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Independence Day celebrations around Baldwin County this weekend, June 30 – July 4
The Independence Day holiday weekend is a long one this year. With the holiday falling on a Tuesday, you have five days to celebrate. We have put together a list of events across the Alabama Gulf … more
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Sports Editor Cole McNanna poses with the first-place award from the Alabama Press Association for best sports photo in Division D at the annual awards banquet Saturday at the Perdido Beach Resort.
The oral history of an award-winning sports photo
One of the first thoughts that came to mind after I learned one of my photos took first place at the Alabama Press Association's media awards was that I had to interview the athlete who made the … more
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Summerdale Police Chief Kevin Brock (right) was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday, June 21, by Mayor David Wilson.
Summerdale mayor places police chief on paid administrative leave
SUMMERDALE – Summerdale is currently without a police chief after the current chief, Kevin Brock, was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday, June 21, by Mayor David Wilson. Wilson … more
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Beat the Alabama heat: Stay safe and cool this summer with these essential tips
Have you been outside recently? The high summer heat is upon us with temperatures in the 90s and heat index temperatures reaching 115. Heat safety should be a top priority for yourself and your … more
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The scope of HB261 includes a provision that exempts certain athletic events where male and female athletes compete together. It also permits intercollegiate athletic teams or sports sponsored by public two-year or four-year institutions, provided they are strictly for females, women or girls. Private institutions are exempt from the bill's requirements.
Alabama bans trans athletes from competing with identified gender
Alabama has passed a new bill, HB261, that prohibits trans athletes from participating in collegiate and K-12 level sports that align with the gender in which they identify. The legislation was … more
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Alabama has enacted a new law that strictly prohibits drivers from holding their phones while operating a vehicle. The recently passed legislation outlines several exemptions. The law does not apply to voice-based communication, such as phone calls or speak-to-text features. It also allows the use of navigation applications, recording or broadcasting videos on a cell phone, and exempts law enforcement from restrictions.
Alabama passes law prohibiting phone usage while driving, effective immediately
Alabama has enacted a new law that prohibits drivers from holding their phones while operating a vehicle. The legislation, known as SB301, takes effect immediately across the state. During a … more
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VRBO predicts a 13% drop in occupancy this year, according the Beachball Property owner Hunter Harrelson. The local business owner that his company's occupancy is down by only 6%, but he expects a further decrease as the season progresses
Report predicts occupancy drop in Alabama beach rentals
GULF SHORES — Vacation rental occupancy is down along the Gulf Coast as people and families have all their options open again after the pandemic. VRBO has reported a projected 13% decrease … more
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Orange Beach City Schools Superintendent Randy Wilkes addresses media and the crowd Tuesday, June 27, at the Orange Beach Board of Education.
Orange Beach superintendent, mayor say $4.6M not owed to state for Foundation Program funding discrepancy
Orange Beach City Schools, this year charting its own path, does not owe the state the $4.6 million Alabama education leaders said it did last year in connection with a Foundation Program funding … more
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Foley train rides canceled amid extreme heat conditions
FOLEY – Foley’s popular train rides have  been canceled Tuesday, June 27, due to expected excessive heat. The rides aboard the Charles Ebert Jr. Express take place each Tuesday, … more
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A Gulf Shores resident sticker is seen on the windshield of a car. In Gulf Shores, the decals allow residents free city parking as well as re-entry to the island after a storm. The number on the decal corresponds with the property's respective zone and allows police and emergency personnel to quickly identify who should be allowed into a restricted area(s) at the appropriate time.
Hurricane re-entry decals available for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach residents, business owners
Hurricane season is in full swing, which means it's time to plan — ahead of time — for evacuation and re-entry. If you are a resident or business owner in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach, … more
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When looking for water-rich foods, head straight to the produce department and look for fruits and vegetables that contain at least 85% water. Cucumbers top that list as they're about 95% water and are low in calories while high in fiber and vitamins K and A.
Beat the heat with hydrating foods this summer
Staying hydrated can help you live a longer, healthier life. But drinking multiple glasses of water throughout the day isn't for everyone. Health experts say that's OK. While fluids are … more
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In the summer heat, know how to recognize – and prevent – heat stroke
The long, hot days of summer are here. While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn the extra warmth and exertion also carry the threat of heat-related illness, a problem … more
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Orange Beach City Schools does not owe any money to the state, according to an official statement from the state superintendent
ORANGE BEACH — In an official June 26 press release, Orange Beach City Schools' leaders says the district does not owe money to the state in connection to the Foundation Program. "In a … more
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Cole McNanna, sports editor, and Melanie LeCroy, lifestyle editor, hold Gulf Coast Media’s three first-place awards the newspaper company took home from the Alabama Press Association’s Summer Convention on Saturday, June 24. McNanna won for his use of social media and for sports photo, and LeCroy won for business writing.
Gulf Coast Media wins 14 Alabama Press awards for newsroom work
ORANGE BEACH — Gulf Coast Media won 14 awards at the 2023 Alabama Press Association Media Awards, including a top-three finish for best overall sports coverage, a sweep in the business writing … more
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The City of Gulf Shores will be discussing the possibility of reducing the speed limit from 25 mph to 15 mph on the highlighted streets.
City of Gulf Shores approves speed limit reductions
The speed limit on several roads in Gulf Shores will be reduced after a request from concerned residents. Gulf Shores City Council approved the request at its June 26 city meeting to lower the speed … more
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Walker Hayes postponed his Duck Buck Tour stop in Orange Beach June 24. The new date is July 25.
Walker Hayes concert rescheduled for July 25
Concert fans were ready to get fancy for date night Saturday but had to rethink their plans at the last minute due to the rescheduling of a  Walker Hayes concert. Hayes and his family have … more
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Olive and Silvestre advance to the Great American Seafood Cook-Off later this summer in New Orleans.
Olive's gafftop creation crowned at Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
Imagine heading down to the shore at Orange Beach and scooping up enough sand fleas (mole crabs) for a fishing excursion to the Perdido Pass jetties, where all you catch are gafftopsail (gafftop) … more
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JD Swiger is seen in his studio in Gulf Shores. Much of what he creates now are 3D sculptures made with found objects, AKA litter. In his studio, you can see a knight covered in Swisher Sweet wrappers, a life-sized pelican made of plastic found on the beach and a life-sized alligator head made of plastic. There is also a shark that will soon be headed to the University of Southern Mississippi Marine Education Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Reduce, reuse, recycle. Reimagine: JD Swiger turns litter into art at Gulf Shores studio
GULF SHORES — John David "JD" Swiger wasn't brought home from the hospital to the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, but he is a local through and through. The Swiger family would pack up and … more
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Some Mobile shellfish growing waters closed
The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed shellfish growing waters in Mobile County. Areas I and III are closed. This includes Cedar Point, Heron Bay, Navy Cove and Dauphin Island Bay. The … more
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Swim advisory issued for Fairhope's Camp Beckwith in Week's Bay
A swimming advisory has been issued for the waters of Weeks Bay at Camp Beckwith in Fairhope. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, two recent successive tests of swimming water … more
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