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Every year, about 35,000 young children in the U.S. are rushed to emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting medicines, vitamins or supplements, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …
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10/26/24
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Since halftime is game time for the Spanish Fort band, that was the perfect time for a surprise donation from Alabama State Representative Matt Simpson.
Michelle Daughenbaugh was brought to …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/24 |
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Patients at Children's of Alabama got an unexpected visit from some familiar faces earlier this month, as superheroes rappelled down the side of the hospital to lift spirits and bring smiles.
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10/26/24
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Five Alabama House members took a journey through the state's Black Belt recently, experiencing the region's rich cultural heritage at the third annual Airing of the Quilts and visiting the Black …
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10/25/24
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With hurricane season lasting until the end of November, Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit, is encouraging residents in hurricane-affected areas to foster or adopt dogs and cats to …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/24 |
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Two students from St. Michael Catholic High School have earned prestigious academic honors from the College Board's National Recognition Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at showcasing the …
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10/25/24
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Local artists and art enthusiasts have a new event to look forward to this fall with the debut of the "Best Local Artist Market," or BLAM!
The first-ever market, a grassroots celebration of …
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10/25/24
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Middle-aged and older adults with trouble seeing, hearing or both may face a higher risk of having a stroke or heart attack than those with good eyesight and hearing, according to a new study in …
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By American Heart Association News
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10/25/24
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is seeking public input as it updates its Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
This fall, a series of workshops will take place across Alabama, …
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10/25/24
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Students at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School and other Montgomery County schools were treated to a special lunch event highlighting locally grown products through the Alabama Department of …
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10/25/24
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The Orange Beach City Schools district is celebrating a milestone achievement as its Class of 2024 has reached a 100% graduation rate, a significant accomplishment that reflects the hard work of …
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10/25/24
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On the last night of September, a few days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, Baldwin County skies were blanketed with birds. A lot of birds. Nearly 10.5 million.
The overnight …
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By MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer / Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/24 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — To paraphrase Aggie Cromwell, pumpkin care is simple. All you've got to do is want it and then let yourself have it. Whether you decorate with whole pumpkins or a giant …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/25/24 |
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Alabama's proposal to deploy $1.4 billion in federal funds for expanding high-speed internet has been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
The funding, …
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10/25/24
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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that can infect people of all ages. RSV is so common that nearly 100% of children have been infected with the virus by age two and …
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By American Lung Association
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10/24/24
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As Halloween approaches ever nearer and thrill-seekers crave a healthy dose of the eerie and mysterious, one podcast promises to deliver on the spooky.
"LORE," created by Aaron Mahnke, is a …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/24/24 |
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Tractor Supply Company is inviting pet owners to get into the Halloween spirit with a special pet photo event on Saturday, Oct. 26.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., customers are encouraged to bring …
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10/24/24
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As Alabama continues to battle rising drug misuse and overdose deaths, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama is urging residents to safely dispose of expired, unused or unwanted …
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10/24/24
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According to U.S. Census data, Halloween is expected to draw millions of revelers across the United States this Oct. 31.
Originally rooted in the Celtic festival of Samhain, the holiday marks …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/24/24 |
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Ensign John Walker, a native of Daphne, is currently serving in the U.S. Navy as an informational personnel officer at the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS …
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10/23/24
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