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Gulf Shores Councilman Joe Garris during a work session at City Hall on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Garris spoke in favor of keeping the Canal Park boat launch open.
Hwy. 59 boat launch in Gulf Shores to stay
The turnout was boisterous on Aug. 17 when a plan to remove a popular public boat launch was brought up during a council work session. The plan sank quietly in an Aug. 24 regular session to a … more
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David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: New My Outdoor Alabama license system goes live Aug. 24
When hunting and fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 seasons become available Monday, buyers will be able to purchase their licenses through a new, updated license system. The new My Outdoor … more
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Great Alabama 650 paddle race set for October
BOX: GREAT ALABAMA 650 AT A GLANCE Who: 32 racers What: The Great Alabama 650, a 650-mile ultra-endurance paddle race When: Oct. 3-13, 2026 Where: Alabama Scenic River Trail, from Weiss Lake through … more
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Illustrations show a covered pavilion under the bridge with water access for fishing along with some green space. If council approves the changes, the city could move forward with plans for the reconfigured parking lot and pavilion under the bridge.
Resort planned for area around Gulf Shores Canal Park boat launch under Hwy. 59
GULF SHORES – Plans for a new resort on the Intracoastal Waterway along East 24 th Avenue in Gulf Shores’ Waterway Village District will include boat slips for those stopping by to shop or eat or … more
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Featured is a projected rendering for the Laguna Cove park.
Laguna Cove Nature Park project reaches halfway point in Gulf Shores
Construction is progressing on Laguna Cove Nature Park, a 53-acre conservation and passive recreation project along the south shore of Little Lagoon near the west end of West Beach Boulevard. … more
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Volunteers are trained on how to mix up food for animals at various stages of age like the "nursery" with a large numbers of squirrels, possums and a variety of birds. The center also treats bald eagles, osprey and hawks — two injured hawks are currently recovering at the center — as well as mammals and reptiles found orphaned or in distress by citizens.
Orange Beach wildlife center gets helping hands as volunteer turnout tops 60
ORANGE BEACH — There was a problem as residents interested in volunteering at the Orange Beach Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center gathered in the dog trot of the facility's main building. Not … more
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Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich, right, presents Alabama Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources Chris Blankenship with a city proclamation recognizing his service to protecting the state's natural resources. Blankenship has served as commissioner since 2017. On the left, Leslie Gahagan, Foley sustainability and natural resources director, also took part in the presentation.
Foley honors Alabama conservation commissioner Chris Blankenship for environmental work
The city of Foley recognized Alabama Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources Chris Blankenship on Monday for more than three decades of work protecting the state's natural resources, … more
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Gulf Shores resident Bruce Winery addresses the city council in support of keeping the Canal Park boat launch open during a work session at City Hall on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Residents, Gulf Shores councilman, speak against potential Canal Park boat launch closure
There is that one buzzword when you’re talking about developing Gulf Shores’ Waterway District. Resident Alvin Jones pointed it out. Water. “It's interesting that it's called Waterway … more
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Alabama oysters are in high demand in restaurants all over, especially the Alabama Gulf Coast.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Alabama's oyster restoration efforts continue with additional help
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) was recently awarded $7.1 million in Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) funds for the project Improving Resilience for … more
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OPINION - REAP is worthwhile for farmers
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program, helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and energy efficiency … more
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Commercial greater amberjack harvest in Gulf federal waters to close Aug. 8
Commercial harvest of greater amberjack in federal waters of the Gulf of America will close at 12:01 a.m. local time Aug. 8 after NOAA Fisheries determined the adjusted commercial annual catch target … more
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Gulf Shores announces summer concert series lineup
The City of Gulf Shores recently announced the 2026 music lineup for Sunset Series. This free event takes place on the Town Green at Gulf Place – 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy. – beginning at 5 p.m. … more
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Art Favre celebrates a 641 pound marlin and a win for his team A Work of Art during the final weigh in for the Blue Marlin Grand Championship at The Wharf on Saturday, July 18.
A Work of Art makes history with third Blue Marlin Grand Championship title
A record-setting field and unprecedented prize purse highlighted this year’s Blue Marlin Grand Championship as A Work of Art of Orange Beach became the first team in tournament history to win three … more
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Working with multiple search warrants, WFF Enforcement was able to confiscate contraband, firearms, ammunition and antlers from illegally harvested deer.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: WFF enforcement helps gain guilty pleas in night hunting case
Countless hours of investigation involving multiple agencies earlier this year culminated in guilty pleas from a flagrant violator of numerous Alabama wildlife laws. The investigation started … more
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Few things bring the fun to summer parties like a backyard game space.
How to create a dedicated backyard game space
What distinguishes a good backyard gathering from a great one? More often than not, a little friendly competition. Exmark has partnered with landscape designer, Doug Scott with Redeem Your Ground, on … more
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The Kwazar Fishing Team hauled in this huge amberjack during the Alabama Deep Sea Rodeo, took a photo and released it.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Greater Amberjack Count estimates far more amberjack in the Gulf
The Great Red Snapper Count, utilizing new sampling gear and methods, estimated that far more iconic red snapper are in the Gulf than traditional assessment methods had indicated. A team of marine … more
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USA researchers model Gulf Shores' Little Lagoon water quality
GULF SHORES — Residents learned how University of South Alabama researchers plan to transform Gulf Shores' Little Lagoon into a "smart lagoon" by using low-cost, real-time sensors at a community … more
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Enjoy a juicy fig? The Medfly Program helps protect figs and more than 300 other fruits, nuts and vegetables from the Mediterranean fruit fly, an invasive pest that targets thin-skinned fruits with sweet, fleshy pulp and threatens commercial crops including citrus, mangoes, apples and pears.
Medfly Program marks 50 years of protecting agriculture through global partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is marking 50 years of the Medfly Program, an international partnership that has helped protect agriculture … more
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During research trips, the Dr. Charlie Martin and team have collected quite a few snook, including these juveniles.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Snook becoming more common in Alabama coastal waters
In the past, a fish with common in its name has been practically non-existent in Alabama’s coastal waters. However, anglers are increasingly encountering the common snook along Alabama’s … more
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FDA authorizes emergency use of ivermectin product to prevent New World screwworm in horses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Ivermectin Liquid for Horses to provide short-term prevention of New World screwworm infestations in horses, … more
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