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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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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media | 11/5/26 |
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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 …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/4/26 |
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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 …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/4/26 |
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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, …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media | 11/3/26 |
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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 …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media | 11/3/26 |
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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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GCM Staff Report
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11/3/26
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“For my sweet Casey.” -- Gulf Shores' Samantha Scott upon finishing the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1.
A tickled and tearful Samantha Hallum Scott smiled as a finisher’s medal for …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media | 11/3/26 |
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The Frank Brown Songwriters Festival returns for its 42nd annual festival beginning this weekend.
Beginning in 1984, the festival has been held at several venues along the Alabama and Florida …
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11/2/26
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The Christian Service Center has launched its annual Children's Christmas Cheer program, providing toys, gifts and holiday support to families in need throughout the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and …
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GCM Staff Report
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11/1/26
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A newly formed Mardi Gras group is looking to work with the city to stage a Fat Tuesday parade for the next two carnival seasons with the krewe eventually taking over all duties from the city.
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media | 10/30/26 |
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Following its inaugural edition in 2025, Morgan Wallen’s Sand In My Boots festival is returning for its second rendition to the beaches of Gulf Shores on May 21-23, 2027. Presented by Wallen, …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/30/26
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The holiday season is approaching along the Gulf Coast and “Visions of Christmas” is ready to help the community celebrate with four performances of its annual Christmas music extravaganza Dec. …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/30/26
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Ashley Estes, representing the estate of Clay Aaron Estes, is filing a wrongful-death and civil rights lawsuit against the Orange Beach Police Department in the hanging death of Clay Estes at the …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media | 10/30/26 |
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Two more areas of the Margaritaville Resort complex will seek final major subdivision approval for a total of 142 lots at the development on the north shore of the Intracoastal Waterway in Orange …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media | 10/30/26 |
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How serious are you about camping? Do you want a complete immersion in nature – backpacking your stuff, all your stuff, into a remote campsite? Or is perhaps enjoying the outdoors on a more relaxed …
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By John Mullen
Gulf Coast Media | 10/30/26 |
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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 …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/26 |
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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 …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/26 |
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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 …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/26/26 |
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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 …
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GCM Staff Report
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10/23/26
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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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GCM Staff Report
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10/23/26
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