Area students are set to open a series of new businesses on Saturday, May 11, through the inaugural Coastal Alabama Kids Entrepreneur Day initiative, which teaches elementary-aged youth the basics of …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/9/24 |
A reported suicide on Interstate 10 in Baldwin County is expected to cause traffic delays as investigators probe the incident, according to information shared on Baldwin County Sheriff’s …
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Gov. Kay Ivey revealed in a news release on Thursday, May 2, that technology company Meta Platforms intends to establish an $800 million data center in Alabama's capital.
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The Alabama Gulf Coast’s Tropic Falls at OWA has been voted one of the top 10 indoor water parks in the country.
Let that sink in.
One of the nation’s best …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/8/24 |
Ready to reel in the big one?
Alabama residents and visitors from out-of-state will have the chance to enjoy a day of fishing without the need for a fishing license on Saturday, June 8. This …
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G. Campbell Morgan writes, "What urgency breathes through these words! The subject is that of the reconciliation made possible between man and God, because 'God was in Christ reconciling the world …
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A significant turnout marked the morning of Wednesday, May 1, for the Walk and Roll to School Day event at Bay Minette Elementary School (BMES).
Students, teachers and parents gathered at the …
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Foley Police Department and Foley High School are collaborating to offer students an opportunity to explore careers in public safety, aiming to pave a pathway for those interested in law enforcement.
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FOLEY – The Foley Beach Express is on its way to becoming a state highway.
Foley City Council voted Monday, May 6, to transfer the city-owned section of the highway to the Alabama …
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FOLEY — What's on your bucket list? Skydiving? Scuba diving? Climbing Mount Everest? On Friday, May 3, an item on my childhood bucket list got checked off: going up in a hot air balloon.
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/8/24 |
A school-wide celebration was held on Friday, April 26, at Bay Minette Elementary School in honor of Maci Brown, a 9-year-old recently named a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) champion for USA …
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School is almost out and summer is knocking on the door and it is time to make plans for a summer of fun.
The Alabama Gulf Coast attracts top acts in music, comedy and entertainment to venues …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/24 |
Summer is fast approaching, and the season last year for Fairhope meant water use constraints amid a drought and city utilities at capacity.
To get ahead of the problem this year, Fairhope City …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/24 |
During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges the public to donate blood to ensure hospitals are equipped with lifesaving transfusion products. Type O blood donors are …
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The now 63-year-old monster truck icon Dennis Anderson started his legendary journey with just a can of spray paint and a beat up 1951 Ford Truck.
Now, the creator of the world-famous "Grave …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/24 |
GULF SHORES — When it comes to education, Gulf Shores City Schools Superintendent Matt Akin wanted to bring the learning experience of students to new heights.
The Gulf Shores High School …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/24 |
On Thursday, May 2, Mobile Airport Authority announced construction crews have set the first structural steel beam for what will eventually become Mobile International Airport's (BFM) new terminal …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/24 |
Baldwin County Fairgrounds Arena in Robertsdale hosted the 2X Monster Trucks Live Tour on Saturday, May 4, headlined by legendary driver Dennis Anderson -- creator of the world famous "Grave Digger" …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/24 |
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms including but not limited to pet moms, plant moms and human moms. This weekend's list of happenings around the region includes a car show, an outdoor expo, Art in …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/24 |
FAIRHOPE — The wait is over. Dragonfly Foodbar is open in its new location.
On Feb. 1, Gulf Coast Media published an article alerting readers that Dragonfly Foodbar was leaving downtown …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/24 |