Final 2 restaurants announced in GCM's UltiMEAT bracket contest, presented by Parrish Tractor

Wolf Bay Lodge and Jesse's Restaurant are in the finals.
The votes are in. The mouths, drooling. Gulf Coast Media readers have been participating in a new contest called the UltiMEAT bracket contest, presented by Parrish Tractor, where we pitted 32 …
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Gulf Shores launches Vision 2035 with upcoming public meeting for residents

The City of Gulf Shores is excited to announce the launch of Vision 2035, a strategic planning initiative aimed at shaping the community's future for the next decade. Residents are invited to play an …

Fairhope, Baldwin County drop-off locations for Helene relief supplies

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, communities and organizations in Baldwin County are participating in several relief efforts for those affected by the storm. The Fairhope Police Department, with …

Remembering Garrison: After suicide, family creates foundation scholarships for legacy of Fairhope grad Childress

A month after it happened, people from other departments still abruptly turned into the nearest room to avoid the awkwardness of passing her in the hallway. In a hospital. Where she'd been …

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Obituaries
Terry Renee Weaver, age 55, of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 5, 2024. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service …
Faustino Perez Vasquez, age 67, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 28, 2024. Graveside services were held Oct. 3, 2024, at Wynn Cemetery Summerdale, Alabama. Please go to …
Betty G Toler, age 78, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Sept. 6, 2024. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service in …

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Sports
Sports
Gulf Shores captains, including Blaize Thomas (3), Landon Everett (20), Adam Duncan (54) and Nick Hampton (11), walk out for the coin toss ahead of the Dolphins’ Class 6A Region 1 tilt against the Saraland Spartans at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium on Sept. 6. Everett will enter this weekend’s matchup against Spanish Fort as the top tackler in Alabama with 106 total through six games and will compete against Toro senior Bishop Burkhalter who ranks No. 18 with 88 total tackles in seven games.
Gulf Shores’ road trip to face Spanish Fort highlights Week 8 action around Baldwin County
Orange Beach defenders, including senior Matthew Steele (3) and junior Brayden Hood (1) rally for a stop of a Citronelle Wildcat during the Makos’ non-region contest at home on Aug. 30. The Orange Beach defense stepped up in Week 7 with a 38-6 win over Escambia County where the Blue Devils gained only 17 yards of offense and one first down.
Baldwin County football roundup: Orange Beach defense dominates, Bayside Academy extends winning streak
The Fairhope Pirates pose with the Pride of the Blue and Gold trophy following a 30-7 win at W.C. Majors Field on Friday, Oct. 4. Fairhope improved to 5-2 overall and remained undefeated within Class 7A Region 1 at 4-0.
Fairhope takes back bragging rights with 30-7 victory over rival Foley
Jackson junior quarterback Landon Duckworth escapes around the edge as St. Michael sophomore Cam Kerbl gives chase during the top 10 matchup between the No. 1 Aggies and No. 6 Cardinals in Fairhope Friday night. Duckworth threw four touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown to help Jackson emerge with a 55-16 win to remain unbeaten in Class 4A Region 1.
No. 1 Jackson runs away with 55-16 road win over No. 6 St. Michael
Baldwin County native Ryan Gillikin joined exclusive company on Monday as a five-time finisher of America’s longest paddle race with a time of 8 days, 18 hours and 37 minutes in the Great Alabama 650 which finished in Fort Morgan. Gillikin, who attended Daphne High School and is a Bay Minette resident, joined Bobby Johnson and Salli O’Donnell as the only three members of the 3250 Club from the annual event that started in 2019 and received a trophy that was partially made of clay from the Coosa River that she paddled down.
Baldwin County native Gillikin joins exclusive club as 5-time finisher of America's longest paddle race, the Great Alabama 650

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The Islander - Gulf Coast News

Dry and cool weather expected from Hurricane Milton

With another hurricane barreling through the Gulf of Mexico, residents may be wondering how hurricane Milton will affect our coastlines. According to David Eversole, a meteorologist at the …

Orange Beach expects to get sea turtle recovery facility by 2025

ORANGE BEACH — A sea turtle center will be coming to the Alabama Gulf Coast to serve as a closer location to bring injured sea turtles for medical care and rehabilitation. Nicole Woerner from …
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Final billboard removed from Orange Beach after lawsuit, settlement

ORANGE BEACH — The last billboard in Orange Beach, formerly located on Perdido Beach Boulevard, has been taken down due to a settlement between the city and Lamar Companies in 2010. The …
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Christian Service Center volunteer shares the joy of Christmas programs

GULF SHORES — It may still be warm outside, but Christmas time is near for the Christian Service Center (CSC) as preparations have started for their Christmas Cheer and Christmas Spirit …

Teddy Swims announces tour stop at The Wharf Amphitheater May 12

One of the breakout musical stars of the year, Teddy Swims, announced the second part of his debut album, “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2),” will arrive Jan. 24, 2025, …

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National and State Data Trends
Best Baby Names analyzed data from the Social Security Administration to see how celebrities can impact what parents name their children.
From upcycling to investing in quality materials, Made Trade rounded up five tips for sustainably decorating your home.
The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Magnolia Springs Garden Club to host fundraiser to restore Arboretum

Bay Minette Public Library to host 'Fall Into a Good Book' sale

3rd annual Senior Palooza to celebrate health, fitness and fun in Bay Minette

BMPL Director Joanna Bailey stands with Lee Mitchell, a member of the North Baldwin Community Foundation, which provided grant funding for the installation of two new Free Little Libraries in downtown Bay Minette.

