Escape to serenity: Baldwin County's best-kept nature havens

Many birds make their homes at Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge giving birdwatchers the perfect opportunity to observe our feathered friends.
Seeking solace in nature's embrace while replenishing mind and body? Luckily, Baldwin County is full of places brimming with opportunities to immerse oneself in the pristine beauty of the natural …
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Chef Arwen Rice, executive chef at Red or White Mobile and 2024 James Beard Awards Semifinalist for Best Chef: South.

Sustainable dining takes root: Meet innovators redefining ‘farm-to-table’ in Baldwin County

Baldwin County was once a rural and mostly agricultural area that has changed and grown into what it is today. While it is wonderful to add to our diverse population, it brings a hint of panic …

The holistic connection: Nature's influence on emotional and physical well-being

In the rush of modern life, the profound impact of nature on our well-being often goes unnoticed. Whether it's the tranquil embrace of a forest, the invigorating freshness of a morning breeze or the …

5 Things to do this weekend on the Gulf Coast, May 2-5

The What's Happening section has moved to the Wednesday edition to make sure our readers have plenty of time to make weekend plans. Speaking of weekend plans, this is a big weekend on the Gulf Coast. …

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Obituaries
Marilyn Anita Turner, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Fri., Apr. 26, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Albert …
Mr. Harris Kimbler, lifelong Baldwin County resident, aged 68, passed away Apr. 24, 2024. Born August 27, 1955, to Nathaniel Omar and Sarah Jane (Patterson) Kimbler. He grew up with a love of the …
USAF Major (retired) Bobby Gene Graham, a native of Dos Palos, California and longtime resident of Foley, Alabama, died Tues., Apr. 23, 2024, following a multi-year dementia struggle. A Burial with …

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Sports
Sports
The Spanish Fort Toros and Daphne Trojans collected area championships earlier this week and punched their tickets to the AHSAA South Regional Championship next week. Spanish Fort’s 2024 seniors, including Kennedy Sevcik, Mia Duran, Ryleigh Stanford, Ella Grace Nobles, Mackenzie Boullon and Raeleigh Hocker, celebrated with the Class 6A Area 2 championship plaque following a 6-5, walk-off win over the Baldwin County Tigers at home on Tuesday, April 30. The Daphne Trojans similarly won on their home turf Tuesday evening with a 15-3 win over Fairhope and will travel to Montgomery for the next round.
Softball teams from Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Elberta, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, Daphne, Fairhope punch tickets to AHSAA South Regional Championship
Snook Christian freshman Arden Novak aims down her sights during practice on Tuesday, April 30, leading up to the Eastern National Tournament in Kentucky next weekend. Novak and the Eagles are nationals-bound for the third straight year.
Snook Christian Academy archery team gearing up for third straight trip to NASP Eastern National Tournament
Stanford and TCU battle in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship at Gulf Place Beach on April 6, 2023. For one more year, the top 17 teams in the country, including the Cardinal and Horned Frogs, will descend upon Baldwin County this weekend before the championship makes a two-year stay in California.
Bracket set for 2024 NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship this weekend in Gulf Shores
The Fairhope Pirates take the field at the Orange Beach Sportsplex for their PBR South Alabama Showdown contest against the Spanish Fort Toros on Feb. 24. Fairhope was set to enter this weekend playing in its first Class 7A state quarterfinal since 2015 with a road trip to Auburn.
Bayshore Christian, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, Fairhope earn spots in AHSAA's baseball state quarterfinals
With 4 goals in the regular-season finale, Gulf Shores senior Ansley Warner raised her season total to 37 to help secure the 32nd and final Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week. The Southern Union signee also helped the Dolphins open their return trip to the state finals with a second straight Class 5A Area 1 title.
Gulf Shores’ Warner scores final Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honor

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Baldwin County, Eastern Shore, Alabama Gulf Coast News
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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomes rare twin cotton-top tamarins

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the recent birth of twin endangered cotton-top tamarins in a news release. According to teh release, the twins were born on April 6 and both infants are …

Orange Beach City Schools set to host 2nd annual Island Schools Special Olympics

Orange Beach City Schools has announced the eagerly awaited return of the Island Schools Special Olympics, scheduled for May 7, at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. According to a news release, this …
Gulf Shores Police Department will be assisting with the Bike to School event May 8. Sgt. Maliska and Officer Cowan escorted students in 2015. Don’t forget your helmet kids!

Explore Gulf Shores on two wheels: National Bike Month 2024 events

Gulf Shores residents, it’s that time of year again. Spend the weekend giving your bicycles a tune-up and join the National Bike Month fun. Andy Bauer, Gulf Shores zoning administrator and avid …

Hangout Music Festival 2024 construction begins in Gulf Shores: Closures and local impacts you need to know

Hangout Music Festival 2024 is just around the corner and work has begun to turn Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf Place into a music festival. Residents and visitors will see beach, road and …

The Galway Irish Public House opens soon in Gulf Shores: Here's an exclusive sneak peek from GCM Lifestyle Editor Melanie LeCroy

BOX Want to go? Galway Irish Public House is at 2301 E. 2nd St., Gulf Shores. Official hours are not yet posted, but follow the Galway Irish Public House Facebook page for updates. GULF SHORES …

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The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Bay Minette Police seek leads in Kids Park vandalism case

John Foley's legacy honored with plaque at renovated fountain in Foley park

Organic Gardening on the Gulf Coast - Lessons and tips from Foley's Cooper Farm

The beauty and bounty of gladiolus flowers in our humid grow zone: Cultivating the Coast with Kitti Cooper, presented by Saunders Yachtworks

Additional sidewalks are planned on North Cedar Street near Foley Elementary School. Foley is planning new sidewalks to connect and extend pedestrian routes around the city.

