The Wharf in Orange Beach hosts Alabama's best seafood chefs

Emilo Urban of CoastAL Orange Beach competes in the 2024 Alabama Seafood Cook-Off at The Wharf.
ORANGE BEACH — Chef Kyle Ogden will return to his restaurant, Odette, in Florence $2,500 richer and with an Alabama crown. Four chef teams, including two locals from Orange Beach representing …
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7 events happening on the Gulf Coast this weekend, May 10-12

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms including but not limited to pet moms, plant moms and human moms. This weekend's list of happenings around the region includes a car show, an outdoor expo, Art in …

Foley Beach Express ownership to transfer to ALDOT after repaving, widening

FOLEY – The Foley Beach Express is on its way to becoming a state highway. Foley City Council voted Monday, May 6, to transfer the city-owned section of the highway to the Alabama …

Foley’s Tropic Falls at OWA named Top 10 Indoor Water Park in USA Today’s 10Best Awards

The Alabama Gulf Coast’s Tropic Falls at OWA has been voted one of the top 10 indoor water parks in the country.  Let that sink in.  One of the nation’s best …

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Obituaries
Pastor Philip Roland Melton, age 58, of Foley Alabama, passed away on May 2, 2024. The funeral service was held May 8, 2024, at Swift Presbyterian Church in Foley Alabama. Please go to …
Joan M. Farrell, age 92, of Elberta Alabama, passed away on Apr. 23, 2024. Funeral arrangements by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, Hwy. 59 Robertsdale, Alabama. 251-947-7781. www.mackfuneral.com.
Bettie Marie Speck, Fairhope, Alabama, died peacefully Apr. 27, 2024, the result of a bad fall and concussion. She was born January 17, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James Blanton and Ida Orall …

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Sports
Sports
The Spanish Fort Toros and Fairhope Pirates hit the road for Huntsville on Wednesday ahead of AHSAA State Soccer semifinal matches on Thursday. Spanish Fort is making the program’s first trip to the Final Four where Fairhope is making its first appearance since 2015.
St. Michael, Bayside Academy, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort, Fairhope set for AHSAA State Soccer Championships
Former Spanish Fort Toros DJ James (4) and Kris Abrams-Draine (7) break their huddles during the 75th-annual Senior Bowl at Hancock-Whitney Stadium in Mobile on Feb. 3. As selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, the former Auburn and Missouri Tigers helped Senior Bowl alumni makeup 43% of all players picked.
Spanish Fort alumni Abrams-Draine, James help Reese’s Senior Bowl account for 43% of 2024 NFL Draft selections
The Baldwin County Tigers pose with the top-qualifier plaque following a 1-0 win over the Saraland Spartans in the Class 6A South Regional Championship at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex Tuesday afternoon.
Softball teams from Baldwin County, Orange Beach claim AHSAA South Regional Championships in Gulf Shores
Amelia Wells, Grace Dawson, Annie Midyett and Avery Therrell took the top spot on the podium after crossing the finish line first in the 4x800-meter relay at the AHSAA State Track and Field Championships at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex on Friday, May 3. As one of two relay wins and three individual state titles, the Admirals collected their first team championship on the Class 4A stage with 108 points.
Bayside Academy Admiral girls’ team claims first Class 4A state track and field championship
The USC Women of Troy pose with their fourth consecutive NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship in Gulf Shores waters following a sweep of UCLA in the finals on Sunday, May 5, at Gulf Place Beach. The win made the beach volleyball team the first from USC, men’s or women’s, to claim four straight national championships since 2013.
USC Women of Troy secure fourth straight beach volleyball national championship in Gulf Shores

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Coastal Alabama Kids Entrepreneurs put businesses to real-world test on May 11

Area students are set to open a series of new businesses on Saturday, May 11, through the inaugural Coastal Alabama Kids Entrepreneur Day initiative, which teaches elementary-aged youth the basics of …
The inside of the newly constructed Gulf Shores High School Aviation Academy students. This metal airplane can seat two people.

Gulf Shores High School takes learning to new heights Aviation Academy celebrates 1st student-built airplane with 1st flight

GULF SHORES — When it comes to education, Gulf Shores City Schools Superintendent Matt Akin wanted to bring the learning experience of students to new heights. The Gulf Shores High School …

Langston Animal Hospital building new 12,384-square-foot facility

Rapid growth across Baldwin County doesn't just mean more residents who are human. It also means an influx of furry friends in need of adequate resources and health care, which Langston Animal …

Driver in fatal ICW crash near Tacky Jacks ID'd as 21-year-old Elberta man

An Orange Beach traffic stop and report of a pedestrian being hit turned into a fatal crash into the Intracoastal Waterway by Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores early Friday morning. Orange Beach Police …

Driver dies after police chase, crashing into Intracoastal Waterway by Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks, Orange Beach Police says

An Orange Beach traffic stop and report of a pedestrian being hit turned into a fatal crash into the Intracoastal Waterway by Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores early Friday morning. Orange Beach Police …

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The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Foley High introduces public safety career pathway in collaboration with Foley PD

Bay Minette Elementary takes steps towards safety with Walk and Roll to School event

Aeronauts for a day: A journalist’s adventure over Foley in a hot air balloon

Local student honored as Children's Miracle Network champion at Bay Minette Elementary

Dennis 'Grave Digger' Anderson brings 2X Monster Trucks Live Tour to Baldwin County Fairgrounds in Robertsdale

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News
A project to repairs a broken water line under Fly Creek and expand the capacity of water moving to the north across the entrance of the Woodland neighborhood was approved by the Fairhope City Council.

