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The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) announced recently it is awarding more than $2.5 million in grants to cities, counties, solid waste authorities and other groups across the …
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9/17/25
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Short-term rental owners have spoken out about a potential ban on the type of contract in the Lake Forest subdivision in Daphne. As previously reported by GCM, Lake Forest has been considering a ban …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Journalist colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/25 |
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Daphne's Bayfront Park expansion and improvement project was unanimously approved during Monday's meeting by Daphne City Council.
A highly anticipated project among city officials, the project …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Journalist colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/25 |
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Andrew W. Blackwood explains, “The Christian is depicted as a heavy-armed soldier. He is engaged in a war, not a minor skirmish. The battle will be life-long. As every soldier knows, it is a …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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9/17/25
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Three Fairhope High School students are among over 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Ethan Sugg, Darwin Hickey and Austin Etheridge have the opportunity …
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9/17/25
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Alabama Coastal Foundation's Sustainability Summit seeks presentations for 2026 event in Gulf Shores
The Alabama Coastal Foundation is calling for presentations ahead of its Twelfth Annual Sustainability Summit, set for Jan. 30, 2026, at The Lodge at Gulf State Park.
The summit will run from 9 …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/25 |
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Orange Beach Board of Education recognizes contributions to student success with $103,700 incentives
During the Sept. 11 Orange Beach Board of Education meeting, board members recognized several outstanding educators for their remarkable contributions to student success, resulting in $103,700 in …
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9/17/25
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched a sweeping crackdown on deceptive pharmaceutical advertising, signaling the most aggressive enforcement campaign in decades accoridng to a news …
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9/16/25
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Efforts to preserve and promote Foley’s historic downtown earned the city multiple state honors, highlighting years of investment, restoration and community collaboration.
Foley Main …
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9/16/25
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The City of Gulf Shores unanimously approved the installation of 80 cameras around the city as the first step in creating a real-time crime center.
Interim Deputy Police Chief Joe Taylor said …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/16/25 |
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Plane & Level Coastal, the popular aviator-themed fine dining restaurant in Fairhope, is closing its doors.
The closure was announced in a statement posted on the establishment's website and …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Journalist colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/25 |
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Thousands of runners are expected to lace up for the 18th Annual GO Run 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Hancock Whitney Stadium, 500 Stadium Drive.
The event, presented by …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/25 |
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The City of Gulf Shores unanimously approved a bid for the construction of a new fire station training tower that came in about $200,000 over the project's estimated budget.
The bid from McInnis …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/25 |
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The City of Gulf Shores opened an online survey for the Waterway Village parking study to receive public input on how the city can improve parking and other infrastructure in the surrounding area.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/25 |
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FAIRHOPE — The candidates running in next year’s Baldwin County sheriff race spoke at a forum last week in Fairhope, hosted by the Eastern Shore Republican Women.
Sheriff Anthony …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Journalist colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/25 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — For Alabama residents, property taxes are due Oct. 1 and are delinquent after Dec. 31.
There is often some confusion surrounding property taxes. To help residents …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/15/25 |
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Construction to improve the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Hickory Street begins today, closing the crossing for almost four months.
Baldwin County Commission approved the $2.1 million …
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9/15/25
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A rocky road–inspired treat will soon join the iconic lineup of Girl Scout Cookies.
On Tuesday, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama announced that Exploremores, a sandwich cookie filled with …
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9/15/25
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From pirate treasure hunts to storytime adventures, this week’s Kiddie Compass points families toward fun all across Baldwin County.
Whether your little one loves tumbling, tales or …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/14/25 |
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The calendar may say September, but Baldwin County is still brimming with summer energy before the holiday rush kicks in.
From art shows to cleanup crews, storytellers to sprinters, the weekend …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/14/25 |