NUTmobile visits Gulf Shores on cross-country road trip advertising Planters' peanuts

The Peanutters pose next to the NUTmobile. From left to right: Katie Krupinski, Ryan Connors and Jessie Carl.
GULF SHORES – The travelling trio of Peanutters with Planters' NUTmobile met with Gulf Coast Media to give an inside look of what life in the 26-foot-long peanut on wheels is like, in a …
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15 things to do around the Gulf Coast this weekend, Feb. 6-9

Looking for something to do? There's plenty of things to do this weekend in Baldwin County and beyond. From food competitions and creative workshops to community celebrations and historical …

Auburn football enrollee Alvin Henderson signs NIL deal with Duck's Diner

The all-time leading rusher in Alabama high school history and Auburn football enrollee Alvin Henderson has signed an NIL deal with Duck's Diner, the restaurant announced on social media. Opened …

Try these Baldwin County restaurants for Valentine's Day

Whether you're planning a romantic dinner for two or a laid-back evening with friends, Baldwin County's restaurants offer a variety of options to make Valentine's Day special. While longtime …
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Ronnie E. Werner, age 68, of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 26, 2025. Graveside service was held Jan 30, 2025. Please go to www.casonfuneralservice.com and sign the Memorial Book. …
Evelyn Donnell McNamara, age 90, passed away peacefully while in the hospital on Jan. 27, 2025, in Foley, Alabama, after a brief illness. She was a longtime resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama. …
Michael D. Parnell, age 25, of Silverhill, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 27, 2025. A life celebration will be held on Feb. 16, 2025, at 3 P.M. from the East Bay Worship Center - PZK in Robertsdale, …
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Endangered North Atlantic right whales spotted off Orange Beach Gulf coast

ORANGE BEACH — Two North Atlantic right whales were spotted on Feb. 2 near Orange Beach's shore from about 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as they slowly swam west along the coast. Ruth Carmichael, …
The Orange Beach Sports Shooting Facility will be located down Russian Road, just off Roscoe Road, where the city's shooting range currently is.

Noise mitigation plans made for OB shooting facility

ORANGE BEACH — The sport shooting facility set to be commercially established in Orange Beach now has "some plans in place" to deaden the noise that has tormented residents living around the …

2 Perdido men arrested after Baldwin County Courthouse bomb threat

A search warrant was conducted the Perdido community of Baldwin County, and two men were arrested today in connection to a bomb threat that was made to the Baldwin County Courthouse last week. …
Orange Beach’s special projects coordinator, Marc Anderson, focused on city updates like completed and upcoming developments when he spoke at the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Winter Showcase event on Jan. 30.

Orange Beach city administrator shares updates on community developments

GULF SHORES — There is a lot of development happening in Orange Beach, and attendees of a recent Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT) Winter Showcase event on Jan. 30 were given …
Attendees at a previous Mullet Toss, as posted on the FloraBama website, wear tanktops that read "Nothing stops Mullet Toss."

After recent Gulf Shores fish kill, what will happen to the Mullet Toss?

After the fish kill in Gulf Shores' Little Lagoon the week of Jan. 21, where thousands of mullet were found belly-up along the shorelines after a cold-snap that brought up to 10 inches of snow to …
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The Hechinger Report answers some of the questions raised by the possible dismantling of the department, consulting experts and advocates on student loans, special education, financial aid, school lunch and beyond.
Way.com dives into the numbers and logic behind how long New Year's resolutions actually last.
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Each vendor had free samples, collectables, products and merch representing their business.

Over 1K pre-registers at 2025 Snowbird Fest

ORANGE BEACH – The 10th Annual Snowbird Fest had 1100 pre-registered guests in line before the doors opened at 8:45 a.m. along with at least 50 other attendees waiting to register at the door …

Children's of Alabama highlights pediatric heart care during American Heart Month

Every February, Children's of Alabama shines a spotlight on pediatric heart care as part of American Heart Month, recognizing the patients and families who receive treatment at its nationally ranked …

Baldwin County High dominates HOSA Sports Medicine Competition

Baldwin County High School students claimed top honors at the sixth annual HOSA Sports Medicine Competition, held Jan. 31 at Foley High School. About 50 students from Foley, Spanish Fort and …

