Local News in Baldwin County and across the Alabama Gulf Coast

Fairhope Film Festival returns with 25 feature films, 35 short films

The Fairhope Film Festival returns next week for its 14th edition, bringing filmmakers from across the country and around the world to the Eastern Shore for four days to celebrate moviemaking and to …

Happening Now - Local News

MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA..John Sledge, current historian-in-residence of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico leads a tour to the SS United States in partnership with Blakeley State Park.

Want to see the S.S. United States one more time before it becomes the worlds largest artificial reef? Head out to Fort Morgan on Monday.

The SS United States is leaving Mobile today on its final voyage, and Fort Morgan is one of the best places to say goodbye. The 990-foot liner has been docked at Modern American Recycling …

Daphne looking to demolish two buildings on U.S. 98

The City of Daphne is moving forward with plans to demolish two buildings along U.S. 98 as part of an effort to combat blight in the area. City council approved the demolition of a property …

12 things to do around the Gulf Coast this weekend, Nov. 5-8

Did you enjoy that extra hour of sleep when the clocks fell back, or are you already missing that little bit of sunshine after work? Either way, there’s plenty to brighten your weekend along …

Gulf Shores may take over Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Center at sportsplex 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 …

Obituaries

Sandra Lee Brown Bishop

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 …

Peggy Christine Nelson Hesse

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 …

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 …

Jerry Carl wins Alabama Congressional District 1 seat in return to House

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 …

Fire forces Coyote Beach Sports to find new home

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 …

Orange Beach reviewing possible joint response agreement at SR 181 roundabout with Gulf Shores

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, …

Vacation rental company owners want Orange Beach to bypass new Airbnb host rules

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 …

Gulf Shores Junior City Council seeks sponsors for Christmas Tree Tinsel Trail

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. …

The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Foley is building new sidewalks and a drainage system in the Mills community. The 8,700 feet of walkway will provide pedestrian access between the community and other areas of Foley.

Foley begins Mills sidewalk and drainage improvements

Jimmy Boone’s 1955 Chevy 210 earned Best of Show honors at the Lillian Methodist Men’s Club’s 22nd annual Best of Decades Car Show.

Lillian Methodist Men’s Club names winners of 22nd annual car show

A spirited search for ghosts at historic Swift-Coles

Tanger Outlets Foley's 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration brought festive fun to the community. This year's celebration is scheduled for Nov. 7.

Tanger Outlets Foley plans holiday tree lighting, seasonal savings

Organic Gardening on the Gulf Coast - Lessons and tips from Foley's Cooper Farm

Goldenrod: The Alabama state flower that got blamed for everyone’s allergies - Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper

Loxley Planning Commission tables 663-home development proposal until December

Alabama Oyster Shell Recycling Program celebrates 10 years of coastal conservation

Fantasy Island Toys owners awarded Silver Alabama Retailers of the Year amid 50th anniversary

Fairhope Public Library to host local author Pamela Hunter for book talk

Bat exposures in Baldwin County prompt health officials to urge caution

Mobile County workshop to offer stormwater management training Nov. 18

Stormwater professionals will have an opportunity to sharpen their erosion and sediment control skills during a full-day training workshop Nov. 18 in Mobile County. The Erosion and Sediment …

Mobile Ballet shopping card offers 20% off at more than 50 retailers

Shoppers in Baldwin and Mobile counties will have an opportunity to save on holiday purchases while supporting the arts when Mobile Ballet's Nutcracker Shopping Card returns Nov. 7-16. The …

Alabama Extension: Registration open for Master Gardener volunteer training

AUBURN UNIVERSITY — From experienced gardeners to those just discovering a love of plants, the Alabama Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program offers participants an opportunity to learn, serve …

RECIPE: These tasty tartlets are sure to please

Finger foods are often found at gatherings where guests are encouraged to mingle. And a tray of foods that can be eaten in a bite or two is hard to resist. When planning a get-together where guests …

Voices for Healthcare - Ancient health wisdom: What has the past taught us?

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 …

Estuary program receives $101,000 grant for community outreach

The Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program has received a $101,000 grant from Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area to expand public awareness and engagement surrounding local waterway restoration …

Louis Smith, right, in his Navy uniform with a friend, Lloyd McGee.

COLUMN - The mountains we climb - by Gulf Shores' Wayne Smith

It was just a summer afternoon walk with Dorinda at River Heritage Park in our hometown of Florence, Alabama — June 22, 2024. Dorinda was about halfway through six rounds of chemotherapy in her …

Ivey awards $8.1 million for Alabama research projects

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $8.1 million in grants to support 20 research and development projects at five Alabama institutions, funding efforts aimed at advancing medicine, agriculture, construction …

Real estate company expands into Baldwin County

Virtual Properties Realty (VPR), a United Real Estate company, has opened a new office in Daphne, expanding its services across Alabama's Gulf Coast and Florida's Emerald Coast. Led by Principal …

Road Warriors: Orange Beach holds off top-seeded Charles Henderson, advances to second round of 4A playoffs

The Makos (9-2, 4-2) will remain on the road for Round 2, as they will face the winner of Friday's No. 2 Andalusia (7-3, 6-1) vs. No. 3 Sipsey Valley (8-2, 5-2) matchup.

Plethora of local volleyball players, coaches earn postseason honors from AHSVCA

Ann Schilling, Bayside, Single-A Private Coach of the Year: Ann Schilling’s remarkable career at Bayside Academy continues to add to one of the most accomplished rÈsumÈs in high school …

USSU volleyball earns first USCAA All-American, All-Academic Honors

DAPHNE - USSU Volleyball earned its first United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) honors in program history, highlighted by three Second Team All-American selections and four …

USSU women's soccer earns first postseason berth in program history

United States Sports University women's program earned its first postseason berth in program history after securing the No. 2 seed in the 2026 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) …

The Gulf Coast Sports Pulse: Q/A with former Daphne FB coach and 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 …

Reports indicate Philip Rivers is set to meet with NC State on Wednesday in Fairhope

Reporting from On3's Pete Nakos and Chris Low indicate that North Carolina State is set to meet with current St. Michael Catholic head coach Philip Rivers on Wednesday in Fairhope. The news …

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