Bay Minette Public Library expands access to reading with new Free Little Libraries

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

Going bananas on the Gulf Coast: Why you need a banana tree (or 10!) in your backyard - Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News

Two Fairhope men arrested for vehicle break-ins and drug charges

Eastern Shore Centre to host inaugural Harvest Jam on Oct. 25

Fairhope Witches Ride to take over downtown on Oct. 24

Clovis Cafe opened at 19549 Boothe Road, Fairhope, in May.
Restaurant roundup

Eastern Shore eateries: openings, closures, location changes

Daphne Utilities earns statewide recognition for water quality

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Local News

5 things to do in Baldwin County this weekend, Oct. 10-13

What a weekend lineup we have for fun and supporting the communities that make up this place we call home (or the place we love to visit). Fall is in full force, and, believe it or not, there …

Way Back When with Harriet Outlaw: Egyptian murals adorned Fairhope buildings

Do you remember way back when there were Egyptian murals painted on the walls of three Fairhope buildings? I sure can. We were visiting Fairhope one day in the 1970s and saw a young man painting …

Fairhope's Outlaw to begin new series with Gulf Coast Media

Do you remember way back when? ... Gulf Coast Media ran a series of columns written by Harriet Outlaw? Readers looked forward to the bi-weekly tales from our area. She wrote about Spanish moss, …

Pumpkin Patch Express offers spooky fun at Wales West

Wales West RV Resort & Light Railway is bringing the Halloween spirit to Baldwin County with its annual Pumpkin Patch Express, offering family-friendly thrills and chills every weekend from Oct. …

Candlelight vigil set for Oct. 15 in Robertsdale to honor crime victims

As part of Crime Prevention Month, the Gulf Coast chapter of Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL) will host a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Honeybee Park in Robertsdale. …

3 Baldwin restaurants on Alabama Cattlemen's Association's 60 Savory Stops beef tour

There are myriad designations for each month, ranging from serious to silly. How about this one? October is Been Month in Alabama. In celebration of the 60th consecutive year of October …
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth speaks at the reception.

Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance celebrates 30 years

The Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance (BCEDA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary and the economic impact it has promoted, developed and celebrated in Baldwin County. Former board …

How to simplify morning routines and make sure families eat breakfast

With school-year routines in full gear, one element of the morning rush remains crucial: ensuring children (and their parents!) are fueled for the day ahead. Numerous studies have shown the …

Children's of Alabama seasonal visitation policy goes into effect

Beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 1, Children's of Alabama began enforcing its seasonal visitation policy in an effort to protect patients, staff, visitors and the community from the spread of respiratory …

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National and State Data Trends
Doctors and Clinicians used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify the health care jobs expected to grow the most over the next decade. 
Experian reports that how much credit card debt is too much depends on the specifics of a personal financial situation and offers ways to manage that debt.
Gulf Place Beach has hosted the collegiate beach volleyball national championship since 2012 and will have another opportunity to do so after the NCAA revealed future championship host sites on Wednesday. Following a two-year hiatus in Huntington Beach, California, Gulf Shores was selected to host the 2027 and 2028 championship tournaments where the previous eight sanctioned events were held.

Gulf Shores wins bid to host 2027, 2028 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships after two-year hiatus in California

After a two-year hiatus in California, the NCAA beach volleyball championships will return to Gulf Shores where the 2027 and 2028 champions will be crowned it was announced Wednesday.

Cumberlands seeks to continue historic streak at USA Archery Collegiate 3D Nationals in Foley this weekend

FOLEY — It’s not unusual in sports to hear the terms “back-to-back” or even “threepeat.” What is unusual is to find a team in search of its …
The Fairhope Pirates and Foley Lions line up for Class 7A Region 1 action at Ivan Jones Stadium on Oct. 5, 2023. This season’s matchup, scheduled for Fairhope Municipal Stadium Friday night, will serve as the 102nd in the all-time rivalry where Foley holds a 54-43-4 overall lead.

Top-ranked Jackson coming to town for big Week 7 tilt with St. Michael

The last undefeated team in Baldwin County will have its biggest test this weekend as the top-ranked Jackson Aggies are set for a Class 4A Region 1 clash in Fairhope against the St. Michael Cardinals.
Robertsdale senior Spencer DeAngelo trips up Orange Beach junior Aiden Kee along the sideline during non-region action between the Golden Bears and Makos Friday night at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. The Class 4A Makos used a third-straight 40-point effort to top the 7A Golden Bears, 45-14, in the teams’ first meeting.

Orange Beach cruises past Robertsdale 45-14 for third-straight win, 40-point effort

ORANGE BEACH — It was all gas and no brakes for Orange Beach as the Makos cruised by the Robertsdale Golden Bears Friday night at home by a score of 45-14. It marked Orange Beach’s …
Daphne senior RJ Dailey wins a jump ball and sets the Trojans up with a red zone possession in the third quarter of non-region action against Spanish Fort on the road Friday night. Dailey’s catch was good for 30 yards from sophomore quarterback Jaylyn Thibodeaux.

Gardner delivers blocked field goal, pick-6 to help Spanish Fort defense stand tall in 21-7 win over Daphne

SPANISH FORT — After Daphne senior Mikkel Willoughby (4 yards) and Spanish Fort senior Sawyer Wilson (78 yards) scored within the first five minutes of Friday’s non-region rivalry game on …
A Jambalaya Fundraiser has been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Orange Beach Sportsplex where proceeds will help cover the cost of medical expenses for Cayde Bagwell who has been battling a brain injury since Sept. 17. Brian Turk, his dad and an Orange Beach Firefighter, said that after his stay at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, Bagwell will head to Atlanta for further rehabilitation.

Orange Beach community rallying around Cayde Bagwell, middle schooler battling brain injury

The Orange Beach community has been rallying behind a family whose 12-old-son, Cayde Bagwell, is battling a brain injury. Bagwell, a baseball player and cross country runner at Orange Beach …

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