While December is a season for giving, the American Red Cross is urging residents to add one more gift to their holiday traditions — the gift of life.
Blood and platelet donations are …
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12/14/24
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While the chances of seeing snow on the Gulf Coast are extremely low, you may be looking to travel to a snowy destination this year.
As winter approaches and colder days set in, it's easy to …
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12/13/24
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SPANISH FORT — Approximately 53 acres north of I-10 in Spanish Fort was donated to Baldwin County Public Schools and was accepted on the condition that an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/24 |
Roberts Brothers, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and top real estate firm in south Alabama, has been named one of the "Best Companies to Work for in Alabama" by Business Alabama magazine.
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12/13/24
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What are TikTok's privacy settings? Can parents control what advertising their children see on Facebook? How do parents limit the amount of time their children spend on Instagram?
A new parent …
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By StatePoint
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12/13/24
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As the holiday season unfolds, it brings a mix of joy, reflection and the inevitable busyness that defines this time of year.
Lists become central to the season — whether it's jotting down …
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12/13/24
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Friday the 13th is perhaps the most infamous superstition, striking fear into many as an unlucky day.
But it's far from the only superstition with intriguing roots.
From knocking on wood to …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/24 |
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 |
FOLEY — Amid the peaceful rolling pastures and towering live oak trees of South Baldwin, a new event venue is taking shape.
The Oaks at Magnolia Springs is set to open in spring 2025, …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/12/24 |
Drivers in Gulf Shores will face a new traffic pattern beginning Monday, Dec. 16, as construction crews progress on the Highway 59 Expansion Project.
The latest phase of work involves the …
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12/12/24
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Since its establishment in 1991, the Southeast ADA Center has been a cornerstone in advancing accessibility, inclusion, and awareness of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Based in …
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12/12/24
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Nominations are now open for the ninth annual Eagle Awards, a prestigious honor presented by the Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The …
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12/12/24
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Baldwin County will soon be more prepared to care for animals in a natural disaster thanks to a $25,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
With the …
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12/12/24
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Curious about when your city council or local board is meeting next?
Whether you attend in person or follow along online, staying connected with your community starts here. This guide provides …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/11/24 |
Lions, bears and giants sounds like a list of professional football teams, but it has a special significance in 1 Samuel 17:36-37, "'Your servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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12/11/24
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Tropic Falls at OWA has been nominated for Newsweek's Best Indoor Water Park Reader's Choice Award.
This recognition highlights Tropic Falls as a top destination for indoor water park …
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12/11/24
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A museum exhibit commemorating Foley's role in World War II and Naval aviation history is now open.
The exhibit tells the story of the city during the war and later and the role of Barin Field, …
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By Guy Busby
City of Foley | 12/11/24 |
The Fairhope Public Library Board of Trustees has announced Rob Gourlay as the library’s new director, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Gourlay, who has served as the assistant director since 2015, …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/11/24 |
The holiday travel season is here. Whether you are off to see Grandma or traveling to some Caribbean beach, if you have a disability, there are laws that can protect your rights.
Legal updates …
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Janice Baldon-Gutter
Southeast ADA Center | 12/11/24 |
Mobile Ballet is set to bring holiday wonder to downtown Mobile for all ages, presenting the beloved tradition of "The Nutcracker" at the historic Saenger Theatre for the first time.
The show …
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12/11/24
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