FAIRHOPE — Have you ever stopped to think about what happens to the over-ripe fruit, wilted lettuce or dinner leftovers after it goes in your garbage can? The Fairhope Worm Lady is trying to …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/11/24 |
G. Campbell Morgan writes, "What urgency breathes through these words! The subject is that of the reconciliation made possible between man and God, because 'God was in Christ reconciling the world …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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5/8/24
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Elberta may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of vacation destinations or day trips, but this charming town is filled with community staples, beloved hotspots and much more.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/23/24 |
Southern Gothic fans and horror enthusiasts have a treat in store. Alabama author and University of Montevallo professor Lee Rozelle is set to appear at Page & Palette Bookstore in Fairhope this …
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GCM Staff Report
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8/28/24
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Ray Stedman points out, "No book of the New Testament focuses upon Christ like the book of Hebrews does. It is the clearest and most systematic presentation of the availability and adequacy of Jesus …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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10/23/24
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Main Street Alabama has launched Sweet Hometown Tours: Alabama Main Street Trail, a statewide trail system that celebrates Alabama's diverse downtown districts, with Foley serving as one of its …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
Robertsdale recently received a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund public sewer upgrades, a project aimed to enhance infrastructure in the city's southeast section.
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GCM Staff Report
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11/15/24
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2017 Toast of the Coast
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This year's Toast of the Coast Event, hosted by the South Baldwin Newcomers Club at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf, was another great success. People from around the area came out to …
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Photos by Capt. Mark Robinson
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1/29/17
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In recognition of National Poetry Month this April, the Fairhope Public Library has announced its partnership with local poet and songwriter Mike Turner for an evening of poetry scheduled for …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/1/24
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The mud days of summer
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Children gathered at Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley on Saturday for the annual International Mud Day festivities. Staff there turned a small field into a muddy pit complete with mounds of dirt …
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By Allison Marlow
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8/1/19
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Gov. Kay Ivey revealed in a news release on Thursday, May 2, that technology company Meta Platforms intends to establish an $800 million data center in Alabama's capital.
The forthcoming …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/8/24
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The David B. Cox Universal Playground has a new reason for smiles, thanks to a recently installed swing set made possible by the J.L. Bedsole Foundation.
The new equipment, funded by a grant, …
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GCM Staff Report
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8/30/24
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The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is actively recruiting for its new Cadet Program, offering a unique opportunity for young adults interested in law enforcement and public safety careers.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/19/24 |
Art enthusiasts and the community are invited to celebrate the vibrant artistic spirit of Fairhope during the 6th Annual Plein Air Fairhope event, running from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2.
This exciting …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/22/24
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The City of Foley is moving ahead with plans to develop a new park in the Mills community and link the area to its growing network of walkways.
Foley City Council recently voted to hire Goodwyn, …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/30/24
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The Red Clay Strays are returning closer to home.
The Mobile-based group will perform at The Wharf Amphitheater on July 3 and July 4 in 2025, and tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/14/24
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Unveiling history
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TENSAW, Alabama -- Local, county and state officials were on hand Wednesday, May 24 for a dedication ceremony for the unveiling of the Tensaw historic markers at Holley Creek Landing, near the site …
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JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS
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6/5/17
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Kaishan Compressor USA, a diversified industrial equipment manufacturer centering around rotary screw technologies, is making investments to expand its location in Loxley – just five years …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/23/24 |
Members of the Legislative Council, comprising 20 Alabama lawmakers, convened on Wednesday, May 1, to receive updates on the ongoing construction of a new Alabama State House overseen by the …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/10/24
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A trio of sisters, including two from Baldwin County -- Mitzy Smith, 54 of Fairhope, Judy Owen, 61 of Silverhill, and Sandra Grimes, 57 of Niceville, Florida -- was arrested on Friday, May 10 and charged with …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/24 |