The need for affordable housing for seasonal and non-seasonal workers is something Baldwin County struggles with, but ground was broken today on one piece of a solution. The Poarch Band of Creek …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/17/23 |
The South Alabama Land Trust, a regional land conversation nonprofit, has a new leader.
Jane Herndon was announced as the group's new executive director, bringing with her over 30 years of …
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8/16/23
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The Bay Minette Public Library handed out 150 books to children thanks to an Endowment Grant from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
The library distributed the books, along with a library tote, …
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8/16/23
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As students return to classrooms, doctors say that it's important to ensure that children are up-to-date with routine childhood vaccinations.
"The evidence around vaccinations is abundantly …
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8/16/23
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From broken belongings to going over budget, moving comes with its fair share of challenges and stresses.
Recent research completed by Duck brand uncovers insights about first time movers …
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By StatePoint
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8/16/23
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — As students head back to school, Alabama 4-H is excited to welcome new and previous members to another exciting year in 4-H. Enrollment is now open for Alabama youths ages 9 …
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BY JUSTIN MILLER
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 8/16/23 |
Steve Diehl wants to use his narrative to illuminate his story of living and coming to terms with ALS after a career in firefighting and as a paramedic.
Diehl's journey in the firefighting world …
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/16/23 |
Nuzzled underneath electric transmission lines and behind the home of Rita and Nick Funk in Fairhope, much to their surprise were several gopher tortoise burrows, a federally protected species. …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/16/23 |
A Gulf Shores-based man has been named COO of one of the city's more well-known restaurants.
Lucy Buffett's LuLu's in Gulf Shores; Destin, Florida; and North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, …
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8/16/23
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When the weather gets hot and stagnant, the folks who live on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay go on high alert. Certain weather and water conditions in the bay can lead a rare phenomenon known as a …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 8/16/23 |
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently released a video honoring Chuck Maglothin of Foley as his August "Veteran of the Month."
"Our service members put their lives on the line to preserve …
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8/16/23
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With temperatures last week reaching a high of 95 degrees and heat indexes of 104 and higher, many parents took to social media voicing their concerns about Baldwin County Public Schools buses not …
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By KARA MAUTZ
Reporter kara@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/16/23 |
ORANGE BEACH — As part of its Hot Wharf Summer series, The Wharf and Birmingham-based Buffalo Rock Pepsi announced a $5,000 donation to Alabama Credit Union's Secret Meals for Hungry Children …
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8/16/23
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It is time for the locals to take back the beach. The summer season has come to a close, the children are back in school, and football is right around the corner. All that means the Sunset Series …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/16/23 |
FOLEY — After one year, a program to provide city financial support for Foley school programs has increased test scores and performance reading, mathematics and other areas.
Foley City Council …
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8/14/23
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FOLEY — Some Foley city employees will get a raise and all will have additional potential for future salary enhancements under a pay plan approved by city council.
Council voted to approve a pay …
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8/14/23
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FOLEY — What started as a series of pop-ups with 100 bagels became a runaway train of love and gluten. Bagel Boy Foley is 1 years old.
Just before opening his first location at 515 N. McKenzie …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/23 |
BAY MINETTE — In observance and celebration of National Breastfeeding Month in August, North Baldwin Infirmary will host a free Baby Bistro Breastfeeding Support Group session for mothers.
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By NATALIE WILLIAMSON
Reporter natalie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/23 |
The city of Spanish Fort announced Friday, Aug. 11, that city council would hold a special meeting.
An email sent to media outlets by city clerk Rebecca Gaines stated:
"The purpose of the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/23 |
DAHPNE — A new café with a focus on delicious healthy food just opened in downtown Daphne.For owner Kimberly Cox, Press & Co., which opened Aug. 12, is a step in a new direction. She never dreamed …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/23 |