ELBERTA - The first class of the newly formed Elberta Citizen’s Academy held a celebration ceremony during October. Graduates received certificates of completion and were given the opportunity to …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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11/1/21
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FAIRHOPE – Three days of music, food, crafts and family fun kick off today with the start of the first Fairhope Music Festival..
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By Guy Busby
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10/29/21
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BON SECOUR – It was a bright summer day when the light surrounding the Swift-Coles Home suddenly turned dark.
Two men moving a bookshelf on the home’s first floor noticed the change …
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By Jessica Vaughn
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10/29/21
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The Christian Service Center received a generous cash donation of $8,000 from the Church of God. The donation will allow the Christian Service Center to purchase over 65,000 pounds of food from the …
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Staff Report
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10/26/21
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Loxley hosts Christmas parade
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LOXLEY, Alabama — Parade goers enjoyed warmer temperatures and avoided rain on Saturday as the town of Loxley hosted its annual Christmas parade.
A variety of floats and vehicles paraded up …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/17/20
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Robertsdale hosts Christmas parade
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The city of Robertsdale hosted its annual Christmas parade Saturday night, Dec. 5, presented by the Robertsdale Rotary Club and Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/10/20
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Silverhill hosts Christmas parade
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — While several municipalities in Baldwin County canceled or modified parade festivities, the town of Silverhill kicked off the holiday season in Central Baldwin with a …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/10/20
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Humming Star Alpacas hosts annual Family Farm Day
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — Sunny skies and warmer weather greeted guests on Saturday, Nov. 21 for the 10th Annual Family Farm Day at Humming Star Alpacas in Silverhill.
Owners Cheryl and Andy Bowen …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/10/20
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Jubilee Renaissance Faire held in Baldwin County
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The first Jubilee Renaissance Faire was held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22 at Medieval Village, 30510 Osprey Lane, located north of the Wilcox Road exit of Interstate …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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11/30/20
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LOXLEY — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited damaged areas affected by Hurricane Sally Monday afternoon before participating in a round-table discussion with local farmers and …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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9/28/20
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Hurricane Sally blew through Baldwin County last week, causing extensive damage and widespread power outages.
Here are some scenes from around central and north Baldwin County.
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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9/24/20
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Council approves change in retirement benefits for employees
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SILVERHILL, Alabama — Following in the footsteps of both Robertsdale and Loxley, the Silverhill Town Council voted during its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 3 to approve a change in its benefits …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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8/14/20
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First day of school at Robertsdale Elementary
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Parents, students, teachers and faculty were all smiles, albeit behind masks, for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Robertsdale Elementary …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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8/14/20
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All About Alpacas at Humming Star Farms in Silverhill
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SILVERHILL — It was all about alpacas Saturday, March 14 at Humming Star Alpaca Farm in Silverhill.
Owners Andy and Cheryl Bowen, among others were on hand teaching about alpacas, their care, …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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3/16/20
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Moderate turnout for Robertsdale Rotary Rodeo over weekend
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The 21st Annual PCA Championship Rodeo, presented by RAM, a benefit for the Robertsdale Rotary Club Foundation, proceeded as planned on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 amid …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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3/16/20
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Lighthouse Academy hosts grand opening in Bay Minette
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BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- The Lighthouse Academy of Excellence & Education held a ribbon cutting and open house at its newest location at 1829 S. U.S. 31, Bay Minette on Friday, March 13.
The …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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3/16/20
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Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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ROSINTON, Alabama -- The Krewe of the Baby Armadillos took to the track at Rosinton School on Friday, Feb. 21 to celebrate the upcoming Mardi Gras holiday.
Schools in Baldwin County …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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2/26/20
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Christmas time is here!
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SUMMERDALE, Alabama -- Folks in Central Baldwin are ready for Christmas as the last of the season’s holiday festivities rolled through the streets on Saturday, Dec. 14.
The town of Summerdale …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/20/19
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Robertsdale hosts parade
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ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The city of Robertsdale hosted its annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park Saturday night, Dec. 7.
After last year’s parade was cancelled because of severe …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/11/19
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Spreading Christmas cheer
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BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Residents at the William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette were feeling a little more cheerful on Saturday, Dec. 7 thanks to a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Members …
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By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
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12/11/19
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