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The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Alabama and surrounding areas …
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6/11/26
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For the first time, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division is asking the public to participate in the annual wild …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 6/10/26 |
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Orange Beach teams swept the top three spots in the catch-and-release category during a record-setting 30th anniversary of the Orange Beach Billfish Classic at The Wharf.
A fleet of 62 boats …
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By Emma Parvin
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 6/9/26 |
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The Alabama Department of Environmental Management issued advisories late last week for three popular swimming areas in Baldwin County due to high levels of bacteria. As of Monday, June 8, all remain …
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BY MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer/Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/8/26 |
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With about 95% of land in Alabama in private ownership, partnerships with landowners and developers are crucial for the conservation of threatened species like the gopher tortoise. That type of …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 6/4/26 |
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Have you noticed an increase in brown, stringy seaweed washing up on Alabama beaches? While it may not look or smell pleasant, these strandings are expected this time of year and are mostly harmless …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 6/2/26 |
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NOAA Fisheries announced the 2026 recreational gag grouper season in federal waters of the Gulf, setting a one-month harvest window from Sept. 1 through Oct. 1.
The season will open at 12:01 …
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6/1/26
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a Federal Order restricting the importation of rose plants for planting in response to the …
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5/30/26
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NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would require commercial fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic to switch from paper logbooks to electronic reporting …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/29/26
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Over the last three years, consumers have probably noticed that they are paying more for their favorite beef products. While some may think this has cattle famers watching the …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/29/26 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Rocky’s rematch with Clubber Lang. Steve Jobs’ return to Apple. The 2004 Boston Red Sox. People love a good comeback story. However, these stories are not exclusive to …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/27/26 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Alabama livestock and pet owners should be on the lookout for a new pest. Last month, the Asian longhorned tick was detected for the first time in the state on a dog in DeKalb …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/22/26 |
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Southern Alabama boasts an ideal climate for gardening with its long, warm summers and mild winters, providing optimal conditions for growing a variety of crops.
Among these, squash stands out …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 5/20/26 |
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Anglers who fish in Alabama waters will gain more access to the state’s iconic reef fish, the American red snapper, starting the Friday before Memorial Day. Instead of incorporating weekend …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 5/20/26 |
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The 30th annual Orange Beach Billfish Classic took place last week as a record fleet of boats and crews from across the Gulf competed for nearly $1.6 million in tournament prizes.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/18/26 |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s first outlook for the 2026-2027 crop year projects the nation’s smallest wheat crop in decades, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand …
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5/18/26
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of America Division has announced up to $50 million in grant funding aimed at advancing farmer-led conservation efforts across working lands in the …
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5/12/26
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — A beautiful, juicy strawberry comes from more than just luck — it’s the product of thoughtful breeding and attentive management. That’s why researchers at Auburn …
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By Kacey Watson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/12/26 |
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Residents of Baldwin and Mobile counties are being asked to step forward as volunteers in a local effort to protect Mobile Bay and nearby waterways from coal ash pollution.
The Coal Ash Action …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/8/26 |
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After a year of upgrades, the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s (AWF) Delta & Bay Conservation Center at 5 Rivers, the former 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, was officially reopened recently with …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 5/6/26 |