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Last week, the Legislature was successful in passing HB445, which is Alabama's first comprehensive legislation regulating hemp products, such as gummies and drinks, since the federal farm bill …
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By Rep. Andy Whitt
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5/16/25
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Jasmin Alvarado, a senior at Foley High School, has been named the recipient of the 20th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarship, an award given by the Original Oyster House to honor the memory of a …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/16/25
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Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan is congratulating Bayside Academy senior Amelia Wells for being named a recipient of a 2025 Energy Southeast Scholarship, a $2,500 award that will help support her …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/16/25
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Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant …
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By Sabrina B. Valenti
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5/16/25
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Reduced home prices seem to spur an uptick in home sales for 2025.
Baldwin Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports year-over-year and month-over-month increases in total properties sold …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/16/25
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ORANGE BEACH — For the second consecutive year, every third-grade student in Orange Beach City Schools (OBCS) has scored at or above grade level on the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/15/25
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With Baldwin County mayors and city and town councils up for election in the next few months, now is the time to stay informed about local government.
Want to get involved in your city's or …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/25 |
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In a move set to strengthen pediatric health care, the Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart and Nemours Children's Health have joined forces to expand access to pediatric …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/15/25
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Mobile riders will trade in leather for linen Sunday as the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride returns to town with a vintage flair and a modern mission: raising money and awareness for men’s …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/15/25
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Heading off to college means more than just a change of address.
For many freshmen, it's the first real taste of independence — and the growing pains that come with it.
I recently …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/25 |
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Bayshore Christian took home a Blue Map trophy this week after the boys' golf team earned low-scoring honors in the 76th AHSAA State Golf Tournament at Oxmoor Valley RTJ Golf Course in Birmingham.
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By KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/25 |
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Baldwin Bone & Joint has added Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Darin Goff to its expanding Pain Management Team, bolstering its commitment to personalized, multidisciplinary care for …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/15/25
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The aroma of barbecue is hard to resist and the flavor is even better.
Barbecue is an art form, as that enticing aroma and undeniable flavor is truly a labor of love. But even novices can try …
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5/15/25
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved three new color additives from natural sources, signaling a major step in the federal effort to eliminate petroleum-based dyes from the American food …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/15/25
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OWA Parks & Resort recently welcomed Aura Adventures, the newest addition to Downtown OWA's lineup of attractions.
This outdoor adventure company officially opened its doors over the weekend …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/15/25
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FOLEY – The South Baldwin Literacy Council (SBLC) celebrated the achievements and program completions of 89 learners from all four programs offered through the organization.
Each student …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/25 |
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While local early sales contributed to a 90-minute general admission sell-out of Morgan Wallen's Sand in My Boots festival, bringing 40,000-plus people to Gulf Shores beaches this weekend, those not …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/25 |
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Sweet Home Alabama, a social media public group with 67K Facebook followers, recently posted an AI-generated image of what they said was the ancient, underwater forest off the coast of Gulf Shores.
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BY MICAH GREEN AND RUTH MAYO
micah@gulfcoastmedia.com ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/14/25 |
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Daphne Mayor Robin LeJeune announced his plans to run for re-election this election season.
In a statement emailed May 14, LeJeune said it is his goal to continue the development of …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/14/25 |
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it is an important time to gain a better understanding of this medical emergency and how it can be prevented. It is imperative that adults of all ages know …
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Dr. Terry Neill
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola | 5/14/25 |