Gulf Shores qualifies for first state championship with 45-0 win over Eufaula at home

Gulf Shores sophomore linebacker Landon Everett (20) leads a pod of Dolphins for a stop of Eufaula senior Browning Anderson during the Class 5A state semifinal contest at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1. Everett helped lead the way with 9 tackles and an interception to help clinch the program’s first state championship berth.
GULF SHORES — Junior running back Kolin Wilson set a single-game rushing record with 281 yards as part of a five-touchdown effort that complemented Gulf Shores’ fifth defensive shutout of …
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Displays light up the Graham Creek Nature Preserve’s 2023 Christmas Trail. The trail will open Friday, Dec. 8.

Rain delays opening of Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve Christmas Trail

The Christmas Trail at Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve will open Friday, Dec. 8. The trail features festive holiday lights and displays along the boardwalk at the municipal nature preserve. …

Orange Beach restaurants Fisher's, Playa sued over financial agreements

Owners of the recently closed sister restaurants Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina and Playa at Safe Harbor Sportsman Marina are being sued on claims they defaulted on nearly $2 million in loans and …

Gulf Shores Community Christmas at Sims Park rescheduled

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the city of Gulf Shores announced that the Community Christmas at Sims Park event orginially scheduled for Dec. 1, has been moved to Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. …

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Obituaries
Terry M Wright, age 77, of Robertsdale Alabama, passed away on Nov. 1,2023. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service in …
Mary E Vaughan, age 75, of Gulf Shores Alabama, passed away on Nov. 5, 2023. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. Arrangements are entrusted to Cason Funeral Service …
Peggy Parker Taylor, 77, passed away Nov. 18, 2023. Graveside services were held Nov. 25, 2023. Funeral arrangements by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, Hwy. 59 Robertsdale, Alabama. …

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Riley Leonard announced his entrance to the transfer portal after three seasons with the Duke Blue Devils with a social media statement on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The former Fairhope Pirate was sure to express his gratitude toward everyone he came in contact with during his time on campus.
Leonard from Fairhope enters NCAA transfer portal after standout stretch with Duke football
Spanish Fort High School cheerleaders pictured at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Cheerleaders from Foley, Daphne and Spanish Fort participate in Disney Thanksgiving Parade
Boys’ teams from Gulf Shores and Spanish Fort took the top spot in their respective classification’s team competition at the South Sectional Championships on Nov. 18 and advanced a host of athletes to the state meet this weekend in Auburn. Pictured on the left are the Dolphins with their sectional championship trophy and pictured on the right is Spanish Fort’s 100-yard free relay team of Ian Poole, Owen Poole, Noah Greene and Hayden Odam who finished first in the event.
Baldwin County swimmers claim 20 gold medals as Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort earn team titles at sectional championships
To celebrate this milestone, businesses such as Bellator Real Estate and Development are painting their doors to make waves. “People don't realize how much of a small town it is that we live here,” said Bellator Real Estate Agent Brittany Brown. “I have a third grader at Gulf Shores, and he goes to all the games, and he loves it. He looks up to those players.”
Gulf Shores businesses show support for Dolphins football team ahead of 1st semifinals appearance in school history
The Gulf Shores Dolphins prepare to take the field at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium for the playoff-opening game against the Beauregard Hornets on Nov. 10. This week they’ll return to the Gulf Shores Sportsplex to host a Class 5A State Semifinal against the Eufaula Tigers on Friday, Dec. 1. With a 20-17 win over Demopolis, Eufaula earned its first fourth-round berth since 2006 where the Tigers own a 3-2 overall record in the semifinals.
Gulf Shores football ready for first December kickoff with state semifinal matchup against Eufaula

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Post Malone performs during the 2022 Hangout Music Festival.

Hangout 2024 tickets go on sale Friday for Gulf Shores music festival

Music lovers have something new to add to their Christmas list. Advance tickets for the 2024 Hangout Music Festival go on sale  Friday, Nov. 30 ,  until Sunday, Dec. 3, at 11:59 p.m. CST . …

Forget global warming debates, plan for what if

Reid Cummings isn't an environmentalist. He's not a climatologist or even an activist. What he knows is real estate. And he knows for certain that rising sea levels are bad for business. …

Exercise may reduce heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety

Physical activity may reduce the risk of heart failure among people with depression or anxiety more so than in people without the mental health conditions, according to new research. Previous studies …

Gulf Shores announces upcoming Christmas events

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, the City of Gulf Shores has announced upcoming events to fill your holiday season with cheer and excitement. This year, the celebration will include …

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Celebrate the Christmas season with light display, Santa in Lillian

Santa arrives in Foley during the 2022 Kiwanis Christmas Parade. The parade, which had been scheduled Saturday Dec. 2, will take place Saturday, Dec. 9 starting at 10 a.m.

2023 Foley Christmas parade, events rescheduled

Summerdale Fire Chief Michael Aaron said fostering strong relationships with other emergency response agencies and local government officials is crucial for providing the community with the best service possible. "We can't do this alone, we have to rely on our surrounding fire departments and other agencies in order to provide the best service possible," he said. "We've entered into multiple mutual aid agreements and continue to meet with more surrounding fire chiefs to this day. My main goal and purpose is to be able to provide the best service possible and send the closest resources to mitigate the emergency."

