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Matt Young has been named Southwest District Superintendent for Alabama Department of Conversation and Natural Resources's State Parks Division.
New leadership announced at Gulf and Meaher state parks in Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that Matt Young of Gulf Shores, has been named Southwest District Superintendent for ADCNR’s State Parks … more
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Report names Alabama nation’s 6th-poorest state; Baldwin County 2nd-lowest poverty rate in AL
Alabama Possible, a statewide nonprofit organization that breaks down barriers to prosperity, released its 2022 Barriers to Prosperity Data Sheet this month and named Alabama as the nation's sixth … more
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Baldwin County Schools’ Unified Flag Football team, the Baldwin Bandits, claimed silver medals at the USA Games in Orlando earlier this month. Coach Shawn O'Connor and team captains joined the team in being honored at the June 23 meeting of the Baldwin County Board of Education.
Special Olympians honored at Baldwin County Board of Education meeting
Special Olympic athletes were honored at the June 23 meeting of the Baldwin County Board of Education for their achievements at the USA Games in Orlando earlier this month. Powerlifter Jerry Wise … more
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Bayshore Christian freshman Cole Dean sprints home to score a run in the state quarterfinal series against the Berry Wildcats at Coastal Church in Daphne May 5. Dean was one of four Eagles named first-team all-stars by the Mobile Baseball Connection.
Twenty-five baseball players named county all-stars
The Mobile Baseball Connection recently released its first-team all-stars for Baldwin County where 25 athletes were recognized. Four players each from Bayshore Christian, Central Christian, Gulf … more
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The NCAA beach volleyball championship once again broke its championship weekend attendance at Gulf Place Public Beach in May. It’s just one of the events that have added the month to the busy season for sports tourism on Pleasure Island.
Sports tourism on upswing on Pleasure Island beaches
While summer is traditionally the busy season for Pleasure Island's beaches, the month of May has turned into an especially hectic part of the year for the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. more
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Joel Hamilton, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Executive Director, introduced Daniel, Chadwick and Regina, 2-year-old African lion siblings, to the public on June 17.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomes 3 new residents
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomed three new residents from the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium this month. During a news conference Friday, June 17, Joel Hamilton, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo … more
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New culinary delights await discovery in the Gulf Shores culinary scene
One of the benefits of living or visiting a top vacation destination is the variety of the culinary scene. Over the past year, new dining options have popped up all over the island from Fort Morgan … more
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The January Island Spirit Award was presented to Lacie Roever with the Orange Beach Public Works Department.
Coastal Alabama's Island Spirit runs deep
Each month, the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber traverses the area with a well-traveled plaque, flowers and a cash prize with the sole purpose of surprising a deserving individual.The plaque reads: … more
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Nathan Higginson of Gulf Shores High
Frank Brown International Foundation for Music awards scholarships
One aspect of the mission statement of the 501C3 Frank Brown International Foundation for Music is "to reach into schools to enrich lives and encourage creativity through music." This goal is … more
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The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division held its first Night Shoot recently at the Cahaba River WMA Shooting Range.
ADCNR Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division breaks new ground with night shoot
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) continues to provide citizens with groundbreaking opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in new, innovative ways.The ADCNR's Wildlife … more
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Pen Air Federal Credit Union awards 6 scholarships
Pen Air Federal Credit Union (Pen Air) is excited to award six scholarships to local graduating seniors. Scholarships are awarded to student members based on the student's academic performance and … more
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Bradley Byrne named Mobile Chamber president and CEO
Bradley Byrne has been named the next president and chief executive officer of the Mobile Chamber."After an extensive, nationwide search, we are excited to share that native Mobilian, former state … more
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Breast cancer survivor shares how she savors life
National Cancer Survivors Day was Sunday, June 5. As frightening as a cancer diagnosis most certainly can be, the good news is that survival rates continue to improve, the number of cancer survivors … more
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Infirmary Health celebrates re-opening of Mothers' Milk Bank of Ala. Donation Depot
Infirmary Health has reopened its Mothers' Milk Bank of Alabama (MMBAL) Donation Depot location on the campus of Mobile Infirmary.As a depot location, donors that have been approved by MMBAL can … more
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Make summer less stressful for children
Summer can be filled with fun and quality time, but it can also be a time of worry and frustration for parents and caretakers. Dayna Watson, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at … more
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UAB: Follow these 6 tips to improve your mental health
According to a recent University of Alabama at Birmingham study, the pandemic increased the prevalence of people with depression or anxiety symptoms in America substantially – from about 11 … more
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White House Fork volunteer firefighters receive $11K grant
The Gulf Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council awarded an $11,263 grant to the White House Fork Volunteer Fire Department for a fire hydrant expansion project. This grant covered the … more
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Children play on the splash pad at Fairhopers Community Park. The splash pad will be closed Monday during water conservation measures.
Fairhope residents asked to cut water, electric use amid scorching summer
FAIRHOPE – High demand during the current hot, dry weather has Fairhope officials asking utility customers to cut back on water and electrical use. more
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Riviera Utilities receives national award
Riviera Utilities receives national award
FOLEY — Riviera Utilities was recently awarded the American Public Gas Association's APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition for excellence in operating its natural gas utility, company … more
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The Butter-Poached Redfish dish was paired with blue crab and potato salad.
Compton's Redfish dish crowned at Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
The four finalists at the recent 7th-annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at The Lodge at Gulf State Park gave the five esteemed judges a difficult task in determining who will represent the state in the … more
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