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Fairhope included $2.5 million for projects at the K-1 Center in the 2024 municipal budget.
City of Fairhope funds infrastructure with $42.6 million for utility system upgrades in 2024 budge
Fairhope City Council unanimously approved the 2024 budget just in time for the new fiscal year to begin Oct. 1. The 2024 municipal budget for the City of Fairhope is $158 million. For comparison, … more
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The simplest and quickest way to safely watch an eclipse is with a projector made from only two pieces of card or paper.
Don't look up: Saturday's solar eclipse can be seen in Baldwin County
Yes, the moon will blot out the sun. Mostly. Yes, it's an eclipse. No, you cannot look directly at the sun for any amount of time. And yes, we know you looked right at the total eclipse, like … more
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The city of Foley is building a new Public Works Department campus as part of efforts to expand services as the community grows. The city is developing a strategic plan to prepare for growth in upcoming years.
Foley seeks public input for strategic plan
FOLEY — Residents will have a chance to take part in guiding Foley’s future growth by helping to develop the city’s strategic plan. The city of Foley is working with the national … more
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There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence, or AI, these days. This technology is even assisting doctors and scientists. But what exactly is AI? And is it capable of helping advance scientific research in the field of health?
Artificial Intelligence and your health
There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence, or AI, these days. AI is everywhere—from virtual assistants to facial recognition software. This technology is even assisting doctors … more
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Baldwin County school board meeting approves Auburn University dual enrollment program
Baldwin County Board of Education members gathered on Feb. 22 for their monthly board meeting of the new year, approving all agenda items including a dual enrollment credit program with Auburn … more
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Using newspapers as a biodegradable weed barrier in the garden showcases an eco-friendly gardening practice to suppress weed growth and promote sustainable landscaping.
Have old newspapers? 7 ways to recycle and where to drop off in Baldwin County
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 … more
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Footage of sharks off Orange Beach shore, captured and posted to Facebook by beachgoer Rex Jones.
Sharks spotted in water near shore in Orange Beach
Beachgoers were in for quite a surprise when several sharks were spotted close to shore in Orange Beach on May 28, and experts say that won't slow down anytime soon. Footage of the sharks was … more
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Clotilda survivor Amey Greenwood Phillips’ great, great grandson Marquis Watkins and his research partner Al Guarisco at a cemetery once owned by members of the prominent Greenwood and D’Olive families in what is now Loxley. Amey was owned by members of the Greenwood family.
Baldwin County’s ties to the Clotilda: A native descendant shares his family’s story of Amey Greenwood
The stone on Amey Greenwood Phillips grave is gone, plowed over by progress when businesses cemented the tiny plot on Highway 98 in Daphne. The plantation where she lived and worked as a slave in Loxley is gone, too. Relatives don't even know the name she was given by her parents in Africa before she was stolen from her home, dragged … more
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Gulf Shores to unveil new Coastal Gateway Community Park master plan
GULF SHORES — The city of Gulf Shores invites all residents and stakeholders to join them on Monday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Erie Meyer Civic Center for the unveiling of a new master plan … more
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The Tennessee Bluegrass Band will take center stage during the Stapleton Bluegrass Festival
Stapleton Bluegrass Festival returns for 2023: A day of music, food and community spirit
BOX** WANT TO GO? ** The award-winning Stapleton Bluegrass Festival is gearing up for this year’s festival Oct. 28. The festival was a staple of the fall calendar in the early 1980s after the … more
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Book debate continues in Fairhope
The debate over which books should be accessible to children continued during the open discussion portion of the Sept. 25 Fairhope City Council meeting. Three individuals presented council with their … more
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Asher the zombie dummy at the Graham Creek Nature Preserve Haunted Forest.
Graham Creek Nature Preserve unveils bone-chilling ‘Asylum’ theme for Haunted Forest
It's October, and that means Graham Creek Nature Preserve is ready to give you a bone-chilling scare. Graham Creek Nature Preserve has become well-known for its annual Haunted Forest. Each year, … more
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Silverhill Veterans Day ceremony to honor WWI nurse
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Silverhill Veterans Memorial Organization will host a Veterans Day ceremony. They will be honoring World War II veteran Grace Edhegard Smith. The Edhegard family moved … more
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Foley to hold Christmas Open House Saturday
Join in the fun at the Downtown Foley Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., immediately following the Foley Kiwanis Christmas Parade. Businesses all over town will have … more
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Fire departments hold training exercise in Loxley [Photo gallery]
LOLXEY, Alabama -- For firefighters and many first responders, proper training can often mean the difference between life and death. Firefighters from four departments in Central Baldwin County got … more
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On Feb. 22, individuals gathered on Koniar Way at the site where this hotel will be constructed, marking the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Cobblestone Hotel and Suites breaks ground in Foley
FOLEY—To accommodate the influx of visitors and tourists, Cobblestone Hotel and Suites broke ground in Foley. Based in Wisconsin, Cobblestone Hotel and Suites has 127 locations across the … more
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A section of the newly renovated Gulf State Park Pier is gone after a battering by Hurricane Sally.
Gulf State Park Pier still in play for late summer completion
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 … more
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Fairhope High School was ranked in the top 10 state high schools, according to members of the Fairhope School Commission. Commission members said the district's elementary, middle and high schools have all made significant improvements.
Vandalism or prank? Fairhope High School seniors under scrutiny
Senior pranks can go many ways, but the 2024 seniors of Fairhope High School may have taken it too far.  Gulf Coast Media received several phone calls Friday morning from … more
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Fairhope Music Festival kicks off
FAIRHOPE – Three days of music, food, crafts and family fun kick off today with the start of the first Fairhope Music Festival.. more
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Best of Baldwin 2024 nominations to open Sept. 13
The party is returning. Nominations for Best of Baldwin 2024 will begin Sept. 13, marking the start of the next annual Best Of season with Gulf Coast Media. The readers choice contest celebrates … more
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