FOLEY — A new $200 million hospital expansion serving South Baldwin County should be complete in the next two years, administrators and local officials said.The expansion of South Baldwin …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/14/23 |
FOLEY — A land donation valued at more than $1 million will increase the size of Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve by more than 10%.The Foley City Council voted Monday, Feb. 6, to accept the …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/14/23 |
GULF SHORES — While full beach restoration will not start until this fall, Gulf Shores officials said they are working with federal authorities to repair coastal erosion threatening some …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/14/23 |
Baldwin County Public School’s Virtual Elementary School will shut down after this school year due to low enrollment as the area moves further away from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BY KAYLA GREEN
kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/10/23 |
The NFL season finale pits the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles against each other with the Lombardi Trophy on the line in Arizona Sunday evening.
While the teams don’t feature any …
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/10/23 |
Rajah, the beloved Bengal tiger of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, has died, the zoo announced Thursday afternoon.
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By Kara Mautz
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/10/23 |
MOBILE — Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi has announced that Chad Barwick has been selected as the next Superintendent / Director of Catholic Education for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of …
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FOLEY — Exit Stage Left's production of "Life is the Working Title: A Play in Progress" has been postponed until spring, due to unforseen circumstances.
For more information about the …
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By Allison Marlow
allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com Managing Editor | 2/9/23 |
GULF SHORES — "Knock 'Em Dead" is a hilarious murder mystery that the audiences help solve as the show unfolds. The real mystery, however, is how to get tickets to the nearly sold out 10-night …
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By Allison Marlow
allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com Managing Editor | 2/9/23 |
The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance (GCAA) will host its next art market Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church at 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores.
The indoor art market …
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Happy Super Bowl weekend everyone. Some people may spend the weekend prepping for the big game Sunday. For those looking for something that is not football related, we have five events you should …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/23 |
FAIRHOPE — After announcing in January that plans to extend the Baldwin Beach Express cannot move forward without funding, Baldwin County commissioners voted Tuesday, Feb. 7 to drop plans for a …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/23 |
Alabama has been celebrating Arbor Day since 1887 when Gov. Thomas Seay signed the state's first Arbor Day Proclamation. In 1975 the state legislature passed an act designating the last full week in …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/23 |
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Commission agreed to pay $12,500 to remove an abandoned derelict sailboat in Lillian, but officials said they plan to find the vessel's owner and get the …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/23 |
GULF SHORES — Two Gulf Shores bars that have been the source of complaints are continuing to operate, one with a temporary business license and the other under a court order.The Gulf Shores …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/7/23 |
GULF SHORES — Calling all oyster fanatics: There is a festival themed around the crustacean coming this month, and you do not want to miss it.
The Fort Morgan Oyster Festival is a celebration of …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/7/23 |
BAY MINETTE — Sharon Safford has been named the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles 2022 Support Staff Employee of the Year.Safford, an administrative support assistant III, has worked for …
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is making every effort to convey the message that our state's great outdoors is for everyone."The department tries to create an …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 2/6/23 |
DAPHNE — State officials are moving ahead with plans to design the new Interstate 10 bridge over the Mobile River and new Bayway project and said they hope to start construction by the end of …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/6/23 |
When fall is in the air pumpkin spice takes over everything from lattes to cheesecake and candles to hand soap. On the Gulf Coast, as soon as pumpkin spice moves out and Mardi Gras season begins, …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/6/23 |