Local News in Baldwin County and across the Alabama Gulf Coast

Heroes of the Gulf Coast: Eastern Shore veterans recount their time serving America

Ivan Turner (right) with his daughter, Terry (left), who is holding his pilot's jacket.

FAIRHOPE — One came home by hitchhiking from Birmingham. Another found himself drawing Christmas cards for an entire military division in China. One parachuted from a failing aircraft …

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Daphne receives $8.1 million Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant

The City of Daphne announced that it has been awarded $8.1 million as part of a 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant. The city says the $8.1 million in federal grant money, …

Gulf Shores students to make robotics history in world's first VEX AIR competition

Remember the excitement of being handed something new at school, figuring out how it works and getting the chance to try it before anyone else? The thrill of knowing that, even if it seems like a …

12 things to do around the Gulf Coast this weekend, Nov. 12-15

Whether the weekend calls for a little culture, some friendly competition or a whole lot of fun, there's plenty happening across Baldwin County and beyond. Catch an independent film, hear the stories …

Obituaries

Sandra Lee Brown Bishop

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 …

Peggy Christine Nelson Hesse

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 …

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 …

OLGTeen to host charity car wash benefiting local organizations

OLGTeen youth ministry will host a two-day charity car wash Nov. 14-15 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Gulf Shores, with proceeds supporting three local organizations. The fundraiser will …

Gulf Shores to take over Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Center at sports center 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 …

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, …

The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Downtown Foley welcomes the holidays with festive events, food trails and turkey hunt

Bay Minette airport among Alabama projects receiving state grants

Man arrested after seen with gun near Foley schools

Foley dedicated its new Activity Center on Thursday, Nov. 5. The center includes city offices and recreation facilities. The building was the Foley National Guard armory from 1969 until 2023.

Foley dedicates former National Guard armory as new Activity Center

Foley is building new sidewalks and a drainage system in the Mills community. The 8,700 feet of walkway will provide pedestrian access between the community and other areas of Foley.

Foley begins Mills sidewalk and drainage improvements

History On Wheels: Henry Stuart's iconic Round House makes move to Flying Creek Nature Preserve

Fairhope Yacht Club Auxiliary releases 2026 limited-edition Christmas ornament

Daphne looking to demolish two buildings on U.S. 98

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

Loxley Planning Commission tables 663-home development proposal until December

USDA awards more than $8 million for Alabama feral swine control projects, including Baldwin County

Four Alabama projects will receive about $8 million in federal funding to combat feral swine populations and repair damage to agricultural land and natural resources, including a project targeting …

Column - Our Voyage to a More Caring View of Life: The Grand Doctor - by Fairhope's Bob Echols

The Grand Doctor. The Great Humanitarian. The Revered. These are but a few of the honorifics bestowed upon Albert Schweitzer, our role model, guide and captain of our journey to a reverence for life …

Religion column by Dr. Tony Banning: Room for one more at the table

Imagine Thanksgiving morning. The food is being prepared. The table is being set. Someone is making a last-minute trip to the grocery store. Family members are traveling across town — or perhaps …

COMMENTARY - Baldwin's new commission has a window. Let's not waste it.

If you've driven Baldwin County after a hard rain this year, you've seen it: creeks running the color of chocolate milk, water standing in yards that never used to flood and too many sewage notices …

USPS Operation Santa opens registration for holiday letter adopters

Registration is now open for individuals, businesses and organizations interested in participating in the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa program, which connects people in need with those …

MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA..John Sledge, current historian-in-residence of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico leads a tour to the SS United States in partnership with Blakeley State Park.

Want to see the S.S. United States one more time before it becomes the worlds largest artificial reef? Head out to Fort Morgan on Monday.

The SS United States is leaving Mobile today on its final voyage, and Fort Morgan is one of the best places to say goodbye. The 990-foot liner has been docked at Modern American Recycling …

Mobile County workshop to offer stormwater management training Nov. 18

Stormwater professionals will have an opportunity to sharpen their erosion and sediment control skills during a full-day training workshop Nov. 18 in Mobile County. The Erosion and Sediment …

Mobile Ballet shopping card offers 20% off at more than 50 retailers

Shoppers in Baldwin and Mobile counties will have an opportunity to save on holiday purchases while supporting the arts when Mobile Ballet's Nutcracker Shopping Card returns Nov. 7-16. The …

Alabama Extension: Registration open for Master Gardener volunteer training

AUBURN UNIVERSITY — From experienced gardeners to those just discovering a love of plants, the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program offers participants an opportunity to learn, serve …

Vote for Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week: Nov. 2-Nov. 8

With the winter sports season hitting full throttle while football playoffs roll on, 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. Individuals can only vote for their chosen athlete once, with the winner being announced on GCM’s website and social media pages soon after polling concludes.

Davidson alum and filmmaker Leland Hall returns home with "Warriors," a documentary following teammates from high school to the NFL

Mobile native Leland Hall’s first documentary, WARRIORS, follows the 2009 Davidson Warriors, including future 49ers and Super Bowl LIV teammates Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt. Public events …

NC State alum and former St. Michael Catholic head coach Philip Rivers consoles his son, Gunner, following a loss to Jackson in the 2025 AHSAA 4A Semifinals.

Return to Raleigh: NC State expected to hire St. Michael's Philip Rivers as next head football coach, per reports

After weeks of rumors and anticipation, the wait is over. According to reports from On3's Pete Nakos and Chris Low and the Wolfpacker's Noah Fleischman, North Carolina State is finalizing a deal to hire school alum and current St. Michael Catholic head coach Philip Rivers to lead its football program, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.

Spanish Fort's Nolan Richardson fires off a touchdown pass Friday, Nov. 6, in Helena.