|
FOLEY — Local and state officials gathered in Foley on Wednesday, May 13, to break ground on a new workforce housing project called the Grove at Foley Beach.
The project is a private apartment …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/18/26 |
|
RABUN — Locals gathered in Rabun on the evening of Thursday, May 14, to discuss a solar farm project that has been the talk of the town this spring.
The proposed project, which includes two …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/18/26 |
|
Residents, historians and local leaders gathered Monday evening at historic Fort Mims to discuss concerns surrounding a proposed 2,900-acre industrial solar development planned for the Tensaw …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/12/26 |
|
Buffalo Rock Company is expanding its Gulf Coast operations with a $10 million distribution facility in Loxley, a project expected to bring about 100 jobs to Baldwin County and further accelerate the …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/26 |
|
SILVERHILL — Town leaders, county officials and residents gathered in Silverhill to celebrate the completion of a new water tower, marking a major investment in infrastructure driven by rapid …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/6/26 |
|
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Orange Beach residents packed the Performing Arts Center Wednesday night for a Town Hall meeting on the proposed Pirates Voyage Dinner Theater project as city leaders sought …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/6/26 |
|
ELBERTA — A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 17, marked the official opening of the first home in Mary's Village, a new transitional housing initiative designed to lead homeless mothers …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/26 |
|
Allegiant, Gulf Shores International Airport’s only commercial airline, is one step closer to officially acquiring Sun Country Airlines.
With the U.S. Department of Transportation’s approval …
more
BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/20/26 |
|
Gulf Shores International Airport is preparing for a busy summer season with new destinations and expanded service expected to roll out in the coming weeks.
Speaking at a Gulf …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/20/26 |
|
LOXLEY — First graders across Baldwin County traded in the classroom for a hospital setting last week, without the nerves that usually come with it.
Gulf Coast Let's Pretend Hospital, hosted …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/26 |
|
BAY MINETTE — Silicon Ranch Corporation officials faced a mix of curiosity and criticism Wednesday night as they presented plans for their proposed solar farm in Stockton and answered questions …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/10/26 |
|
With rapid population growth reshaping Baldwin County, zoning and land-use regulations are drawing increased attention as residents and officials consider how best to manage development.
Zoning …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/9/26 |
|
Silicon Ranch will host a public community meeting next week to share information and answer questions about its proposed solar project in rural north Baldwin County's Stockton community.
The …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/2/26 |
|
SPANISH FORT — State lawmakers and local advocates gathered Wednesday at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center to discuss legislation tied to a proposed 4,500-acre utility-scale solar project planned …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/25/26 |
|
Gulf Shores has joined a growing list of municipalities in Baldwin County that have put a pause on certain building projects while leaders work on the city's comprehensive plan for future land use.
…
more
BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/25/26 |
|
Gulf Shores has joined a growing list of municipalities in Baldwin County that have put a pause on certain building projects while leaders work on the city's comprehensive plan for future land use.
…
more
BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/23/26 |
|
Two bills introduced by state Sen. Greg Albritton could impact how solar power facilities are developed in Alabama.
Senate Bill 354 and Senate Bill 358, both sponsored by Albritton, R-Atmore, …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/18/26 |
|
A waterfront estate along Canal Road has sold for $9.25 million, setting a new record for a residential sale in Orange Beach and marking a significant jump in pricing for the area's high-end market.
…
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/16/26 |
|
Residents in the Stockton area are moving forward with a citizen-led zoning effort as community members continue organizing opposition to proposed utility-scale solar developments in North Baldwin …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/11/26 |
|
GULF SHORES — Tourists spent more on lodging and retail in 2025 than ever before on Alabama's Gulf Coast.
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT) officials announced record visitor …
more
BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/11/26 |