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Coastal Alabama Business Chamber learns to change and adapt
Like the local business they serve, the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber has had a difficult two years. COVID-19 canceled the chamber’s largest event two years in a row and Hurricane Sally … more
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Students can take Multimedia Design and learn Photoshop and earn Photoshop certification; Multimedia Publication students learn Illustrator; and Career Tech Lab students run Isurus Graphics Studio and take everything the multimedia design and publication students design and produce it.
Orange Beach students operate graphic design business
Deep within the maze of halls at Orange Beach High School you will find the Isurus Graphics studio. The large room contains workstations and giant machines students use to operate a full-scale … more
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Chamber hosts grand re-opening
After a year of construction, the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s Gulf Shores office is hosting an open house and grand re-opening on Dec. 9 to show off the remodeled office. Hurricane … more
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Dec. 13 is last lodging tax increase Q&A
Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft gave a presentation regarding the proposed lodging tax increase to a full house Nov. 29. During the presentation Craft spoke of three options to raise the additional $7 … more
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(From left) Janel Hawkins, Shannon Gray, Nicole Goodbar and Lucas of Team Sand and Kisses Children’s Clothing Boutique took first place in the commercial category and People’s Choice award for their recreation of Bethlehem and the manger scene from the Bible.
New Gingerbread Jam champions crowned
The Gingerbread Jam has become an annual tradition with two teams dominating each year. BuzzCatz Coffee and Sweets and the Jingle Bell Johnsons have won their respected category each year. This year … more
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DASH Foundation of Baldwin County auctions donated items, helps those in need
ROBERTSDALE — About a year ago, a group of friends got together with the idea of making a difference for local residents battling terminal illness and their families. “We just all … more
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Tacky Jack’s Gulf Shores is looking for an experienced artist to paint a mural that represents Coastal Alabama. The location sees nearly 350,000 visitors each year.
Tacky Jack’s seeks mural artist
A 36-foot-high mural of manatees has welcomed guests to Tacky Jack’s Gulf Shores for the last nine years, but it has reached the end of its life span. Tacky Jack’s Gulf Shores is … more
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Gulf Shores City Council defers lodging tax increase vote to Dec. 13
Gulf Shores City Council was set to vote on the 2022 budget and lodging tax increase during the Nov. 22 regular council meeting but deferred both until Dec. 13. “We had scheduled to take … more
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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” to open at Performing Arts Center in February
The Expect Excellence Community Theater (E.E.C.T) is preparing for its first production in the new Performing Arts Center on Canal Road. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” will be the first … more
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Ernie Culpepper of Georgia won $250 for a hole-in-one on Hole 3, sponsored by Cactus Cantina, at the Orange Beach Golf Center’s November Skins Game. From left are City Administrator Ken Grimes Jr., Culpepper’s friend Christopher Dismuke who accepted it on his behalf, Caucus Cantina owner Bobby Wade and Skins Game committee member John Hulen.
Georgia golfer wins hole-in-one prize at Orange Beach Golf Center
Ernie Culpepper of Georgia won $250 for a hole-in-one on Hole 3, sponsored by Cactus Cantina, at the Orange Beach Golf Center’s November Skins Game. Bobby Wade, owner of Cactus Cantina in … more
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Coastal Alabama preps to celebrate the holidays
It is beginning to look a lot of like Christmas on the island. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have been busy decorating and prepping for holiday celebrations. There’s no shortage of events and … more
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Portion of County Road 32 to close Wednesday
FAIRHOPE — The Baldwin County Highway Department will close a part of County Road 32 on Wednesday for more improvements to the intersection at County Road 13. According to a release issued … more
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Chanukah celebrations planned for Baldwin, Mobile
MOBILE — The Chabad of Mobile will host a pair of community Chanukah celebrations this week in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Known as the Festival of Lights, Chanukah (or Hanukkah) is a … more
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Cadet Vivian Wilson of Elberta High School, a member of the Robertsdale High School NJROTC orienteering team, competes in the Battle at Blakeley Orienteering Meet held Saturday, Nov. 13 in Spanish Fort. Wilson finished seventh in junior varsity female competition.
Robertsdale High NJROTC hosts orienteering meet at Blakeley
SPANISH FORT — The Robertsdale High School NJROTC hosted the Battle at Blakeley Orienteering Meet Saturday, Nov. 13 in Spanish Fort, finishing sixth overall. “We want to thank everyone … more
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Orange Beach Community Potluck Dec. 6
Celebrate the holidays with an evening of Christmas carols with your neighbors at the Orange Beach Community Association Potluck Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. The monthly event takes place at the Orange Beach … more
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Portion of County Road 13 to close Wednesday
FAIRHOPE — The Baldwin County Highway Department has delayed closing County Road 13 near the intersection of County Road 32 until Wednesday. The intersection will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 … more
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Orange Beach finalizes golf cart ordinance
After months of public input and revision the Orange Beach City Council finalized and unanimously approved the golf cart ordinance which goes into effect March 1, 2022. Due to the way the law was … more
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Orange Beach Performing Arts Center welcomes guests
The lobby of the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center was alive with residents enjoying music, coffee and treats Nov. 16 at the center’s grand opening. The Performing Arts Center hosted the … more
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The Coastal Ballet Company has been performing The Nutcracker in South Baldwin County for many years. This photo is from the 2019 production.
Nutcracker takes the stage in Orange Beach
In a town of just over 6,000 full time residents you might not expect to find a ballet teacher with a resume like Madame Rio Cordy. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and The … more
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Highway Department announces road closing
SUMMERDALE — The Baldwin County Highway Department has announced the closing of County Road 71 between County Road 36 and West Shriver Avenue for drainage improvements. According to a … more
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