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Hurricane Isaias leaves trees, power down across Baldwin County, but worst to the east

Tens of thousands of people went to bed without power Friday night as Hurricane Isaias quickly blew across the northern Gulf Coast, leaving trees down and debris cleanup across a Baldwin County that …
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LIVE UPDATES: Power outages in Baldwin County during Hurricane Isaias

Here are updates on power outages around Baldwin County during as Hurricane Isaias rolls toward the northern Gulf Coast.  For more info on outages and utilities, and to report an outage, read …

Share your Hurricane Isaias photos and videos with Gulf Coast Media

As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, Gulf Coast Media is asking residents to share photos and videos of conditions in their communities to help keep neighbors informed as the storm moves …
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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 …
Cleo Jackson, age 98, passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2026, in Daphne, Alabama surrounded by her loving family. Her visitation service was held on Thurs., Aug. 20, 2026, at Pine Grove C.M.E. …
Richard “Dick” Alexander Childress, age 78, a lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tues., Sept. 15, 2026. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Alfred C. …
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Western side of Hurricane Isaias brings a rainbow, sunset to AL Gulf Cast

Hurricane Isaias is making landfall around Navarre Beach, a track farther east than earlier forecasts predicted. That means Gulf Shores and Orange Beach landed on the western, windy side of the eye …

Riviera Utilities to shut off gas in coastal Gulf Shores

Baldwin and Mobile counties will likely be on the west side of the eye of Hurricane Isaias when it makes landfall this evening, but a storm that is starting to move faster and grow larger will still …

Hurricane Isaias maintains Category 3 status as approach quickening to Florida Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center streamed a live broadcast beginning at 4 p.m. CT that updated viewers on the status of Hurricane Isaias. NHC Deputy Director Jamie Rhome explained that Isaias has …

Columbia Southern University honors inaugural DAISY Award recipients

Columbia Southern University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences recently recognized a faculty member and a nursing graduate as the university’s inaugural recipients of the DAISY Award. …

Hurricane Isaias update: Eastward track, but stronger winds to the west

While the center of the storm is tracking more eastward as of the National Weather Service's most recent update, forecasts are warning of the potential for "significantly stronger winds" on the west …
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BCH Golf Classic to benefit children and families in foster care

The Children's Aid Society of Alabama will host its sixth annual BCH Golf Classic on Nov. 6 at Rock Creek Golf Club in Fairhope, bringing golfers and sponsors together to support Alabama children and …

FDA approves first heart valve designed to grow with children

In an Oct. 1 news release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved the Autus Size-Adjustable Valve, a surgically implanted pulmonary heart valve designed for pediatric patients with …

Baldwin EMC: Conditions too windy to continue until morning

"We have reached the point where, due to increasing wind speeds and the safety of our crews, we must pull them in for the evening. "We have received reports from crews across our service territory of …

Mail delivery on pause in Alabama, Mississippi due to Hurricane Isaias

The following 3-digit ZIP Code areas in the states of both Alabama and Mississippi will not have delivery or retail services effective 2 p.m. CST on Friday, Oct. 9. The U.S. Postal Service said it …

Hurricane Isaias closes Gulf State Park, Meaher State Park, other Alabama facilities

Several coastal parks, outdoor facilities and wildlife offices in Baldwin County are closed as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation …
The Pink Pony Pub making Friday morning preparations before Hurricane Isaias.

GALLERY: Preparing for Hurricane Isaias on the Alabama Gulf Coast

As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Alabama Gulf Coast, photos captured Friday, Oct. 9, offer a look at the region before the storm’s expected evening landfall. From familiar coastal scenes and …

Update on status of Alabama welcome centers, rest areas amid Hurricane Isaias

As of 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, the Alabama Department of Transportation has released a list detailing the status of nearby Welcome Centers and Rest Areas in the state. This is to provide those …

Alabama price gouging law in effect in 40 counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Baldwin County residents are being warned against price gouging on emergency supplies, home repairs and cleanup services as Hurricane Isaias approaches, with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall …

Ivey warns Alabamians about illegal kratom products

Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are urging parents, young people and consumers to be aware of the potential dangers associated with kratom products as state authorities continue …
Orange Beach's Lee Steele poses for a photo with his Athlete of the Month plaque Monday, Oct. 5, in Mobile.

Orange Beach's Steele, Bayside's Kohn awarded honors by 68 Ventures Bowl

Orange Beach tight end/defensive end Lee Steele and Bayside Academy kicker Carson Kohn each earned awards from the 68 Ventures Bowl and the 1st and 10 Club on Monday in Mobile. Steele earned the …

Gulf Coast Media’s Local Legends: Clark's career day for Delta State, Cooper stars for Huntingdon

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 …
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Vote for Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week: Sept. 28-Oct. 4

With the fall sports season hitting 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 …

Orange Beach suffers first loss of season, shut out by Williamson

It was a blistering assault beginning from the first play of the game. Williamson’s Julian McDonald was waiting as a tipped pass sailed past an Orange Beach receiver, and he returned it 23 …
Bayshore's offensive line faces off with Snook's defensive line  Thursday, Oct. 1, in Foley.

Clash of the Eagles: Bayshore jumps out to large lead, holds off Snook to secure 40-20 win

FOLEY - A festive evening at Snook Christian Academy was highlighted by the school celebrating its first Homecoming at its new on-campus stadium. Constructed over the summer, the Eagles’ nest …

The Gulf Coast Sports Pulse: Ep. 5 - St. Michael's rivalry win and the biggest game in Orange Beach's history

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 …