Local News in Baldwin County and across the Alabama Gulf Coast

Vendor list: Artists try to sell inventory after canceled Shrimp Festival due to Hurricane Isaias

Gulf Shores artist JD Swiger was set to premiere a new series, Summer Knights, at this year's Shrimp Festival. He has original pieces on canvas, prints and t-shirts available.

When storms hit on the Gulf Coast, neighbors turn out to help neighbors. Usually, the big players come to mind like the Salvation Army, Red Cross or the ubiquitous Cajun Navy puttering around in …

Happening Now - Local News

Nonprofit seeking donations at Gulf Shores airport for Hurricane Isaias relief distribution

A storm relief group has launched efforts in Gulf Shores following the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias and is basing its donations and operations headquarters at the airport. Operation Airdrop is …

Vince Johnson, Kayla Green, Kyle Osteen and Jack Osteen.

GCM executive editor Kayla Green joins ownership group for Gulf Coast Media newspapers

Kayla Green, executive editor of Gulf Coast Media since October 2021, has joined the ownership group, the company announced recently. Green joins Kyle Osteen, Jack Osteen and Vince Johnson as …

Alabama farmers asked to document Hurricane Isaias damage

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is working with farm organizations and state and federal agencies to assess agricultural damage caused by Hurricane Isaias and is asking farmers to help …

Obituaries

Lawrence Russell Dewey, Jr.

LTC Lawrence Russell Dewey, Jr. (Retired) passed away on Thurs. Sept. 24, 2026, in Georgia at the age of 90. His funeral service will be held on Fri., Oct. 9th, 2026, at Hughes Funeral Home in …

Cleo Jackson

Cleo Jackson, age 98, passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2026, in Daphne, Alabama surrounded by her loving family. Her visitation service was held on Thurs., Aug. 20, 2026, at Pine Grove C.M.E. …

Richard Alexander Childress

Richard “Dick” Alexander Childress, age 78, a lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tues., Sept. 15, 2026. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Alfred C. …

Gulf Shores vape tax brings new fees for retailers, wholesalers

When a new tax and permitting fees for vape products were first proposed by the state, local governments had two options for how the money would be collected. Gulf Shores opted to collect the full …

Tommy Tuberville speaks to reporters in Orange Beach

U.S. Senator and Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville spoke to reporters in Orange Beach ahead of addressing the Gulf United Metro Business Organization (GUMBO) during a chairman's …

New temporary bypass for Canal Road reroute around Gulf Shores neighborhood in works

Plans for a permanent bypass around a Gulf Shores neighborhood also contain a temporary bypass before the final roadway is completed. Both plans are still likely a few years out, officials said …

Lake Shelby at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores on Friday, October 9, 2026.

PHOTOS: Hurricane Isaias in Baldwin County, Alabama Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias struck the Florida Gulf Coast around Destin at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, sparing the Alabama coast its brunt.

A large tree sit fallen on a house on North Bayview Street in Fairhope after Hurricane Isaias.

Hurricane Isaias leaves trees, power down across Baldwin County, but worst to the east

Tens of thousands of people went to bed without power Friday night as Hurricane Isaias quickly blew across the northern Gulf Coast, leaving trees down and debris cleanup across a Baldwin County that …

The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Families enjoy Halloween festivities during Tanger Outlets Foley’s 2025 Boo Bash. The shopping center will host this year’s Boo Bash from 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Tanger Foley brings Halloween fun to Boo Bash

Fidler, Givens to host free fraud prevention events in Magnolia Springs, Loxley

Foley planning director earns national AICP certification

CAFFM's Harvest Festival pageant seeks 10th queen

Foley Main Street workshops to help businesses shine online

Judy Culbreth to share journey in editorial leadership at USA by the Bay event

Under His Wings gala offers community an inside look at its mission

Tommy Tuberville stumps in Daphne as campaign trail picks up

Jesse Payne, founder of Friends of Baldwin County Cemeteries, at Twin Beech Cemetery in Fairhope.