Foley paves the way for pedestrians with approval of four new sidewalk projects

Don’t miss the North Baldwin Chamber’s Crawfish Cook-Off May 4

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News

Baldwin County students get hands-on experience in the workforce through new program

The Henry Stuart Home was built in 1925. This building was constructed as a circular, domed hut and stands at 14 feet in diameter and sinks two feet into the ground, featuring six top-hinged windows that circle the building and two skylights on the roof.

Historic home in Montrose could face relocation

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan made the first Wawa Hoagie. Wondering what ingredients Sullivan added to the first hoagie? Wonder no longer. Sullivan chose American and Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, turkey, ham, tomato, banana peppers, pickles, spinach, salt and pepper and finished with oil and vinegar.

From hoagies to rewards: 5 Tips for your inaugural Wawa-Fairhope trip

Thompson Engineering expands presence with new Spanish Fort office

Ceramic butterflies made by students at Daphne High School that features an index card with the names of children who died during the Holocaust.

Daphne High School honors Holocaust victims with ceramic butterfly project

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Local News
An injured turtle at the Orange Beach Wildlife Center before it is taken care of.

Protecting the animals around the Gulf Coast

Whether it's sea turtles, crabs, squirrels or pelicans, many animals live around the Gulf Coast. However, there are some that have become endangered or even extinct. According to the U.S. Fish …

United Way of Baldwin County announces 2024-2024 Youth Board members

United Way Baldwin County (UWBC) proudly introduced the 2024-2025 Youth Board, a collection of high school seniors poised to make a difference in their communities through service and leadership. …

American Lung Association and LUNGevity Foundation announce $3 million research partnership to intercept lung cancer

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with someone diagnosed approximately every two minutes. In a collaborative effort to end this devastating disease, the …
Sgt. Bill Freeman watches for proper form as Olivia Wilkes gets ready to shoot the clay target.

R3 Program expanding outreach to all campuses

One of the goals of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is to not only manage and conserve our abundant natural wonders but to also share Alabama's great outdoors …

Religion column by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey: Knowing your times are in God’s hand

Matthew Henry wrote the following on January 1, 1713: “Firmly believing that my times are in God’s hand, I here submit myself and all my affairs for the ensuing year, to the wise and …

EcoWild Outdoor Expo welcomes showcase of Alabama's natural beauty in Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit

The eagerly awaited 2024 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Exhibit is set to make its premiere at the EcoWild Outdoor Expo, slated for May 10-12 at the Mobile Convention Center in Mobile according to a …

Going green for mental health: Join the movement this May

Today, May 1, marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations like Mental Health America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) rally to raise awareness …

The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance celebrates a decade of art and community, May 4

Just 10 years ago, the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance opened its doors and welcomed in artists from across the region and art lovers. Join in on the celebration May 4. In May 2014, the Waterway Village was …

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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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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 …
Former Oregon and Auburn cornerback DJ James breaks up a pass intended for UNC wide receiver Tez Walker, who was selected with the 113th overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens, during the 2024 Senior Bowl in Mobile on Saturday, Feb. 3. The pair of NFL draftees were on display at Hancock Whitney Stadium amongst some of the top college football players in the country.

From "War Eagle" to "Go Hawks," Spanish Fort alum James chosen by Seattle Seahawks in Round 6 of 2024 NFL Draft

DJ James will retain his feathers as he goes from an Oregon Duck to an Auburn Tiger to now a Seattle Seahawk following the 192nd overall selection from Round 6 of Saturday’s NFL Draft. …
Missouri’s Kris Abrams-Draine breaks the huddle and readies for action during the first half of the 75th-annual Senior Bowl in Mobile on Saturday, Feb. 3. A graduate of Spanish Fort High School, Abrams-Draine served as one of the captains for the American Team where he bolstered his NFL resume.

Missouri’s Abrams-Draine becomes first Spanish Fort Toro selected in 2024 NFL Draft, set to join Denver Broncos

With the 145th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Kris Abrams-Draine, a defensive back from Missouri who became the first Spanish Fort alumnus chosen in the draft. …
Gulf Place Beach is gearing up to host the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship as well as the Gulf Coast Region “BeachFest” National Beach Tour Qualifier for USA Volleyball next weekend, May 3-5.

NCAA Beach Volleyball to crown one more champion in Gulf Shores before two-year stay in California

GULF SHORES — For one more time, Alabama’s beaches will be transformed for the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship next weekend before a two-year stint in California. The …
Gulf Shores senior and Marshall signee Tia Titi warms up for Opening Day action against the B.C. Red Raiders at home on Feb. 22. The Dolphins can add to their list of area championships after securing back-to-back regular-season titles with their best record since 2007. Gulf Shores will help kick off the AHSAA Softball State Championship by hosting the Class 5A Area 1 tournament starting Friday, April 26.

Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort, Daphne hosting softball area tournaments as road to AHSAA state begins

The first step of the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s state softball championship begins with the respective classification’s area tournaments, four of which will be played in …
Both Gulf Shores soccer teams earned their second consecutive area titles and will once again host the first round of the playoffs. Last year, both Dolphin squads earned Red Map trophies as state runners-up in the programs’ first-ever trip to the finals.

St. Michael, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort sweep soccer area championships as playoff brackets finalize

Three Baldwin County schools saw both their girls’ and boys’ soccer teams claim regular season area championships and earn the right to host the first round of the AHSAA Soccer State …

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