Perdido Pass Seawall Park closed for repairs from Sally damage

The City of Orange Beach announced on May 24 that the west side of the Perdido Pass Seawall Parkwill be closed for damage repairs caused by Hurricane Sally. According to a post released from the …

Foley Kids Park re-opened Saturday

FOLEY — Children in Foley now have a new place for recreation after the city-renamed Kids Park reopened Saturday following $1.2-million in renovations. The park is on West Verbena Avenue near …

Submissions open for Gulf Coast Media's The Senior Wall, free online gallery celebrating Baldwin County's high school Class of 2023

Gulf Coast Media is celebrating Baldwin County's Class of 2023 with The Senior Wall, an online gallery that is free to use and share. Simply go to www.gulfcoastmedia.com/2023graduates and upload …

Golf tourney to honor late Bay Minette firefighter

The Jeremy McKissack Memorial Firehouse Scramble will be held Sept. 8 at Holly Hills Municipal Golf Course in Bay Minette. The 4-man scramble golf tournament will offer two tee times: 8 a.m. and 1 …

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Obituaries
Jerome Earl Volovecky, native and resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the age of 53.  A memorial service was held Thursday, May 25, 2023. Funeral …
Herbert Vaughn Underwood, age 92, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away May 20th, 2023. Herbert was born August 21st, 1930, in Summerdale, Alabama. He attended Foley High School and …
Sandra "Sandy" Hardy passed away on May 8, 2023, in Foley, Alabama at the age of 75. She was born on April 3, 1948, in Elba, Alabama. Sandy was an outgoing and adventurous person who was always ready …
Mrs. Tonia Smith Fulford, resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the age of 57.  Funeral services were held Saturday, May 20, 2023. Funeral arrangements by Mack …
Titus Willingham, age 64, and native of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. A celebration of Mr. Willingham’s life was held Saturday, May 20, 2023. Funeral arrangements by …

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Sports
Cahaba lilies: transforming Alabama's waterways
Nine Baldwin County soccer players named to all-state teams
Deepwater Horizon settlement projects surpass $1 billion
Former Faith Academy coach Applin named head boys’ basketball coach in Spanish Fort
Golf, tennis all-star teams set to feature athletes from Bayside Academy, Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort

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The Islander - Gulf Coast News

2 Tennessee residents in stolen vehicle arrest in Orange Beach

Two Tennessee residents are in custody thanks to technology and swift police work. On May 25, 2023, a license plate recognition camera (LPR camera) alerted Orange Beach Police that a stolen …

Teenager bicyclist killed by dump truck in Gulf Shores

The Gulf Shores Police Department has released new details of the fatal accident in Gulf Shores that occurred Wednesday, May 24 . A 13-year-old boy visiting Gulf Shores from Gainestown was …

Gulf Shores police investigating fatal accident

GULF SHORES – Gulf Shores Police are investigating a fatal accident that has left one dead after a cyclist collided with a dump truck in the 200 block of Gulf Shores Parkway at 1:15 p.m., …

Gulf Shores businesses bring food, yoga, art to Hangout Fest 2023

GULF SHORES — Most of the artists may have traveled in on big-ticket lineups, but Hangout Music Festival supported several local businesses over the three-day event. From yoga sessions and …

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The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin
PHOTO PROVIDED The former Foley Masonic Lodge building has become the new offices of the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. The City of Foley donated the building to the chamber after the organization had to move out of its former offices.

Refurbished 1925 Foley building opens as Chamber offices

Ivey awards Foley police $20,171 for equipment, training

A plan to expand golf cart access in Foley would allow the vehicles on streets such as Pine Street in an effort to increase connectivity in the city.

Golf cart plan would increase connectivity, officials say

RHS air rifle team before presenting at the Daytona 500 race.

Robertsdale High NJROTC 1 of 12 to receive top Navy honors

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News
Color Fairhope with Pride 2022

6 locals voice concern over Fairhope Pride event

When Theldon met Brenda: Daphne senior facility residents tie the knot after whirlwind romance

Fairhope location of Baldwin County Building Department to close for renovations

Daphne library to host summer programs for children, teens

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Local News

Celebrate Make Music Day in Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES — Fête de la Musique or Make Music Day is an annual music celebration that takes place around the globe annually on June 21. This year, celebrate the day in Gulf Shores. The …

Waterville in Gulf Shores opens new features

GULF SHORES — Waterville USA celebrated the grand opening of several new additions to the amusement park May 24. Among the new features are a Top Golf simulator, the Lagoon Bar and Splash …

Standing Ovation: Dedicated fan holds ground for 12 hours to see Calvin Harris a Hangout Festival

GULF SHORES — Hangout Music Festival 2023 featured many widely popular artists, but one caught the eye of a devoted fan who was willing to wait hours to catch a glimpse of their performance. …

Gulf Shores graduating senior wins $10K The Wharf Scholarship

ORANGE BEACH — The Wharf has awarded Kaysheri Haffner, a senior at Gulf Shores High School, The Wharf Scholarship in the amount of $10,000. “The Wharf is proud to continue our scholarship …

Honoring heroes: military receive free admission to Mississippi Aquarium

GULFPORT, Miss. — The Mississippi Aquarium is honoring military servicemen and women with complimentary admission throughout Memorial Day weekend, May 26 to May 29. "Thousands of active and …

Inaugural report details Perdido Bay, wildlife health

PERDIDO BAY — Oysters in Perdido and Pensacola bays are in critical condition. Seagrass is returning, so are manatees. But bacterial concentrations continue to rise. None of this is new …

5 Gulf Coast events to kick off summer, May 25 – 28

The school year is over, Memorial Day weekend is here, and it is time to get your summer started. This weekend is a time to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and …

2 Baldwin County chefs selected to compete in 8th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off

ORANGE BEACH – The annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off is quickly approaching, and Alabama Gulf Seafood announced today the four Alabama chef teams selected to compete June 12 at Zeke’s …

Baldwin County Sporting Clays competes at Trap Shoot Finals

Laine Hicks of Baldwin County High School’s Sports Clays team won second place in the Intermediate division of the Trap Shoot Finals hosted by Emmanuel Christian School at Dixie Trap & Gun …

Twelve Baldwin County soccer players named to South All-Star squad

When the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced the rosters Monday for the North-South All-Star soccer games this summer, 12 local athletes representing Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, …

City of Foley to improve, use high school sports fields

FOLEY — An agreement between Foley and the Baldwin County Public School System will improve local school athletic fields and give city recreation teams more locations on which to play and …

ALEA's Marine Patrol launches National Safe Boating Week

MONTGOMERY — Like the waves on Alabama's beautiful gulf coast shoreline, summer is quickly rolling in. With the weather warming up, it is a fantastic time to enjoy our state's scenic waterways. …

Coonhoun Cabin attracts Southern Heritage Show to Alabama

Down a winding, tree-lined road on the outskirts of Clanton is a destination that attracts a select group of individuals and their canine companions. It's the Coonhound Cabin, which sits on 85 acres …

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