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FAIRHOPE — Sharks may carry a chilling reputation, but marine researcher Glenn R. Parsons explained to his Fairhope Public Library audience on Thursday that the animals are vital to ocean …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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A new segment of the Eastern Shore Trail is about 80% complete with the extension to be finished by November, county officials said. The extension will add 1.84-miles to the trail, which currently …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — With the general election a little over a month away, candidates running in several races spoke to constituents at Fairhope United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Baldwin County has a new dirty soda shop with Southern Sip opening inside Fairhope's Piggly Wiggly grocery store.
Madi Magallanes co-owns the establishment with April and Pail Kunz. …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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Six-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell and and his band, the 400 Unit, played a sold-out show at Halstead Amphitheater in Fairhope on Thursday, Sept. 24, to kick off the fall concert season for Live at …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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The city of Fairhope is moving forward with a major water infrastructure project directed at improving and adding a surplus to the city’s water system.
The Baldwin County Commission has …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/29/26 |
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Two years ago, I packed my bags and officially began work as a journalist at Gulf Coast Media, a journey that has been incredible.
Just for some quick backstory, other than spending a summer …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/26 |
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Candidates for local, state and federal elections to participate in "candi-dating" forum in Fairhope
Ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, candidates running for local, state and federal seats will be attending a round table discussion in Fairhope tomorrow evening.
The event will be held in …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/26 |
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Baldwin County Master Gardeners will host their 2026 Fall Plant Sale Oct. 16-18 across from Weeks Bay Reserve in Fairhope, offering hundreds of plants for landscaping and gardening projects while …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/25/26 |
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A historic chapel with more than a century of service to the community will take center stage Oct. 3-4 as St. Francis at the Point Anglican Church celebrates its restoration, rededication and the …
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9/25/26
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Families can celebrate the fall season at the American Autism & Rehabilitation Center’s Community Special Needs Fall Festival, set for Oct. 9 in Daphne.
The family-friendly event will take …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/24/26 |
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Home gardeners, backyard poultry enthusiasts, home cooks and pumpkin lovers can learn more about growing, preparing and feeding pumpkins at an upcoming Alabama Cooperative Extension System workshop. …
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9/24/26
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The Fairhope Lions Club will host its 20th annual golf tournament Oct. 4 at Quail Creek Golf Course in Fairhope, raising money for community outreach programs and service activities planned for the …
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9/23/26
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A German soccer fan who went viral this summer during the FIFA World Cup has returned to Fairhope.
During the FIFA World Cup held in the United States over the summer, a German superfan on the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/23/26 |
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Champagne was flowing at Little Bird in downtown Fairhope Tuesday night with the establishment celebrating its achievement of making The New York Times ’ 2026 list of best restaurants in America.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/23/26 |
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The grand opening for the new Wendy's in Fairhope was held on Wednesday, Sept 16. Located at 22295 Bushel Drive, the new location replaces the Wendy's that was on Greeno and features a patio area, …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/23/26 |
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A new community event is coming to downtown Fairhope as the Thomas Hospital Foundation prepares to host its inaugural Street Soirée on Oct. 4. The afternoon gathering will bring together food, live …
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9/22/26
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Chef Bill Briand of little bird in Fairhope will bring back his Southern Grace Dinner series this November, welcoming two other acclaimed Southern chefs for a one-night-only, five-course dining …
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9/22/26
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The Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority has completed the bond and federal loan financing necessary to fully fund the $3.2 billion phase one construction of the Mobile River Bridge and …
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9/18/26
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The 3rd Annual Causeway Classic Wooden Boat Show will return to the Causeway on Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing classic wooden boats, their owners and collectors together at Bluegill Restaurant while …
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9/18/26
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