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College Counts scholarship application open for students across Alabama
Once again, applications for Alabama's 529 College Counts college savings fund scholarship are open to eligible students across the state. Per an official release, the scholarship offers awards of … more
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When Baldwin County students face hunger, The Backpack Program steps in
The brisk air marks the end of winter break, as students across the county are returning to their classrooms to begin a new semester and settle into a new routine. However, for students enrolled in … more
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Orange Beach schools to delay Tuesday start amid severe weather threat
Schools across Baldwin County are canceling, changing, delaying and generally adapting to imminent severe weather expected to hit the area Monday night into Tuesday morning. A weather system … more
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Severe storms with damaging winds and possible tornadoes loom, while coastal areas face a high risk of rip currents and surges up to 10+ feet tonight through Tuesday night. Stay informed, stay safe.
After-school activities canceled ahead of severe weather system approaching Baldwin, Mobile counties
In a critical update provided by the US National Weather Service Mobile Alabama and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the imminent arrival of an extraordinary weather system … more
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Recent data indicate that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level. However, learning experts say that the trend is reversible. By utilizing a few tools, tips and ideas, you can support the literacy journey at home and on-the-go.
How to support early readers at home
Recent data indicate that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level, with performance particularly low due to the lingering effects of the pandemic. The good news? … more
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The 2023 court (pictured above). Tickets to the pageant are $15 and can be purchased from any pageant participant, and will be livestreamed through a link that will be posted on the program's Instagram and Facebook pages.
Dogwood Trail pageant and scholarship program celebrates 64th year on Eastern Shore
The annual Dogwood Trail pageant and scholarship program is gearing up to celebrate its 64th year at the Fairhope Civic Center on Jan. 13. This year, 44 participants will compete for one of the … more
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Rouge Regent Carol Salsamendi Community Service Award Winner Beverly Dillon Smith and committee chair Judy Culbreth at Nix Center, December 14, 2023. Following the ceremony.
Local DAR chapter honors Fairhope woman with annual community service award
Members of the Ecor Rogue chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gathered in the festively decorated Nix Center in Fairhope to honor Beverly Smith, the 2023 recipient of the … more
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Gulf Shores High School Horticulture and Environmental Management teacher Will Tuggle hands off small potted trees to students that will be planted.
Gulf Coast Media's 2023 Year-in review: In education, 3 school systems adjust to growth, plan for the future
This year has proven to be quite the year for schools across Baldwin County, as the opening of the highly anticipated Baldwin Preparatory Academy draws near, Baldwin County throws its hat in the ring … more
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Studies show there aren't nearly enough afterschool and summer learning programs. For every child in an afterschool program, four more are waiting to get in.
America rallies for afterschool programs
Afterschool programs keep children safe, inspire them to learn and give working parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing their kids are supervised and learning after the school day ends. … more
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The Alabama State Department of Education released its annual report cards last week to grade schools and districts across the state on everything from academic performance to career readiness from the 2022-23 school year.
Report cards released for local Baldwin County schools, districts
The Alabama State Department of Education released its annual report cards last week to grade schools and districts across the state on everything from academic performance to career readiness from … more
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Cadets Landon Ward, Arthur Zamprogno and Grace Godwin pose with their families holding their certificates for a scholarship to attend an accredited private pilot license training program for the summer of 2024.
Three Daphne AFJROTC students receive scholarships to attend flight academy this summer
Three students in the Daphne High School AFJROTC program will be soaring to new heights this summer after they were selected to receive scholarships to attend an accredited flight training program. … more
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In this photo, cadets Landon Ward, Arthur Zamprogno and Grace Godwin (from left to right, holding certificates) pose with their families. Ward and Zamprogno are the primary selects, and Godwin is an alternate.
Flight Academy scholarships awarded to Baldwin County AFJROTC Junior cadets
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Headquarters has announced the recipients of scholarships for attendance in an accredited private pilot license training program during the … more
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In an effort to help Alabama students raise their ACT scores and improve their college admissions outcomes, the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science has created a new program called ACT Prep with ASMS, which will offer free standardized test prep to qualifying juniors.
ASMS launches new free online ACT prep program for Alabama juniors
This November, ACT, Inc. reported that the national average ACT composite score dropped to 19.5 out of a maximum score of 36 for the Class of 2023. According to data released by the testing … more
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Megan Kent, Miss Eastern Shore Teen and Spanish Fort High School student, rides through town during the annual Spanish Fort Christmas parade on Dec. 10.
Baldwin County students get in the holiday spirit
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The halls of the Stapleton School echoed with melodies, as the school hosted a Bluegrass music assembly in collaboration with the South Alabama Bluegrass Music Association on Dec. 1.
Stapleton School hosts Bluegrass music assembly
The halls of the Stapleton School echoed with acoustic melodies as the school hosted a bluegrass music assembly in collaboration with the South Alabama Bluegrass Music Association on Dec. 1. Jim … more
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In the spirit of giving, students from Elberta Middle School will be sponsoring ten children for the Elberta Police Department's angel tree program, providing them with gifts on Christmas morning.
Elberta Middle School students give back through Elberta Police Department angel tree program
In the spirit of giving, students from Elberta Middle School will be sponsoring 10 children for the Elberta Police Department's angel tree program, providing them with gifts on Christmas morning. … more
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Over 40 Baldwin County High School students are lending a hand this holiday season, helping to collect and sort food donations for the North Baldwin Ecumenical food pantry.
Baldwin County High School students lend a hand at local food pantry
Over 40 Baldwin County High School students are lending a hand this holiday season by helping to collect and sort food donations for the North Baldwin Ecumenical food pantry. Caroline Valentino, … more
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Rendering of Baldwin Prep Academy, projected to open in August 2024.
A look inside Baldwin Preparatory Academy
LOXLEY — Gulf Coast Media was given an inside look at the construction progress of the new Baldwin Preparatory Academy, the highly anticipated career technology school scheduled to open in … more
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Photo Gallery: Homemade volcanoes rumble during a Fairhope East science lesson [Photo gallery]
Students in Lisa Hood's sixth grade class at Fairhope East Elementary School make their homemade volcanoes rumble with a chemical reaction during a science lesson in volcanology. more
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Biosystems standout serving as engineering graduation marshal from Daphne
Natalie Hodge, a graduating senior in biosystems engineering from Daphne, has been selected to lead the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering in Auburn University's fall commencement ceremonies … more
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