Orange Beach toll bridge to end tolls, ALDOT to purchase Foley Beach Express bridge for $60 million

The Foley Beach Express as we know it will soon be a distant memory, as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to purchase the bridge from the Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC) …
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5 Gulf Coast Earth Day events to enjoy this weekend

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day 2024 is Monday, April 22. How will you celebrate? If you are looking for a way to celebrate this weekend, Gulf Coast Media has put together a list of Earth Day events …

6 things to do on the Gulf Coast this weekend, April 19-21

Last weekend I was in Montgomery watching the top whitewater athletes in the county compete in hopes of punching their ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now the decision of what to do this weekend …

New vehicle equipment warehouse coming to Loxley, hiring event April 24

Holman, an automotive service company building a new commercial vehicle equipment distribution warehouse in Loxley, is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday, April 24 in hopes of filling multiple …

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Obituaries
Susan M Wheeler, age 70, of Foley Alabama, passed away on Apr. 14, 2024. Funeral services were held Apr. 17, 2024. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements …
Kenneth Jason Saunders, age 47, of Bon Secour Alabama, passed away on Apr. 6, 2024. Funeral Service Apr. 18, 2024, 11 am Fishermen Baptist Church. Visitation one hour before. Please go to …
Beverly Jane Corbin, age 89, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Sat., Apr. 13, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, Timothy R. Corbin, and her brothers Ken Reinicke and Butch …

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Sports
Sports
Squads from Fairhope and Spanish Fort were among local tennis teams that punched tickets to the state tournament with top finishes at sectional tournaments earlier this week. The Pirate girls’ team won Class 7A Section 1 and the Toro boys’ team claimed Class 6A Section 2 with the AHSAA state tournament set to kick off on April 22 in Mobile.
Girls’ teams from Fairhope and Bayside Academy, boys’ teams from Fairhope and Spanish Fort crowned sectional tennis champions
Eight legendary football players will descend upon Baldwin County on June 30 for the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday, June 30, at The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear. Among the former All-Pros inducted into the Hall of Fame include DeMeco Ryans, Roddy White, Carson Palmer, Eric Weddle and Marty Lyons. Three Rookies of the Year will also be honored during the festivities, including Puca Nacua, YaYa Diaby and Byron Young.
Ryans, White, Palmer, Weddle, Lyons named to Senior Bowl Hall of Fame; Nacua, Diaby, Young recognized as Rookies of the Year
Georgia Southern freshman Louise Reau tees off on Hole 10 at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear as part of Round 3 action for the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Golf Championship on Wednesday, April 17. After three days of stroke play, the Golden Eagles finished second in the team competition to secure a spot in Thursday’s semifinals against the defending champion Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.
Sun Belt Women’s Golf Championship whittles down to four teams for Thursday’s finals at Lakewood Golf Club
With a 46’ 4” shot put, senior Deshaun Williams won the event and led the way as the Fairhope Pirates swept the podium at Saturday’s Baldwin County Championships. He was joined by junior PJ Harbin and senior Tucker Petrus in helping Fairhope capture its fourth straight team title.
Fairhope throwers sweep county shot put podium, Williams earns Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week
Head softball coach of the Bucknell Bison, Sarah (Sigrest) Caffrey, recently collected her 50th career coaching victory after a doubleheader split against Colgate on Monday, April 15. A graduate of Daphne High School in 2008, many of her pitching marks from her time as a Trojan pitcher still stand in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s record book.
Daphne hall of famer (Sigrest) Caffrey collects 50th career win as head softball coach of Bucknell Bison

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Alabama State Board of Education honored 75 schools, including Orange Beach Middle High School, with Purple Star School status on April 11.

Orange Beach Middle/High earns Purple Star School designation

Orange Beach Middle High School (OBMHS) stood tall among 75 schools from Alabama as it was honored at the Alabama State Board of Education meeting April 11 to receive the Purple Star School …

Baldwin County's Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail retains title as nation's best recreational trail

Who says Alabama is only known for White Sauce and bushwackers? For the second consecutive year, the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, nestled in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, has clinched …

Actor Morgan Freeman spotted at The Wharf in Orange Beach

Morgan Freeman, the world-famous actor with one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood, who spends time in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, was spotted at a bar at The Wharf Monday night. A group of locals …

Orange Beach City Schools to expand prekindergarten amid growth, high demand

As Baldwin County continues to attract more people, education programs across the area will continue to be asked to adapt to meet demand. Prekindergarten units are currently limited to …
The new cabins sit at the water’s edge at Lake Shelby at Gulf State Park

Gulf State Park adds new lakeside cabins at Lake Shelby

Hurricane Sally striking the Alabama Gulf Coast four years ago this September may seem like a long time ago, but there are places still rebuilding.A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held on Monday, …

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The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

HudsonAlpha Institute hosts Robertsdale High STEM students

Loxley announces development of 45,000-square-foot City Center

Foley Rotary, Vosloh Charitable Foundation recognizes outstanding teachers and first responders

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

How to grow and use radishes, the fastest-growing vegetable: Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks

The Wesleyan Church property is one property the town is considering developing. The property is close to where the Magnolia Springs Town Hall sits at currently.

Magnolia Springs to revitalize comprehensive plan with resident input

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Fairhope crowns King 2024 Fairhoper of the Year

Engage, impact, lead: Daphne seeks youth for 2024-2025 Junior City Council

The Fitness Court at Al Trione Sports Complex in Daphne is the same size and layout as the Fitness Court being installed in Fairhope.

