Madeline Parker Avinger, a current resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thurs., Apr. 25, 2024, from complications caused by Lewy Body Dementia. She was born May 31, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama. …
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Tickets to the AHSAA’s Softball State Tournament will be punched in Gulf Shores as the Sportsplex plays host the South Regional Championships starting on Monday, May 6.
Seven local teams …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the recent birth of twin endangered cotton-top tamarins in a news release.
According to teh release, the twins were born on April 6 and both infants are …
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5/2/24
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FOLEY — Head coach Alison Dunn started with the Snook Christian Academy archery program eight years ago with only five archers. This year, 24 archers used a third-place finish at the state …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
United Way Baldwin County (UWBC) proudly introduced the 2024-2025 Youth Board, a collection of high school seniors poised to make a difference in their communities through service and leadership. …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with someone diagnosed approximately every two minutes. In a collaborative effort to end this devastating disease, the …
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By the American Lung Association
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5/2/24
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The Bay Minette Police Department is appealing to the community for assistance in identifying the individuals responsible for overnight vandalism at Kids Park on McMillan Avenue, which occurred on …
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5/1/24
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One of the goals of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is to not only manage and conserve our abundant natural wonders but to also share Alabama's great outdoors …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 5/1/24 |
Almost a century after the passing of John Foley, the man whose vision shaped the city’s destiny, his legacy continues to steer the trajectory of Foley's growth.
In a ceremony, the city of …
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5/1/24
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Matthew Henry wrote the following on January 1, 1713: “Firmly believing that my times are in God’s hand, I here submit myself and all my affairs for the ensuing year, to the wise and …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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5/1/24
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The eagerly awaited 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit is set to make its premiere at the EcoWild Outdoor Expo, slated for May 10-12 at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile according to a …
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5/1/24
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Gladiolus, sometimes known as sword lilies, are a staple of Southern gardens, known for their striking, upright spikes and delicate blooms.
In zones 8 /9, such as those found in South Alabama, …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 5/1/24 |
Orange Beach City Schools has announced the eagerly awaited return of the Island Schools Special Olympics, scheduled for May 7, at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.
According to a news release, this …
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5/1/24
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GULF SHORES — The USC Women of Troy’s run at a fourth straight NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship is set to begin with an unknown opponent.
The bottom two seeds in the …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/24 |
Four local baseball teams are still standing as one of eight remaining in their respective classifications entering this weekend.
Bayshore Christian (Class 2A), Baldwin County (Class 6A), …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/24 |
Today, May 1, marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations like Mental Health America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) rally to raise awareness …
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5/1/24
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Gulf Shores residents, it’s that time of year again. Spend the weekend giving your bicycles a tune-up and join the National Bike Month fun. Andy Bauer, Gulf Shores zoning administrator and avid …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/24 |
Foley City Council has approved funding for four new sidewalk projects aimed at enhancing pedestrian connectivity throughout the city.
The initiatives, approved during the council's session on …
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5/1/24
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The 32nd and final Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week is Gulf Shores senior soccer player Ansley Warner.
A 4-goal effort from the Southern Union signee helped the Dolphins finish the regular …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/24 |
Who's ready for some mudbugs? Join the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at Halliday Park in Bay Minette Saturday, May 4, for the annual Crawfish Cook-Off. This family-friendly event has all the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/1/24 |