After continued discussion and attempts for legal action at the state level, an additional Senate Bill was presented that would, in some school officials' eyes, offer aid to the "tremendous division" …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/25 |
Ever feel guilty for getting a sugary drink from a SONIC drive-thru?
Don't be. That Ocean Water, Limeade or Nerds-infused Slush is helping propel education forward.
Thanks to a nearly $1 …
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4/12/25
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Graeson Gleaves, a student from Daphne, will join high-achieving students from across the nation this summer at the Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) at Bentley University in Boston.
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4/11/25
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More than 4,500 pairs of gently used shoes are finding new homes thanks to Baldwin Bone & Joint's 21st annual Many More Miles campaign, which wrapped up in March after weeks of community-wide …
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4/11/25
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Bayside Academy recently welcomed 26 middle school students into the Ann Simpson Crosby chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, recognizing academic excellence, leadership and character.
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4/11/25
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A new partnership between Snook Christian Academy and Columbia Southern University aims to make higher education more accessible for Baldwin County students and educators.
Through recently …
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4/11/25
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Gulf Shores High School (GSHS) sent four technology students to compete in the Alabama Consortium for Technology in Education (ACTE) competition and returned home with three gold medals and one …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/11/25 |
The Fairhope Public Library was recognized by city leaders last week after having state funding temporarily cut over books the Alabama Public Library Services (APLS) deemed inappropriate.
The …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/10/25 |
Four Baldwin County High School seniors stepped into the spotlight Tuesday morning during a special Future Teachers Signing Day ceremony, committing to careers in education as they prepare to begin …
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4/10/25
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Two Gulf Shores City School (GSCS) teachers are among the 16 finalists for the 2025-2026 Alabama Teacher of the Year, according to an announcement from the Alabama Department of Education.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/9/25 |
The Kiwanis Club of Bay Minette recently joined forces with Beta Chi Sigma to gather donations for Crowne Nursing Home (Oakwood) in Bay Minette. As part of a community service effort, the Baldwin …
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4/9/25
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FAIRHOPE — Over 450 students from Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS) participated in "the best day ever" on April 4 when the school system held their 2025 Special Olympic Games.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/8/25 |
The Bayside Academy Chess Team successfully defended its State Championship titles, clinching victories in both the High School Under 1300 and Middle School Under 1100 divisions at the Baldwin County …
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4/4/25
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The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 USS Alabama Crewmate contest, a longstanding ambassador program that offers young women scholarships and …
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4/3/25
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Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS) announced Shawn Kavanaugh and Laura Smith as the 2025 elementary and secondary teachers of the year on March 27 at an annual banquet BCPS holds for the …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/3/25 |
FAIRHOPE — On Thursday night, the University South Alabama hosted their USA by the Bay panel in Fairhope, with this month's topic titled "Leading with Impact and Distinguished Women's Panel."
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/1/25 |
After Baldwin County’s city school systems called for legislative efforts supporting a countywide sales tax for schools, county and city education leaders have voiced their opinions on the tax …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/28/25 |
Don't worry parents, Gulf Coast Media has you covered with important dates and deadlines for registering for the 2025-2026 school year across Baldwin County.
With the spring semester still …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/28/25 |
Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan was at the Fairhope Public Library this morning, along with a few library staff members, to give an update on the library after the Alabama Public Library …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/27/25 |
Baldwin Prep places 2nd in National Association of Home Builders construction management competition
Students at Baldwin Preparatory Academy's construction program traveled to Las Vegas and won second place in the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) competition for construction management …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/27/25 |