Local News in Baldwin County and across the Alabama Gulf Coast

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

This map shows the potential permanent bypass around the Gulf Pines neighborhood from Canal Drive to East 2nd Street.

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 …

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Alabama Supreme Court denies Gulf Shores’ appeal in Baldwin County commissioner’s golf cart rental case

The Alabama Supreme Court has denied a final appeal by the city of Gulf Shores in a legal battle involving recently elected Baldwin County Commissioner John “Tater” Harris over a golf cart rental …

Tommy Tuberville stumps in Daphne as campaign trail picks up

Current U.S. Sen. and Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville made an appearance in Daphne on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for a "Fellowship and Freedom Fish Fry and Rally" hosted by the Baldwin County …

Bake Blue Bakery open new storefront in Spanish Fort

The mother and son duo behind Bake Blue Bakery have brought the business from their home to a brand-new storefront. Debra and Reed Pennington opened the doors to the brick-and-mortar storefront …

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 …

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 …

Tara Gifford's Blue Girl Beading art was sold at Big Beach Brewing as a pop-up event after the cancellation of the Annual National Shrimp Festival due to Hurricane Isaias.

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

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 …

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.

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

Fairhope Film Festival to open with Singaporean mahjong comedy

Harvest Jam to return to Eastern Shore Centre for third year

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

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

USDA urges safe firewood choices as fall travel and heating season begin

As fall camping and hunting seasons begin and homeowners prepare for winter heating, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is urging the public to make …

SWDA takes environmental education on the road across Baldwin County

The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County has taken its recycling and sustainability education efforts on the road with a new 24-foot Waste and Recycling Mobile Adventure. The hands-on …

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, …

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

Welcome aboard. Our journey to a caring view of life begins. In some ways, our jaunt bears a resemblance to one of those Caribbean cruise ship itineraries; you know, stopping at several ports of call …

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 …

Gulf Coast Media’s Athlete of the Week (Oct. 5-Oct. 11): Snook Christian’s Colton Givens

Plenty of athletes in Baldwin County line up on both sides of the ball, but one would be hard-pressed to find a player who made as wide-ranging of an impact as Snook Christian’s Colton Givens did …

Gulf Shores' Carter Davis (2) gets warmed up prior to a game Friday, Aug. 21.

Primetime Primer: Gulf Shores visits Spanish Fort with first in region, playoff seeding on the line

Per usual, ‘The Hill’ will be rocking for some Friday night football, but there will be plenty of extra energy in the stadium this week. And that’s because undefeated Gulf Shores is paying …

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 …

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