Fairhope has lost another restaurant to fire. The Supper Club at Sweetwater Branch, a member only supper club, suffered catastrophic damage after an early morning fire July 15.
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/15/24 |
Jaguars took over Fairhope on Thursday, July 11, as South Alabama head football coach Major Applewhite sat center stage for the USA by the Bay Eastern Shore Speaker Series.
Applewhite was …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/24 |
After 35 years of serving Baldwin County, Dr. Lynn Yonge is retiring from Bay Medical Family Practice.
Dr. Mitchell Hudson has joined Bay Medical to take over the care of Yonge’s patients, …
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7/12/24
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In response to the alarming rise in opioid overdoses, community partners are joining forces to provide crucial training and resources to Baldwin County residents.
The Community Overdose …
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7/10/24
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Fairhope High School students will start the 2024-2025 school year with a new parking lot. The $2.3 million project includes a 400-space lot in front of the existing lot, closer to U.S. 98. The …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/24 |
The Fairhope Fitness Court project is one step closer with the completion of the foundation next to the Mike Ford Tennis Center. While the procurement of the fitness court has not caused any issues, …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/24 |
Divine Empanada, a popular food truck in Baldwin County since 2019, is closing its window. Owners Aaron and Margaret Penton began selling empanadas at the Fairhope Farmers Market and became a beloved …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/24 |
Dig out your acid-washed jeans, spandex and tease up your hair. Departure – The Journey Tribute Band is ready to take you back in time. Presented by Beach Life Events, Departure – The …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/24 |
DAPHNE — Former Trojan football players reunited to give back to their community by hosting the Daphne Alumni Camp for boys and girls aged 5-14 at the Al Trione Sports Complex.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/6/24 |
A free youth football skills clinic will be held at the Al Trione Sports Complex on Saturday, July 6, hosted by a Daphne Trojan football alum currently playing for the TCU Horned Frogs, Trent Battle.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/3/24 |
A Spanish Fort woman was shot to death Sunday night, police say, by her ex-husband before the U.S. Border Patrol agent turned the gun fatally on himself outside her residence.
Shortly before 10 …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/3/24 |
Baldwin County’s growth can’t hide, shining through even its more unlikely hot spots, evident as ever through an upcoming milestone in Silverhill.
Under the Code of Alabama (Title …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/3/24 |
Because of Repair Baldwin, a program with Ecumenical Ministries Inc. (EMI), Ray White, a local homeowner, now has a safe entry for his family to enter their home. The ramp that was installed for …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporting Intern ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/3/24 |
H.L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope has been awarded $87,169 in state and federal funds to construct a paved parking lot for a new terminal.
The Alabama Department of …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/2/24 |
The fourth head football coach in South Alabama history, Major Applewhite, is set to be in Fairhope on Thursday, July 11, for the next installment of the USA by the Bay Eastern Shore Speaker Series.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/2/24 |
The Wacky Shrimp has sold its last shrimp. After 12 years serving Baldwin County, The Wacky Shrimp's Facebook page announced Tuesday, June 25, that the last day of operation was Friday, June 21. …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/2/24 |
Shovels finally turned soil at the Flying Creek Nature Preserve Tuesday, June 25. Mayor Sherry Sullivan and Fairhope City Councilman Jack Burrell were joined by several key players in the Flying …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/2/24 |
After she was named the first-ever Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Year, Fairhope’s Libby Rogers will celebrate in Las Vegas with a national club volleyball tournament.
That’s just …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/1/24 |
The Alabama Bankers Association (ABA) recently held its annual convention, introducing Macke Mauldin as the new chairman of its board of directors and welcoming several new board members, including …
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6/28/24
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Another Bayside Academy Admiral is heading to the Lone Star State after Miles Uter announced his commitment to the Southern Methodist Mustangs on Tuesday, June 25.
Uter’s pledge comes just …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/26/24 |