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When Nick LeBrun of Benton, Louisiana, weighed in a whopping 28 pounds of bass Saturday, Oct. 3, to win the $500,000 top prize at the Ultimate Angler Championship at Lake Guntersville, he credited it …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/28/26 |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to allow fresh wasabi leaves and rhizomes to be shipped from Hawaii to the …
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10/24/26
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FAIRHOPE — Fairhope City Council officially accepted a $2.5 million grant for Phase III of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve during its meeting Monday, Oct. 12.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/16/26 |
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Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed October as Farm to School Month in Alabama, recognizing the connection between local farmers, schools and students. Since October 2020, the Alabama Farm to School Program …
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10/7/26
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With National Public Lands Day having taken place recently, Alabama celebrates the 100,000-plus acres of land that has been purchased for public use in the state since Chris Blankenship became …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/6/26 |
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Coastal Alabama Partnership and its partner organization, Coastal 150, have named longtime Alabama conservation leader and Mobile native Chris Blankenship as executive director, effective Oct. 19.
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10/2/26
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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is pushing back against recent claims that consumers are effectively on an “honor system” when purchasing fuel and that businesses are …
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10/2/26
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When Chris Blankenship was appointed commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) by Gov. Kay Ivey in 2017, the goals for the department were somewhat modest. …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/1/26 |
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With National Farm Safety and Health Week recently observed Sept. 21-25, the Alabama Farmers Federation is reminding motorists that farm equipment will be sharing the roads with them throughout the …
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9/30/26
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Baldwin County Master Gardeners will host their 2026 Fall Plant Sale Oct. 16-18 across from Weeks Bay Reserve in Fairhope, offering hundreds of plants for landscaping and gardening projects while …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/25/26 |
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For those who wish to pursue a law enforcement career in Alabama’s great outdoors, an opportunity will soon be available at the University of South Alabama (USA), where the Blankenship Scholars …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 9/25/26 |
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Home gardeners, backyard poultry enthusiasts, home cooks and pumpkin lovers can learn more about growing, preparing and feeding pumpkins at an upcoming Alabama Cooperative Extension System workshop. …
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GCM Staff Report
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9/24/26
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — In late September and early October, hummingbirds are expected to migrate through Alabama. Allyson Shabel, an Alabama Extension urban home horticulture regional agent at Alabama …
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9/22/26
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Baldwin County's coastal landscape is closely tied to its waterways, wetlands and watersheds, with rivers, bays, streams and coastal habitats shaping communities and supporting recreation, wildlife …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/26 |
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Chris Blankenship, the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), will retire at the end of the month, Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/16/26 |
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There is something especially satisfying about growing a plant from a tiny seed. But there is another level of satisfaction that many gardeners eventually discover: growing a plant, harvesting from …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 9/16/26 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized two nitenpyram products to prevent and treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats, giving pet owners and veterinarians a new tool …
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GCM Staff Report
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9/14/26
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NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would withhold 275,000 pounds of the 2027 commercial red grouper quota in the Gulf of Mexico in anticipation of establishing a …
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9/13/26
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Spending time in nature has been proven again and again to provide benefits to physical, mental and spiritual health, which is why projects like the Fort Morgan Trail extension are so important to …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 9/11/26 |
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The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is warning livestock producers and consumers to be cautious when purchasing cattle through social media after reports of fraudulent online …
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GCM Staff Report
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9/8/26
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