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Pictured from left to right: Carolyn Lippold, second place; Julia Wofford, honorable mention; Ashleigh Kiesel, honorable mention; Kayin Hardy, third place; Olivia Tures, first place; and Baldwin Pops Band Conductor Wayne Fillingim.
Baldwin Pops awards 3 college scholarships
The Baldwin Pops Band recently named three high school seniors who won 2023 John Allen Memorial Scholarships and an additional two honorable mentions. The band awards an annual college scholarship in … more
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In a recent College Ave Student Loans survey, only 30% of parents who received award letters said they received as much aid as they expected, and 74% said they found the expected family contribution surprisingly high.
Making sense of college costs and financial aid
That moment when your child receives an acceptance letter to a coveted college is a time to feel pride in their achievements and excited about their future. It's also a time to make sense of the … more
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Renee Carter was recently named assistant superintendent of elementary education for Baldwin County Public Schools. She will join assistant superintendents Joe Sharp and Marty McRae and will be tasked with overseeing academics and school improvement at the elementary level.
Baldwin County Public Schools announces Carter as assistant superintendent
Baldwin County Public School Superintendent Eddie Tyler and the Baldwin County Board of Education recently announced the appointment of Renee Carter as assistant superintendent of elementary … more
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Two local students recently received health career scholarships from the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary. Pictured from the left are Thomas Hospital Auxiliary Health Career Scholarship Committee Co-Chairperson David Younce, scholarship recipients Brandace Kennington and Adam Skelton, Scholarship Committee Chairperson Rusty Downey and Thomas Hospital Auxiliary President Connie Zubler.
Thomas Hospital Auxiliary awards health career scholarships to area students
FAIRHOPE — The Thomas Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to award $8,000 in health career scholarships to two Baldwin County residents. Each student receives a scholarship valued at $4,000. … more
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Tommie-Lynn Smith from Daphne High School, Renie Kennedy from Fairhope High School and Ava Cock and Marguerite Cowles from St. Michael Catholic were recently recognized with scholarships from the Eastern Shore Optimist Club. They are pictured with Eastern Shore Optimist Club President Gene Broadus and Dogwood Trail Program Executive Director JoAnn Broadus.
2023 Dogwood Trail Scholarship recipients announced
The Eastern Shore Optimist Club recently announced the 2023 Dogwood Trail Program scholarship recipients. These scholarships are awarded to Eastern Shore high school seniors who have participated in … more
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The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team grew by one for a day when Spanish Fort’s Hayes Godwin participated in SWAT In-Service Week and had the opportunity for hands-on experiences and demonstrations.
Spanish Fort student Godwin joins Baldwin County Sheriff’s SWAT Team for a day
Monday, June 5, one local boy had the opportunity to participate in an experience of a lifetime with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, during SWAT In-Service Week. Hayes … more
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Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler speaks at the Baldwin Prep Academy groundbreaking Aug. 18, 2022, in Loxley. Tyler said the unique school will provide opportunities for students to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree.
Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler recaps 2022-23 school year
As the 2022-2023 school year came to a close, Baldwin County Public School superintendent Eddie Tyler recapped the journey and provided a few updates for the year to come. In an official email, … more
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Daniel Randall, the past president of the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay, presented the 2023 Heart of Optimism Award to Mary Katherine Gunn, a recent graduate of Elberta High School. Gunn’s next steps will come on the campus of the University of Alabama where she’ll pursue a double major in art education and public relations on top of photographing Crimson Tide sports.
Elberta’s Gunn awarded Optimist Club of Perdido Bay’s Heart of Optimism
This year's recipient of the “Heart of Optimism” Award is Mary Katherine “MK” Gunn. She lives out the Optimist Creed in every aspect of her life. Throughout her Elberta … more
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After the City of Gulf Shores announced that Gulf Shores Elementary School was awarded a construction contract to renovate the 200 and 300 buildings on campus, a rendering of the work was provided. The renovations are expected to be complete before next school year.
