Sharks spotted in water near shore in Orange Beach

Beachgoers were in for quite a surprise when several sharks were spotted close to shore in Orange Beach on May 28, and experts say that won't slow down anytime soon. Footage of the sharks was …

Summerdale Public Library unites readers of all ages with annual summer reading program

SUMMERDALE — Summerdale Public Library kicked off its annual summer reading program, "All Together Now," Tuesday, June 6, where it aims to embrace literacy and foster a sense of community. …

Gulf Shores International Airport completes buildout of Southwest Corporate Hangar Complex

GULF SHORES — The Gulf Shores Airport Authority announced Thursday, June 1, that all of the available corporate hangar sites in the Southwest Corporate Hangar Complex have been filled following …

Guy Fieri makes appearance at The Waterfront in Daphne

PP Hospitality knows how to throw a grand opening bash. The newest addition to the PP Hospitality brand, The Waterfront in Daphne held a free concert event Monday, June 5 featuring New Orleans-based …

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Obituaries
Edna Woodard of Summerdale, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. A visitation was held at Mack Funeral Home on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Funeral arrangements by Mack Funeral Home & …
Clarence Rufus Mosely, 82, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on May 26, 2023. He was born on July 28, 1940, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Lollie and Guyzelle Mosely. Rufus was a kind, loyal and generous …
Robbie Corzatte Hughes, age 93, passed away peacefully at home in Fairhope on May 30, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Donald Hughes (following 69 wonderful years of marriage); three children, …
Helen Good, age 94, a resident of Elberta, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Helen was a member of Swift Presbyterian Church and a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. She was preceded in …
Louie Dell “Kitty” Wallace, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. She was born in Robertsdale on February 27, 1944. Services were held on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Funeral …

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Sports
St. Michael breaks ground on new soccer and football field
Alabama State Games partner with Alabama Girls Wrestling Alliance
Foley High School requests nominations for Athletic Hall of Fame
11 Baldwin County gymnasts compete at Regionals
Daphne Trojans host youth basketball skills camp

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The Islander - Gulf Coast News

Lifeguards partner with ALEA to use helicopters for patrolling beaches over Memorial Day weekend

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores lifeguards patrolled from both the ground and air over the recent Memorial Day weekend, as helicopters from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency hovered over crowded …

Gulf Shores Elementary School announces renovations for 2023-24 school year

The City of Gulf Shores announced that Gulf Shores Elementary School has been awarded a construction contract for renovations and the work is expected to be completed by the start of the 2023-24 …

C-Spire Summer Concert Series at The Wharf Amphitheatre heating up

The 2023 C-Spire Summer Concert Series at The Wharf Amphitheater is in full swing and there are plenty of opportunities for you to catch some big-name performers. The Wharf Amphitheater is an …

Orange Beach Board of Education approves new high school principal

The Orange Beach Board of Education held a special called meeting Friday, June 2, to approve Chris Shaw as the new principal of Orange Beach High School. Shaw brings 17 years of principal's …

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The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin
Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler speaks at the Baldwin Prep Academy groundbreaking Aug. 18, 2022, in Loxley. Tyler said the unique school will provide opportunities for students to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree.

Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler recaps 2022-23 school year

The city of Foley plans improvements at the Veterans Memorial on South Alston Street. Additions will include a taller flagpole at the site and two artillery pieces to be placed near the memorial.

City of Foley improving veteran tributes

Daniel Randall, the past president of the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay, presented the 2023 Heart of Optimism Award to Mary Katherine Gunn, a recent graduate of Elberta High School. Gunn’s next steps will come on the campus of the University of Alabama where she’ll pursue a double major in art education and public relations on top of photographing Crimson Tide sports.

Elberta’s Gunn awarded Optimist Club of Perdido Bay’s Heart of Optimism

Tropic Falls at OWA receives international award for water safety

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News
Lt. j.g. Trey Wood, a member of Fairhope High School’s Class of 2010, is now one of the sailors continuing a 123-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’ safety. Wood joined the Navy nine years ago and currently serves aboard USS Alaska.

Fairhope native continues a 123-year tradition of service under the sea

This year’s annual Teacher Workshop hosted by Blakeley State Park is set for Tuesday, June 13, with a focus on deliberation in the classroom. Teachers will be given an opportunity to take a free excursion into the Mobile-Tensaw Delta on the park’s cruise boat during the workshop, and complimentary lunches will be provided.

Blakeley State Park to offer Teacher Workshop June 13

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team grew by one for a day when Spanish Fort’s Hayes Godwin participated in SWAT In-Service Week and had the opportunity for hands-on experiences and demonstrations.

Spanish Fort student Godwin joins Baldwin County Sheriff’s SWAT Team for a day

Author and journalist Brooke Kroeger explores 180-year journey of woman in American journalism in new book “Undaunted”

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Local News

Spanish Fort student Godwin joins Baldwin County Sheriff’s SWAT Team for a day

Monday, June 5, one local boy had the opportunity to participate in an experience of a lifetime with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, during SWAT In-Service Week. Hayes …

2023 National Shrimp Festival’s Singing for Scholarships registration opens

Do you have a beautiful voice and a desire to perform? The 50th Annual National Shrimp Festival’s Singing for Scholarships competition registration is open and ready for you. Singing for …

Chamber music to food trucks, 5 Gulf Coast events happening this weekend, June 9-11

The steady flow of visitors to the Gulf Coast and the associated traffic may be trying your patience but don’t let it prevent you from enjoying all that the Gulf Coast has to offer. Our list of …

Hurricane season arrives on Gulf Coast: tips for before and after storms hit

Hurricane season officially kicked off June 1 and concludes Nov. 30. To ensure everyone is prepared to endure a potential natural disaster, Alabama Extension professionals are prepared to cover a …

Higher income, sales price limits expand mortgage savings program to more Baldwin County homebuyers

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Housing Finance Authority (AHFA) has opened its popular Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) program to more Baldwin County homebuyers, thanks to newly increased income …

University of South Alabama Health adds new chief information officer Tyler Whetstine

MOBILE — USA Health has appointed Tyler Whetstine as chief information officer (CIO) of the 5,000-employee system. Whetstine will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of information …

Robertsdale Garden Club installs officers ahead of 93rd year of operation

After a long absence, the Robertsdale Garden Club celebrated its 93rd year in existence at the installation of officers for 2023-24. Hostess for the meeting was President Mary Frances Boykin. …

ALDOT seeks input on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for Highway and Transit

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation is inviting the public to give input on the draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 –2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for …

Baldwin County’s Murphy, Bayside Academy’s Gunther named player, pitcher of the year by Mobile Baseball Connection

Some of the top baseball players in Mobile and Baldwin Counties were recognized at Mobile Baseball Connection’s year-end banquet at the Azalea City Golf Course Wednesday, May 24. The …

Baldwin County basketball teams set to participate in AHSAA Scholastic Team Camp

Five Baldwin County basketball teams will be among the 164 squads descending upon the Finley Center in Hoover June 15-17 for the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Scholastic Team …

Cahaba lilies: transforming Alabama's waterways

AUBURN UNIVERSITY – Now is the perfect time to visit Alabama's exquisite river basins. These waterways are teeming with new life thanks to an annual reminder of the state's beauty, the Cahaba …

Nine Baldwin County soccer players named to all-state teams

Alabama High School Athletic Association soccer coaches compiled an all-classification, all-state team following the postseason and recognized 77 athletes from Baldwin County including nine who …

Deepwater Horizon settlement projects surpass $1 billion

With the conflict among deer hunting factions at an all-time low, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Commissioner Chris Blankenship used last weekend's Conservation …

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