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A growing Gulf Coast innovation hub took another step forward on May 7 as Hatch Fairhope and Bessel hosted the finale of their second annual biotech and medtech accelerator program, bringing 10 …
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5/18/26
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Last week, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, recognized Daphne resident and U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Kenya Thomas as his May “Veteran of the Month” in a video released on Facebook and X, …
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5/16/26
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DAPHNE — As of May 1, Summer Moon Coffee in Daphne is now Gather + Grind.
For the past three years, Marcus and Kelly Allgood have operated the Daphne location of the national coffee shop …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/13/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Atticus, a new elevated restaurant experience, has opened in downtown Fairhope in a familiar place. It is located at 61 N. Section St., where Plane & Coastal used to be before …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/13/26 |
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Historic Blakeley State Park will showcase its mix of history, nature and entertainment Saturday, May 16, with a lineup of special cruises, a living history program and an evening concert featuring …
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5/13/26
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The South Alabama Land Trust has permanently protected 238 acres of environmentally significant land in northern Baldwin County, preserving rare pitcher plant bog habitat and wetlands near the …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/12/26 |
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The Shrine of the Holy Cross will host a special Stella Maris celebration May 23 to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of current and former Merchant Mariners and seafarers as part of …
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5/12/26
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In 1976, Rick Gambino, who at the time was a nightclub singer, opened Gambino’s Italian Grill in Fairhope
And the rest, as they say, is history.
The Fairhope staple that has been a go-to …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/11/26 |
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Origin Bank has expanded its footprint in the Southeast with the opening of its first banking center in Fairhope, marking a continued push into one of Alabama’s fastest-growing markets.
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5/8/26
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Wisteria Garden Club marked its 80th year with a springtime nod to ancient tradition, reviving a Maypole celebration that blended history, horticulture and community ritual.
Festivities tied to …
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5/8/26
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Buffalo Rock Company is expanding its Gulf Coast operations with a $10 million distribution facility in Loxley, a project expected to bring about 100 jobs to Baldwin County and further accelerate the …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/26 |
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A series of culinary events throughout May will bring together award-winning chefs, international flavors and seasonal wines at little bird and The Hope Farm, culminating in a milestone anniversary …
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5/7/26
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SILVERHILL — Town leaders, county officials and residents gathered in Silverhill to celebrate the completion of a new water tower, marking a major investment in infrastructure driven by rapid …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/6/26 |
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The old Baron’s Inn in Fairhope, which has sat vacant for years, is undergoing a complete renovation.
Little Point Clear, a local wedding venue, purchased the property and plans to transform …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/6/26 |
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Fairhope Planning Commission reapproved site plans for two new food establishments located on the Encounter Development site along Highway 181.
The site plans are for a new Foosackly’s …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/6/26 |
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Fries Inside is a locally owned and operated establishment in Daphne, bringing a popular French street food to Baldwin County.
The establishment, located at 28991 U.S. 98, is run by Cosmin …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/6/26 |
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After a year of upgrades, the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s (AWF) Delta & Bay Conservation Center at 5 Rivers, the former 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, was officially reopened recently with …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 5/6/26 |
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A landmark of progressive education and local history has reopened on Coastal Alabama Community College’s Fairhope campus following an extensive renovation, bringing renewed attention to one of the …
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5/6/26
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City of Daphne held its own May Day celebration on Saturday, May 2, as part of the historical May Day celebrations within Baldwin County.
Despite the weather forcing the event to move to the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/4/26 |
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On Monday, March 23, Bayside Academy inducted 24 students into Mu Alpha Theta, the national high school and junior college mathematics honor society established in 1957 at the University of Oklahoma.
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5/2/26
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