Cuddles, kisses and caring conversations. These are key ingredients of our close relationships. Scientists are finding that our links to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with …
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By NIH News in Health
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5/4/24
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Newspapers demand up to as much as 13% of space in U.S. landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Curbside recycling programs and drop-off recycling facilities (also …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
While plastic pollution rapidly increases, ranked by Earth.org as one of the top five environmental problems of 2024, so do the consequences facing our environment, oceans and future generations to …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
Any Baldwin County local knows to associate the warming weather each year with the upcoming hurricane season, and the ones who plan know it’s never too early to start preparing.
Baldwin …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/3/24
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There is a reason a place like Cooper Farm was voted Best Eco-Friendly Company in our 2024 Best of Baldwin contest. The Coopers' dedication to cultivating thriving plants and sharing invaluable …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
Whether it's sea turtles, crabs, squirrels or pelicans, many animals live around the Gulf Coast. However, there are some that have become endangered or even extinct.
According to the U.S. Fish …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/3/24 |
In the rush of modern life, the profound impact of nature on our well-being often goes unnoticed. Whether it's the tranquil embrace of a forest, the invigorating freshness of a morning breeze or the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
Seeking solace in nature's embrace while replenishing mind and body? Luckily, Baldwin County is full of places brimming with opportunities to immerse oneself in the pristine beauty of the natural …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
Baldwin County was once a rural and mostly agricultural area that has changed and grown into what it is today.
While it is wonderful to add to our diverse population, it brings a hint of panic …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the recent birth of twin endangered cotton-top tamarins in a news release.
According to teh release, the twins were born on April 6 and both infants are …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/2/24
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United Way Baldwin County (UWBC) proudly introduced the 2024-2025 Youth Board, a collection of high school seniors poised to make a difference in their communities through service and leadership. …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/2/24 |
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, the …
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By the American Lung Association
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5/2/24
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One of the goals of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is to not only manage and conserve our abundant natural wonders but to also share Alabama's great outdoors …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 5/1/24 |
Matthew Henry wrote the following on January 1, 1713: “Firmly believing that my times are in God’s hand, I here submit myself and all my affairs for the ensuing year, to the wise and …
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Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey
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5/1/24
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The eagerly awaited 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit is set to make its premiere at the EcoWild Outdoor Expo, slated for May 10-12 at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile according to a …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/1/24
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Gladiolus, sometimes known as sword lilies, are a staple of Southern gardens, known for their striking, upright spikes and delicate blooms.
In zones 8 /9, such as those found in South Alabama, …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 5/1/24 |
Today, May 1, marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations like Mental Health America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) rally to raise awareness …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/1/24
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According to the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report compiled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there were 6,392 veteran suicides in 2021, averaging 17.5 veteran suicides …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/30/24
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Countdown to 2024 Hangout Music Festival check: only 19 days until we are living our best music festival life on the white powder sand in Gulf Shores. There are seven new additions and changes to the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/29/24 |
Amanda Williams, M.D., a psychiatrist based in the Montgomery area, assumed the role of president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama during the organization's annual meeting held on …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/29/24
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