What you should know about bird flu as cases appear in poultry and dairy cows

You've probably heard about it off and on for a while now. But now, cases of bird flu are spreading among animals, leading to concerns about its potential impact on humans. And even more …

Baldwin County Public Schools set to use new model for ACT prep

Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS) will be using a new model for ACT Boot Camp to help provide students with individualized tools they need to excel in the ACT. Tom Hartner, secondary …

PAM Health, Baptist Health Care to Open 40-bed rehabilitation hospital in Pensacola

PAM Health and Baptist Health Care have announced a joint venture to establish a 40-bed rehabilitation hospital in Pensacola, expanding access to inpatient therapy services for residents of northwest …

2025 Valentine's Day Playlist: Love, heartbreak and independence

Valentine’s Day isn’t a one-size-fits-all holiday. While some people are floating on cloud nine, others are wading through heartbreak — or just vibing on their own, completely …

Eastern Shore Rotary Clubs discuss disaster response and relief in midyear conference

Eastern Shore Rotary Clubs held a midyear conference in Fairhope last week to train and educate local Rotary members and guests on disaster response and relief on the Gulf Coast. The event aimed …

Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Take a look at this

Yogi Berra said, "You can observe a lot by just watching." Numbers 21:8 reads, "Then the Lord said to Moses, 'Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole; and it shall be that everyone who is bitten, …
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Way.com shares details about the music festivals, concerts, and tours lined up for 2025.  
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue profile the stories of young people in the U.S. dealing with student debt dilemma of all kinds.
Fairhope alum Riley Leonard runs to the quarterback station at the start of Thursday’s third and final practice before the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday. Having grown up going to the longest continual running college football all-star game, he never forgets how many young athletes look up to him.

Riley Leonard’s message to young Fairhope, Baldwin County athletes aiming for success

MOBILE — With all the world’s eyes on him, Fairhope alum Riley Leonard never forgets where he started and the lessons he learned when he was there. From a run to the College Football …
The North-South All-Stars are announced before the contest on Dec. 15, 2023, on the campus of South Alabama. Hancock Whitney Stadium won a bid to host the 2026 and 2028 Super 7 high school football state championships and joined a rotation with Protective Stadium in Birmingham.

City of Mobile, Hancock Whitney Stadium win bid to host 2026, 2028 AHSAA Super 7 football state championships

The City of Mobile and Hancock Whitney Stadium were officially added to the rotation of host sites for the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Super 7 football state championships.
In the wake of the Southern California fires that started at the beginning of the year, the NCAA beach volleyball national championship has been moved from Huntington Beach back to Gulf Shores for 2025. Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events has crowned each NCAA champion since the association sanctioned the sport in 2016.

NCAA beach volleyball national championship returning to Gulf Shores this year in wake of Southern California fires

In wake of the Southern California fires that started at the beginning of the year, the NCAA beach volleyball national championship is moving from Huntington Beach back to Gulf Shores for this year, …

From brain cancer diagnosis to Coach of the Year: St. Michael wrestling coach Adam Hicks

FAIRHOPE — St. Michael Catholic School head wresting coach Adam Hicks is fighting battles both on and off the mat. Hicks started his coaching career six years ago, serving as an assistant …
The Foley Lions survived and advanced from the regional tournament to the state championships with a fourth-place finish in the Class 6A-7A division. Foley won two matches in a row from the consolation bracket to secure a top-four finish and qualify for state.

Orange Beach, Foley girls and Elberta boys bowling teams punch tickets to state tournaments in Mobile

Three Baldwin County bowling teams survived and advanced through the regional round and will battle for a state title next week in Mobile. Girls’ teams from Orange Beach (1A-5A) and Foley …
Gunner Rivers delivers a throw on the run under pressure during a top-10 matchup between St. Michael and Jackson in Fairhope on Oct. 4, 2024. The four-star sophomore is currently the top-ranked prospect in Alabama for the Class of 2027 according to both 247Sports and On3.

Alabama’s new No. 1 2027 recruit, Gunner Rivers from St. Michael, picks up first in-state Power 4 offer from Auburn Tigers

The St. Michael Catholic campus in Fairhope has recently hosted some high-profile visitors that could hint at where sophomore quarterback Gunner Rivers will be playing in college. The Auburn …