|
The Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) has announced its upcoming meeting and all those interested are invited to attend.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, July 18, at the Gulf …
more
GCM Staff Report
|
7/10/24
|
|
Alabama is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and opportunities to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. However, if you have little to no experience in the outdoors or you are moving to Alabama …
more
By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 7/17/24 |
|
Life is a journey, filled with smaller paths we all must take. Some paths are easy; others are difficult.
For those facing mental health and substance abuse issues, the journey can be especially …
more
By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/23/24 |
|
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule raising the minimum age for certain tobacco sales restrictions, aimed at further reducing youth access to tobacco products.
…
more
GCM Staff Report
|
9/13/24
|
|
What a weekend lineup we have for fun and supporting the communities that make up this place we call home (or the place we love to visit).
Fall is in full force, and, believe it or not, there …
more
By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/8/24 |
|
2017 Baldwin County Special Olympics
[Photo gallery]
Athletes from across Baldwin County gathered in Fairhope last week for the annual Special Olympics events. Hundreds of Baldwin County students competed in various events and showed their strength and spirit that continues to inspire all of us.
more
Photos by Cliff McCollum
|
3/31/17
|
|
Way back when I was about 20 years old, I decided to try to make my own wine. I learned a lot in the process and decided that would probably be my only attempt.
Actually, it wasn't too bad but …
more
By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media contributor | 2/5/25 |
|
South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program (SAVLP) will offer free legal advice clinics in 2025 at Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort.
The walk-in clinics will be held from 1-3 p.m. at 9315 Spanish …
more
By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/27/25 |
|
14th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival soars
[Photo gallery]
The 14th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival presented by Tanger Outlets came to Foley May 3-5, and thanks to favorable winds and weather the balloons took flight and soared above the city! …
more
By Jessica Vaughn / jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com
|
5/7/18
|
|
The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 USS Alabama Crewmate contest, a longstanding ambassador program that offers young women scholarships and …
more
GCM Staff Report
|
4/3/25
|
|
SPANISH FORT — Cannonballs thundered and smoke filled the air as Confederate and Union soldiers were spotted camping among a clearing at Blakeley State Park where fortifications remain almost …
more
BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/8/25 |
|
Free walking tours highlighting Fairhope's distinctive history will return this weekend as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours initiative.
The city's first tour of the …
more
By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/14/25 |
|
The Deepwater Horizon Trustee Council will host its tenth annual public meeting in a live webinar on June 25 from noon to 1 p.m.
Open to the public, the virtual session offers an opportunity to …
more
GCM Staff Report
|
6/17/25
|
|
The Baldwin County Historical Society (BCHS) will meet for its third quarter meeting on Sunday, July 21.
The meeting will begin with registration and sign-in at 2 p.m., followed by the program …
more
GCM Staff Report
|
7/11/24
|
|
Hazel’s Nook has been filling the hungry mouth in Gulf Shores since 1957, so when it was announced that the restaurant would close, the chatter on social media erupted.
But there is no …
more
By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/24 |
|
Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance projects Baldwin County's population to reach 350,000 by 2038, according to data provided in a presentation at Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s …
more
BY TREVOR RITCHIE
Reporter trevor@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/24/24 |
|
The City of Gulf Shores has amended an ordinance that prohibits the use of staining materials for building projects within city limits to allow commercial sites to use materials such as red sand clay …
more
BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/10/24 |
|
Teenagers have their whole lives ahead of them, they're often told. The idea that a teen could be thinking about ending that life might be hard for their friends, families, or other people in their …
more
By NIH News in Health
|
9/12/24
|
|
Do you remember way back when? ... Gulf Coast Media ran a series of columns written by Harriet Outlaw? Readers looked forward to the bi-weekly tales from our area. She wrote about Spanish moss, …
more
GCM Staff Report
|
10/8/24
|
|
There’s something magical about getting lost in a good book — the way it transports you to different worlds, introduces you to unforgettable characters and challenges the way you see …
more
By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/2/25 |