Local News in Baldwin County and across the Alabama Gulf Coast

Gulf Shores businesses organize art walk after Shrimp Festival cancellation

Aiming to ease the lingering sting of lost sales from the Annual National Shrimp Festival that was canceled this year due to the then-impending Hurricane Isaias, business owners in the Gulf Shores …

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Foley approves drone technology for emergency response

Foley Police Department is preparing to deploy drones as first responders under a new technology initiative approved by Foley City Council, giving officers a faster way to assess emergency scenes …

9 things to do around Baldwin County this weekend, Oct. 23-25

Ready to fall into a weekend full of fun? This weekend, Baldwin County and the surrounding area will offer plenty of ways to get out, make memories and celebrate the season. Families can get into the …

Big Beach Brewing celebrates 10 years as community staple in Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES — If there is a place in Gulf Shores that takes its "small town, big beach" motto to heart, it's Big Beach Brewing. Since it first opened its doors 10 years ago, Big Beach has …

Obituaries

Lennis Carlisle King, Jr.

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

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 …

Lawrence Russell Dewey, Jr.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Orange Beach plans to transform former Al Bradley Finance Building building into medical offices

It’s an older building that has served once as a local bank branch and more recently as the home of the Orange Beach Finance Department and named the Al Bradley Finance Building. Orange Beach …

Orange Beach City Council reviews fire equipment grant, budget and road projects

Orange Beach Fire and Rescue needs to replace its aging self-contained breathing apparatus inventory and is getting a big assist from the Department of Homeland Security in the form of more than …

The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Gulf Shores-based artist Susan Nomberg McCollough works in her studio. Known for her vibrant colors and imaginative Abstract Expressionist compositions, McCollough has earned international recognition for her distinctive style, which has been described as “Susanism.” Her original works will be featured in an upcoming exhibition and sale at the OWA Theater in Foley.

Two distinct Alabama artistic visions take center stage at OWA exhibition

Families enjoy a previous Hometown Halloween in Foley.

8 things to do around Baldwin County this weekend, Oct. 29-31

Fall bazaar and fish fry set for Nov. 7 in Foley

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

Aaron Ross, 10, of south Baldwin County has advanced to the quarterfinals of Stan Lee’s Super Kid 2026 competition, placing him among the top 1% of contestants nationwide. Aaron, who is more than seven years cancer-free after being diagnosed with Wilms tumor at age 2, hopes to become a superhero character in a Stan Lee Universe comic book.

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

Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education carries on 119-year legacy of hands-on learning

Alabama Supreme Court says Fairhope has immunity from negligence suit over housing development denials

Crews work to clear downed trees and restore power in Foley after Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 10.

New Baldwin County mayors reflect on Hurricane Isaias

Children, families and seniors participate in YMCA of South Alabama programs supported in part by the organization’s financial assistance efforts. The YMCA’s Nov. 6 “Good Times for a Good Cause” fundraiser will help expand access to memberships and programs for local residents.

YMCA fundraiser brings bingo, dinner and community support to Daphne

Eastern Shore Rep brings ‘High School Musical JR’ to Daphne

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 …

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 …

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 …

Voices for Healthcare - Chronic cortisol effects on the body

Author's note: This column is intended for educational purposes only. It aims to highlight gaps in health knowledge, provide support and empower organizations to guide their members in creating …

RECIPE: Dip into this at your Halloween party

Halloween is a wildly popular holiday, and that popularity extends to adults as well as kids. Halloween parties dot many a social schedule come late October, and parties mean food. While it's …

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 …

Baldwin County High School FCA club to host fundraiser for girl awaiting liver transplant

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Club at Baldwin County High School will host a jambalaya fundraiser Oct. 28 to support 6-year-old Rosalynn Randall, who is awaiting a life-saving liver …

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 …

Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week (Oct. 12-Oct. 18): Foley’s Kinsey Carden

Amidst all of the attention being directed towards the gridiron, plenty of Baldwin County swimmers are competing at a high level this fall, and Foley has a freshman phenom who is making waves. …

Daphne, Hillcrest mutually agree to cancel regular-season football game, Trojans set to play Tate (FL)

The Daphne football program may be without a tenth opponents on its schedule after the Trojans and Hillcrest mutally agreed to cancel their non-region contest, which was slated for Friday, Oct. 30, …

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