FOLEY — Two historic downtown buildings are the winners of Foley's 2023 Beautification Awards.
The city recently presented the awards to Hollis Furniture on South McKenzie Street and the …
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10/2/23
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FOLEY — Police K-9 units from across the United States took part in national competition in Foley during the week of Sept. 26 through 29 with local teams winning several top awards. More than …
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10/2/23
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For local volunteers, this is a disaster happening in slow motion. Volunteers and staff at Prodisee Pantry stood by federal employees last week as they waited, hoped and prayed until Congress passed …
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BY Allison Marlow
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 10/2/23 |
A proposed ordinance that would require new properties and developments to annex into the City of Fairhope for city water service has been tabled indefinitely. During the Sept. 25 regular city …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/23 |
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 …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/23 |
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, …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/23 |
Fresh Off the Boat, a popular Orange Beach restaurant, abruptly closed Sept. 17, laying off the staff of approximately 19. Jerr McCutchen and David Buster opened Fresh Off the Boat in 2020 at the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/23 |
FOLEY — Glen Lakes Golf Club recently marked their 10-year anniversary of being locally owned.
Sam Strite, president of Glen Lakes Golf Club, made the decision to purchase the Foley course …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/23 |
The third-annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest kicks off Friday, Oct. 6, at The Wharf. The festival will celebrate America at its best with food, arts and crafts, cars, motorcycles, jeeps and music. The …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/23 |
FOLEY — Captain Crazy’s Paradise officially opened Sept. 9 featuring vintage arcade games and golf simulators. Positioned on South McKenzie Street, opposite the Walmart Supercenter, the …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/23 |
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition has officially launched and is taking applications until Oct. 27. The nationwide competition aims to empower students in grades 6-12 to harness the …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/29/23 |
Derriana Bishop was crowned Miss AWAG 2023 at the pageant held Sept. 23 at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. The Baldwin County High School senior is the daughter of the Apostle …
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9/29/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Hot, dry weather during the growing season has affected Alabama's peanut crop. Kris Balkcom, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System peanut research associate, said some …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/29/23 |
Baldwin County Public Schools has launched a new mentor program for elementary school principals across the county. According to Tiffany Wilson, director of human resources, this year's chosen mentor …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/29/23 |
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the thrill of the hunt to begin. Until then, the responsibilities …
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By Cole Sikes
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 9/29/23 |
FOLEY — Foley Main Street's Cat Alley has reached its second phase and is searching for artists to create three new murals.
The three murals will depict various aspects of Foley's history. …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
Step into the wonderful world of Harry Potter at the Hogsmeade Halloween Festival Oct. 7. The festival is back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and promises a fun day for …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
The Alabama Gulf Coast has been the backdrop of many movies big and small, but there’s no better way to welcome the spooky Halloween season than with a Stephen King movie.
Gulf Coast Media …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
It is time to celebrate. This year marks the 50th year of the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. Get ready for a weekend full of food, music and fun Oct. 12-15. The Annual National …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |
The Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's annual Buddy Walk has fun additions and a new home for the 2023 event. This year's revamped Buddy Walk will take over Loxley Municipal Park Saturday, Oct. …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/28/23 |