How to grow and use radishes, the fastest-growing vegetable: Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, radishes are a fantastic choice for growing your own food in your backyard, no matter how much space you have available. Radish is typically one of …
Happening Now - Local News

Magnolia Springs to revitalize comprehensive plan with resident input

MAGNOLIA SPRINGS — In an effort to map out its future development trajectory, the Town of Magnolia Springs is undertaking a revision of its comprehensive plan. This initiative marks a …

Fairhope Fitness Court location debate heats up

FAIRHOPE — Residents flooded Fairhope City Council members with letters, emails and phone calls regarding the proposed location of a fitness court, and now council is walking back their initial …

Fairhope throwers sweep county shot put podium, Williams earns Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week

The Fairhope Pirates can add to their hardware case following a fourth straight Baldwin County team championship thanks to the top three shot putters, led by senior Deshaun Williams who earned …

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Obituaries
Beverly Jane Corbin, age 89, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Sat., Apr. 13, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, Timothy R. Corbin, and her brothers Ken Reinicke and Butch …
WILKIE DELANO TEDDER Born: June 22, 1940 Died: April 3, 2024 Wilkie Delano Tedder was born in Brewton, Alabama to James William Tedder and Mary Ann Herrington Tedder. He graduated from …
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Leobardo “Leo” Dionisio Ramos, Jr. He was a man with a generous spirit, a big heart, a mischievous smile, and zest for life. Leo, you made us …

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Sports
Sports
Georgia Southern freshman Louise Reau tees off on Hole 10 at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear as part of Round 3 action for the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Golf Championship on Wednesday, April 17. After three days of stroke play, the Golden Eagles finished second in the team competition to secure a spot in Thursday’s semifinals against the defending champion Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.
Sun Belt Women’s Golf Championship whittles down to four teams for Thursday’s finals at Lakewood Golf Club
Head softball coach of the Bucknell Bison, Sarah (Sigrest) Caffrey, recently collected her 50th career coaching victory after a doubleheader split against Colgate on Monday, April 15. A graduate of Daphne High School in 2008, many of her pitching marks from her time as a Trojan pitcher still stand in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s record book.
Daphne hall of famer (Sigrest) Caffrey collects 50th career win as head softball coach of Bucknell Bison
The Spanish Fort Toros and Bayshore Christian Eagles recently secured second consecutive area championships last weekend and will enter the state playoffs as No. 1 seeds. Spanish Fort took down McGill-Toolen to take Class 6A Area 2 and Bayshore Christian beat St. Luke’s Episcopal to stake claim to Class 2A Area 1.
Spanish Fort, Gulf Shores, Bayside Academy, Bayshore Christian enter AHSAA baseball playoffs as area champions: see full pairings
Snook Christian’s Samantha Uteg competes during the second day of AISA state championship action at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex on Friday, April 12. Uteg finished 11th in the 3200-meter run and added a 13th-place finish in the 1600-meter run.
AISA state track championship takes over Gulf Shores Sportsplex
Chris Laatsch was approved by the Orange Beach Board of Education as the next head boys’ basketball coach of the Makos on Thursday, April 11. Laatsch brings 30 years of experience as a coach with 496 career wins to an Orange Beach squad preparing for its fifth varsity campaign.
Former Spain Park coach Laatsch selected as Orange Beach’s new boys’ basketball leader

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Baldwin County, Eastern Shore, Alabama Gulf Coast News
The Islander - Gulf Coast News

Actor Morgan Freeman spotted at The Wharf in Orange Beach

Morgan Freeman, the world-famous actor with one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood, who spends time in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, was spotted at a bar at The Wharf Monday night. A group of locals …

Orange Beach City Schools to expand prekindergarten amid growth, high demand

As Baldwin County continues to attract more people, education programs across the area will continue to be asked to adapt to meet demand. Prekindergarten units are currently limited to …
The new cabins sit at the water’s edge at Lake Shelby at Gulf State Park

Gulf State Park adds new lakeside cabins at Lake Shelby

Hurricane Sally striking the Alabama Gulf Coast four years ago this September may seem like a long time ago, but there are places still rebuilding.A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held on Monday, …

Exploring the evolution of Little Lagoon Pass

Join the Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) for an enlightening discussion on the evolution of Little Lagoon Pass. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at the Gulf Shores Activity …

Community Lunch and Learns on non-surgical arthritis relief happening in Orange Beach, Spanish Fort

Arthritis, a prevalent condition affecting more than one-third of Americans, will be the focal point of informative sessions led by Dr. Keith Spain, a fellowship-trained non-surgical sports medicine …

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The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Foley Rotary, Vosloh Charitable Foundation recognizes outstanding teachers and first responders

Tanger Outlets to host Earth Day tree planting event

RHS NJROTC cadet Wheeles impresses at Junior Olympic Rifle Championship

Foley is working on plans for improvements along major routes through the city as part of a plan to increase safety for traffic moving through South Baldwin County.

Driving forward: Foley devising traffic safety plan for South Baldwin

Foley residents and Barin Field Navy personnel attend an event at the community’s USO Club on Aug. 22, 1944. The building is now the Gift Horse Restaurant.

