Gulf Shores High students' Farm to Table event showcases hospitality and tourism program

GULF SHORES — The future of hospitality and tourism in Gulf Shores is bright and looking through green-colored glasses.On Wednesday, March 15, students in the Gulf Shores High School …

Vendor, artist, music applications open for National Shrimp Festival's milestone 50th year in Gulf Shores

For the last 50 years, save for two during the pandemic, spring has meant Shrimp Fest in Gulf Shores. Preparations for the 50th edition of the Annual National Shrimp Festival are in full swing, …

New OWA Parks & Resort water park attraction to open Friday

It was cold this week, but get ready to catch a big wave. OWA Parks & Resort has completed phase 2 of construction on its water park and will open Big Water Bay and Coastal Curl Friday, March …

Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival features female artists during Women's History Month

FAIRHOPE — The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival is one of the top 15 art shows in the nation according to Sunshine Artist magazine, and it takes place during Women's History Month every …
Obituaries
Jessie Williams, age 73, of Lillian, Alabama, passed away on March 8, 2023. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service in …
Reinaldo Tirador (Ray), age 77, lost his long battle with Parkinson’s on March 15, 2023, due to complications. Ray, the youngest of 12 children, was born in Cuba in 1946 to parents Ramon …
Shirley A Timm, age 82, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 15, 2023. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service in …
Amanda Sutton, age 92, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Feb. 26, 2023. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service in …
Richard Sutherland, age 79, passed away at a local hospital on Feb. 24, 2023. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service …
The Islander - Gulf Coast News

Gulf State Park's Lake Shelby cabins destroyed by Hurricane Sally should finish rebuild this fall

Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) provided good news at the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting last weekend in …

Hangout Music Festival fans exchange litter for free tickets in new cleanup program

FORT MORGAN — Over 200 volunteers braved cold temperatures and gusty winds to remove litter from the Fort Morgan peninsula. Over half of the volunteers were there thanks to the Hangout Music …

Get a first look at NCAA beach volleyball championship teams in Gulf Shores this weekend

With only 50 days remaining until the National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship returns to the Alabama Gulf Coast for the seventh straight season, the UAB Blazers are hosting the March to May …

Sea Paws starts shuttle service for Foley and Gulf Shores pets

FOLEY — Pampering your pet is about to get easier. Sea Paws Pet Resort began offering a shuttle service March 1 to transport pets to both locations, making it easier to serve customers who …
Local News

Baldwin County man charged with sexual abuse of a child

 In the early morning hours of March 10, 2023, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the residence of David Scott Perez regarding a domestic altercation between him and an …

Service, Community, Sisterhood: Dogwood Trail, with new handsewn, custom dresses made by one seamstress, debuts new court at the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival.

FAIRHOPE — It is about so much more than the dress.Sure, there are hundreds of yards of specially dyed fabric. Nearly 1,000 hours of expert craftsmanship by a single seamstress. There are …

Baldwin County home sales slow to normal pace

Houses in Baldwin County are taking longer to sell, and realtors say that is completely normal.After a bananas market that often saw houses snapped up before the sale sign was planted in the yard, …

3 Doors Down comes to Orange Beach Aug. 16

ORANGE BEACH – This summer, 3 Doors Down is hitting the road to celebrate its sophomore album, “Away From The Sun.” The tour will arrive at The Wharf Amphitheatre Aug. 16.The band …

Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival closing early today due to severe weather threat

Due to the threat of inclement weather, Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival organizers decided to shorten its hours for today, Friday, March 17. Under advisement of the city of Fairhope, Fairhope …

Foley man arrested for financial exploitation of elderly person in botched home renovations

A Foley man was arrested this week on accusations he financially exploited an elderly person. The warrant stemmed from an incident in October 2022 when Joseph Mctigrit, 36, supposedly represented …

Bay Minette technology students advance to state competition

The Technology Student Association from Bay Minette Middle School earned the three top spots at the TSA competition at Coastal Alabama Community College earlier this month.Catherine White and Evan …

Tickets for annual Bald Eagle Bash in Fairhope are on sale now

FAIRHOPE — Food, music and fun all for a good cause? Sounds like a great reason to celebrate. Tickets are on sale now for the 13th-annual Bald Eagle Bash April 29.Hosted by the South Alabama …

Spanish Fort senior Spuler sets soccer program’s career scoring record

With two goals in Spanish Fort’s 10-0, area win over Baldwin County Tuesday night, senior captain Colin Spuler tied then set the all-time program record for career goals at 76 total over 58 …

Fairhope’s Herrick pens commitment to Warner football

Fairhope senior Mickey Herrick penned his commitment to the Warner Royals during a Sunday signing ceremony at No Off Season training facility. The Pirates’ center announced his pledge to the …

Baldwin County Tiger baseball hosting fish fry Saturday

The Baldwin County baseball team will hold a fish fry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the baseball complex in Bay Minette. The plates are $10 each and include two options, either …

Cowboys converge on Baldwin County Coliseum for 23rd-annual rotary rodeo

ROBERTSDALE — Bo Campbell Productions and the Professional Cowboy Association took over the Baldwin County Coliseum last weekend for the 23rd-annual Robertsdale Rotary Foundation Rodeo with …

Island Cup soccer tournament another success in Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES — Island Cup action once again took over the soccer pitches at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex last weekend with top teams in action Friday and Saturday. Both Dolphin squads finished …