Gulf Shores Elementary School announces renovations for 2023-24 school year
The City of Gulf Shores announced that Gulf Shores Elementary School has been awarded a construction contract for renovations and the work is expected to be completed by the start of the 2023-24 … more
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Florence B. Mathis Elementary School was one of five Baldwin County schools selected as Purple Star Schools for their efforts in supporting military students and their families. This year's honorees also included Daphne East Elementary School, Daphne Elementary School, Daphne High School and W.J. Carroll Intermediate School.
5 Baldwin schools awarded for military-friendly campuses
Five schools in Baldwin County were named a Purple Star School for 2023 for their efforts that are committed to and supportive of military students and their families as they transition to their new … more
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Gulf Shores graduating senior wins $10K The Wharf Scholarship
ORANGE BEACH — The Wharf has awarded Kaysheri Haffner, a senior at Gulf Shores High School, The Wharf Scholarship in the amount of $10,000. “The Wharf is proud to continue our scholarship … more
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RHS air rifle team before presenting at the Daytona 500 race.
Robertsdale High NJROTC 1 of 12 to receive top Navy honors
Robertsdale Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has once again been recognized by the Navy as a Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors. The program, which is under the leadership of Commander … more
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Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud poses with members of Foley Elementary School and her book “Miss Sandra and the Turtle People.” To the right, a scene from Newton Elementary School.
Second graders in Baldwin County receive Linda B. Schmitz Spangrud's book 'Miss Sandra and the Turtle People' for sea turtle season
As turtle season begins for the Share the Beach Turtle People volunteers, it also begins for many second graders. "Over 700 second-grade students in Baldwin County elementary schools (Elberta, Foley … more
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Baldwin County Sheriff's Office hosts 2023 Shining Star Youth Camps
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is set to host the 2023 Shining Star Youth Camps at Belforest Elementary, Fairhope East Elementary and Central Baldwin Middle School this summer. The three-day camps, … more
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Scuba diving students in Gulf Shores City Schools new extracurricular class dive 45 feet in Vortex Springs and 20 feet in the Gulf of Mexico. They learn about safety, animals they'll encounter, the science behind their gear and how to share air with each other.
Gulf Shores schools offering scuba diving class
Gulf Shores City Schools are exploring new depths this summer and taking education underwater. The coastal city school district is offering students the opportunity to enroll in an after-school scuba … more
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Madeleine Dotson, of Spanish Fort, lived in Morocco on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship. She is one of 62 college students in the nation to be selected to be named a 2023 Truman Scholar.
Spanish Fort student Madeleine Dotson named 2023 Truman Scholar for Outstanding Leadership and Environmental Advocacy
Madeleine Dotson, of Spanish Fort, has been named a 2023 Truman Scholar. Dotson is one of 62 college students from 60 U.S. colleges and universities selected for the honor, bestowed by the Harry S. … more
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Austin Gontraski, seen here at Catholic Social Services in Robertsdale, held a neighborhood food drive in sixth grade, collecting $400 in cash to buy 1,200 meals. He delivered the food to CSS and has been working with them since.
St. Michael’s junior raises 115K meals for food-insecure students
What were you doing in sixth grade? Austin Gontarski was holding a food drive, raising money for those in need and laying the groundwork to create his own nonprofit. Gontarski, a St. Michael Catholic … more
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Submissions open for Gulf Coast Media's The Senior Wall, free online gallery celebrating Baldwin County's high school Class of 2023
Gulf Coast Media is celebrating Baldwin County's Class of 2023 with The Senior Wall, an online gallery that is free to use and share. Simply go to www.gulfcoastmedia.com/2023graduates and upload … more
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Left, Maggie Britt, Bayside Academy senior and Alice Raybosh, Fairhope High School senior were awarded the Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarship Award by Original Oyster House.
Bayside Academy, Fairhope students win Original Oyster House scholarships
The Original Oyster House awarded its 18th-annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to Maggie Britt of Bayside Academy and Alice Raybosh of Fairhope High School. Britt plans to attend … more
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Columbia Southern University will celebrate 30 years of providing distance learning this year.
Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach adds 27 new programs
ORANGE BEACH – Columbia Southern University, which celebrates its 30th year of providing quality distance learning this year, springs into the season with the recent launch of 27 new online … more
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