Continued discussion of Baldwin County school tax distribution leads to introduction of new bills

After continued discussion and attempts for legal action at the state level, an additional Senate Bill was presented that would, in some school officials' eyes, offer aid to the "tremendous division" …
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Scenes from a story on the brewery that appeared Gulf Coast Media's Beachin' magazine in 2022.

Big Beach Brewing changes ownership for 1st time since '16 launch in Gulf Shores

Big Beach Brewing quickly and consistently has embodied the “small town” mentality of the Gulf Shores motto that also includes the drinking hole’s namesake. For all its nearly nine …

Bon Secour headwaters to become nature reserve in Foley

A wetland restoration project in Foley is entering its next stage, with city officials aiming to transform the area into a protected nature reserve that also serves the public. Foley City …

Unlocking the secrets of tomato cultivation in a Gulf Coast summer: Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper

Tomatoes, the quintessential summer crop, hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners and food enthusiasts alike. However, cultivating tomato plants requires more than just planting seeds and …

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Obituaries
Gloria Ann (Pope) Griggs was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Clarksville, Texas to Herbert and Dorothy Pope. She graduated from Clarksville, Texas High School in 1955. From there she attended Paris Junior …
Gerald Wade Hughes, Jr., age 64, of Baldwin County, Alabama, passed away on Apr. 3, Funeral Services were held Apr. 8 th at First Baptist Church of Foley, and the burial followed at Wynn Cemetery in …
Deborah "Deb" Walden, age 73, of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away on Mar. 31, 2025. A celebration of life was held on Apr. 3rd from the chapel of Mack Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements by Mack …

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Sports
Sports
Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa was the third SEC football stadium visited by Gulf Coast Media Sports Editor Cole McNanna on Dec. 7, 2023, as the Gulf Shores Dolphins played in the AHSAA Class 5A state title game. After three years covering sports in Baldwin County, McNanna has resigned from his post.
Thank you, sports fans; GCM Sports Editor Cole McNanna bids farewell to Baldwin County sports section after three years
Joshua Miller is a father, family medicine doctor and avid fisherman but spends his free time rubbing elbows with running royalty from all over the globe as an Abbott World Marathon 6-Star finisher. Gearing up for his fourth-straight Boston Marathon partnered with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Miller said he’s helped contribute over $40,000 to cancer research.
Monday’s Boston Marathon set to feature Orange Beach resident, Abbott World Marathon 6-Star Hall of Famer Joshua Miller for 4th-straight year
Nathan McDaniel patrols the sideline during a preseason jamboree between the Elberta Warriors and Robertsdale Golden Bears on Aug. 17, 2023, at John T. Cobb Stadium. Elberta and Robertsdale have recently become Baldwin County teams in search of a new head football coach after McDaniel resigned from his post on April 11 and Criss Bell stepped down in Robertsdale on April 1.
Nathan McDaniel steps down from Elberta head football coaching post after five seasons
The 2025 Tommy Cleverdon Invitational Tournament champions were the host Foley Lions for the second-straight season on April 5. Elberta, Cottage Hill Christian and Booker T. Washington from Florida helped fill out this year’s field.
Foley softball hosts and wins second-annual Tommy Cleverdon Invitational Tournament as Brockett, Holmes, Bronson earn all-tournament honors
Gulf Shores Golf Club recently had a new head golf professional start at Baldwin County’s oldest course. Sean Renaud, a third-generation golf pro, started duties in Gulf Shores on April 1 after a 13-year stint at White Oak Golf Club in Newnan, Georgia.
Renaud named new head golf professional at Gulf Shores Golf Club as of April 1

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Orange Beach approves ban on certain commercial activity on beaches, shorelines, waterways

ORANGE BEACH – A city ordinance enforcing the type of commercial activity allowed on beaches, shorelines and waterways in Orange Beach was unanimously approved by city council. As …

Gulf Shores trash ordinance went into effect April 1, progress on Beach Boulevard already evident

GULF SHORES – The new trash ordinance for the City of Gulf Shores went into effect April 1 and has already shown effectiveness in managing trash cans being placed in pedestrian lanes along West …
Friday set times for Sand In My Boots.

Sand In My Boots Festival announces music set times, more details

WHAT TO EXPECT AT SAND IN MY BOOTS Two Main Music Stages: Sand In My Boots Stage Presented by Boot Barn : The picture-perfect backdrop for your core Sand In My Boots memories, all …
Closures for the Gulf Shore Pedestrian Bridge.

Gulf Shores provides update on safety measures on Pedestrian Bridge detour, sparks resident comment

GULF SHORES — After residents surrounding Meyer Park voiced their concerns at a previous city council meeting on safety in the Gulf Pines neighborhood after a detour was created to avoid …

Study shows 19 Baldwin County restaurants serve imported shrimp as locally sourced

Genetic testing of seafood at 44 restaurants in South Baldwin that at the time said they serve “authentic Gulf wild-caught shrimp" recently revealed that nearly half instead were serving …

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National and State Data Trends
The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Lillian native serves aboard one of the world's largest warships

North Baldwin Infirmary Laboratory highlights behind-the-scenes medical experts

A Safe Haven Baby Box will be installed at Foley’s main fire station, providing a secure, anonymous option for parents who are unable to care for a newborn.

