Destinations are opening up for summer vacation, but does that mean it is safe to travel with your family? The most important consideration while traveling during COVID-19 is weighing … more

The Baldwin County Commission has authorized the closure of all Baldwin County Commissionoffices and Baldwin County Commission owned, leased or controlled facilities on Monday,September 21, 2020, and … more

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for Mobile and Baldwin counties in preparation for the impending strengthening and landfall of Hurricane Sally. The storm is expected to cause … more

Gulf Coast Media is excited to announce the launch of four new Facebook pages - one for each of its weekly publications. With pages dedicated to The Onlooker, The Islander, The Courier, and The … more

Hurricane Sally made landfall Tuesday near Gulf Shores with winds gusting near 100 mph in many locations. The storm caused extensive damage across Baldwin County, flooding roads, ripping trees from the ground and tearing roofs off of buildings. The Gulf State Park Pier was cut in half by the winds and waves as the storm moved ashore. More than 400,000 homes and businesses were left without power across three states. more

The City of Foley is beginning garbage service on Saturday, Sept. 19. Due to damage and closed roads, the pickup THIS WEEKEND will be random. Place your garbage on the street. There will be no alley … more

Superintendent Update 9/16/2020 Parents, First of all, I hope each of you are safe and recovering from what turned out to be a very destructive storm. Baldwin County Public Schools will … more

Mayor Karin Wilson shared the following message on Facebook, Thursday, Sept. 17: "It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom. The City of Fairhope has lost an … more

The City of Gulf Shores is providing a comprehensive list of all updates we are sending out about Hurricane Sally impacts and recovery efforts on our website. Please visit https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/1608/Hurricane-Sally to learn more. more

Free lunch and dinner will be provided for Gulf Shores residents today, Sept. 18, by the Salvation Army. Meals will be available until supplies last. Lunch: Starting at 12 PM Dinner: … more