The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce announced Tara McMeans as the winner of the 20th-annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival poster contest last week. It would not be shocking if McMeans' name …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/24 |
Spring is here, and it is time to refresh your yard and garden. The Baldwin County Master Gardeners (BCMG) are ready to help. BCMG will hold its annual Spring Plant Sale this weekend on Highway 98 …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/24 |
Construction has begun on Fairhope’s first Starbucks, which has some residents excited while others are not.
The Starbucks site is in what some might see as the parking lot of the Eastern …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/24 |
Gulf State Park recently provided a number of updates regarding progress made on the pier repair project over the last few months.
The park's Facebook page announced that all pilings have been …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/24 |
A large parcel of undeveloped property between County Road 13 and Friendship Road could soon see major development. The Rowan Oak development is a partnership with landowners Sharon, John, Thomas, …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/1/24 |
As the spring break crowds packed onto the beaches, Liam Bickham was among them. However, the Gulf Shores High School senior was instead perched atop a lifeguard stand patrolling the waters as a …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/1/24 |
FOLEY — Foley Main Street is looking for an artist to design, fabricate, deliver and install sculptural bicycle racks around Downtown Foley.
According to Foley Main Street Executive …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/1/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Imagine seeing a lizard with no legs or a giant salamander that can go years without eating. No, this isn’t an April Fools’ Day joke. These creatures are real. …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 4/1/24 |
In recognition of National Poetry Month this April, the Fairhope Public Library has announced its partnership with local poet and songwriter Mike Turner for an evening of poetry scheduled for …
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After Birmingham-Southern College revealed its closing, Daphne’s United States Sports Academy announced a 50% tuition discount for incoming transfer students.
“Whether you want to …
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In households across the United States, the line between medicine and candy can sometimes blur, posing a significant risk to young children. With medicines, vitamins and supplements, including …
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Efforts are underway to extend East Jessamine Avenue in Foley, aiming to improve vehicle and pedestrian access from the City Hall complex to Heritage Park and beyond.
City crews are …
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GULF SHORES (2:30 p.m., March 29) - Gulf Shores Police have released the identity of the man arrested shortly after the March 27 altercation that led to one person being shot in the leg. Jaytwon …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/29/24 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Bursting with blooms and color, azaleas are the stars of spring. Lucy Edwards, the Alabama Cooperative Extension …
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Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 3/29/24 |
Looking for your next read? You're in luck. The Spanish Fort Public Library is gearing up for its very first book sale on April 8, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Timed to coincide with the …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/29/24 |
The NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship is set to return to Gulf Shores this May showcasing the sport’s top 17 teams in the country.
Tickets are now on sale for the tournament …
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BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/29/24 |
Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to join the naturalists and volunteers from the foothills of the Appalachians, along the Tennessee River Valley to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico for the …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 3/29/24 |
For those eager to witness the marvels of celestial events like solar eclipses without risking eye damage, crafting a simple pinhole projector offers a safe and accessible solution. According to …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/29/24 |
As the moon gradually moves into alignment between the Earth and the sun on April 8, you will feel a shift take place.
The daylight will gradually dim, reminiscent of a sudden summer storm or an …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/29/24 |
The fate of the Magnolia Spring Public Library still hangs in the balance as a vote on the resolution to dissolve its board and close the library has been tabled until April.
Originally …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/29/24 |