Foley seeks WWII memorabilia for Heritage City exhibit

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News

Fairhope crowns King 2024 Fairhoper of the Year

Engage, impact, lead: Daphne seeks youth for 2024-2025 Junior City Council

100-year-old landmark to be removed in Malbis

Daphne High School

City of Daphne donates land for Daphne High School expansion project

The Rowan Oak development's request for pre-zoning of the 134.41 acres and annexation into the city of Daphne was approved.

Proposed Rowan Oak development in Daphne gets pre-zoning approval

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Local News

Discover the charm of Baldwin County in “The River Runs South”

If you are looking for a new book to enjoy, check out "The River Runs South" by Audrey Ingram. This suggestion could be old news to you. Ingram visited Fairhope in October 2023 for a book signing …
Mari Rutland teaches pasta making classes at Mari’s Italian Cooking Lab in Fairhope.

6 places to expand your culinary education on the Gulf Coast

The new year is typically accompanied by resolutions that may or may not get checked off the list. May we suggest this year, resolve to become a lifelong food learner? Exercise your brain as …
Standing (from left) Marianna Jordan and Emily Hoven are the owners of Well Head Spa in Fairhope. Mary Catherine Stapleton (seated) is the spa cosmetologist

Young entrepreneurs bring head spa trend to Alabama Gulf Coast

FAIRHOPE — What is your ideal relaxation treatment? A full body massage or a facial? Both are wonderful and relaxing, but my favorite part was always the head massage. Two young entrepreneurs …

6 things to do on the Gulf Coast this weekend, April 19-21

Last weekend I was in Montgomery watching the top whitewater athletes in the county compete in hopes of punching their ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now the decision of what to do this weekend …

Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: The Christian race

The Christian life is compared to a race in several places in Scripture. Paul uses this imagery in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the …

Navigating Baldwin County's trends in the 2023 Alabama Kids Count Data Book

In the 2023 Alabama Kids Count Data Book, Baldwin County ranks as the seventh-best county for the overall health of children in Alabama, slipping from the previous year's ranking at fourth place. …

WGU announces scholarships for Alabama teachers in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week

Online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) is gearing up to honor National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 6 to 10 by launching three scholarship programs tailored for current and …

Charting the course: Key findings from Alabama's 2023 Kids Count Data Book

People living in 19th century New England believed tuberculosis, known then as "consumption," was quite possibly not a disease at all but a sign of vampirism. In an effort to remove this …

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National and State Data Trends
Medical Technology Schools analyzed studies and news reports to illustrate why experts are raising alarms about the unsustainable use of medical plastics.
Guava Health explores the lesser-known brain-boosting advantages of two vital electrolytes: potassium and magnesium, and how they actively contribute to cognitive health.

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The Gulf Shores Dolphin dugout celebrates a base hit Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola during their non-area contest against the Bayside Academy Admirals. The top-ranked team in Class 5A helped close the busiest prep baseball season seen at the stadium.

Bayside Academy, Gulf Shores become first Alabamian baseball teams to play at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Florida

PENSACOLA, Fla. — When Carson Joyner delivered the first pitch to Joseph Stephens Thursday night, Bayside Academy and Gulf Shores officially became the first Alabamian baseball teams to play at …
Gulf Shores’ Connor Gehr settles in with a base hit during the Dolphins’ Opening Day matchup against the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets at Spanish Fort High School on Feb. 17, 2023. McGill-Toolen is set to host an inaugural all-star baseball game on May 9 featuring top senior players from Mobile and Baldwin Counties hosted by the Mobile MOBSTERS.

Mobile-Baldwin all-star baseball game, Senior Showdown, set for May 9 at McGill-Toolen

MOBILE — Crosstown bragging rights will be on the line as top senior baseball players from Mobile and Baldwin Counties will clash at McGill-Toolen Catholic on May 9 in the inaugural Senior …

AHSAA Legislative Council ratifies 15 of 33 legislative proposals submitted by member schools

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama High School Athletic Association Legislative Council approved nearly half of the legislative by-laws submitted by member schools at its annual spring meeting held at …
Alvin Briggs meets with Foley head football coach Deric Scott before the Lions’ Class 7A Region 1 contest against the Fairhope Pirates on Oct. 5, 2023, on Smith-Pigott Field at Ivan Jones Stadium. Briggs started his AHSAA tenure as Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA) and Associate Executive Director prior to becoming executive director when Steve Savarese stepped down in 2021.

AHSAA Executive Director Briggs announces plan to retire on Sept. 2 during April’s Central Board of Control meeting

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama High School Athletic Association will have a new executive director this fall after Alvin Briggs informed the AHSAA Central Board of Control during Wednesday’s …
Dolphin senior Isaiah Hammac receives his state championship ring during Wednesday’s ceremony at Gulf Shores High School. Hammac and the football team were recognized alongside the student trainers, cheerleaders, videographers and coaches.

The story told by Gulf Shores football’s first Alabama Class 5A state championship ring

“Undefeated state champions,” has a nice ring to it. The diamonds are an added touch. Gulf Shores’ first-ever state championship football team, as well as the student training …

Watkins’ record-breaking performance for Fairhope in return from injury secures Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week

While Fairhope junior Ty Watkins ran his way to Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honors with three records in three meets, it wasn’t long ago he was recovering from ACL surgery.

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