Summerdale selects Michael Aaron as new fire chief, outlines vision for future growth and enhanced emergency services

Foley to hold Christmas Open House Saturday

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USA Health multiple sclerosis specialist presents findings at world conference

Fairhope alumni Will Reid and Ellis Ponder pose for a photo before the 88th installment of the Iron Bowl rivalry between Auburn and Alabama on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25. The pair worked one season together for the Pirate football team before their respective graduations from Fairhope High School in 2009 and 2006. Reid now serves as the Director of Football Video at Auburn and Ponder is the Associate Athletics Director and Football Chief Operating Officer at Alabama.

Fairhope’s off-field connection to the 88th Iron Bowl

As the animals sniffed and explored the blue and pink tires, they quickly became comfortable, climbing onto the beds and relaxing. “It feels great because it is finally like the animals recognize the I have put in a lot of work into these projects,” he said. “I am overall overjoyed to see that the animals like it.”

Fairhope Eagles Scout provides comfort to Humane animals

Mary Myers Clarke and her brother at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 23.

Spanish Fort student surprised with Magic Moment trip to New York City

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Forestry and Fire Suppression Equipment to be Auctioned by Alabama Forestry Commission

Hundreds of surplus items from the Alabama Forestry Commission are included in a three-day auction next week. The auction, conducted by J.M. Wood Auction Company Inc., will start Tuesday, Dec. 5 …

Original Oyster House a drop-off spot for Toys for Tots

The Original Oyster House restaurants are a drop site for Toys for Tots. Join the restaurant and the U.S. Marines on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Mobile Causeway location from 6 to 8 p.m. The U.S. …

7 churches team up for drive-through nativity in Fairhope

Seven area churches will bring the Nativity to life along the Mobile Bay this weekend. The drive-through Nativity is a one-night event, Sunday, Dec. 3, from 5-7 p.m. on Duck Pond Road near Fairhope …

Hardiness Zone Map adjusted to account for warming trend

Have you noticed flowers or vegetables in your garden continuing to thrive later in the season without the help of a heat lamp or covers on cool nights? It's not a fluke. Across the continental …

2023 Fairhope Magical Christmas Parade rescheduled

The forecast of inclement weather has prompted the City of Fairhope to reschedule its annual Magical Christmas Parade. The event was originally scheduled to take place Friday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. …

Changes made to Baldwin County voting precincts

Baldwin County Commission voted to approve changes at Baldwin County voting precincts during its Nov. 21 regular meeting. Some precincts are being divided to create an additional, new precinct. …

5 Gulf Coast happenings you shouldn't miss this weekend, Nov. 30 – Dec. 3

Happy December, Gulf Coast Media readers! Thanksgiving is past, and it is time to crank up the holiday tunes and decorate. This weekend's list of happenings has a little bit of everything to kick off …

Baldwin Pops to hold 3 free Christmas concerts across county

The Baldwin Pops Band, conducted by Wayne Fillingim, will present "Colors of Christmas" at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Daphne Civic Center. To provide an opportunity for most of Baldwin County to …

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Fairhope’s Sims scores Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honor

With double-digit efforts in all three games to earn Most Outstanding Player honors at Robertsdale’s Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament, Fairhope senior and Alabama commit Spence Sims also won over …
Dolphin junior running back Kolin Wilson sheds Trojan tacklers on a long run during the second-round playoff game between Gulf Shores and Charles Henderson on Friday, Nov. 17. Friday night in the quarterfinals, Wilson logged his 11th triple-digit rushing game of the season to help the Dolphins secure their first trip to the fourth round of the postseason.

Gulf Shores advances to first state semifinal with 35-14 win over Headland

Senior Ronnie Royal ran for three touchdowns, junior Kolin Wilson surpassed triple-digit rushing yards for the 11th game this season and the Gulf Shores defense logged its 10th shutout quarter of the …
Members of the Gulf Shores football team gather upon their arrival at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex ahead of second-round action against the Charles Henderson Trojans on Friday, Nov. 17. After playing in their first home game in the second round of the playoffs, the Dolphins are set to hit the road this Friday for their first away game in the third round where the Headland Rams will host a Class 5A State Quarterfinal.

Gulf Shores set for first third-round away game with road trip to Headland

The Gulf Shores Dolphins are set for their first road trip of the postseason where the Headland Rams will host a Class 5A State Quarterfinal contest Friday night at J.J. Yarborough Stadium.

Spanish Fort’s Hinote, UMS-Wright’s Perry recognized on Southwest Alabama All-Regional Team

Seniors Alexiana Hinote from Spanish Fort and Charles Perry from UMS-Wright highlighted the 2023 Southwest Alabama All-Regional Team as selected by Mobile and Baldwin County cross country coaches.
Spanish Fort’s Kris Abrams-Draine (1) collected 91 yards and a touchdown at Saraland during the Class 6A Region 1 game between the Toros and Spartans on Nov. 2, 2018. Abrams-Draine, now a defensive back at Missouri, will be returning home to compete in the 2024 Senior Bowl after he accepted his invitation on Monday.

Spanish Fort alumni Abrams-Draine, James set for reunion at Senior Bowl

Spanish Fort alumni Kris Abrams-Draine and DJ James were among the recent wave of accepted invites to the Senior Bowl set for Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile. The pair of former Toro cornerbacks will reunite …

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