Fairhope City Council approves emergency repair, expansion of Fly Creek water main

The Dragonfly Foodbar crew on Monday, April 29.

Straight outta downtown Fairhope: Dragonfly Foodbar opens in new location

Friday evening, a Gulf Coast Media reader emailed two photos of the prank's damage inside the school.

Fairhope High senior prank damage would cost $25,000 to clean, school says

Eastern Shore MPO adopts countywide connectivity plan

Fairhope gets $200,000 to fight fentanyl crisis

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Local News

Alcohol prices could increase with new bill; Legislation awaits Ivey's signature

You might be paying more at ABC stores starting in the next few weeks due to a new bill that currently sits on the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey waiting to be signed into law. Senate Bill 309, which is …

Endodontists advocate for natural teeth preservation during Save Your Tooth Month

May marks Save Your Tooth Month, an annual observance dedicated to highlighting tooth-saving procedures and the professionals responsible for preserving teeth, known as endodontists. The …

Suicide investigation halts traffic on Interstate 10 in Baldwin County

A reported suicide on Interstate 10 in Baldwin County is expected to cause traffic delays as investigators probe the incident, according to information shared on Baldwin County Sheriff’s …

Governor Ivey unveils Meta's $800 million data center project in Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey revealed in a news release on Thursday, May 2, that technology company Meta Platforms intends to establish an $800 million data center in Alabama's capital. The forthcoming …

Cast a line, catch a memory: Alabama's Free Fishing Day opens waters to all on June 8

Ready to reel in the big one? Alabama residents and visitors from out-of-state will have the chance to enjoy a day of fishing without the need for a fishing license on Saturday, June 8. This …

Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: An urgent message

G. Campbell Morgan writes, "What urgency breathes through these words! The subject is that of the reconciliation made possible between man and God, because 'God was in Christ reconciling the world …

Laugh, dance, sing: Your guide to the 2024 summer shows at The Wharf Amphitheater and Saenger Theatre

School is almost out and summer is knocking on the door and it is time to make plans for a summer of fun. The Alabama Gulf Coast attracts top acts in music, comedy and entertainment to venues …

American Red Cross urging blood donations during Trauma Awareness Month

During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges the public to donate blood to ensure hospitals are equipped with lifesaving transfusion products. Type O blood donors are …

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National and State Data Trends
Medical Technology Schools analyzed studies and news reports to illustrate why experts are raising alarms about the unsustainable use of medical plastics.
Guava Health explores the lesser-known brain-boosting advantages of two vital electrolytes: potassium and magnesium, and how they actively contribute to cognitive health.

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The Orange Beach Makos took another step toward their fourth straight state title with a Class 4A Area 1 championship. Orange Beach will be among the featured teams hitting the field at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex starting next Monday for the AHSAA South Regional Championships.

Softball teams from Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Elberta, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, Daphne, Fairhope punch tickets to AHSAA South Regional Championship

Tickets to the AHSAA’s Softball State Tournament will be punched in Gulf Shores as the Sportsplex plays host the South Regional Championships starting on Monday, May 6. Seven local teams …
The Snook Christian Academy archery team is heading to nationals after a third-place finish at the state tournament. Before Tuesday’s practice, District 5 Hunter Education Coordinator Sergeant Wesley Weaver (back right) with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources presented the squad with their hardware before they hit the road for the NASP Eastern National Tournament next weekend. Pictured in the front row, from the left, are Lennox Irwin, Bryce McNellage, Zane Sebastian and Braden Dunn. In the back row, from the left, are Mason Wright, Jazlyn Crosby, Abram Mouledous, Rayne Susca, Landon Bellinger, Orrie Huite, Arden Novak, Gracelyn Baggett and Weaver. The team is coached by Alison Dunn and Carrie Baggett.

Snook Christian Academy archery team gearing up for third straight trip to NASP Eastern National Tournament

FOLEY — Head coach Alison Dunn started with the Snook Christian Academy archery program eight years ago with only five archers. This year, 24 archers used a third-place finish at the state …
NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship matches will be broadcast live on the ESPN family of networks, and live stream coverage of every court throughout the tournament will be available on ESPN+ this weekend as the best teams in the country compete in Gulf Shores.

Bracket set for 2024 NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship this weekend in Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES — The USC Women of Troy’s run at a fourth straight NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship is set to begin with an unknown opponent. The bottom two seeds in the …
Bayshore Christian catcher Jack Malone returns to his post behind home plate during the Eagles’ matchup with the Har-Ber Wildcats from Arkansas at the Prep Baseball Report South Alabama Showdown in Gulf Shores on March 21, 2023. Malone, who recovered from a broken leg during the football season, lifted a walk-off home run last week that helped Bayshore Christian sweep its way to this weekend’s Class 2A state quarterfinals.

Bayshore Christian, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, Fairhope earn spots in AHSAA's baseball state quarterfinals

Four local baseball teams are still standing as one of eight remaining in their respective classifications entering this weekend. Bayshore Christian (Class 2A), Baldwin County (Class 6A), …

Gulf Shores’ Warner scores final Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honor

The 32nd and final Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week is Gulf Shores senior soccer player Ansley Warner. A 4-goal effort from the Southern Union signee helped the Dolphins finish the regular …

Gulf Shores wins second straight Class 5A Area 1 softball title

Gulf Shores rolled to its second consecutive Class 5A Area 1 championship to open the postseason over the weekend with three straight shutouts. Tia Titi lifted 3 home runs in the first game …

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