Friends of Baldwin County Cemeteries: One Fairhope native leads the charge in restoring graves across Baldwin County

Column - A Caring View of Life: The journey begins - by Fairhope's Bob Echols

Red Cross urges blood donations as fall supply needs continue

The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood this fall, reminding potential donors that hospital patients depend on a steady supply of blood products regardless of the season. In an Oct. 7 …

Religion column by Dr. Tony Banning: What are you thinking?

What are you thinking about right now? It is a simple question, but one we may not ask ourselves often enough. Our minds are constantly occupied. We think about yesterday’s disappointments, …

Daphne reveals branding, plans for city's centennial celebrations in 2027

The Jubilee City is commemorating 100 years in 2027, and city officials are ready to celebrate. City of Daphne unveiled its centennial branding during a special event held at Daphne City Hall on …

Big Daddy’s Grill team joins 39th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup

Big Daddy’s Grill joined thousands of volunteers across the region Sept. 19 for the 39th annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup, helping remove litter from Fish River and supporting efforts to protect the …

Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival returns to Gulf Coast in November

The 42nd annual Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival will bring more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters to the Florida-Alabama Gulf Coast Nov. 5-15 for 11 days of live music, storytelling and …

Conservation on Tap to support South Alabama Land Trust

The South Alabama Land Trust will host Conservation on Tap from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Fairhope Brewing Company, bringing together live music, food, drinks and conservation supporters for an evening …

Fairhope Public Library to host author talk, poetry open mic

Fairhope Public Library will offer two opportunities for local readers and writers to gather in October, including a discussion with local horror author Greta T. Bates and a poetry open mic hosted by …

Dragons on the Delta brings dragon boat racing to Stockton

A new community tradition is set to make its debut on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta as the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce hosts the inaugural Dragons on the Delta Dragon Boat Race on Saturday, Oct. 17, …

Virginia Nelson’s ‘Coastal Cowboys’ to headline Jubilee Festival of Arts

A shrimp painting led Birmingham artist Virginia Nelson to an unexpected creation: coastal cowboys. That series, born from what Nelson describes as a creative breakthrough, will take center stage …

Fairhope's Catar to be inducted into USTA Alabama Tennis Hall of Fame

Fairhope resident Tomas Catar is set to be inducted into the United States Tennis Association Alabama Tennis Hall of Fame next year. A native of Šaľa, Slovakia, Catar has built an accomplished …

Orange Beach players wait to run onto the field Monday, Oct.12, in Orange Beach.

Ticket punched: Orange Beach pulls away from Satsuma, clinches first playoff berth since ’22

ORANGE BEACH - Wade Waldrop and the Orange Beach football program had two primary goals when they welcomed Satsuma for some Monday Night Football. The first was to effectively bounce back from …

Vote for Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week: Oct. 5-Oct. 11

As the feelings of fall begin to take over the local area, Gulf Coast Media’s next Athlete of the Week poll is currently live on our website. Four athletes from Baldwin County will be included …

Gulf Coast Media’s Local Legends: Creel leads Jax State to gutsy road win, Byrd records another INT with SELA

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 …

Gulf Shores head coach Mark Hudspeth addresses his team following their win Thursday, Oct. 8, in Elberta.

Gulf Shores remains unbeaten, races past Elberta in Thursday afternoon contest

The Elberta Warriors caught lightning in a bottle on one set of plays in their Class 5A Region 1 game against Gulf Shores in a contest that changed both time and location a day before it was …

Foley players get warmed up prior to their game against Daphne on Thursday, Oct. 8, in Foley.

Rivalry renewed: Daphne scores 15 unanswered, outlasts Foley in thriller

FOLEY - The Lions of Foley and Trojans of Daphne met for the 31st time on the gridiron Thursday night at Ivan Jones Stadium, with the two Baldwin County programs squaring off in a pivotal district …

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