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Baldwin Preparatory Academy is beginning the 2026-2027 school year with expanded career programs, new industry credentials and its first graduating class of students who completed all three years of …
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8/18/26
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For Parrotheads, Mobile's National Maritime Museum of the Gulf will be opening a new exhibit dedicated to the late coastal native and musical legend Jimmy Buffett.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/18/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — A historic building downtown has reopened as a boutique hotel and is now accepting reservations.
Located at 131 Fairhope Ave., the building dates back to 1925. It was built by …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/18/26 |
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Page & Palette will mark its 60th anniversary throughout 2026 with author events, community partnerships and a large public celebration at the end of the year, while highlighting the evolving …
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8/15/26
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Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church has welcomed the Rev. Wilson Van Hooser as its new pastor, marking what he described as a "Sweet Home Alabama" homecoming after years of ministry outside the state. …
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8/14/26
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has denied requests for public hearings on its proposal to continue placing dredged sediment in Mobile Bay, rejecting calls from coastal organizations and the public …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/13/26 |
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Roadway improvements along Milton Jones Road and surrounding corridors have been completed as the new school year gets underway, with the roundabout at Milton Jones Road and County Road 13 now …
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8/13/26
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Fairhope is seeking to split funding with the Baldwin County Commission as part of a cost-sharing program to support road improvement projects.
Fairhope City Council authorized Mayor Sherry …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/12/26 |
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ROBERTSDALE — Residents, farmers, environmental advocates and community leaders gathered Thursday to offer feedback on Baldwin County's proposed Draft Master Plan 2026, a long-range document …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/11/26 |
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MOBILE — Innovate Alabama held a ceremony at Innovation Portal in Mobile on Wednesday, Aug. 5, recognizing 10 organizations, municipalities and institutions within the South Alabama region.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/26 |
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DAPHNE — Veteran organizations, local leaders and residents gathered at the Daphne Civic Center the evening of Friday, Aug. 7, to honor Purple Heart recipients and their families at a special …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/26 |
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Boxing champion and domestic violence survivor Christy Martin will be the featured guest at the Baldwin County Drug Court Foundation’s annual Remember, You Can Make a Difference fundraiser on Oct. …
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8/7/26
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Fairhope is asking residents for their input after officials say a study showed it is financially feasible to separate from Baldwin County Public Schools and create a separate, independent city …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/6/26 |
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MAGNOLIA SPRINGS — Magnolia Springs Town Council held a public hearing July 28 on a proposed amendment to the town's zoning ordinance that would establish a Planned Residential Development (PRD) …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/26 |
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Daphne City Council denied an ordinance that would have rezoned a property at the northeast intersection of Main Street and Randall Avenue to allow for a new office space.
The property in …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/5/26 |
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Local author and nationally known speaker T. Jensen Lacey will present a talk titled “The Power of the Written Word” at the Fairhope Museum of History on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m.
The …
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8/5/26
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FAIRHOPE — The Ole Barnwell Cafe serves Southern staples at a familiar place on US 98.
Located at 8594 U.S. 98, the building dates back to the 1930s and was previously occupied by dining …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/4/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Every week, Mia Guzlas steps into the studio ready to shape the next generation of dancers. But after decades of performing, choreographing and instructing, the teacher recently found …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/3/26 |
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During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a German soccer fan went viral for posting about his experiences visiting the United States during the tournament.
A user on the social media platform X, formerly …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/3/26 |
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DAPHNE — Daphne native and Alabama softball star Vic Moten returned to her hometown to host her inaugural Elite Softball and Leadership Camp at Daphne High School on Saturday, Aug 1.
The camp …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/3/26 |