Local News in Baldwin County and across the Alabama Gulf Coast

Gulf Shores businesses organize art walk after Shrimp Festival cancellation

Aiming to ease the lingering sting of lost sales from the Annual National Shrimp Festival that was canceled this year due to the then-impending Hurricane Isaias, business owners in the Gulf Shores …

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Foley approves drone technology for emergency response

Foley Police Department is preparing to deploy drones as first responders under a new technology initiative approved by Foley City Council, giving officers a faster way to assess emergency scenes …

9 things to do around Baldwin County this weekend, Oct. 23-25

Ready to fall into a weekend full of fun? This weekend, Baldwin County and the surrounding area will offer plenty of ways to get out, make memories and celebrate the season. Families can get into the …

Big Beach Brewing celebrates 10 years as community staple in Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES — If there is a place in Gulf Shores that takes its "small town, big beach" motto to heart, it's Big Beach Brewing. Since it first opened its doors 10 years ago, Big Beach has …

Obituaries

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 …

Lori Louise Cooper

Lori Louise Cooper, age 61, of Pensacola, Florida went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 16, 2026. AKA: Super Duper Lori Cooper! Lori is preceded in death by her mother, Eunice …

Lawrence Russell Dewey, Jr.

LTC Lawrence Russell Dewey, Jr. (Retired) passed away on Thurs. Sept. 24, 2026, in Georgia at the age of 90. His funeral service will be held on Fri., Oct. 9th, 2026, at Hughes Funeral Home in …

Gulf Shores nonprofit receives $6,000 grant from ALTA Good Deeds Foundation

A Gulf Shores nonprofit is among 20 organizations nationwide receiving a share of $120,000 in grants from the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation to support community-based charitable work. According to a …

Trade Thanksgiving leftovers for miles at the Coastal Half Marathon

Runners and families can trade Thanksgiving leftovers for a day on the trails when the 19th annual Coastal Half Marathon, 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run returns to Orange Beach on Nov. 28. According to a …

Gulf Shores reschedules walking tour, plans tailgating event to gather public input

Residents will have another opportunity to help shape the future of Gulf Shores during a rescheduled guided walking tour as part of the city’s long-range planning effort. The Gulf Shores Plan …

Orange Beach plans to transform former Al Bradley Finance Building building into medical offices

It’s an older building that has served once as a local bank branch and more recently as the home of the Orange Beach Finance Department and named the Al Bradley Finance Building. Orange Beach …

Orange Beach City Council reviews fire equipment grant, budget and road projects

Orange Beach Fire and Rescue needs to replace its aging self-contained breathing apparatus inventory and is getting a big assist from the Department of Homeland Security in the form of more than …

The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Foley receives $163,620 grant for Wolf Creek Park improvements

Aaron Ross, 10, of south Baldwin County has advanced to the quarterfinals of Stan Lee’s Super Kid 2026 competition, placing him among the top 1% of contestants nationwide. Aaron, who is more than seven years cancer-free after being diagnosed with Wilms tumor at age 2, hopes to become a superhero character in a Stan Lee Universe comic book.

South Baldwin boy advances to top 1% of Stan Lee’s Super Kid competition

Baldwin County High School senior Ethan Howard wants to pursue electrical engineering and participated in the school district's summer utility internship program.

Gulf Coast Media Next Generation

Baldwin County High School's Howard following his own leadership path toward engineering future

Baldwin County High School FCA club to host fundraiser for girl awaiting liver transplant

'Tis Robertsdale, our alma mater: A band legacy built by generations, carried forward

Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education carries on 119-year legacy of hands-on learning

Alabama Supreme Court says Fairhope has immunity from negligence suit over housing development denials

Crews work to clear downed trees and restore power in Foley after Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 10.

New Baldwin County mayors reflect on Hurricane Isaias

Children, families and seniors participate in YMCA of South Alabama programs supported in part by the organization’s financial assistance efforts. The YMCA’s Nov. 6 “Good Times for a Good Cause” fundraiser will help expand access to memberships and programs for local residents.

YMCA fundraiser brings bingo, dinner and community support to Daphne

Eastern Shore Rep brings ‘High School Musical JR’ to Daphne

Voices for Healthcare - Chronic cortisol effects on the body

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 …

RECIPE: Dip into this at your Halloween party

Halloween is a wildly popular holiday, and that popularity extends to adults as well as kids. Halloween parties dot many a social schedule come late October, and parties mean food. While it's …

OPINION: USDA program changes could put rural energy projects out of reach

For nearly two decades, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has helped agricultural producers and rural small businesses lower energy costs and strengthen their operations. A new rule from …

The Nature Conservancy expands coastal restoration efforts in Alabama

BAYOU LA BATRE — On Alabama's Gulf Coast, where issues like rising sea levels, powerful storms and shoreline erosion are a threat to wildlife habitats and living environments, The Nature …

Public hearing set for proposed 663-lot development in Loxley

A proposed residential development that could bring more than 660 new homes to the Loxley area will be the subject of a public hearing Thursday, Oct. 29. The Loxley Planning Commission will …

Duck's Diner named most famous diner in Alabama

A popular restaurant near the beaches of Baldwin County was recently called the most famous diner in the state of Alabama. Business Insider compiled a list of “ the most famous diner in every …

Baldwin County residents invited to learn about paid aquaculture training

Baldwin County residents interested in a paid opportunity to learn more about aquaculture and training opportunities near Fort Morgan can sign up for free informational webinars on Tuesday, Oct. 27. …

Fire-breathing flowers: A Gulf Coast guide to snapdragons - Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper

If you've ever strolled through a spring garden and noticed tall, cheerful spikes of flowers that look like tiny dragons opening their mouths to roar, you've already met the beloved snapdragon. These …

Religion column by Dr. Tony Banning: Close, yet not convinced

There is an old danger associated with living near something remarkable: familiarity can gradually diminish our sense of wonder. A person who lives near the mountains may eventually stop noticing …

USSU becomes first university in the U.S. to receive Ethos Universitas Recognition

DAPHNE – The United States Sports University is proud to announce that it has become the first university in the United States to receive the international Ethos Universitas recognition from the …

Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week (Oct. 12-Oct. 18): Foley’s Kinsey Carden

Amidst all of the attention being directed towards the gridiron, plenty of Baldwin County swimmers are competing at a high level this fall, and Foley has a freshman phenom who is making waves. …

Daphne, Hillcrest mutually agree to cancel regular-season football game, Trojans set to play Tate (FL)

The Daphne football program may be without a tenth opponents on its schedule after the Trojans and Hillcrest mutally agreed to cancel their non-region contest, which was slated for Friday, Oct. 30, …

Primetime Primer: Daphne welcomes Fairhope for 38th meeting of Eastern Shore rivals

For the 38th time in their longstanding football history, Daphne and Fairhope will do battle Friday night. The Trojans will welcome their Eastern Shore counterparts to Jubilee Stadium with …

Orange Beach provides update on weekend's LSU-FSU softball matchup at Sportsplex

During a summer retreat to the beach, LSU softball coaches decided the trip should include a look at where the Orange Beach Lady Makos trained to win a record six straight state championships. …

Recapping the recent postseason happenings from Baldwin County's volleyball teams

Recapping the recent postseason happenings from Baldwin County's volleyball teams:

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