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The Jubilee City is commemorating 100 years in 2027, and city officials are ready to celebrate.
City of Daphne unveiled its centennial branding during a special event held at Daphne City Hall on …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/13/26 |
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Big Daddy’s Grill joined thousands of volunteers across the region Sept. 19 for the 39th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, helping remove litter from Fish River and supporting efforts to protect the …
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10/13/26
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The South Alabama Land Trust will host Conservation on Tap from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Fairhope Brewing Company, bringing together live music, food, drinks and conservation supporters for an evening …
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10/13/26
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Fairhope Public Library will offer two opportunities for local readers and writers to gather in October, including a discussion with local horror author Greta T. Bates and a poetry open mic hosted by …
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10/12/26
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A shrimp painting led Birmingham artist Virginia Nelson to an unexpected creation: coastal cowboys. That series, born from what Nelson describes as a creative breakthrough, will take center stage …
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10/12/26
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A song can sometimes reach a place that words cannot.
That idea is at the heart of “Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory,” an inspiring documentary that explores the connections among …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/10/26 |
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Deborah Hailey, a Fairhope resident of 31 years, experienced her first hurricane in 1995 when Hurricane Opal hit the coast. Despite the severity of what may come, Hailey said it’s just kind of …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/9/26 |
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Daphne officials discussed details about their state grant for the Bayfront Park pier during a Public Works Committee meeting on Monday, Oct. 5.
Called the Jubilee Recreation and Fishing Pier, …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/7/26 |
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The mother and son duo behind Bake Blue Bakery have brought the business from their home to a brand-new storefront.
Debra and Reed Pennington opened the doors to the brick-and-mortar storefront …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/7/26 |
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A historic Daphne church with roots reaching back more than 150 years will provide the setting for the Baldwin County Historical Society’s quarterly fall meeting Oct. 18.
The society will …
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10/7/26
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Fairhopians and local author Sonny Brewer gathered at Henry Stuart's Round House on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 1, with retired priest John R. Gilchrist blessing the soil in preparation for the …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/5/26 |
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DAPHNE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones called for a moratorium on data centers and committed to expanding Medicaid during his town hall in Baldwin County on Oct. 2, where he …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/5/26 |
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The City of Daphne will officially launch its centennial branding Wednesday, Oct. 7, marking the beginning of a yearlong celebration of the Jubilee City’s 100th anniversary.
The Centennial …
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10/5/26
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American Legion Eastern Shore Post 199 is bringing local golfers together for its first annual golf tournament Oct. 15 at Quail Creek Golf Course, with a day of competition and fellowship planned to …
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By WHISPER VAUGHN-EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/2/26 |
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While many will be in Mobile for President Donald Trump’s rally ahead of the midterms, the Democratic nominee for Alabama governor will be hosting his own town hall the same evening.
Doug …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/1/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Sharks may carry a chilling reputation, but marine researcher Glenn R. Parsons explained to his Fairhope Public Library audience on Thursday that the animals are vital to ocean …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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A new segment of the Eastern Shore Trail is about 80% complete with the extension to be finished by November, county officials said. The extension will add 1.84-miles to the trail, which currently …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — With the general election a little over a month away, candidates running in several races spoke to constituents at Fairhope United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
The event …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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FAIRHOPE — Baldwin County has a new dirty soda shop with Southern Sip opening inside Fairhope's Piggly Wiggly grocery store.
Madi Magallanes co-owns the establishment with April and Pail Kunz. …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |
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Six-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell and and his band, the 400 Unit, played a sold-out show at Halstead Amphitheater in Fairhope on Thursday, Sept. 24, to kick off the fall concert season for Live at …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/30/26 |