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The Baldwin County Extension Service is seeking volunteers for its Master Environmental Education (MEE) training on Aug. 22.
The training session, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/30/24 |
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The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will begin a water quality study beginning tomorrow, July 29 in Baldwin County.
The study, scheduled to run from July 29 to Aug. 1, will focus …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/28/24
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GULF SHORES — The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced two new arrivals, cheetahs Taj and Shani, as the first-ever cheetahs for the zoo. Taj and Shani were brought in as a part of the Zoological …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/26/24 |
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A public meeting is set to discuss a report on the Clotilda Phase III investigation.
The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will feature the Alabama Historical Commission and U.S. …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/24/24
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The Alabama Forestry Commission, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, has launched "Trees4AL," a match-free tree planting grant aimed at benefiting disadvantaged …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/24/24 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — As Bubba Blue famously said in "Forrest Gump," shrimp is the fruit of the sea. Whether you like it barbecued, boiled, broiled, baked or sautéed, this small creature …
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BY Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 7/23/24 |
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After nearly four years without the popular Alabama attraction at full force, officials expect the Gulf State Park Pier to reopen to the public by the end of summer.
"This is the completion of …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/18/24 |
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Alabama is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and opportunities to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. However, if you have little to no experience in the outdoors or you are moving to Alabama …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 7/17/24 |
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Hurricane season is here. Is your yard ready?
Hurricane Sally wreaked havoc on the trees of Baldwin County. Whole pecan fields were leveled and trees fell on homes. The Alabama Cooperative …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/24 |
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Baldwin County farmers have an opportunity to learn about the latest research happening at our local Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES) during the upcoming Field Day.
Land-grant …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/24 |
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The 2024 Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) Great Alabama 650, the longest paddle race in the United States, is set to conclude in Baldwin County at the picturesque Fort Morgan Pier and Boat Launch.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/2/24 |
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NOAA Fisheries has released details for the 2024 gag grouper recreational season in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The season will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 1, and will close at 12:01 …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/1/24 |
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When about 100 first graders from Brooks Elementary School in Lauderdale County excitedly stepped off three yellow school buses for an educational program at Joe Wheeler State Park in early May, they …
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6/29/24
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With the weather hot and getting hotter, the official first day of summer passed by on Thursday, June 20. Now is the perfect opportunity to get outside and discover what Baldwin County has to offer …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/28/24 |
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Although he may rank in the stratosphere among his peers after receiving the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Guy Bradley Award earlier this year, Michael "Matt" Weathers prefers to keep his …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 6/25/24 |
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Gladiolus, sometimes known as sword lilies, are a staple of Southern gardens, known for their striking, upright spikes and delicate blooms.
In zones 8 /9, such as those found in South Alabama, …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 5/1/24 |
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Tomatoes, the quintessential summer crop, hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners and food enthusiasts alike. However, cultivating tomato plants requires more than just planting seeds and …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 3/20/24 |