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In his new book, “Praying in the Pine Straw,” journalist Robert C. Morgan deals with two subjects we all grapple with at some point: religion and time.
Morgan, a 1971 graduate of the …
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BY Tammy Leytham
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Spider-Man, Batman, Superman and, for the first time, Wonder Woman traded city skylines for hospital walls earlier this week as they rappelled down the side of Children’s of Alabama to surprise …
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Motorists traveling on eastbound Interstate 10 should prepare for a temporary ramp closure next week as crews carry out maintenance work.
The closure will affect Exit 35A, the eastbound ramp to …
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On-site DNA testing of shrimp is underway at the 52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival, which opened Thursday, as organizers work to ensure compliance with Alabama’s new seafood labeling laws.
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Candy and other sweets are enjoyed in full force on Halloween. Whether trick-or-treaters are scouring the town looking to increase their treasure trove or guests are spending time at a party circling …
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“… Your future hasn’t been written yet. No one’s has. Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one …”
— Doc, Back to the Future III
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/10/25 |
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Fairhope Public Utilities announced that Water/Wastewater Superintendent Daryl Morefield has earned his Grade IV Water Operator Certification, the highest level issued by the Alabama Department of …
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Roderick Burkle was sworn in Monday, Oct. 6, as Foley’s new District 3 representative, filling the unexpired term left vacant by the late Richard Dayton.
Burkle was the only candidate to …
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The rich sounds of a newly built Noack pipe organ will fill St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Foley during a special service of dedication Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m.
The public is invited to …
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As October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Lighthouse is leading efforts to engage the community in preventing domestic violence, supporting survivors and raising awareness about …
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Baldwin County residents and holiday collectors can now purchase the Fairhope Yacht Club Auxiliary’s 2025 limited-edition Christmas ornament, celebrating a rare snowfall that blanketed downtown …
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Artificial intelligence is going to transform everything we watch, hear and read. You can already see it happening.
Asking and AI search engine a question about an obscure fact can yield quick …
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By Ken Paulson
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10/9/25
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The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary named Mary Gardner Volunteer of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2025 and presented a $71,500 donation to the Thomas Hospital Foundation during its 63rd annual …
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October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take a stand against bullying in schools and communities.
National Stop Bullying Day, observed on the …
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When a bomb threat shook the Baldwin County Courthouse earlier this year, Investigator David Tetreau’s quick thinking and technical expertise helped crack the case.
Tetreau and other local …
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The Alabama beach mouse, a tiny, nocturnal mammal that burrows beneath the dunes of Baldwin County's coast, plays an outsized role in keeping Alabama's shoreline alive.
While often out of sight, …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Journalist gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/9/25 |
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On Sept. 22, a normal fishing trip on the Alabama Gulf Coast quickly turned into an emergency as the fishermen's boat rapidly filled with water and capsized before they were rescued by a charter boat …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/9/25 |
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FOLEY — Taylor Swift fans filled Dorothy June Booksellers on Friday, Oct. 3, to celebrate the release of the singer's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
The independent bookstore …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Journalist gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/9/25 |
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Baldwin County’s future isn’t determined solely by elected officials — it’s shaped by residents who stay involved.
Local boards and councils make key decisions on how tax …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/9/25 |
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Many adults can likely recall mornings during their childhood when newspapers were tossed into the driveways of many homes throughout their neighborhoods. Some adults might even have delivered papers …
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