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A reel scare: 31 days of Halloween movies

As the air gets cooler, slightly, and the leaves start to turn, slightly, the Halloween season returns to frighten and delight both children and adults. Halloween is among my favorite holidays, …

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Eastern Shore Trail extension nears completion near U.S. 98

A new segment of the Eastern Shore Trail is about 80% complete with the extension to be finished by November, county officials said. The extension will add 1.84-miles to the trail, which currently …

10 things to do around Baldwin County this weekend, Oct. 1-4

Fall is bringing a full slate of activities to the local calendar, with everything from coastal conservation and angel investing to golf, live music, fundraisers and good old-fashioned county …

Pedro's Tacos Fresh Mex opens in Orange Beach

ORANGE BEACH — The island has a new Mexican restaurant with Pedro’s Tacos Fresh Mex. The restaurant is located at 25775 Perdido Beach Blvd. within The Shoppes at Palm Pointe, where …

Obituaries

Richard Alexander Childress

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. …

Donald F. Dohn, M.D.

On Aug. 16, 2026, Donald F. Dohn, M.D., celebrated his 101st birthday. It was an occasion for not just lighting candles —but also for celebrating a legacy that shaped the very foundation of modern …

Maxie Marie Kaehr

Maxie Marie Kaehr, 84, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Tues., Sept. 1, 2026. Preceding her in death were her parents, Grover McBride & Jean Litz-Dusek; first husband, Wilson …

Christmas Cheer registration begins Oct. 13 at Christian Service Center

The Christian Service Center will begin registering local families Oct. 13 for its annual Christmas Cheer for Children’s Program, providing holiday toys for children and custodial grandchildren …

Orange Beach High School juniors Brylee Thompson and Lyllian Williams were selected as the school’s HOBY Ambassadors earlier this year. Their experience at the Alabama HOBY Leadership Seminar inspired them to bring the spirit of service home to the Gulf Coast through Tees to Tugs.

Paws-itively tee-rific: OBHS juniors turn unwanted shirts into tail-wagging toys for shelter dogs

An old T-shirt can have a new purpose — and for two Orange Beach High School juniors, that purpose is helping a rescue dog. Brylee Thompson and Lyllian Williams are launching Tees to Tugs, a …

Amber Dion (left), general manager for Big Beach Brewing, with Chris Gadd (right), head brewer at Big Beach.

Let your beer rain down on me: Big Beach Brewing brings back rainwater beer in collaboration with Gulf State Park

GULF SHORES — Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores is bringing back its collaboration with Gulf State Park with a new brew, the Rain Check Festbier, which turns rainwater into a refreshing beer for …

Volunteers needed for Gulf Shores' annual Shrimp Fest to help local nonprofits

Volunteers are a key part of the Annual National Shrimp Festival, helping the four-day event welcome more than 300,000 attendees while also raising money for local nonprofit organizations. …

Wine Tastings with Winston return this fall at Tacky Jacks

Tacky Jacks is bringing back its Wine Tastings with Winston series this fall, giving wine enthusiasts and curious newcomers an opportunity to sample wines from around the world while enjoying …

The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

The Wiley Pete Duo performs during a previous Midday Melodies concert in Foley. The lunchtime music series will take place each Wednesday in October in Foley's Heritage Park.

Foley's Midday Melodies returns for October

PHOTOS: BJ's Wholesale Club opens in Foley

Tanger Outlets Foley plans PINK Party for breast cancer awareness

Mary’s Haven prepares for annual Be My Valentine fundraiser

Bay Minette man charged with attempted murder after shooting

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones to host town hall meeting in Daphne

Despite the public attention given to shark attacks, Parsons emphasized that bites are rare. He said his research on shark attacks in Florida found about 35 bites during a very high year, and usually the number is half of that for most years. Fatal attacks were rarer still.

Shark expert talks Gulf predators at Fairhope Public Library

Local, state and federal candidates speak to constituents at "candi-dating" forum in Fairhope

Dirty soda shop opens in Fairhope Piggly Wiggly

PHOTOS: Jason Isbell opens Fairhope's Live at 5 fall series

David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Blankenship's ADCNR career cause for celebration

When Chris Blankenship was appointed commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) by Gov. Kay Ivey in 2017, the goals for the department were somewhat modest. …

From left, first-place winner Zoie Cowan, second-place winner Eliza Garlock, third-place winner Aubree Harcrow, Dawn Hopper, Mason Shellstorm, Tiffany Plato, Brielle Sillers and Emerson Dowdell pose following the junior division of the Sweet Potato Cook-Off.

Sweet success: Students serve up creative recipes at annual Sweet Potato Cook-Off

Baldwin County students put a creative spin on one of Alabama’s signature crops during the annual Sweet Potato Cook-Off Sept. 15 at the Baldwin County Farmers Federation building in Robertsdale. …

ALFA urges drivers to use caution around farm equipment this fall

With National Farm Safety and Health Week recently observed Sept. 21-25, the Alabama Farmers Federation is reminding motorists that farm equipment will be sharing the roads with them throughout the …

Alabama launches STEM Seal of Approval program for out-of-school programs and events

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Sept. 28 the creation of the Alabama STEM Council Seal of Approval, a new initiative designed to recognize high-quality STEM programs and events across the state. Ivey made …

Religion column by Dr. Tony Banning: Where does your heart turn?

We all have moments when life doesn't go according to plan. A phone call brings unexpected news. A relationship becomes strained. A financial concern appears. A door we hoped would open suddenly …

FDA broadens rules for non-animal testing in human drug development

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated its regulations to make clear that drug and biological product developers can use non-animal testing methods when appropriate to evaluate safety …

Baldwin County recycling facility among Gulf Coast environmental award recipients

The new Materials Recovery Facility in Summerdale was among five projects recognized for environmental stewardship during the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards presented by Partners for …

FEMA announces more than $44 million for Southeast disaster resilience

FEMA has announced more than $44 million in grants for communities across eight Southeastern states, including Alabama, to help reduce disaster risks and strengthen infrastructure against future …

Fairhope receives $2 million for Fish River water expansion project

The city of Fairhope is moving forward with a major water infrastructure project directed at improving and adding a surplus to the city’s water system. The Baldwin County Commission has …

Battle of unbeatens: Orange Beach visiting Williamson for season-defining clash

Orange Beach and Williamson’s huge game for the lead in Class 4A Region 1 won’t have to compete with an even bigger – in some circles – event when President Donald Trump’s entourage sweeps …

The Gulf Coast Sports Pulse: Interview with Gulf Shores head football coach Mark Hudspeth

Hello and welcome to the Gulf Coast Sports Pulse, a podcast dedicated to all things Baldwin County athletics. In this special episode, GCM sports editor Parker Gillam sits down with Gulf Shores …

Gulf Coast Media’s Local Legends: Creel stars for Jax State, Byrd forces two turnovers with SELA

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: Sept. 21-Sept. 27

With the sports calendar flipping to October in the coming days, Gulf Coast Media’s next Athlete of the Week poll is currently live on our website. Four athletes from Baldwin County will be …

Harlem Globetrotters' Rivalry Tour coming to Mobile's Regions Arena this spring

Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ today announced that Mobile will be a key stop on the Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour, set to play at …

Orange Beach linebacker Turner Tillman (King) and Camryn Waldrop (Queen) are shown during Homecoming festivities Friday, Sept. 25, in Orange Beach.

Still Perfect: Orange Beach cruises past Marion, eyes looming clash with Williamson

Coach Wade Waldrop knew what he was asking of his players. “You knew what was coming,” he told his players following a 45-0 homecoming win over Francis Marion. Filling a desperate need …

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