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Orange Beach City Schools Superintendent Randy Wilkes announces retirement

Orange Beach City Schools Superintendent Randy Wilkes announced his retirement effective July 1, 2027, concluding a 38-year career in education, including 16 years as a superintendent. The …

We're All in This Together: Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre brings new opportunities to Daphne

DAPHNE — Eastern Shore Repertory Theater is expanding its presence in Daphne, bringing more youth theater opportunities to the city and introducing elementary school students to live performances. …

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
Wilbur Larry Chapman, known to family and friends as Larry, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, and a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Sun., Nov. 1, 2026, at the age of 83. Larry graduated …
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 …
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Millions of birds migrate through Baldwin County as wildlife center sees rise in injuries

Millions of birds are making their seasonal journey across Baldwin County and the Alabama Gulf Coast, but wildlife specialists say the migration might come with serious risks as window collisions, …

Breakfast with Billy Claus returns to LuLu’s for holiday celebration

Billy Claus is bringing a little tropical Christmas magic to LuLu’s Gulf Shores on Nov. 28, giving families an opportunity to enjoy breakfast, holiday activities and a visit with Santa’s …

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 …

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 …
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Baptist Health Care recruiting nurses amid expansion, rising patient needs

Baptist Health Care is looking to expand its nursing workforce as patient volumes increase and the health care organization prepares for additional growth, including plans to add 40 acute care beds …

Baldwin EMC blood drive generates donations that could save 192 lives

Baldwin EMC’s annual Power of Giving Blood and Veterans Supply Drive brought the community together Nov. 5, collecting blood donations that could potentially save 192 lives while gathering …
Columnist Dr. Cheryl Christy

Voices for Healthcare - Factors that affect your immune system

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: Offer something new at Thanksgiving dinner this year

Thanksgiving dinner offers a lot to look forward to. The unofficial kickoff to the holiday season, Thanksgiving is a chance for families and friends to get together, watch some football and, of …

Baldwin County's October 2026 housing report

Residential real estate activity within the Baldwin REALTORS Multiple Listing Service (MLS) showed higher average sales prices in both the Resort and Traditional Residential markets during October …
Mobile Infirmary’s new maternal-fetal medicine telemedicine clinic connects patients with UAB specialists for consultations and imaging reviews related to high-risk pregnancies while allowing them to continue receiving care from their local OB-GYN providers.

Mobile Infirmary launches maternal-fetal telemedicine clinic

Mobile Infirmary has launched a maternal-fetal medicine telemedicine clinic in partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medicine, expanding local access to specialized care for women …

Free homeownership education class set for Dec. 5 in Robertsdale

Baldwin County residents interested in becoming homeowners can learn more about the process during a free educational class scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5. The Baldwin County Commission Grants …

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 …

Cortopassi set to take over as St. Michael football coach following Rivers' departure

*The following is a press release from St. Michael Catholic regarding a change in leadership for its football program.* St. Michael Catholic High School congratulates Head Football Coach Philip …
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.

Officially Official: NC State formally announces St. Michael's Philip Rivers as next head football coach

It's official. Following weeks of rumors and building momentum, North Carolina State formally approved the hiring of St. Michael Catholic's Philip Rivers to be the school's next head football coach at a Board of Trustees meeting Friday morning.

Five Baldwin County athletes named to roster for annual AHSAA North-South All-Star Classic

The rosters for the 2026 AHSAA North-South All-Star Classic were revealed Thursday, and five athletes from Baldwin County made the cut. Daphne quarterback Christian Segar, Daphne offensive …

The Gulf Coast Sports Pulse: Interview with former Daphne FB coach, Alabama Sports Hall of Famer Steve Savarese

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 …

The Gulf Coast Sports Pulse: Ep. 12 - Seven local teams still alive in quests for state titles

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 …

Rounding up some of the recent happenings in Baldwin County athletics: Nov. 11

The crossover between fall and winter sports has created a hectic time on the athletic calendar, and there have been plenty of recent notable happenings across Baldwin County. Here's a rundown …