Gulf Shores reschedules walking tour, plans tailgating event to gather public input

Residents will have another opportunity to help shape the future of Gulf Shores during a rescheduled guided walking tour as part of the city’s long-range planning effort. The Gulf Shores Plan …
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The Nature Conservancy expands coastal restoration efforts in Alabama

BAYOU LA BATRE — On Alabama's Gulf Coast, where issues like rising sea levels, powerful storms and shoreline erosion are a threat to wildlife habitats and living environments, The Nature …

Baldwin County High School's Howard following his own leadership path toward engineering future

Ethan Howard is a senior at Baldwin County High School who grew up in Bay Minette. He's quiet but sure of himself and his path, which he intends to follow to become an electrical engineer. To prepare …

NFPA urges families to prioritize fire safety as Halloween approaches

As Halloween approaches, the National Fire Protection Association is reminding families to take precautions against fire hazards associated with holiday decorations, candles and costumes. In an …
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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 …
Lori Louise Cooper, age 61, of Pensacola, Florida went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 16, 2026. AKA: Super Duper Lori Cooper! Lori is preceded in death by her mother, Eunice …
LTC Lawrence Russell Dewey, Jr. (Retired) passed away on Thurs. Sept. 24, 2026, in Georgia at the age of 90. His funeral service will be held on Fri., Oct. 9th, 2026, at Hughes Funeral Home in …
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Wine on the Isla: Debunking the intimidation of wine with Gulf Shores' Robin Riddell Jones

You don’t need to travel to Europe or even Napa Valley or New Orleans to taste great wine. Robin Riddell Jones knows wine shops can be intimidating. That’s why she designed Isla Wine to make it …

Party with a Purpose: Parrotheads gather in Gulf Shores for 34th-annual Meeting of the Minds

GULF SHORES — Parrotheads from all over gathered in Gulf Shores for the 34th annual Meeting of the Minds this past week, carrying on the legacy of the late Jimmy Buffett. The event is hosted …

Local businesses hold art walk in Gulf Shores in aftermath of Shrimp Festival's cancellation

GULF SHORES — With the Annual National Shrimp Festival canceled due to Hurricane Isaias, artists and business owners in Gulf Shores tried to make up for lost sales with a Shrimp Fest Art Walk held …

Gulf Shores nonprofit receives $6,000 grant from ALTA Good Deeds Foundation

A Gulf Shores nonprofit is among 20 organizations nationwide receiving a share of $120,000 in grants from the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation to support community-based charitable work. According to a …

Trade Thanksgiving leftovers for miles at the Coastal Half Marathon

Runners and families can trade Thanksgiving leftovers for a day on the trails when the 19th annual Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run returns to Orange Beach on Nov. 28. According to a …
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Nick LeBrun hoists the winner's trophy after besting more than 200 pro anglers on Lake Guntersville.

David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: LeBrun's big bag seals Ultimate Angler Championship title

When Nick LeBrun of Benton, Louisiana, weighed in a whopping 28 pounds of bass Saturday, Oct. 3, to win the $500,000 top prize at the Ultimate Angler Championship at Lake Guntersville, he credited it …

The art of Gyotaku: Orange Beach chef Brody Olive’s white-linen dining menu built around the Gulf’s bounty

Kayla Green, Taste Magazine: What is gyotaku, and what has been your exploration into it so far? Brody Olive, Voyagers: It kind of goes back to how we recorded things thousands of years ago. …

Gulf Coast Taste: What to Do, Here. Events and things to do through December 2026

Here's a list of events coming up in and around Baldwin County and the Alabama Gulf Coast through the end of 2026. Featured in Gulf Coast Media's Taste magazine. To read the full magazine, go to …
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Surf the World Tour brings road stories to Alabama’s Gulf Coast

American road storyteller Woodrow “Pack” Landfair is bringing his Surf the World Tour to Alabama’s Gulf Coast on Saturday, Nov. 7, with a book signing in Foley followed by a free public cookout …

USDA seeks public comment on interstate shipment of fresh wasabi from Hawaii

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on a proposal to allow fresh wasabi leaves and rhizomes to be shipped from Hawaii to the …

Letter to the Editor: The dire need of pancreatic cancer research

When my family first learned that my husband, Ted, had pancreatic cancer, we had no idea of his journey ahead. We knew the life expectancy was short for this horrible cancer, but we did not know how …

Ivey awards $6.6 million for traffic safety programs across Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $6.6 million to expand traffic law enforcement and promote safer driving practices across Alabama, funding regional programs aimed at reducing dangerous driving …

Foley receives $163,620 grant for Wolf Creek Park improvements

Foley will receive $163,620 in state-awarded federal grant funding to expand outdoor recreation opportunities at Wolf Creek Park, one of six Alabama communities sharing approximately $1.2 million for …
Aaron Ross recovers in the hospital after being diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a form of childhood kidney cancer, at age 2. He is now more than seven years cancer-free.

South Baldwin boy advances to top 1% of Stan Lee’s Super Kid competition

A 10-year-old south Baldwin County boy who overcame childhood kidney cancer is one step closer to becoming a superhero in a comic book inspired by legendary comic book creator Stan Lee. Aaron …
Foley players get stretched out Friday, Oct. 23, in Foley.

Foley rally falls short, Lions drop game to Mary Montgomery, 24-13

FOLEY - The high school football regular season is nearing its end, and that means that teams across the county are jockeying for playoff positioning ahead of November. That was certainly the …

Checking in with the Baldwin County volleyball teams making playoff runs

A plethora of Baldwin County volleyball teams are wrapping up their runs in the AHSAA South Super Regionals in Montgomery at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. Here's an update on how the area's …

The Gulf Coast Sports Pulse: Ep. 9 - Region titles all around and previewing the battle for the Eastern Shore

Hello and welcome to the Gulf Coast Sports Pulse, a podcast dedicated to all things Baldwin County athletics. Join sports editor Parker Gillam and local athletics guru John Mullen as they recap …

Bay Point Billfish Open joins 2027 Gulf Coast Triple Crown lineup

The Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship is proud to announce that the Bay Point Billfish Open will join the championship lineup in 2027. The newly added tournament, based in Panama City Beach, …

Checking in with the Baldwin County volleyball teams making playoff runs

A plethora of Baldwin County volleyball teams are currently playing in AHSAA South Super Regionals in Montgomery at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. Here's an update on how the area's teams are …

USSU becomes first university in the U.S. to receive Ethos Universitas Recognition

DAPHNE – The United States Sports University is proud to announce that it has become the first university in the United States to receive the international Ethos Universitas recognition from the …