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The Fairhope Film Festival has named Stephen Savage as chair of its board of directors, marking a leadership transition following the retirement of founder and longtime board chair Mary Riser. …
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4/7/26
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On one fateful day in 1954, Alfred “Skeeter” Nelson, a 44-year-old volunteer fireman for the Fairhope Fire Department, went to check out an overheating gas tank.
He and two other …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/7/26 |
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Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical,” set to headline the 13th Annual Theatre on the Bluff production this spring at Henry George Park. Presented by Eastern Shore …
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4/7/26
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The Friends of the Spanish Fort Library will host a three-day spring book sale beginning April 14 at the Spanish Fort Public Library, offering a wide selection of discounted books and media for the …
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4/7/26
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MOBILE — During the day, Serda's Coffee Company is a popular coffee spot in the heart of downtown Mobile, but at night, it becomes a hub for local and independent music.
Serda's may be well …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/7/26 |
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The Eastern Shore Young Professionals will host their annual Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, April 16, at JBT Power, 1204 U.S. Highway 98, beginning at 5:30 p.m., bringing together community members …
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4/6/26
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The South Alabama Land Trust has acquired and protected a 52-acre property in Silverhill, adding to conservation efforts in the Fish River watershed as development continues across parts of Baldwin …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/6/26 |
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The Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival has received two grants totaling $25,300 from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, funding that will support its 2026 Summer Concert Series and provide …
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4/3/26
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Local businesses and residents will gather April 30 at the Fairhope Civic Center for the Eastern Shore Business and Home Expo, a community-focused event highlighting commerce, innovation and …
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4/2/26
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Two bald eagle chicks are recovering after a strong rainstorm earlier this month knocked down their nest in Gulf State Park, sending them to wildlife rehabilitation centers for treatment.
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/26 |
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The Fairhope Farmers Market will return this weekend with an expanded schedule, adding new opportunities for residents and visitors to shop local while enjoying live entertainment and family-friendly …
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4/1/26
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FAIRHOPE — Students, families and artists alike gathered at the Eastern Shore Art Center last Wednesday to partake in a nationwide project called Portraits of Hope, tied to the celebrations of …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/1/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — A new grocery store is set to open in the former Winn-Dixie in the Baldwin Square Shopping Center in Fairhope.
Located at 187 Baldwin Square, the store will operate under a new …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/1/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — The long-awaited Chick-fil-A finally opened its doors last week in Fairhope.
The new eatery is located in the Plantation Pointe shopping center at the corner of Greeno Road and …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/1/26 |
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In recognition of April’s Autism Awareness Month, Bake Blue Bakery is sharing the story behind its growing business: creating homemade, nut-free baked goods while building a future where adults …
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3/31/26
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Fairhope leaders, state officials and local citizens alike gathered for a rededication ceremony of the Fairhope Municipal Pier, South Beach, Rose Garden and Fountain on Thursday, March 26.
The …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/30/26 |
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The Bayside Academy chess team continued its winning streak this past weekend, capturing the High School U1300 Team Championship at the State Scholastic Chess Championship Tournament in Huntsville …
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3/28/26
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SmartBank has added veteran banker Stephen Schlautman to its Fairhope team, strengthening its presence in the growing Baldwin County market.
According to a news release, Schlautman joins as …
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3/28/26
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The Baldwin Bengals, the LSU Alumni Chapter on the Eastern Shore, will host their annual “Boil on the Bay” Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11 from 4-7 p.m. at Halstead Amphitheater in …
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3/27/26
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The three-day Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival was welcomed by beautiful sorung weather March 20-22, bringing thousands to the streets of downtown Fairhope as they perused work from more than 200 …
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3/27/26
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