Jerry Carl wins Alabama Congressional District 1 seat in return to House

Jerry Carl at Fort Whiting in Mobile for the official Mobile County Republicans’ watch party and victory party for Carl, who won the District 1 U.S. Representative seat by defeating Democrat Clyde Jones, on November 4, 2026.
On election night, Jerry Carl and his supporters gathered at the Fort Whiting Reception Hall in Mobile, hoping the results would return him to his former District 1 seat. Carl’s watch party …
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Loxley Planning Commission tables 663-home development proposal until December

LOXLEY — The Loxley Planning Commission voted to table a proposed 663-lot residential development until its Dec. 10 meeting, allowing the developer additional time to address concerns about …

Alabama Oyster Shell Recycling Program celebrates 10 years of coastal conservation

SPANISH FORT — The Alabama Coastal Foundation celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Oyster Shell Recycling Program on Friday, Oct. 30, highlighting a decade of efforts to restore oyster reefs, …

Orange Beach reviewing possible joint response agreement at SR 181 roundabout with Gulf Shores

If there’s an accident at the recently opened roundabout at the intersection of the Foley Beach Express and the new spur road leading up to the state’s new bridge, also called State Route 161, …
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In Loving Memory of Sandra Lee Brown Bishop It is with heavy hearts, yet with the joyful hope of eternal life, that we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Brown Bishop, who entered into the loving …
The family of Peggy Christine Nelson Hesse is saddened to announce her passing on Oct. 29, 2026, at the age of 91 years old. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Roberta, Jerry, Sheila …
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 …
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Fire forces Coyote Beach Sports to find new home

GULF SHORES — Terry Shelton was asleep in his Gulf Shores beach house around 3 a.m. when he heard voices from outside. "I woke up; I looked out the window; I could see two police officers …

Vacation rental company owners want Orange Beach to bypass new Airbnb host rules

Vacation rental company owners are planning an appeal to Orange Beach City Council to address new rules by online rental company Airbnb they say give the service an unfair advantage. “Local …

Gulf Shores Junior City Council seeks sponsors for Christmas Tree Tinsel Trail

The Gulf Shores Junior City Council is inviting businesses, organizations and community members to help launch a new holiday tradition with its inaugural Christmas Tree Tinsel Trail at Sims Park. …

Gulf Shores woman completes NYC Marathon two weeks after husband's unexpected death

“For my sweet Casey.” -- Gulf Shores' Samantha Scott upon finishing the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1. A tickled and tearful Samantha Hallum Scott smiled as a finisher’s medal for …

Gulf Coast gets in tune for 42nd Frank Brown Songwriters Festival

The Frank Brown Songwriters Festival returns for its 42nd annual festival beginning this weekend. Beginning in 1984, the festival has been held at several venues along the Alabama and Florida …
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Midterm Elections 2026: Results for races impacting Baldwin County, Alabama

These are the unofficial results of Alabama's Midterm Elections from Tuesday, Nov. 3, with races impacting Baldwin County. GOVERNOR Doug Jones (DEM) 47.87% | 806,149 Tommy Tuberville …

Impact 100 Baldwin County launches 20th year, invites women to join philanthropic effort

Impact 100 Baldwin County is celebrating 20 years of community philanthropy and looking to grow its membership as the organization prepares for another year of awarding grants to local nonprofits. …

South Baldwin Numismatic Society announces new meeting location

The South Baldwin Numismatic Society will meet at a new location beginning with its November meeting. The club's next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Wolf Bay Restaurant, located …

Religion column by Dr. Tony Banning: A crazy idea

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1 It is a rather extraordinary way to begin a book. There is no attempt to prove God’s existence, no explanation of …

Baldwin Prep senior creates smartphone-controlled prosthetic hand

A chance encounter at church sparked an engineering project that has since combined computer programming, health sciences and 3D printing into a working prototype for a Baldwin Preparatory Academy …

Rescheduled Tacos & Tequila Festival returns to Foley this weekend

The rescheduled 2026 Tacos & Tequila Festival is set to bring two days of food, entertainment and family-friendly activities to downtown Foley this weekend, Nov. 7-8. The festival will take …

Election 2026: Polling locations in Baldwin County, AL

Here is the list of polling locations across Baldwin County, Alabama, for the Nov. 3, General Election. Your voting precinct and polling location may have changed since the last general election. …

Sample ballot for Baldwin County, Alabama, General Election

Here's an example of what you may see on your ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Some races are by district based on where you live. To find your specific representatives and more about candidates …

Polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Baldwin County

Tuesday’s general election in Alabama includes an open governor’s seat, a U.S. Senate race, four statewide constitutional amendments and contested legislative races across Baldwin County.  …

Gulf Coast Media’s Local Legends: Creel breaks his career-high on the ground, Lowe causes havoc for Miles

Baldwin County has always been full of athletic talent, and a plethora of players from the area have gone on to have successful careers at the collegiate and/or professional level. So in this …
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Vote for Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

As fall playoffs cross over with the beginning of the winter-sports season, Gulf Coast Media’s next Athlete of the Week poll is currently live on our website. Four athletes from Baldwin County will be included in the voting each week, which will open at noon on Mondays and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.

New reports suggest St. Michael's Rivers is focal point of NC State's coaching search

  Early reporting from ESPN, NBC Sports and The Athletic indicate that St. Michael Catholic head football coach Philip Rivers could be a pursued candidate in NC State's coaching search. …
St. Michael Catholic head coach Philip Rivers relays a call to quarterback Marshal Pitre on Friday, Sept. 4, in Fairhope.

Fireworks in Fairhope: Foley outlasts St. Michael, 53-32, in offensive showcase

Primetime Performers Foley: Quarterbacks Judah Spencer and Makai Holmes Both juniors gave the Lions impactful play from the quarterback position, Spencer mostly passing and Holmes …
Bayside Academy's Riggins Hammock kneels in prayer prior to his team's game against Gulf Shores on Friday, Oct. 30, in Gulf Shores.

Perfect yet again: Gulf Shores cruises past Bayside, caps second undefeated regular season in program history

GULF SHORES - Halloween weekend brought with it the final slate of high school football’s regular season, and with most of Baldwin County’s teams having wrapped up regional play, Friday night …

The Gulf Coast Sports Pulse: Ep. 10 - An instant classic on the Eastern Shore and will Philip Rivers depart St. Michael for NC State?

Hello and welcome to the Gulf Coast Sports Pulse, a podcast dedicated to all things Baldwin County athletics. Join sports editor Parker Gillam and local athletics guru John Mullen as they recap …