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GULF SHORES — Construction for the new Gulf Shores High School, located at the County Road 8 and Foley Beach Express intersection, is still on track to open to students by Fall 2026 and has …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/21/25 |
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Baldwin Health Hospital celebrated the completion of its latest expansion project with the dedication and opening of the Wayne T. Smith Atrium, which now serves as the hospital’s main entrance …
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10/20/25
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"It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down. I had the radio on, I was drivin.''
— "Runnin' Down a Dream" - Tom Petty
It really was a beautiful day, a beautiful weekend for the 52nd …
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By Wayne Smith
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 10/17/25 |
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After working my first four-hour volunteer shift at the Annual National Shrimp Festival, I had to hit the ground running in reporter mode trying to figure out what was happening with shrimp DNA …
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By Ruth Mayo
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10/15/25
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It's never too early to get ready for Christmas at the Christian Service Center (CSC) in Gulf Shores, as registration for the Christmas Cheer program opened Oct. 14.
Mary Lee Harms, a volunteer …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/14/25 |
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Republican businessman Joe Freeman has officially launched his campaign for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 95, pledging to bring transparency, accountability and conservative values …
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10/11/25
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The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded more than $2 million in state grants to improve infrastructure at 27 public-use airports statewide, including projects in Gulf Shores and …
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10/11/25
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On-site DNA testing of shrimp is underway at the 52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival, which opened Thursday, as organizers work to ensure compliance with Alabama’s new seafood labeling laws.
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10/10/25
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Golfers will swap their everyday drives for a cause-driven one when the One Club Charity Golf Classic for Breast Cancer Awareness returns Saturday, Oct. 24, at the One Club Golf Course in Gulf …
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10/8/25
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To ensure all shrimp sold at the Annual National Shrimp Festival comply with new state seafood labeling laws, organizers have established a partnership with SeaD Consulting to DNA test shrimp sold at …
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10/7/25
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BON SECOUR — It's "been a long time coming" for the construction of the John Byard Swift Jr. Pavilion, which recently had its grand opening at Swift-Coles Historic Home.
Mike Bunn, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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GULF SHORES — After being suspended in Little Lagoon since May, dozens of oyster cages were harvested from gardens operated by the Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) on Oct. 2.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Gulf Shores hosted its first-ever pet blessing event to celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, on Oct. 4. About 50 people and about 30 pets …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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An Orange Beach resident has refiled her civil lawsuit against the City of Orange Beach and some municipal staff after her public records request relating to a 911 call to the city's Coastal …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/6/25 |
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Mr. Nik gave away his house.
I first walked through the historic home on the Bon Secour River in the ancient year of 1992, Way Back When Nik Coles lived there. I was invited by Dess Sangster and …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 8/13/25 |
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As the days grow warmer and the sun lingers a little longer, spring break calls for adventure, relaxation and making the most of the Gulf Coast's best attractions.
Whether you're craving outdoor …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/13/25 |
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Do you remember "way back when" a colorful character saved Fort Morgan from ruin? At least, he is usually credited with that recognition.
I came into the kitchen one Saturday morning to find my …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 1/23/25 |
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For Jessica Jones, poetry is more than an art form; it's a way of life.
The Baldwin County poet's latest collection, "Naked Young Woman in Front of the Mirror," was released in December by …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/25 |
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ORANGE BEACH — If you know Crawford McWilliams, you know just how stylish she is and therefore how many hats she wears. Wife. Artist. Advocate. Foodie. Interior decorator. Businesswoman. …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/4/24 |
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When I was little, I dreamed of being an archaeologist. I even learned to spell it before Spellcheck took over my writing. I pictured myself using that cute little brush to clean centuries of dirt …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 11/11/24 |