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 …

Happening Now - Local News

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 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 …

Duck's Diner named most famous diner in Alabama

A popular restaurant near the beaches of Baldwin County was recently called the most famous diner in the state of Alabama. Business Insider compiled a list of “ the most famous diner in every …

Baldwin County residents invited to learn about paid aquaculture training

Baldwin County residents interested in a paid opportunity to learn more about aquaculture and training opportunities near Fort Morgan can sign up for free informational webinars on Tuesday, Oct. 27. …

The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

'Tis Robertsdale, our alma mater: A band legacy built by generations, carried forward

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

Additional sidewalks on Cedar Street will extend city walkways along Cedar Street to a distance of about three miles from Village Square Boulevard, past three schools and two parks, to near Ninth Avenue.

Foley to extend Cedar Street sidewalks with developer contribution

Foley approves fee reductions for qualifying nonprofits

Foley will add new LED lighting at the softball fields at Max Griffin Park as part of improvements planned for municipal recreation.

Foley looks to modernize Max Griffin Park alongside aquatics project

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

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

Gulf Coast Restaurant Roundup: Dutch Bros. Coffee opens in Spanish Fort, Greer's Markets coming to Magnolia Springs summer 2027

OPINION: USDA program changes could put rural energy projects out of reach

For nearly two decades, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has helped agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower energy costs and strengthen their operations. A new rule from …

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 …

Public hearing set for proposed 663-lot development in Loxley

A proposed residential development that could bring more than 660 new homes to the Loxley area will be the subject of a public hearing Thursday, Oct. 29. The Loxley Planning Commission will …

Fire-breathing flowers: A Gulf Coast guide to snapdragons - Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper

If you've ever strolled through a spring garden and noticed tall, cheerful spikes of flowers that look like tiny dragons opening their mouths to roar, you've already met the beloved snapdragon. These …

Religion column by Dr. Tony Banning: Close, yet not convinced

There is an old danger associated with living near something remarkable: familiarity can gradually diminish our sense of wonder. A person who lives near the mountains may eventually stop noticing …

Roundabout opens connecting SR 161 and County Road 4 in Gulf Shores

The SR-161 North Roundabout, located south of Gateway Boulevard (CR-8) in Gulf Shores, is now open to …

Orange Beach eyeing new self-contained breathing devices for fire and rescue with DHS grant

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 …

Gulf Shores pedestrian bridge plaza costs increase by $1.2M

Gulf Shores needs another $1.2 million to complete the plazas for the pedestrian bridge currently under construction over the Intracoastal Waterway at the intersection of Canal Road and East Second …

Loxley joins statewide campaign promoting local communities

The city of Loxley is joining a statewide effort to encourage residents to invest in their communities, support local businesses and help improve quality of life across Alabama. The Live Locally …

Primetime Primer: Daphne welcomes Fairhope for 38th meeting of Eastern Shore rivals

For the 38th time in their longstanding football history, Daphne and Fairhope will do battle Friday night. The Trojans will welcome their Eastern Shore counterparts to Jubilee Stadium with …

Orange Beach provides update on weekend's LSU-FSU softball matchup at Sportsplex

During a summer retreat to the beach, LSU softball coaches decided the trip should include a look at where the Orange Beach Lady Makos trained to win a record six straight state championships. …

Recapping the recent postseason happenings from Baldwin County's volleyball teams

Recapping the recent postseason happenings from Baldwin County's volleyball teams:

Gulf Coast Media’s Local Legends: Spanish Ft.'s Abrams-Draine leads Broncos in pass breakups, intercepts Darnold's pass

Baldwin County has always been full of athletic talent, and a plethora of players from the area have gone on to have successful careers at the collegiate and/or professional level. So in this …

Vote for Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week: Oct. 12-Oct. 18

As the fall semester hits its back half, 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 …

St. Michael Catholic head coach Philip Rivers patrols the sidelines during a game Saturday, Aug. 22, in Fairhope.

Gulf Shores' Malone, Davis named to 2026 Alabama All-Star team, St. Michael's Rivers to serve as OC/QBs coach

The rosters for the annual Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Classic were revealed Friday, and a handful of Baldwin County's own will be taking part in the prestigious event. From Gulf Shores, wide …

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