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PHOTOS: Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Alabama Aquarium, anew, reopens to public
You can once again get up close to some of Alabama’s native marine wildlife at  the renovated Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The research aquarium opened its doors … more
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Smoking or vaping in a vehicle with children is now considered a secondary violation under a new law. If a driver is pulled over for another reason and a child is in the vehicle, the driver will be responsible for paying a fine of up to $100.
New Alabama law goes into effect banning smoking in cars with kids
A new Alabama law went into effect Aug. 1 that prohibits smoking cigarettes or vaping in a vehicle when children 14 years and younger are passengers in the car. This newly enacted bill aims to … more
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The competition, which may return to the island next year but has rotated to different parts of the state in the past, is always open to the public. Above, Tony Brown repels from a branch. Below, Justin Cantrell sits for a break and a portrait.
Alabama’s tree-climbing competition comes to Gulf Shores
To cap off the 2023 Alabama Urban Forestry Association education week, Justin Cantrell, of Tip-Top Tree Service in Auburn, took home first place in the conference's tree-climbing competition at Meyer … more
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Due to El Niño, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a wetter-than-average winter throughout the southeastern United States this year. It is important to know the risks and prepare now as the possibility for icy conditions, power outages and tornadoes remains even in a mild winter.
FEMA launches #WinterReady campaign
In time for holiday travel and winter weather, FEMA’s Ready Campaign launched the #WinterReady campaign, encouraging people to identify and reduce the risks they face during the winter season. … more
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Annual National Shrimp Festival volunteers manning the concessions tents choose to contribute all tip earnings from their shifts to a designated organization, such a The Baldwin County Humane Society. Volunteers donated over $25,000 in tips and donated to 16 different charities and organizations.
Annual National Shrimp Festival donates over $25,000 to local charities & organizations
Committee members of the Annual National Shrimp Festival recently conducted a check presentation to commemorate the donation of over $25,000 in tips raised for local charities and organizations … more
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Imagine being 15 years old and having to walk to fetch clean water for your family and the joy of having a well drilled in your village.
Experience the joy of clean water: Maji Hope premiers immersive movie "A Walk For Water" at Daphne Civic Center
Imagine being 15 years old and having to walk to fetch clean water for your family and the joy of having a well drilled in your village. The local nonprofit Maji Hope will premiere its immersive … more
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The power of pets
Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help … more
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Coastal Career Connections Job Fair offers Leap Day opportunity for career seekers
Job seekers in Baldwin County will have a unique opportunity to leap into new career prospects on Leap Day 2024. The inaugural Coastal Career Connections Job Fair will take place at the Orange Beach … more
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On Sunday, March 24, millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide will convene to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ, an observance instituted by Jesus himself in the Gospels. Open to the public, the hour-long event will commence and conclude with prayer.
Jehovah’s Witnesses announce special campaign for Baldwin County residents
Jehovah’s Witnesses are gearing up for a special campaign inviting residents of Baldwin County to participate in two significant events this March. On Sunday, March 24, millions of … more
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Savor the flavor: Elberta German Sausage Festival brings community and culinary delights
Guess what time it is! The time, twice a year, when the small town of Elberta fills with the smell of fire-kissed, locally made sausage all for a good cause. The spring Elberta German Sausage … more
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Foley will open nine new municipal pickleball courts at a site near the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market later this year. Foley City Council approved going out to bid on the courts and funding remaining work on the road leading to the site.
Who's up for a round of pickleball in Foley?
Plans are underway to open nine new pickleball courts within Foley city limits later this year. Situated on city-owned property north of the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market and … more
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Martha Ryan was nominated for this distinction, and the honor was decided by the Past Governors Committee of the Alabama District of Kiwanis International.
Bay Minette woman named Alabama Kiwanian of the Year
BAY MINETTE — Martha Roley Ryan, a charter member and past-president of the reorganized Kiwanis Club of Bay Minette, was recently named as the Alabama Kiwanian of the Year at the Alabama … more
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At its annual Evening of Impact on Nov. 2, Impact 100 Baldwin County named Baldwin Pops Inc. (Funding the Beginning of Music…1,2,3); Baldwin County Education Coalition Inc. (Expansion of Palm Project); Mobile Baykeeper Inc. (Oyster Garden Project); Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (Equipment to Empower); and Prodisee Pantry Inc. (Cultivating Healthy Options in a Food Desert) as its grant winners.
Impact 100 Baldwin County names 2023 grant recipients
Five area nonprofits will now be able to better serve the community thanks to $525,000 in grants from Impact 100 Baldwin County. At its annual Evening of Impact on Nov. 2, Impact 100 Baldwin County … more
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It’s a wonderful life!
If you think this is about a banker from Bedford Falls, it is not. It is about a guilty sinner becoming a glorious saint because he met a gracious Savior who appeared on earth from Heaven (Titus … more
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Millions of Americans caring for a loved one with dementia can and should celebrate the holidays with their loved one. However, with a few tips form the AFA, they can do so in a dementia-friendly manner to ensure everyone enjoys the holiday season.
Making the holiday season dementia-friendly: The dos and don'ts
With the holiday season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips to help the millions of Americans caring for a loved one with dementia celebrate the holidays … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Beware of these cults too
Walter R. Martin, an authority on cults, gives this definition of a cult: "A group of people gathered around a specific person's misinterpretation of the Bible." B. Gray Allison reportedly said, "I … more
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Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Are you saved or condemned?
Do you realize you are either saved or condemned? Jesus tells Nicodemus, "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:17). … more
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South Alabama Land Trust's Bald Eagle Bash: A culinary adventure for a cause – purchase your tickets today
FAIRHOPE — Food, music and fun all for a worthy cause? Sounds like a great reason to celebrate. Tickets are on sale now for the 14th annual Bald Eagle Bash April 27. Hosted by the South Alabama … more
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Members of the Magnolia Springs Town Council, and Mayor Ross Houser in the middle, meet on March 26, where they voted to table a decision on the Magnolia Springs Public Library. Currently, the library is temporarily closed. The decision on if the library is to remain closed is now scheduled to be decided at the April 23 town council meeting.
Magnolia Springs Public Library closure vote delayed
The fate of the Magnolia Spring Public Library still hangs in the balance as a vote on the resolution to dissolve its board and close the library has been tabled until April. Originally … more
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If glass lizards do not have legs, wouldn’t that make them a snake? While they may look like snakes, there are some big differences between the two.
No April Fools — These Alabama creatures are real
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Imagine seeing a lizard with no legs or a giant salamander that can go years without eating. No, this isn’t an April Fools’ Day joke. These creatures are real. … more
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