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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 |
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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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The Original Oyster House recently awarded its 19th-annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to Isabelle Rutland of Bayside Academy and Ava Crone of Spanish Fort High School.
Rutland, planning …
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Robertsdale was the recent host of a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the famousVietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The …
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BY MICAH GREEN
micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/17/24 |
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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 |
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An early morning fire damaged three Daphne businesses in a strip mall.
At 3:32 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, the Spanish Fort Fire Department received a call regarding a fire on County Road 13, just …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/16/24 |
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Click here to watch a video about five things to know about local law enforcement's role in setting up Hangout Music Festival 2024 and maintaining order and safety during the three-day event.
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BY KAYLA GREEN
kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/24 |
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If you have passed by the coast where Hwy. 59 meets the beach in Gulf Shores or if you live in the vicinity, you probably already know that traffic modifications are in place ahead of Hangout Music …
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |