A free-standing pedestrian bridge will be constructed on the Eastern Shore Trail near the Grant Hotel in Point Clear and is expected to finish in 2025.
Baldwin County Commission was …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/27/23 |
DAPHNE — Prepare to leave your TV and immerse yourself in real life in the Magnolia Ball, as depicted in the Hulu original show, "Love in Fairhope."
When the show first aired in Baldwin …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/27/23 |
Gifting animals during the holidays can make the season brighter, but the Baldwin County Humane Society wants to ensure these animals are not just seen as gifts but rather a lifelong commitment.
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/27/23 |
Why should you think about your summer gardenduring our “winter”?In the sunny Deep South, where the weather can betough and the soil is different in every backyard,there is a simple trick …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 12/27/23 |
As the holiday season bids us farewell, the question of what to do with the once-majestic Christmas tree takes center stage. Instead of parting ways unceremoniously to the side of the road, let's …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 12/27/23 |
In a vibrant display of community engagement, the Robertsdale Senior Center hosted a joyous day filled with meaningful contributions and festive competitions. Over the past few months, the senior …
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Bay Minette Police Department (BMPD) recently enjoyed a lighthearted shopping experience with local children as part of the fifth annual Shopping with a Cop event. The department conducts multiple …
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The Apostle John writes in his book of 1 John 1:4, "These things we write to you that your joy might be full." Jesus is our joy. Sometimes, we do not realize that fact. We all look for joy in …
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By Dr. Ken Moore
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12/27/23
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The wait is over.
The Chipotle Mexican Grill in Daphne will open to the public Friday, Jan. 5.
The Daphne location makes the second Chipotle Mexican Grill to open in Baldwin County. The …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/27/23 |
C. S. Lewis explains, “Once in our world, a stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” As society becomes increasingly secular, it is easy to lose sight of what is …
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By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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12/27/23
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Another year in the books.
With the fast-paced life today's world promotes, it's hard to remember everything that happened in 365 days. Luckily, Baldwin County has a local news source to capture …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/27/23 |
Baldwin County would not be what it is without its tourism and hospitality industry, and this sector was anything but stagnant this year. From infrastructure and amenities to economic impact, here …
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BY KARA MAUTZ, MELANIE LECROY, NATALIE WILLIAMSON, COLE MCNANA and KAYLA GREEN
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FAIRHOPE — When it comes to sharing comfort and kindness, age is just a number for 12-year-old Emory Whitehead.
Before her birthday on Oct. 26, Whitehead said she wanted to bring presents …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |
Gulf Coast Media dug into two reports of wrongdoing in Baldwin County in 2023, with impact ranging from the fallout of a botched music festival to a nonprofit's misuse of tax dollars.
Legitimacy …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |
This year brought several long-awaited announcements to the island, including the go-ahead to construct a toll-free bridge in Orange Beach, a beach renourishment project, a new pedestrian bridge …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |
This year has proven to be quite the year for schools across Baldwin County, as the opening of the highly anticipated Baldwin Preparatory Academy draws near, Baldwin County throws its hat in the ring …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |
On a dark and chilly night in March 2023, shark fishing outfitters Dylan Wier and Blaine Kenny of Coastal Worldwide caught a 10-to-11-foot great white shark from the shore in Orange Beach. Yes, there …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |
This time of year, millions of people make resolutions to take on personal challenges, accomplish a significant goal, or improve their lives for the new year. This year, the American Lung Association …
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The growth of Baldwin County and its strain on infrastructure are not novel issues. Local officials have been tackling them for years. However, 2023 brought new issues and resolutions, especially on …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |
Every year, the culinary scene on the Gulf Coast grows and evolves with new restaurants, exciting events and notable people.
In terms of notable people, Bob Baumhower, the man who brought …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/26/23 |