Fairhope Film Festival returns with 25 feature films, 35 short films

The Fairhope Film Festival returns next week for its 14th edition, bringing filmmakers from across the country and around the world to the Eastern Shore for four days to celebrate moviemaking and to …
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Daphne looking to demolish two buildings on U.S. 98

The City of Daphne is moving forward with plans to demolish two buildings along U.S. 98 as part of an effort to combat blight in the area. City council approved the demolition of a property …

12 things to do around the Gulf Coast this weekend, Nov. 5-8

Did you enjoy that extra hour of sleep when the clocks fell back, or are you already missing that little bit of sunshine after work? Either way, there’s plenty to brighten your weekend along …

Gulf Shores may take over Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Center at sportsplex into rec department

A Gulf Shores public-private project built at the Alabama Gulf Coast Sportsplex will become a purely public venture as the city moves to take over the financially struggling but popular sports …
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In Loving Memory of Sandra Lee Brown Bishop It is with heavy hearts, yet with the joyful hope of eternal life, that we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Brown Bishop, who entered into the loving …
The family of Peggy Christine Nelson Hesse is saddened to announce her passing on Oct. 29, 2026, at the age of 91 years old. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Roberta, Jerry, Sheila …
On Jul. 24, 2026, at the age of 77, Lennis “Len” Carlisle King, Jr., departed, leaving the world a quieter place. Len was born on Oct. 23, 1948, in Mayfield, Kentucky. He was the oldest of three …
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The scene at Fort Whiting in Mobile for the official Mobile County Republicans’ watch party and victory party for Jerry Carl, who won the District 1 U.S. Representative seat by defeating Democrat Clyde Jones, on November 4, 2026.

Jerry Carl wins Alabama Congressional District 1 seat in return to House

On election night, Jerry Carl and his supporters gathered at the Fort Whiting Reception Hall in Mobile, hoping the results would return him to his former District 1 seat. Carl’s watch party …

Fire forces Coyote Beach Sports to find new home

GULF SHORES — Terry Shelton was asleep in his Gulf Shores beach house around 3 a.m. when he heard voices from outside. "I woke up; I looked out the window; I could see two police officers …

Orange Beach reviewing possible joint response agreement at SR 181 roundabout with Gulf Shores

If there’s an accident at the recently opened roundabout at the intersection of the Foley Beach Express and the new spur road leading up to the state’s new bridge, also called State Route 161, …

Vacation rental company owners want Orange Beach to bypass new Airbnb host rules

Vacation rental company owners are planning an appeal to Orange Beach City Council to address new rules by online rental company Airbnb they say give the service an unfair advantage. “Local …

Gulf Shores Junior City Council seeks sponsors for Christmas Tree Tinsel Trail

The Gulf Shores Junior City Council is inviting businesses, organizations and community members to help launch a new holiday tradition with its inaugural Christmas Tree Tinsel Trail at Sims Park. …
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Five Baldwin Prep juniors earn ASE Student Master certifications

Five Baldwin Preparatory Academy juniors have achieved an automotive industry milestone while still in high school, completing the requirements for ASE Student Master certification across eight major …

Midterm Elections 2026: Results for races impacting Baldwin County, Alabama

These are the unofficial results of Alabama's Midterm Elections from Tuesday, Nov. 3, with races impacting Baldwin County. GOVERNOR Doug Jones (DEM) 47.87% | 806,149 Tommy Tuberville …

Impact 100 Baldwin County launches 20th year, invites women to join philanthropic effort

Impact 100 Baldwin County is celebrating 20 years of community philanthropy and looking to grow its membership as the organization prepares for another year of awarding grants to local nonprofits. …

South Baldwin Numismatic Society announces new meeting location

The South Baldwin Numismatic Society will meet at a new location beginning with its November meeting. The club's next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Wolf Bay Restaurant, located …

Religion column by Dr. Tony Banning: A crazy idea

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 It is a rather extraordinary way to begin a book. There is no attempt to prove God’s existence, no explanation of …

Baldwin Prep senior creates smartphone-controlled prosthetic hand

A chance encounter at church sparked an engineering project that has since combined computer programming, health sciences and 3D printing into a working prototype for a Baldwin Preparatory Academy …

Rescheduled Tacos & Tequila Festival returns to Foley this weekend

The rescheduled 2026 Tacos & Tequila Festival is set to bring two days of food, entertainment and family-friendly activities to downtown Foley this weekend, Nov. 7-8. The festival will take …

Election 2026: Polling locations in Baldwin County, AL

Here is the list of polling locations across Baldwin County, Alabama, for the Nov. 3, General Election. Your voting precinct and polling location may have changed since the last general election. …

Sample ballot for Baldwin County, Alabama, General Election

Here's an example of what you may see on your ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Some races are by district based on where you live. To find your specific representatives and more about candidates …

Reports indicate Philip Rivers is set to meet with NC State on Wednesday in Fairhope

Reporting from On3's Pete Nakos and Chris Low indicate that North Carolina State is set to meet with current St. Michael Catholic head coach Philip Rivers on Wednesday in Fairhope. The news …

Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week (Oct. 26-Nov. 1): Baldwin County’s Shiyla Kirkland

The popularity of flag football nationwide has exploded in recent years, with 25 states having officially sanctioned the sport and it being included in the 2028 Olympic Games. The NCAA has even …

Playoff Primer: Seven local teams kicking off postseason runs this week

November brings with it crisp air, colorful leaves, the inescapable smell of pumpkin…and playoff football. The high school football regular season concluded over Halloween weekend, meaning …

Gulf Coast Media’s Local Legends: Creel breaks his career-high on the ground, Lowe causes havoc for Miles

Baldwin County has always been full of athletic talent, and a plethora of players from the area have gone on to have successful careers at the collegiate and/or professional level. So in this …
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Vote for Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

As fall playoffs cross over with the beginning of the winter-sports season, Gulf Coast Media’s next Athlete of the Week poll is currently live on our website. Four athletes from Baldwin County will be included in the voting each week, which will open at noon on Mondays and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.

New reports suggest St. Michael's Rivers is focal point of NC State's coaching search

  Early reporting from ESPN, NBC Sports and The Athletic indicate that St. Michael Catholic head football coach Philip Rivers could be a pursued candidate in NC State's coaching search. …