanDerHeyden, David Klimjack, Ty Hartman, Walker Watson, and Angus Ladd (not pictured) were recently named National Merit Finalists. All five students will …
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2/15/22
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