Fairhope Fitness Court location debate heats up

Community Lunch and Learns on non-surgical arthritis relief happening in Orange Beach, Spanish Fort

100-year-old landmark to be removed in Malbis

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Local News
Anna Beth Ryan is the owner of The Beli: The Original Beach Deli in Gulf Shores.

5 Must have bites at The Beli: The Original Beach Deli in Gulf Shores

The Beli opened in 2020 and has become a favorite among Gulf Shores locals and visitors. Opening during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Original Beach Deli was designed with an openair …
Adam Rubin has been delighting young readers with books like

Discover the hidden world of couches with Adam Rubin's latest book, "The Truth About The Couch"

Adam Rubin has been delighting young readers with books like "Dragons Love Tacos," "Secret Pizza Party," and "High Five" (just to name a few) for years. Rubin along with illustrator and cartoonist …

Renewed recreation: Bay Minette's Sye Davis Park welcomes upgrades

The City of Bay Minette has recently enhanced the recreational offerings at Sye Davis Park with the installation of new playground equipment. As part of the park's renovation efforts, youth …

eMINTS National Center recognizes King for educational excellence

Jeremy King has been named the recipient of the 2024 eMINTS Innovative Educator Award, announced on April 10 by Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS). The accolade, presented by the eMINTS …
Dan and Daniel Moultrie, left, and Jon Zinnel and WFF Director Chuck Sykes bagged birds during the Governor's One-Shot Turkey Hunt.

McCaleb crowned Grand Champion at Alabama Governor's One-Shot Turkey Hunt

Despite some challenging weather conditions, the Alabama Governor's One-Shot Turkey Hunt last week was another resounding success with numerous hunters from across the nation bagging an Alabama bird. …

Baldwin County Historical Society Spring meeting to highlight Fairhope's Quaker history

The Baldwin County Historical Society (BCHS) convenes quarterly at various venues across Baldwin County, fostering engagement with the region's rich heritage. The upcoming Spring meeting is …

Discover the charm of Baldwin County in “The River Runs South”

If you are looking for a new book to enjoy, check out "The River Runs South" by Audrey Ingram. This suggestion could be old news to you. Ingram visited Fairhope in October 2023 for a book signing …
Mari Rutland teaches pasta making classes at Mari’s Italian Cooking Lab in Fairhope.

6 places to expand your culinary education on the Gulf Coast

The new year is typically accompanied by resolutions that may or may not get checked off the list. May we suggest this year, resolve to become a lifelong food learner? Exercise your brain as …

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National and State Data Trends
Medical Technology Schools analyzed studies and news reports to illustrate why experts are raising alarms about the unsustainable use of medical plastics.
Guava Health explores the lesser-known brain-boosting advantages of two vital electrolytes: potassium and magnesium, and how they actively contribute to cognitive health.

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The Baldwin County Tigers are heading to their second straight Class 6A state playoff bracket with a runner-up finish in Area 2. Baldwin County used a regular-season area series win over the Robertsdale Golden Bears to secure their postseason trip.

Spanish Fort, Gulf Shores, Bayside Academy, Bayshore Christian enter AHSAA baseball playoffs as area champions: see full pairings

When the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s baseball playoffs kick off on Friday, four Baldwin County teams will enter as area champions and three more as runners-up. Spanish Fort …
Snook Christian sophomore Tyler Shaffer eyes the front of the line as part of AISA state championship races in Gulf Shores Friday afternoon at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium. Shaffer earned 10th in the 1600-meter run, 12th in the 3200-meter run and took 20th in the 300-meter hurdles.

AISA state track championship takes over Gulf Shores Sportsplex

The Alabama Independent School Association crowned track and field state champions at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium in Gulf Shores at the end of last week. The Snook Christian Eagles were …

Former Spain Park coach Laatsch selected as Orange Beach’s new boys’ basketball leader

Orange Beach City Schools announced Thursday the hiring of Chris Laatsch as head boys’ basketball coach ahead of the Makos’ fifth varsity season. Laatsch comes most recently from a …
The Gulf Shores Dolphin dugout celebrates a base hit Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola during their non-area contest against the Bayside Academy Admirals. The top-ranked team in Class 5A helped close the busiest prep baseball season seen at the stadium.

Bayside Academy, Gulf Shores become first Alabamian baseball teams to play at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Florida

PENSACOLA, Fla. — When Carson Joyner delivered the first pitch to Joseph Stephens Thursday night, Bayside Academy and Gulf Shores officially became the first Alabamian baseball teams to play at …
Gulf Shores’ Connor Gehr settles in with a base hit during the Dolphins’ Opening Day matchup against the McGill-Toolen Yellow Jackets at Spanish Fort High School on Feb. 17, 2023. McGill-Toolen is set to host an inaugural all-star baseball game on May 9 featuring top senior players from Mobile and Baldwin Counties hosted by the Mobile MOBSTERS.

Mobile-Baldwin all-star baseball game, Senior Showdown, set for May 9 at McGill-Toolen

MOBILE — Crosstown bragging rights will be on the line as top senior baseball players from Mobile and Baldwin Counties will clash at McGill-Toolen Catholic on May 9 in the inaugural Senior …

AHSAA Legislative Council ratifies 15 of 33 legislative proposals submitted by member schools

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama High School Athletic Association Legislative Council approved nearly half of the legislative by-laws submitted by member schools at its annual spring meeting held at …

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