FAIRHOPE — Fairhope is evaluating how its police department and authorities respond to mental health crises within the community.
Fairhope City Council approved a memorandum last week …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/18/25 |
FAIRHOPE — The annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival was held in downtown Fairhope over the weekend.
Despite severe weather warnings affecting Saturday, many people came out over the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/18/25 |
Young professionals looking to build their careers and expand their networks will have an opportunity to do both at the 2025 Young Professionals Summit, hosted by the Eastern Shore Chamber of …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/18/25 |
An evening of live music, family-friendly fun and plenty of crawfish is set as SEEDS (Supporting Educational Excellence in Daphne Schools) hosts its Crawfish for the Classroom fundraiser.
The …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/18/25 |
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and to celebrate 36 years of service to local child abuse victims, the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center (BCCAC) will host its signature …
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3/18/25
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Former Fairhope assistant coach Joel Williams is heading back to the Eastern Shore after he was announced as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach of the Spanish Fort Toros.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/17/25 |
The 73rd-annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival will take place this weekend and starting today, March 14-16, in the heart of downtown Fairhope.
This highly anticipated event will showcase …
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3/13/25
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Fairhope High School journalism students and their teacher won a variety of awards at the Alabama Scholastic Press Association (ASPA).
From top three placements across the board to the adviser …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/13/25 |
Magnolia Beach Park is set for a major restoration and stabilization effort aimed at combating ongoing erosion, city officials announced Tuesday.
Funded through a Gulf of Mexico Energy Security …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/12/25 |
Mama watched teenage Herbie pack up a croaker sack to take with him on his first trip away from home in Birmingham. He poked in one change of pants and two shirts, but mostly the sack was filled with …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media contributor | 3/11/25 |
Pier House Restaurant & Bar has opened a new location along Battleship Parkway close to the causeway in Spanish Fort.
After originally establishing in Orange Beach, owner Carrie Munier …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/11/25 |
DAPHNE — A new splash pad will be installed at Joe Louis Patrick Park.
Plans for the outdoor summertime amenity were initiated last year when Daphne City Council approved the budget to add …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/11/25 |
FAIRHOPE — Options for how to develop a new 104-acre park in Fairhope was presented to the public last week.
Victus Advisors LLC, based out of Park City, Utah, was commissioned by the City …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/11/25 |
Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival to host The Haven's annual pet adoption event, plus demonstrations
The Haven is partnering with Greer's Fairhope Market for the 11th-annual Red Carpet Runway pet adoption event at the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival, set for Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March …
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3/10/25
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With senior Haley Hart’s three-run home run in the sixth inning, Spanish Fort not only sealed a home win over MaxPreps’ top-ranked team in the country, the Orange Beach Makos, but it also …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/7/25 |
South Alabama's biotechnology industry is taking center stage at an upcoming summit designed to highlight the region's rapid growth in life sciences.
Hatch Fairhope and BIO Alabama are …
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3/5/25
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Fairhope Single Tax Corporation is hosting a series a lectures on several subjects at the Fairhope Public Library this year. The series was started by the Education Committee in 2015, meaning they …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/5/25 |
SPANISH FORT — The Spanish Fort Planning Commission has a lot on their hands for the near future.
During a work session on Monday, the commission looked at several agenda items that …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/5/25 |
DAPHNE — As of March 1, Daphne’s college will be renamed to a university instead of academy.
The United States Sports Academy’s Board of Trustees approved a name change to the …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/26/25 |
FAIRHOPE — Built By Baldwin, Baldwin County's Chapter of Alabama's Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) held an open house in partnership with Coastal Alabama Community …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/25/25 |