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When Sam Crosby greets most people he knows well, he says, "Hello, my Friend." What a privilege to be one of his friends. This man is a wealth of knowledge, honor, ambition, faith and a sense of what …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media contributor | 4/23/25 |
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The Dream Center of Baldwin County will break ground this week on a new facility designed to expand its reach and deepen its impact on families and individuals in need across the region.
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4/23/25
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The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is set to soar once again at OWA Parks & Resort, bringing three days of colorful skies, live entertainment and family fun May 1-3.
Now in its 20th …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/23/25 |
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FOLEY — On April 19, 1775, the American Revolution began when British forces marched and fired on American soldiers in Massachusetts cities Lexington and Concord.
250 years later, the City …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/25 |
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Keon Washington, a Lillian native, serves aboard the USS John C. Stennis, one of the U.S. Navy's most formidable aircraft carriers.
Operating out of Newport News, …
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4/18/25
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North Baldwin Infirmary Laboratory is preparing to celebrate Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 21-25 with a week of themed events, community outreach and recognition for the vital work of …
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4/17/25
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A secure and anonymous option for surrendering infants is coming to Baldwin County, as Foley prepares to install the area’s first Safe Haven Baby Box at its main fire station.
Foley City …
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4/16/25
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The General Galvez Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will lead two events on April 19 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, a pivotal moment that marked …
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4/14/25
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A new bucket truck will soon roll into service in Foley as part of the city's push to improve and preserve its tree canopy.
Foley City Council approved the purchase of a surplus vehicle from …
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4/14/25
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A wetland restoration project in Foley is entering its next stage, with city officials aiming to transform the area into a protected nature reserve that also serves the public.
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4/14/25
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Two young men were killed Sunday night after a pickup truck struck the electric scooter they were riding on County Road 65 south of Airport Road, according to the Foley Police Department.
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4/14/25
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Ever feel guilty for getting a sugary drink from a SONIC drive-thru?
Don't be. That Ocean Water, Limeade or Nerds-infused Slush is helping propel education forward.
Thanks to a nearly $1 …
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4/12/25
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Four Baldwin County High School seniors stepped into the spotlight Tuesday morning during a special Future Teachers Signing Day ceremony, committing to careers in education as they prepare to begin …
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4/10/25
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Genetic testing of seafood at 44 restaurants in South Baldwin that at the time said they serve “authentic Gulf wild-caught shrimp" recently revealed that nearly half instead were serving …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/10/25 |
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For the second season in a row, the Foley Lions hosted and won the Tommy Cleverdon Invitational Tournament behind a total team effort.
Foley beat Elberta 8-6 and Booker T. Washington 17-1 to …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/9/25 |
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One of the best things about being old is that I was alive to do things Way Back When that I can't do today.
We read a news story in 1987 about John Sledge researching the age of the Weeks cabin …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media contributor | 4/9/25 |
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The Kiwanis Club of Bay Minette recently joined forces with Beta Chi Sigma to gather donations for Crowne Nursing Home (Oakwood) in Bay Minette. As part of a community service effort, the Baldwin …
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4/9/25
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Step back in time and walk through more than 100 years of local history this April as Foley hosts free downtown walking tours each Saturday of the month.
The tours are part of a statewide …
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4/8/25
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A woman was rescued from rising floodwaters on March 30 after heavy rain caused a section of roadway to flood, sweeping two vehicles off the pavement near Summerdale.
The Summerdale Volunteer …
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4/8/25
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Foley's annual Music and a Movie series is set to return to Heritage Park beginning Friday, April 18, offering a blend of free live music, popular films, local food vendors and family-friendly fun.
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4/8/25
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