Collard greens are a Southern staple and thrive in the warm, humid climate of South Alabama. Their hardy nature, nutrient density and versatility in the kitchen make them a favorite among home …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 12/21/24 |
After 13 years, the marketing of Alabama's seafood is about to have a new home.
The Alabama Gulf Seafood campaign is transitioning from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 12/18/24 |
ORANGE BEACH — The site plan for the new Orange Beach Shooting Sports Complex facility was approved by the Orange Beach Planning Commission at their Dec. 9 meeting but was faced with …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/24 |
If camellias could talk, they'd probably say, "Look at me!" And, honestly, who could blame them?
These Gulf Coast divas are the full package: evergreen foliage, stunning blooms and a touch of …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 12/4/24 |
The Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), started in 1984 to help landowners and leaseholders better manage their deer herds, is celebrating its 40th year in 2024.
The program is offered by …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 11/26/24 |
It certainly has been raining.
With recent rainfall levels across the state, cooler temperatures and higher humidity — especially good overnight recovery (humidities of 60% or greater) …
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11/21/24
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The calendar may officially signify the arrival of fall, but Alabama's temperatures have not gotten the memo. Flowers are still blooming and fall color is on full display. …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 11/19/24 |
A prescribed burn is planned at Gulf State Park as part of a forest management plan associated with longleaf pine restoration, fuel reduction and invasive species control.
The planned burn will …
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11/18/24
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As fishing enthusiasts gear up for another year on the water, NOAA Fisheries is offering a timely reminder of three ways to stay updated on vital fishing regulations in the Southeast region.
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11/12/24
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GULF SHORES — Leah Shultz, environmental educator at the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, spoke at the Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) meeting on Nov. 7 and discussed the different …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/12/24 |
Thanks to a donation by the University of South Alabama's (USA) Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order (KA), those with mobility issues will have access to an all-terrain track chair at Gulf …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 11/11/24 |
You might say that satsuma mandarins are the "orange-inal" Gulf Coast citrus.
These sweet mandarins are tough enough to take on cold snaps, easy to grow and have a citrus-packed history that …
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By Kitti Cooper
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 11/11/24 |
The Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group is calling for public feedback on its Draft Restoration Plan 4 and Environmental Assessment, which outlines strategies for restoring fish, water column …
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11/8/24
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Swift Consolidated Elementary School has partnered with Alabama Outdoor Classroom Program through the Alabama Wildlife Federation to help construct an outdoor classroom for Swift students. Lynn …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/2/24 |
Ever wonder why ensuring the survival of a small mollusk in a small creek in south Alabama is such a big deal? The main reason is those mussels are indicators of the quality of their environment, …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/30/24 |
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Baldwin and 21 other counties in the west-central and southwest areas, effective immediately until significant rainfall is …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/24 |
On the last night of September, a few days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, Baldwin County skies were blanketed with birds. A lot of birds. Nearly 10.5 million.
The overnight …
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By MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer / Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — To paraphrase Aggie Cromwell, pumpkin care is simple. All you've got to do is want it and then let yourself have it. Whether you decorate with whole pumpkins or a giant …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 10/25/24 |
Sarah Gibbs and Crystal Hightower hope last week's Ladies Tagging Workshop at the Weeks Bay Tonsmeire Resource Center is just the beginning of a trend on the Alabama Gulf Coast of female anglers …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 10/22/24 |
Does money grow on trees? In Alabama, some say it just might.
Alabama’s forest products industry is making a substantial impact on the state's economy, with new data showing that the …
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10/15/24
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