Eight high schoolers are off to great places as they begin the coming year, fulfilling a longstanding tradition along the Eastern Shore as members of the 2025 Dogwood Trail Court.
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2/4/25
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FAIRHOPE —Thomas Hospital in Fairhope is getting bigger and held a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of its facilities last week.
The expansion will be a new patient tower that will …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/4/25 |
DAPHNE — The Eastern Shore Foundation Childcare Summit was held in Daphne last week where community leaders gathered to discuss the challenges of childcare that impact families, businesses and …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/4/25 |
MOBILE — On Riley Leonard Day in the City of Fairhope, the former Pirate quarterback played his final college football game in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams during the 76th …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/2/25 |
Photo coverage from Gulf Coast Media staff and contributors for areas of Baldwin County covered by The Courier: Fairhope and the Eastern Shore.
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/25 |
FAIRHOPE — Many gathered at the Fairhope Public Library on Tuesday night to hear newly revealed information about Henry Stuart and his "Hermit Hut" located a few miles north.
Catherine …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/25 |
FAIRHOPE — Alabama Arise along with the Baldwin County Chapter of the NAACP held a community meeting in Fairhope on Monday night to discuss topical issues and the state of both Alabama and the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/25 |
A 33-year-old Mobile man has been identified as the victim in a homicide investigation after his body was found in the lower Delta near Spanish Fort yesterday morning.
Donald Neece was located …
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1/30/25
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Two Fairhope sisters were found guilty in a murder of hire plot after being arrested last year.
A federal jury convicted Judy Owen, 61, and Mitzy Smith, 54, for conspiracy to commit murder for …
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1/28/25
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Residents of Spanish Fort have a new destination for fitness, family activities and community engagement as the YMCA of South Alabama opens its latest branch in the Blakeley Square shopping center.
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1/27/25
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Are you ready for an evening of glamour, gourmet dining and giving?
You're in luck. The 11th-annual Joy of Life Mardi Gras Ball promises an evening of elegance and excitement while raising funds …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/27/25 |
Baldwin Bone & Joint is inviting the community to a free Lunch & Learn event at the Spanish Fort Senior Center on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon.
The session, titled "Empowering …
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1/27/25
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), one of the Southeast's leading multidisciplined architecture and engineering firms, has bolstered its expertise with the acquisition of South Coast Engineers (SCE), a …
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1/27/25
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The City of Fairhope announced in a statment today that their annual State of the City event would be postponed due to the winter weather that has hit the coast.
Originally scheduled for later …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/23/25 |
The Fairhope Film Festival invites local film lovers to immerse themselves in the world of cinema with its Monthly Movie Series at the Ben Gall Theater.
Beginning in February and running through …
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1/23/25
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Historic Blakeley State Park is inviting the community to lace up their running shoes for the annual "Battlefield Blitz 5K and Fun Run," set to take place Saturday, Feb. 1. The event offers a chance …
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1/23/25
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Women pilots from across the globe are gearing up for the 48th-annual Air Race Classic (ARC), set to take place June 17-20.
Registration for the race, which opened earlier this month, remains …
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1/21/25
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There are several warming centers and stations open in Mobile ahead of winter weather that will chill southern Alabama starting Sunday evening.
Waterfront Rescue Mission
Opens Jan. 18 …
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1/19/25
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Two Baldwin County high schools are kicking off 2025 with upgraded athletic facilities.
According to a news release, Sports Turf Company recently completed renovations to the fields and tracks …
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1/15/25
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Coffee lovers in Baldwin County have something to celebrate as Scooter's Coffee has opened its doors at 26136 State Highway 181 in Daphne.
The new location, which began serving customers on …
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1/15/25
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