A project to fix one of Fairhope's wastewater choke points and help keep up with population growth is $1,154,696 closer after officials accepted a grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/17/23 |
MOBILE – Justin Shea Ulrich, a 44-year-old Robertsdale man, was sentenced in federal court to 25 months for illegal possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony.
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7/17/23
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The Fairhope Police Department is investigating the death of an individual reported missing Saturday afternoon.
In a statement released on the Fairhope Police Department’s Facebook page, …
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7/17/23
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The Gulf Shores Police Department released a statement Sunday night, reporting that officers responded to a call regarding multiple gunshots in the 400 block of …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/16/23 |
Beach restoration projects are poised to get a $17 million boost on the island, and a new bar with wine store and tasting room has been proposed in Gulf Shores' Waterway Village.
Both topics …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/23 |
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday morning a sizeable amount of $67 million in the newest round of GoMESA funding for local projects, which will include $2 million to build a new amphitheater in …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/23 |
FAIRHOPE — Step into a magical world of enchanting forests and mischievous fairies. Embark on a classic Shakespearean tale that will leave you blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/23 |
After 40 years of service, 10 of those in Baldwin County, Gulf Shores International Airport has announced that its director, Scott Fuller, will be retiring in November.
"I've been all over the …
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BY KARA MAUTZ
kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/23 |
This Fourth of July period was one day longer than the holiday in 2022, but Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Highway Patrol troopers investigated 50% fewer traffic deaths than last year and saw no …
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7/13/23
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When a Tennessee church youth group got stranded in Bay Minette due to their bus catching fire, Baldwin County's transit system got to work. Baldwin Regional Transit System received a call from Bay …
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7/13/23
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The Gulf of Mexico is home to the endangered Rice's whales, a species on the brink of extinction. A recent proposal by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to lower knot speed to 10 in …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/23 |
The Alabama Legislature voted in favor of a 2% increase in teacher pay this year, citing a boost in revenue within the education trust fund as the driving force behind the decision. State Rep. …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/23 |
ATLANTA — The IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office urges businesses to be wary of promoters stating they can help facilitate Employee Retention Credit claims. The ERC, signed into …
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7/13/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Alabama's meat and poultry processing industry is receiving major financial investments through the Alabama Meat Processing Program. The Alabama Department of Agriculture …
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BY Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 7/13/23 |
The traditional residential real estate of Baldwin County saw positive data trends in almost all categories for June 2023. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service labels the …
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7/13/23
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AFRICATOWN — Say their names; 110 in all. They are the men, women and children who were kidnapped from their west African homes and dragged across the Atlantic, the last to arrive on American …
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By Allison Marlow
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 7/13/23 |
This summer, Historic Blakeley State Park is offering special weekday cruises into scenic Mobile Bay and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Both cruises depart from Bartram Landing at Five Rivers Delta …
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7/13/23
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If April showers bring May flowers, what do downpours in July bring us? The weather isn't unusual for this time of year, but it does make planning outdoor fun a bit of a headache. This weekend's list …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/23 |
A day at the beach and dealing with traffic can work up an appetite, whether you're part of the crowd or living locally. If you are in the market for something new to add to your "must eat" list, we …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/23 |
Long communal tables line the street. Café lights cast a warm glow as you chat with new friends over happy hour beverages. A four-course dinner cooked by some of the best chefs awaits, with …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/23 |