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The Daphne Trojans pose with the team championship trophy for the third time in four years thanks to five top-two finishes and nine more podium finishes on Friday, Jan. 19, at the Birmingham Crossplex as part of the AHSAA girls’ wrestling state championships. Alanah Girard (100), Emily Smith (114) and Kalyse Hill (132) took home individual championships and McKenzie Nguyen (106) and Kimber Alford (145) earned silver medals as runners-up.
Daphne girls’ wrestling reclaims state title as Girard, Smith and Hill are crowned individual champions
Behind three individual state champions, the Daphne Trojans wrestled their way back to the top of the mountain as team state champions for the third time in four years. more
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Bayside Academy’s 2024 Spelling Bee contestants pictured left to right. In the front row: Nizar Morrar, Nicholas Goleash, Griffin Jacobs, Annabel Kimbrell and Sarah Kell. In the back row: Jeremy Ou, William Roberts, David Green, Mary Kathryn Jacobs, Abby DiMatteo, Natalie Johnson, Anne Riley Williams, Bennett Lieb, Mary Helen Williams and Fenn Schlesinger.
Bayside Academy Spelling Bee showcases talents of middle school spellers
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, fifteen spellers in grades 4–8 showcased their linguistic prowess at the Bayside Academy Spelling Bee. Notably, this year's tournament featured two sets of siblings: … more
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Work should begin soon on the first phase of Flying Creek Nature Preserve.
Fairhope’s Flying Creek Nature Preserve construction set for spring start
Fairhope has finally given the Triangle property a name, and work is set to begin on phase one soon. Fairhope City Council approved changing the name of the property to Flying Creek Nature … more
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Record low temperatures coming to Baldwin County How to prepare and what to expect
Baldwin County and surrounding areas will experience record lows in the coming days. The National Weather Service in Mobile issued a statement on January 13, stating, "Dangerously cold … more
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Dresses set up at the Project Prom event in 2023.
Project Prom donations being accepted Junior Auxiliary project offers girls free shopping experience
FAIRHOPE — The Junior Auxiliary is extending an opportunity for young women to "shop" prom dresses, accessories and essential items without any cost. Each year, the provisional class of JA … more
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Spanish Fort Middle School’s annual Young Writers’ Conference was hosted Wednesday, Jan. 10, where Gulf Coast Media Sports Editor Cole McNanna was invited to return as one of the featured guests.
Gulf Coast Media Sports Editor McNanna speaks at Spanish Fort Middle’s Young Writers’ Conference
Spanish Fort Middle School hosted its annual Young Writers’ Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Gulf Coast Media Sports Editor Cole McNanna was invited to return as one of the featured … more
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Suffering from back pain? A new, minimally invasive Intracept procedure recently performed for the first time at at Infirmary Health’s Daphne Surgery Center may help relieve chronic back pain.
Breaking back pain: Intracept procedure debuts at Infirmary Health and Gulf Orthopaedics
Say goodbye to chronic back pain. The future of relief is here. Infirmary Health is pioneering a breakthrough treatment for chronic back pain through the Intracept procedure. Dr. Leslie … more
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Amey Greenwood Phillips is one of the names on a wall at the Clotilda Exhibit in the Africatown Heritage House with ties to Baldwin County.
Clotilda's legacy explored in a riveting Saturday cruise from Mobile
Cruise into the past and discover the story of the last known ship to bring enslaved Africans into America. Historic Blakeley State Park offers many cruises, but on Saturday, Jan. 13, a special … more
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Prodisee Pantry brings Magnolia Ball to life in Daphne
DAPHNE — Prodisee Pantry's First 52nd Annual Magnolia Ball brought in hundreds of people in support of their efforts to feed the bodies and spirits of Baldwin County. The 52nd Annual … more
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The Fairhope Sunset Rotary Club's annual 0.5K - The Race for the Rest of Us takes to the streets of Fairhope Saturday, Jan. 13.
Run, walk or stroll: Fairhope Sunset Rotary Club's 0.5k promises fun for all
Dust off your running shoes. Meet your mates at the starting line. It is time for the Fairhope Sunset Rotary Club's annual race. The best part of this fundraiser? There is no training … more
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Cammie Wayne, owner of Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe, at the future location of another brick-and-mortar location in Fairhope.
Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe expands to Fairhope
A Mobile County classic will soon have a location in Baldwin County. Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream Shoppe will open a Fairhope location this spring. Camilla "Cammie" Wayne grew up in Mobile. Her first … more
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Though not completely finished with renovations, Bayfront Park in Daphne reopened to the public on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Daphne’s revamped Bayfront Park reopens
After a year of construction, the first phase of improvements at Bayfront Park in Daphne wrapped up and reopened to the public Friday, Jan. 5. The City of Daphne started the project to improve … more
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Fairhope's Theatre 98 opens the new year with "Steel Magnolias"
As the curtain rises on a new year, Fairhope-based Theatre 98 prepares for their first show of the season with "Steel Magnolias," which inspired the 1989 film of the same name starring Sally Field, … more
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The 2023 court (pictured above). Tickets to the pageant are $15 and can be purchased from any pageant participant, and will be livestreamed through a link that will be posted on the program's Instagram and Facebook pages.
Dogwood Trail pageant and scholarship program celebrates 64th year on Eastern Shore
The annual Dogwood Trail pageant and scholarship program is gearing up to celebrate its 64th year at the Fairhope Civic Center on Jan. 13. This year, 44 participants will compete for one of the … more
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Ben’s Jr. Bar-B-Que has reopened after a five year renovation under new ownership.
Ben’s Jr. Bar-B-Que sells out 1st day reopen in Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — No fanfare, balloons or a grand opening celebration was needed to sell out Ben’s Jr. Bar-B-Que’s opening day. After a five-year wait , Ben's customers witnessed the … more
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Several bridges have been built along The Eastern Shore Trail over the years to keep walkers safe from traffic.
Grant goes toward Eastern Shore Trail, pedestrian bridge in Point Clear
A free-standing pedestrian bridge will be constructed on the Eastern Shore Trail near the Grant Hotel in Point Clear and is expected to finish in 2025.  Baldwin County Commission was … more
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The Chipotle Mexican Grill in Daphne will open to the public Friday, Jan. 5.
Daphne’s Chipotle opens Jan. 5
The wait is over. The Chipotle Mexican Grill in Daphne will open to the public Friday, Jan. 5. The Daphne location makes the second Chipotle Mexican Grill to open in Baldwin County. The … more
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In November, developers broke ground in Gulf Shores on the much-anticipated Embassy Suites.
Gulf Coast Media's Year in Review 2023: Tourism and workforce development
Baldwin County would not be what it is without its tourism and hospitality industry, and this sector was anything but stagnant this year. From infrastructure and amenities to economic impact, here … more
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Emory Whitehead with the gifts she purchased with her birthday money to deliver to patients at Thomas Hospital.
12-year-old Fairhope girl donates gifts to patients at Thomas Hospital, uses birthday money to spread joy
FAIRHOPE — When it comes to sharing comfort and kindness, age is just a number for 12-year-old Emory Whitehead. Before her birthday on Oct. 26, Whitehead said she wanted to bring presents … more
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Gulf Shores High School Horticulture and Environmental Management teacher Will Tuggle hands off small potted trees to students that will be planted.
Gulf Coast Media's 2023 Year-in review: In education, 3 school systems adjust to growth, plan for the future
This year has proven to be quite the year for schools across Baldwin County, as the opening of the highly anticipated Baldwin Preparatory Academy draws near, Baldwin County throws its hat in the ring … more
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