Following a mass shooting that took place in Stockton on Saturday, May 11, eighteen victims have been identified, three of which are dead, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office.
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/17/24 |
A bill endorsed by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama aimed at enhancing schools' readiness for cardiac emergencies is advancing to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk for final approval.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — The Alabama 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest is back for another year with some new competition categories.
Emily Nichols, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System 4-H natural …
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BY JUSTIN MILLER
Alabama Cooperative Extension Sysyem | 5/17/24 |
To foster cooperation and mutual learning among hospitals with exceptional outcomes for premature infants, the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital has …
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The Baptist Health Care Foundation's 10th-annual Casino Royale gala, held on April 19, garnered over $290,000.
According to a news release, these proceeds will be used to support Baptist's faith …
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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with someone diagnosed approximately every two minutes.
In a collaborative effort to end this devastating disease, …
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May marks Asthma Awareness Month, an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about asthma, a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide.
Throughout the …
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BY WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/17/24 |
An estimated 321,566 children in the United States lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
The rate of children who experienced this …
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The Baldwin County real estate market produced consistent trends in April to months prior.
Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports an increase in average sales prices for …
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If you are looking for a fun family adventure this weekend, head to Blakeley State Park. KIDS PROGRAMMING Wake up a little early Saturday morning for the Junior Naturalist Program sponsored by the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/17/24 |
A trio of sisters, including two from Baldwin County -- Mitzy Smith, 54 off Fairhope, Judy Owen, 61 of Silverhill, and Sandra Grimes, 57 of Niceville, Florida -- was arrested on Friday, May 10 and charged with …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/24 |
Southern Alabama boasts an ideal climate for gardening with its long, warm summers and mild winters, providing optimal conditions for growing a variety of crops. Among these, squash stands out as a …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 5/15/24 |
DAPHNE — Over 30 people from child advocacy centers, police departments and more went through multidisciplinary training to enhance their ability to address instances of child abuse …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/24 |
Ready to reel in the big one?
Alabama residents and visitors from out-of-state will have the chance to enjoy a day of fishing without the need for a fishing license on Saturday, June 8. This …
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Generations of children living in the Southeast have long listened to the sound of a cicada's song and collected their exoskeletons in yards and wooded areas. With the …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/15/24 |
The Board of Directors at Austal USA has appointed Michelle Kruger as the company's President, following her service as interim president since August 2023 according to a news release.
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The USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park proudly announces the appointment of its 2024-2025 USS ALABAMA Crewmates. This year's esteemed representatives are as follows:
Camille Bailey, 19, a …
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Alabama is now the first state to automatically sentence those who are guilty of human trafficking of a minor to life in prison.
House Bill 42, sponsored by state Rep. Donna Givens (R-Loxley), …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/14/24 |
Many librarians are breathing easier after proposed state legislation failed to make it to the Senate floor for voting. House Bill 385, sponsored by state Rep. Arnold Mooney (R-Indian Springs), …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/14/24 |
On Tuesday, May 7, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-AL) announced his Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act passed the House Natural Resources Committee.
Ben Raines, a …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/14/24 |