Baldwin County residents and visitors may need to pack a little extra patience when driving in Spanish Fort this summer. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced May 29 that the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/24 |
Lower Alabama Young Professionals (LAYP) is gearing up to host their fourth-annual Barks, Bags, & Bushwackers event at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The cornhole …
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9/24/24
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Historic Downtown Foley has gained a new eatery. Cheeseburger Randy's is officially open.
In March, one of the biggest culinary personalities in Baldwin County, Alex Warner and business partner, …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/22/24 |
Say goodbye, for now, to late summer sunsets and warm sunrises.
This weekend marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. On one hand, that means we get an extra hour of sleep this Sunday. On the …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
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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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 |
Three Daphne High School Air Force Junior ROTC cadets have soared to new heights, earning scholarships to attend an elite aviation program next summer.
According to a news release, Cadets Cade …
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12/19/24
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Winter may be the season for cozy blankets and hot cocoa, but for anglers, it's also an opportunity to reel in big catches at some of the best winter fishing destinations.
FishingBooker , the …
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12/31/24
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Girl Scout Cookie Season is officially underway.
This year's lineup features the iconic Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs, but it also comes with a bittersweet farewell: the beloved Girl Scout …
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1/2/25
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Downtown Foley will be featuring a Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day twist on Third Thursday's, a monthly celebration where businesses extend hours from 5 to 7 p.m., offer special promotions, …
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2/13/25
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Looking for fun and engaging activities for kids?
Baldwin County is packed with opportunities for families to explore, learn and create together. From interactive storytimes to hands-on art …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/17/25 |
Book lovers rejoice! There is a festival just for you happening March 23 in downtown Pensacola.
Books By the Bay is an outdoor book festival that will highlight more than 50 authors, live …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/14/24 |
Gov. Kay Ivey has long been a proponent for expanding school choice and creating education savings accounts (ESA), and she said her signing of the CHOOSE Act into law will provide families with …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/21/24 |
FOLEY — The best gymnasts in the Southeast are returning to Foley for the 2024 Region 8 Level 6/7/8 Regional Championships April 26-28 and planners say it’s the city’s track record …
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4/23/24
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The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo has new and exciting additions to kick off summer. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, "The Little Zoo That Could," has been a fixture in Gulf Shore for many years but moved to its …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/3/24 |
Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
With the passing of Sept. 22 marking the first official day of fall, it's the perfect time to enjoy Baldwin County's events while starting to think …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/24/24 |
The Aug. 14, 2024, edition of The (Fairhope) Courier gave a great history of the founding of the Fairhope colony and the first days of The Fairhope Courier, marking its 130th anniversary. …
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Donnie Barrett
Fairhope | 10/29/24 |
Orange Beach schools are leading the way in student safety, with Orange Beach Elementary School and Orange Beach Middle/High School receiving the top-tier Safe Schools awards, Attorney General Steve …
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12/19/24
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High school football may be over for the year, and students are still home over the winter break, but Daphne High School's head coach and athletic director is keeping himself busy by giving back.
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12/31/24
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Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced funding initiatives aimed at alleviating financial strain for low-income families in Baldwin County and across Alabama.
The measures include federal funds to …
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GCM Staff Report
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1/2/25
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