SPANISH FORT — Participants in a recent public meeting said communication and preparation are keys to keeping students safe and working to prevent tragedies such as the recent shooting in …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/22 |
MIRAMAR BEACH, Florida — Dr. Cathleen "Cricket" Forester, DVM, of Fairhope was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Award at the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association's 2022 awards. The …
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7/13/22
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With the Gulf Coast in the peak of fishing season for the abundant reef fish in Alabama's vast artificial reef zone, the Return 'Em Right program is designed to educate anglers on how to ensure any …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 7/13/22 |
DAPHNE — Tucked off of Main Street in Daphne you'll find Brewer's Alley, a hidden gem of a store that sells a wide variety of stones.For owners Patrick and Meghan Brewer, their passion for …
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By John Underwood
Business Editor john@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/22 |
MOBILE — Mobile Infirmary has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval ® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Heart-Check Mark for Advanced …
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7/12/22
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Would you take a pie in the face or an ice-cold bucket of water to the head for your four-legged friend? Baldwin Humane Society staff and volunteers did, proving they will do anything to help the …
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By Melanie LeCroy
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/22 |
FAIRHOPE — The second phase in widening Alabama 181 from U.S. 90 in Daphne to U.S. 98 near Fish River is almost complete. Now, state highway officials are looking to extend the project south to …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/22 |
Baldwin County High School Basketball program recently completed its second annual Little Tigers Youth Basketball Camp.
The three-day camp included instructions from high school coaches and …
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7/11/22
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Maurice Mitchell was announced as the Robertsdale Golden Bears’ newest head girls’ basketball coach last Wednesday, July 6.
Mitchell graduated from Robertsdale High School in 2010 and …
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/11/22 |
This weekend will be the 10th year that a sport fisherman will be crowned a winner at The Wharf after claiming the Blue Marlin Grand Championship.
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/11/22 |
Twenty-five more Baldwin County baseball players were honored by the Mobile Baseball Connection by being named second-team all-stars for their efforts on the diamond.
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/6/22 |
In the recently revealed Rivals250 prospect rankings from the recruiting service Rivals, Gulf Shores rising junior Ronnie Royal was listed as the Class of 2024’s top all-purpose back in the nation.
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/5/22 |
Elberta High School announced the hire of Owen Davis as its next head baseball coach.
Davis was promoted from interim to head coach of the Daphne Trojans from 2014-2017 where they were area …
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7/5/22
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GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH – Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism closed on 111.26 acres of land in northeast Gulf Shores last Tuesday, June 28, which will be used by Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events (formerly the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission) for sports and event tourism.
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7/5/22
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SPANISH FORT — High school students in the Spanish Fort area will have a chance to get first-hand experience in local government under a plan being created by the city council.The council is …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/5/22 |
FAIRHOPE — The estimated cost for the new Mobile River bridge and Interstate 10 Bayway increased by $600 million in the latest estimates, but officials said the change should not increase the …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/5/22 |
Commentary: 2 newspapers close every week in this country. Gulf Coast Media wants to buck the trend.
The statistics continue to alarm.
This country is losing newspapers at a rate of two per week. We've lost more than 360 in the pandemic and more than a quarter of them all since 2005. A fifth of …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/4/22 |
John Marshall Williams, son of Eric and Eleanor Williams, of Fairhope, recently graduated Cum Laude from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Williams earned a …
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STAFF REPORT
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7/3/22
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By the time she entered ninth grade, Fairhope native Kyla Shaw knew she wanted to pursue a career in health care.During her time at Fairhope High School, she enrolled in medical related classes. She …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/1/22 |
Fairhope Storm Owner Susan Riley was recently honored by American Football Alliance Commissioner David Holt as the league’s Owner of the Year.
The Storm had their best season in their third …
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By Cole McNanna
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/1/22 |