That moment when your child receives an acceptance letter to a coveted college is a time to feel pride in their achievements and excited about their future. It's also a time to make sense of the …
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BY STATEPOINT
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6/21/23
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Baldwin County Public School Superintendent Eddie Tyler and the Baldwin County Board of Education recently announced the appointment of Renee Carter as assistant superintendent of elementary …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/12/23
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FAIRHOPE — The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to award $8,000 in health career scholarships to two Baldwin County residents. Each student receives a scholarship valued at $4,000.
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GCM Staff Report
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6/9/23
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The Eastern Shore Optimist Club recently announced the 2023 Dogwood Trail Program scholarship recipients. These scholarships are awarded to Eastern Shore high school seniors who have participated in …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/8/23
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Monday, June 5, one local boy had the opportunity to participate in an experience of a lifetime with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, during SWAT In-Service Week.
Hayes …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/7/23
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As the 2022-2023 school year came to a close, Baldwin County Public School superintendent Eddie Tyler recapped the journey and provided a few updates for the year to come.
In an official email, …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/6/23 |
This year's recipient of the “Heart of Optimism” Award is Mary Katherine “MK” Gunn. She lives out the Optimist Creed in every aspect of her life.
Throughout her Elberta …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/6/23
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The City of Gulf Shores announced that Gulf Shores Elementary School has been awarded a construction contract for renovations and the work is expected to be completed by the start of the 2023-24 …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/6/23 |
Five schools in Baldwin County were named a Purple Star School for 2023 for their efforts that are committed to and supportive of military students and their families as they transition to their new …
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GCM Staff Report
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6/1/23
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ORANGE BEACH — The Wharf has awarded Kaysheri Haffner, a senior at Gulf Shores High School, The Wharf Scholarship in the amount of $10,000. “The Wharf is proud to continue our scholarship …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/25/23
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Robertsdale Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has once again been recognized by the Navy as a Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors. The program, which is under the leadership of Commander …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/23/23 |
As turtle season begins for the Share the Beach Turtle People volunteers, it also begins for many second graders. "Over 700 second-grade students in Baldwin County elementary schools (Elberta, Foley …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/18/23
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Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is set to host the 2023 Shining Star Youth Camps at Belforest Elementary, Fairhope East Elementary and Central Baldwin Middle School this summer. The three-day camps, …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/17/23
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Gulf Shores City Schools are exploring new depths this summer and taking education underwater. The coastal city school district is offering students the opportunity to enroll in an after-school scuba …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/16/23 |
Madeleine Dotson, of Spanish Fort, has been named a 2023 Truman Scholar. Dotson is one of 62 college students from 60 U.S. colleges and universities selected for the honor, bestowed by the Harry S. …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/16/23
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What were you doing in sixth grade? Austin Gontarski was holding a food drive, raising money for those in need and laying the groundwork to create his own nonprofit. Gontarski, a St. Michael Catholic …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/23 |
FES kindergarteners learn about nature
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The Pelican's Nest recently visited Foley Elementary School's kindergarten students in Mrs. Davis's, Mrs. Kinkead's and Mrs. Shiflett's classes. The students enjoyed an on-campus field trip learning …
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4/28/22
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First day of school at Robertsdale Elementary
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Parents, students, teachers and faculty were all smiles, albeit behind masks, for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Robertsdale Elementary …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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8/14/20
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Lighthouse Academy hosts grand opening in Bay Minette
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BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- The Lighthouse Academy of Excellence & Education held a ribbon cutting and open house at its newest location at 1829 S. U.S. 31, Bay Minette on Friday, March 13.
The …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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3/16/20
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Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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ROSINTON, Alabama -- The Krewe of the Baby Armadillos took to the track at Rosinton School on Friday, Feb. 21 to celebrate the upcoming Mardi Gras holiday.
Schools in Baldwin County …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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2/26/20
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