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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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GULF SHORES — A local high school student is making waves by reducing damage along Little Lagoon with the restoration of a living shoreline. Erosion has started to become apparent on the shores …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/24 |
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ORANGE BEACH/GULF SHORES — As the only female park ranger in the State of Alabama, Kendra Bryan is breaking barriers while educating the public and enforcing conservation laws in Gulf State …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/24 |
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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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On July 8, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl's (R-AL) Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and now moves to the Senate. The bill …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/24 |
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Walking the beach at night and hunting for ghost crabs along the shore is fun but can be filled with excitement and bright flashlights. Two things that are sure to discourage nesting sea turtles on …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/24 |
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The Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) has announced its upcoming meeting and all those interested are invited to attend.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, July 18, at the Gulf …
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GCM Staff Report
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7/10/24
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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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By Alabama State Parks
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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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The inaugural class of the Alabama Turkey Hunters Hall of Fame was inducted last weekend during the World Championship Turkey Calling competition at the Mobile Convention Center, and the inductees …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 6/18/24 |
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Clean Water Alabama will hold its annual meeting on Friday, June 21, at 9 a.m.
The meeting will be held in Classroom 3 of the main administration building at Coastal Alabama Community College. …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/13/24
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced changes to the commercial harvest regulations for greater amberjack in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, effective …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/13/24
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Outdoors professionals from around the country converged on Mobile and Riverview Plaza last week to brainstorm on recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) of hunters, anglers and other outdoors …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 6/11/24 |
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The warmer weather means Alabamians are spending more time outdoors, which can lead to more exposure to ticks which then can transmit diseases.
Tick-borne diseases and illnesses have been on the …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/10/24
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