Charles Calvin Detwiler, a native of Rock Island, Illinois and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, at the age of 86.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Detwiler; …
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8/30/23
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Corey Martin is a first-term Fairhope city councilman who is looking for creative solutions to protect Fairhope's water resource for future generations. This summer, the city of Fairhope struggled …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/12/23 |
Electric bikes, called e-bikes, have grown in popularity over the past few years, prompting discussion regarding the legitimacy and safety of the vehicles. Robertsdale City Council members discussed …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/10/23 |
The holiday shopping clock is ticking loudly.
Are you as behind on the holiday cheer as I am? The Christmas tree is up but missing the ornaments. The Christmas lists have been made, but the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/14/23 |
With a five-run fifth and a four-run sixth inning last Thursday in Game 3, the Spanish Fort Toros punched their ticket to the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Class 6A state finals …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/16/23 |
Beekeeper, chef, deer processor, gun safety educator, historian, sound engineer and community volunteer — these are the many hats Chris Litton wears and are among the reasons so many people are …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/18/23 |
Calvin Hebel Grosscup, Jr., age 89, a native of Auburn, Indiana, a longtime resident of Ocean Spring, Mississippi and a current resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.
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8/30/23
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Fairhope songwriter and poet Mike Turner has been awarded the 2023 Roger Williams Peace Award for Writing by the Alabama Writers Cooperative (AWC). Turner's poem, "Sense of Peace," was recognized as …
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9/11/23
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FAIRHOPE — With a little faith, trust and pixie dust, Neverland and the real world intertwine in Theatre 98's upcoming production of "For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday." The play tells the …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/10/23 |
Due to anticipated inclement weather, the city of Gulf Shores announced that the Community Christmas at Sims Park event orginially scheduled for Dec. 1, has been moved to Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/1/23 |
After the third-ranked swimming prospect in her class logged her third double gold at the state meet, Fairhope senior Lena Amare added a Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honor to her trophy …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/6/23 |
The wait is over.
The iconic pink boxes are ready.
Gulf Coast Media announced in May the Gulf Shores Crumbl Cookie location will open, and GCM has since received numerous requests from …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/14/23 |
GULF SHORES — Two business owners from Ukraine have launched a fundraising campaign to support their home country as it grapples with ongoing political and economic challenges from the invasion …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/16/23 |
Samuel Kenneth (Ken) Hendricks, 82, of Fairhope, Alabama passed away peacefully surrounded by family Aug. 19, 2023.
Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Ken received his bachelor in science degree …
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8/30/23
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Bags will be flying across the state line as the Lower Alabama Young Professionals host their fourth iteration of Barks, Bags, & Bushwackers, a cornhole tournament and social, at the Flora-Bama …
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9/12/23
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The Bay Minette City Council recognized the Bay Minette 8U Tigers during its Dec. 4 meeting for winning the Baldwin County Youth Football Association’s Super Bowl Championship.
The team …
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12/5/23
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Freddie (Mae) Harris Young, age 78, a native and longtime resident of Daphne, went home Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Freddie was a 1962 graduate of the Baldwin County Training School (BCTS) and later …
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5/16/23
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For those of us fortunate enough to have lived in Alabama a number of years, one of the benefits the vast majority of residents cherish is interaction with the abundant wildlife that inhabits the …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 7/17/23 |
Gertrude Cresap Malbis passed away at the age of 90 on Aug. 22, 2023. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa to Edward and Mary Cresap, but spent her early years in the cities of Jackson and …
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8/30/23
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OWA Parks & Resort recently cut the ribbon on its newest addition, Tropic Hideaway RV Resort. The luxury RV resort boasts 190 RV lots and is located next to Tropic Falls theme and water parks. …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/12/23 |