Foley, Daphne prepare to launch Safe Haven Baby Boxes

Foley to mark 250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington with special events

Trees extend over East Laurel Avenue in Foley. The city plans to acquire a bucket truck designed for trimming limbs to be used to improve Foley tree canopy over roads.

Foley to expand tree canopy work with new bucket truck

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News

Daphne and Spanish Fort declare emergencies following heavy rain and flooding damage

Groovy Goat to replace Ed's Seafood Shed in Spanish Fort

Fairhope artist Hannah Legg awarded Visual Artist Award by Mobile Arts Council

Record stores in Baldwin County celebrate Record Store Day

Historic downtown walks return to Fairhope this April

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Local News

Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network rescues stranded dolphin on Dauphin Island

DAUPHIN ISLAND – A bottlenose dolphin rescued by the Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network (ALMMSN) is currently under close watch at a rehabilitation facility in Gulfport, Mississippi. …

COMMENTARY: Week eight Alabama legislative update

The Alabama Legislature has completed its eighth week of the 2025 Legislative Session. Both chambers met three times this week, meaning 9 legislative days remain. Below is a quote from House …

RECIPE: How to build a better burger

Backyard barbecue season is starting to heat up. Although many people grill all year long, grilling season kicks into high gear in spring and summer. Burgers will always be quintessential …

Lake Forest community seeking donations after flooding damages 40 homes

The Alabama coast went through a severe storm and flooding in recent weeks, but one community tremendously affected in Daphne is looking for help. On April 6, Baldwin and Mobile Counties …

FDA warns of counterfeit Ozempic in U.S. drug supply

Federal officials are urging pharmacies, patients and health care professionals to inspect their Ozempic carefully after hundreds of counterfeit units were discovered in the U.S. drug supply chain. …
Merci Sabogal labels lids for coffees.

Gulf Shores Schools offer activities to prepare exceptional students for post-secondary jobs

Gulf Shores City Schools exceptional students regularly take part in hands-on activities to prepare for post-secondary education jobs. At Gulf Shores Middle School, Kesley Canan's class hosts a …

Columbia Southern, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College launch partnership to expand online degree access

Columbia Southern University (CSU) has partnered with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) to expand online higher education access for Gulf Coast students through a new articulation …

Baldwin County municipal meetings for the week of April 21

With Baldwin County mayors and city and town councils up for election later this year, now is the time to stay informed about local government. Want to get involved in your city's or town's …
Jacob poses with his family.

Student earns perfect ACT score, first time from Baldwin County Virtual School

Jacob Warner is the first student at Baldwin County Virtual School (BCVS) to earn a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. According to a social post from Baldwin County Public Schools, Warner is "very …

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The groundwork is being laid by Sports Turf Company and Bear General Contractors for the new Orange Beach Sportsplex that is set to include an eight-lane running track around the artificial turf field in the competition stadium.

PHOTOS: Construction well underway on new $46 million Orange Beach Sportsplex

Work on the new $46 million sports complex in Orange Beach is well underway thanks to Sports Turf Company and Bear General Contractors. A specialty sports construction and surfacing company, …
Gulf Shores head football coach Mark Hudspeth is interviewed after the Dolphins’ first-ever state title with a 21-14 win over the defending champion Ramsay Rams on Dec. 7, 2023, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. This year’s coverage schedule for Alabama Public Television’s football season will include 16 regular season and playoff games, as well as December’s All-Star games, on top of the Super 7 state championships.

Alabama Public Television expanding coverage of Alabama High School Athletic Association football into regular season

Alabama Public Television is expanding its coverage of Alabama High School Athletic Association football into the regular season and playoffs beginning with the 2025 season. APT Executive …
North Alabama signees Bishop Burkhalter (4) from Spanish Fort and Tyler Burkett (74) from Gulf Shores meet after a play during the Class 6A Region 1 contest between the Toros and Dolphins on The Hill on Oct. 11, 2024. Now set to join forces on the Lions, they’ll also team up with a handful of other Baldwin County alumni to help North Alabama continue its pursuit of an Atlantic Sun Conference championship.

Gulf Shores senior, cancer survivor Tyler Burkett highlights spring signing days around Baldwin County

With his signature on a National Letter of Intent to play football for the North Alabama Lions, Gulf Shores senior Tyler Burkett marked another milestone after his victory against cancer. Just …

Jason Foundation raising suicide awareness as part of April 6’s National Student-Athlete Day

National Student-Athlete Day is celebrated annually on April 6 to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes at all levels. While approximately eight million student-athletes compete in …
A new MBA in Sports Management is coming to the United States Sports University in Daphne starting this fall. Graduates of the program will be well-positioned to assume high-level roles such as general managers, athletic directors, sports agents and executives in sports organizations globally.

MBA in Sports Management set for fall semester at United States Sports University in Daphne

DAPHNE — The United States Sports University (USSU) recently announced the opening of applications for its new Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sports Management program, which will …

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer featured guest at Team Focus’ 17th-annual fundraising banquet in Mobile on April 17

MOBILE — The keynote speaker for the 17th-annual fundraising banquet for Team Focus will be none other than Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer. The banquet will also celebrate Team …

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