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The semiannual Elberta Sausage Festival returns to Elberta Town Park at the end of the month.
Your guide to October fun: 14, not 13 festivals and events around Baldwin County
Happy fall, y'all! The air is cooling. Finally. There's no shortage of fall events, markets and festivals on the Gulf Coast this time of year. Here's a selection to round out your October calendar. … more
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Robertsdale High School students work on their project for the 2022-23 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Stem competition.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition open to public schools until Oct. 27
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition has officially launched and is taking applications until Oct. 27. The nationwide competition aims to empower students in grades 6-12 to harness the … more
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Miss AWAG 2023 Derriana Bishop is joined in the top five by Ceira McReynolds, first runner-up; Tra’Della Bradley, second runner-up; Alyssa Moorer, third runner-up; and Tamiyah Killings, fourth runner-up. Additional participants included Naydia Green, Jayla West, and Jameia Brooks.
Baldwin County senior Bishop crowned Miss AWAG 2023
Derriana Bishop was crowned Miss AWAG 2023 at the pageant held Sept. 23 at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. The Baldwin County High School senior is the daughter of the Apostle … more
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Late-season weather impacting Alabama peanut harvest
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Hot, dry weather during the growing season has affected Alabama's peanut crop. Kris Balkcom, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System peanut research associate, said some … more
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Baldwin County Public Schools offering mentor program to new principals, teachers
Baldwin County Public Schools has launched a new mentor program for elementary school principals across the county. According to Tiffany Wilson, director of human resources, this year's chosen mentor … more
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Kevin Kurtz and his son, Nathan, celebrate Kevin's successful hunt at Portland Landing with mentors Chris Nix, left, and Chuck Sykes, right. Terrance Marshall gets firearms safety instruction for a WFF officer before his AMH hunt. Participants in the AMH hunts enjoy the outdoors at one of the premier hunting areas in Alabama at Portland Landing SOA.
Hunting safety: back to the basics
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the thrill of the hunt to begin. Until then, the responsibilities … more
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Foley Main Street’s Cat Alley has reached its second phase and is searching for artists to create three new murals. The three murals will depict various aspects of Foley’s history. Submissions can be sent in for one or all the doors. Executive director of Foley Main Street, Darrelyn Dunmore, said one artist might be chosen for all three doors or separate artists for each of the doors.
Foley Main Street seeks artists for Cat Alley murals depicting town's history
FOLEY — Foley Main Street's Cat Alley has reached its second phase and is searching for artists to create three new murals. The three murals will depict various aspects of Foley's history. … more
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Fairhope's Hogsmeade Halloween Festival returns after three-year hiatus
Step into the wonderful world of Harry Potter at the Hogsmeade Halloween Festival Oct. 7. The festival is back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and promises a fun day for … more
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According to the local booking agency, 1,000 extras are needed for the film in a range of ages from 11 years old and up.
Extras needed for Stephen King movie filming in Baldwin, Mobile counties
The Alabama Gulf Coast has been the backdrop of many movies big and small, but there’s no better way to welcome the spooky Halloween season than with a Stephen King movie. Gulf Coast Media … more
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This year marks the 50th year of the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. Get ready for a weekend full of food, music and fun Oct. 12-15.
Gulf Shores gears up for 50th Shrimp Festival
It is time to celebrate. This year marks the 50th year of the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. Get ready for a weekend full of food, music and fun Oct. 12-15. The Annual National … more
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The Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's annual Buddy Walk has fun additions and a new home for the 2023 event.
Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's 2023 Buddy Walk promises galactic fun at new location
The Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Society's annual Buddy Walk has fun additions and a new home for the 2023 event. This year's revamped Buddy Walk will take over Loxley Municipal Park Saturday, Oct. … more
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Taylor Hicks will headline Live at Five Friday, Sept. 29.
10 things to do on the Gulf Coast this weekend, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
Goodbye, September. Hello, October. That was fast! With fall in full swing, the weekend calendar is full of events. There were so many amazing events this weekend that we couldn't just pick five. The … more
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Tiffany Wilson, human resources director at Baldwin County Public Schools, emphasized the institution's commitment to the well-being of its staff. "We have the Employee Wellness program," Wilson said. "We have an agreement where we pay for the services for employees to be able to receive assistance like counseling free of charge."
Baldwin County Public Schools programming aims to tackle teacher shortage felt nationally
The United States has grappled with a teacher shortage since the 1970s, and Baldwin County schools are trying to address this issue to ensure its educators remain unaffected. A survey by the … more
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A home gardener's mum survival guide
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Many people associate garden chrysanthemums, or mums, with the beginning of autumn. These floral features are already occupying garden centers and front porches around the … more
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Crash with 18 wheeler claims Bay Minette man
A 34-year-old Bay Minette man was killed Monday, Sept. 18, when his vehicle and a tractor-trailer collided on Interstate-65. The crash occurred about 6:02 a.m. when a 2015 Ford Explorer driven … more
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3 ways to use TikTok for after-school learning
While TikTok often gets a bad rap as a time-waster, in reality, there are thousands of influencers on the app sharing content designed to inspire, educate and encourage creativity. It's no wonder … more
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Kevin Judice, 10th grade student at Spanish Fort High School, tied for first place at the Alabama State Chess Championship.
Spanish Fort High School student ties in state chess championship
A sophomore at Spanish Fort High School tied for first place at the Alabama State Chess Championship, which took place from Sept. 1-3 in Madison. Kevin Judice, who competed in the reserve section at … more
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Jimmy Buffet thrills a crowd at a previous concert in Gulf Shores.
Jimmy Buffett fan club moves annual Meeting of the Minds event to Gulf Shores
Parrot Heads will soon be flocking to Gulf Shores as members of the international Jimmy Buffet fan club Parrot Heads in Paradise seek to move the annual Meeting of the Minds from Key West to The … more
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'Fairhope Familiars' is just one of many murals that Legg has painted. The artist has designed and painted murals at Rotolo’s, Ed’s in Spanish Fort, Panini Pete restaurants, Cat Alley in Foley and even a residential mural at a Fairhope home.
Making a splash: Legg's work flows across Baldwin County with latest 'Fairhope's Familiars' mural at Hampton Inn
FAIRHOPE — Local artist Hannah Legg is diving into her own sea of creativity and bringing the wall beside the Fairhope Hampton Inn parking garage to life. After Legg created eight designs … more
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The 2023 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) PD1 K-9 Nationals arrives in Foley Sept. 24-28 and will welcome more than 100 police K-9s and handlers. Three of Foley’s own K-9s and handlers will compete.
Foley welcomes Police K-9s and handlers vying to be top dog
FOLEY — Foley will go to the police dogs Sept. 24-29, as the 2023 United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) PD1 K-9 Nationals welcome more than 100 police K-9s and handlers. … more
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