After steadily declining for over a decade, global hunger has reached an all-time high. Continued supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, escalating …
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9/4/23
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With construction ongoing at the Novelis facility in Bay Minette, economic development officials say the announcement of a $2.5 million federal grant will support water infrastructure upgrades in the …
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/4/23 |
Parrot Heads around the globe are waking to the news. Jimmy Buffett has died at the age of 76.
A statement posted to www.jimmybuffett.com read: “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/2/23 |
The Foley Police Department arrested Katie Lee Smith, 36, after a search.
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Foley Police Department (FPD) responded to a death investigation at the Town and Country …
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9/1/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Taking the leap of purchasing land comes with many variables, some of which are time, capacity and money needed to ensure that the investment does not degrade or fail to …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/1/23 |
The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Friday, Aug. 25, that the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season will close at 11:59 pm …
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9/1/23
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The Light in the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at Kids Park in Bay Minette. Donations will be accepted for luminaries to be placed in memory of those who …
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9/1/23
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For the first time in the 90-plus-year history of the nation’s largest organization of professional outdoor journalists, the group's largest yearly gathering will be held within the borders of …
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9/1/23
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FAIRHOPE — A Fairhope-based nonprofit has been found to have seemingly misused Baldwin County tax money derived from a tobacco tax bill over the last 20 years. The Baldwin County Abuse Network …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/1/23 |
Want SEC football tickets or a free VIP table at the Blue Angels Homecoming Show?
The Baldwin REALTORS® Foundation announced an online raffle event providing members of the public with the …
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9/1/23
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Foley Police Department and the Baldwin County Major Crimes Unit need the community’s assistance in locating Katie Smith regarding her mother’s death.
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/31/23 |
The children have survived the start of school, and the whole household can spend the Labor Day holiday weekend relaxing and celebrating. Fun fact: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/31/23 |
If you have ever dreamed of competing in a billfish tournament but lack the boat, tackle or know-how; your luck just changed. Zeke's Landing Marina will host its first Charter Boat Billfish …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/31/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — With fall nearly one month away, the temperatures of late summer are not letting up anytime soon. Adding that to an average annual humidity of more than 85%, the struggle is …
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By Justin Miller
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 8/31/23 |
ORANGE BEACH — The Beach Express Bridge has increased toll rates from $2.75 to $5, and the Baldwin County Bridge Company and Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon are blaming the state Department of …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/30/23 |
A horse in Baldwin County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries' veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Auburn.
EEE is a …
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BY NATALIE WILLIAMSON
natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/30/23 |
FOLEY — The Foley Event center was filled with energy and competitive spirit as the Bama Beach Pickleball Club hosted its second-annual pickleball tournament, raising $20,000 to benefit gastric …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/30/23 |
MOBILE — Baldwin County residents and visitors wanting a new thing to do within a day's drive can anticipate the completion of Mobile's Top Golf construction on the horizon.
There are …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/30/23 |
GULF SHORES — If you walked into Big Beach Brewing on Thursday, chances are you were greeted with a sea of green T-shirts as the Alabama Coastal Foundation held a "Connect to Your Coast" …
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BY KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/29/23 |
District officials have released more information about a threatening call that put Robertsdale High School on lockdown last week. Police responded Aug. 23 to reports of a possible threat of violence …
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BY KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/29/23 |