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FAIRHOPE— As Baldwin County continues to rank among the fastest-growing metro areas in the nation, residents gathered last week to discuss how that growth is affecting local land and waterways.
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/9/26 |
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A children’s picture book inspired by a small coin and a big idea is headed for a national audience.
Rebecca McClantoc, a Baldwin County author and publisher, has earned the 2025 Writely …
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GCM Staff Report
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3/6/26
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The Baldwin Pops Band, under the direction of Wayne Fillingim, will present its annual John Allen Memorial Scholarship Concerts with two performances in March. The first will be at 7 pm Monday, March …
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3/6/26
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A convenience store operator recently bought a 23-acre parcel of land at the corner of US-98 and Mary Ann Beach Road in Fairhope's Barnwell area.
According to Crawford Stitt at White-Spunner …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/4/26 |
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Reports of ruby-throated hummingbirds appearing across Baldwin County in recent weeks have prompted speculation that the birds are arriving earlier than usual this year.
According to one …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/3/26 |
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A court appearance for Jeana Renea Gamble, who was arrested last year during a "No Kings" protest in Fairhope, has been delayed once again, her lawyer David Gespass told GCM.
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/2/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Residents and history buffs learned about the history of the Baldwin County Training School and its preservation efforts on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Fairhope Museum of History as Black …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/2/26 |
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Fairhope recently approved a new demolition procedure for historical buildings and structures.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, Fairhope City Council unanimously approved final adoption on an ordinance …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/2/26 |
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Amtrak Mardi Gras Service concluded its inaugural quarter as one of the most successful service launches in the passenger rail operator's history.
According to the Southern Rail Commission …
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2/27/26
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Home prices in Baldwin County have more than doubled over the past decade, reflecting rapid population growth, migration and sustained demand that has reshaped the coastal Alabama housing market.
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/24/26 |
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No, a Cheesecake Factory is not coming to Daphne.
A post circulated on social media this week claiming the chain would add a location in the Daphne area, telling users to stay tuned for an exact …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/23/26 |
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The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) will temporarily close a portion of Perimeter Road at Mobile International Airport (BFM) on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to allow crews to install underground utilities …
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2/20/26
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SPANISH FORT — Construction on a new park right on Mobile Bay is officially underway.
On Friday, Feb. 13, the City of Spanish Fort broke ground on Valor Park, a 2-acre park between Felix's …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/19/26 |
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Expanded connectivity and recreational opportunities are on the horizon in Baldwin County.
Construction is officially underway on a new segment of the Eastern Shore Trail along U.S. Highway 98.
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2/18/26
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FAIRHOPE — The building that used to house the Fairhope library is getting renovated for modern times.
Catherine King of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation (FSTC) spoke at the Fairhope Rotary …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/18/26 |
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The Junior Auxiliary of the Eastern Shore will host its annual Project Prom event Feb. 27 and 28 at Fairhope High School, offering free formal wear and accessories to local high school students …
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2/16/26
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While this won't come into play in May's primaries, voters in Baldwin County will encounter something they usually don't see on their November midterm ballots.
There will be six races with more …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/13/26 |
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The Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA) of Baldwin County has announced that it has launched its curbside recycling program in Spanish Fort in collaboration with city officials.
For the price …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/26 |
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DAPHNE — After years of planning, the City of Daphne cut the ribbon to its new $6 million justice center annex on Thursday, Feb. 5.
The new justice center is located behind the Daphne Police …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/9/26 |
