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ALDI distribution center, regional HQ opens in Loxley
LOXLEY – ALDI grocery stores have been opening across the Gulf Coast, bringing with them another option for grocery shopping and employment. The newest piece to ALDI’s growing local … more
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Participants listen to Korey Chapman, organizer of The Art of Manliness - Baldwin County, speak during a session at the Bay Minette Public Library.
Registration open for Bay Minette boys' program
Young men in Bay Minette are receiving lessons on growing up strong through a program called The Art of Manliness - Baldwin County. The first session was held at the Bay Minette Public Library … more
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Nancy Dean stands with the bench she painted outside of Bay Minette Public Library.
Benches become books in Bay Minette
The Bay Minette Public Library unveiled two additions to its courtyard: fiberglass book benches painted by local artists.Nancy Self used the work of Shel Silverstein as an inspiration for one bench, … more
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The alley between West Laurel Avenue and Jessamine Street will become a public arts and park area as part of a project by Foley Main Street and the city of Foley. Murals and other arts projects are planned at the site west of Alabama 59.
Foley starting downtown alley art project
FOLEY — A public art and park project in an alley off Alabama 59 and U.S. 98 is the first step in plans to make downtown Foley more of a center for visitors and activities, project supporters … more
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A $2.5 million state grant will provide funding to extend utility services to the site in Bay Minette where the Novelis aluminum plant is under construction. The $2.4 billion plant is expected to employ up to 1,000 workers when opened.
Alabama awards $2.5 million grant for upgrades at Novelis site in Bay Minette
BAY MINETTE — A $2.5-million state grant will help Bay Minette and Baldwin County prepare for the construction of a new aluminum manufacturing plant.Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the … more
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Get off the Beaten Path in Baldwin County, Alabama: Alligator Alley
Fear not. The 600 alligators crawling, swimming and sometimes hissing just under your feet can go up to 18 months without food. It’s rare. But possible. That’s one of the unusual … more
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Children play on xylophones placed at the new Foley Pine Street Park. The park, next to Foley Middle School, was dedicated Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Foley dedicates first 'pocket park'
FOLEY — What had been a vacant lot on U.S. 98 is now the first in a planned series of small parks that will be recreation sites, music venues and playgrounds.The city and the South Baldwin … more
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Baldwin County High School presented $500
Baldwin County High School is the winner of a $500 donation for having the highest representation in the Christmas Fest 5K Race held in December. Participants in the race had the opportunity to … more
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Kitti Cooper in the door of her bus turned classroom at Cooper Farm prior to teaching one of her Organic Gardening for Beginners class in December.
Foley's Cooper Farm shares self-taught love for gardening with all who want to grow
FOLEY — There is no heartwarming tale of Kitti Cooper's journey into farming.No grandparent took her out into the garden for a lesson each summer. She didn't save the family farm from the … more
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Cheerleaders, mascot represent Baldwin County at All-American events
A trio of Eastern Shore cheerleaders, as well as Foley High School’s mascot Leo the Lion, represented Baldwin County at Varsity All-American events through the Universal Cheerleaders … more
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Baldwin County golfers earn wins at Senior Bowl Winter Classic
Three of the seven division winners from the Reese’s Senior Bowl Winter Classic golf tournament hailed from Baldwin County. Fairhope’s Miles Miller won the varsity boys’ group, Will … more
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The biggest billfish are hauled out of the Gulf of Mexico and put on display at The Wharf in Orange Beach as part of the “Super Bowl of Sportfishing.” The 11th annual Blue Marlin Grand Championship will be held July 12-16 as one of the highlights of the next year in Baldwin County sports.
A look ahead at what’s to come in the 2023 sports calendar
After a record-setting, championship-winning year for Baldwin County athletes, the 2023 calendar year has bountiful opportunities for more athletic achievements to be made in the local sports arenas. more
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Students at Bay Minette Elementary School competed in a volleyball superbowl before the Christmas break where they executed the fundamentals learned during the last quarter in physical education class.
Bay Minette Elementary students compete in volleyball superbowl
Prior to the Christmas break, students at Bay Minette Elementary School competed in a Volleyball Superbowl. The competition featured students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades. Coaches worked with … more
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Gulf Shores Dolphins captains ready for the Class 5A state quarterfinal matchup against the Faith Academy Rams Nov. 18 at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. The Dolphins were one of three Baldwin County teams to host first-round playoff games in 2022 and were the last local team standing in the third round.
2022: Gulf Coast Media's year in review - Sports Photos
With the award-winning photographers on staff, it’s hard to whittle down the best sports photos of the year around Baldwin County but Gulf Coast Media attempted to do just that. Some of the … more
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Fairhope junior Nolan Phillips was the man of the hour after his pick-six won the Pirates’ season-opening contest against Spanish Fort as time expired Friday, Aug. 19, on W. C. Majors Field at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. The play stood as one of the most electrifying across Baldwin County gridirons in 2022.
2022: Gulf Coast Media's year in review - Sports
The 2022 sports calendar was filled with state championships, all-state recognition and game-winning plays in the final seconds for Baldwin County teams. The county was on display to the entire nation … more
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Bay Minette honors longtime coaches, 8U football team
The Bay Minette City Council recognized two longtime coaches who have both spent more than 30 years on the sidelines of youth sports in Bay Minette. During the Dec. 5 council meeting, Rec Director … more
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Jeff Weaver, Kendrick Banks and Paul Adams were presented with the City of Bay Minette's employee of the year award.
Bay Minette awards employees of the year
The City of Bay Minette recently held its annual Employee Recognition Luncheon which serves as a time to award the Employee of the Year, Department Head of the Year and service pins. Mayor Bob Wills … more
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Holk-Jones donates to Foley High School
Thanks to the generosity of State of Alabama Representative Frances Holk-Jones, juniors at Foley High School will be able to take the ACT Prep classes and the ACT test in the spring. Over 140 … more
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Robertsdale Golden Bears win McIntosh basketball tournament
The Robertsdale Golden Bears basketball team won the McIntosh Christmas Tournament Thursday, Dec. 22, to extend their winning streak to 10 games entering the holiday break. After senior … more
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Baldwin County wrestlers grab wins in Mississippi
Baldwin County High School wrestling had three first-place wins at the Bulldog Brawl held at Vancleave High School in Mississippi last Friday, Dec. 16. As one of the victories, a quartet of Lady … more
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