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Erosion on Fly Creek in Fairhope is one of the issues being examined in a watershed study by the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program. A draft of the study is expected to be ready for public comment by March.
Mobile Bay National Estuary Program completing Eastern Shore watershed study
FAIRHOPE — Growth along the Eastern Shore is creating environmental challenges, such as sedimentation created from construction sites, a two-year study of the Mobile Bay watershed … more
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Traffic cones mark road hazards in the Eastern Shore Center in Spanish Fort before the start of repairs. Work to repair and repave roads at the site is scheduled to be completed in February.
Eastern Shore Boulevard completion set for February
SPANISH FORT — After several months of construction and efforts going back more than a year, work to complete repairs on Eastern Shore Boulevard should be completed next month.Spanish Fort … more
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Crews work to pave what will be the southbound lanes of Alabama 181 near Fairhope. The project had been scheduled to be completed by December, but officials said the highway may not be open until March.
Weather woes wrench widening of 181 between Daphne and Fairhope
DAPHNE — Weather could delay the widening of Alabama 181 between Daphne and Fairhope could be delayed another two months, state highway officials said.The project to expand the highway from two … more
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TCU running back and Daphne alumnus Trent Battle visited Daphne Elementary School this week while on break from school fresh off the national championship game. Battle became the third former Trojan to play for college football’s national title in the last 10 years.
Battle visits Daphne Elementary School
Fresh off the national championship game, Daphne alumnus Trent Battle visited his old elementary school while on break from Texas Christian University. Daphne Elementary School hosted Battle for a … more
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Visitors aboard Blakeley State Park's Delta Explorer lean out for a closer look at Middle Bay Lighthouse last week during a three-hour cruise offered by the park.
Cruise America's Amazon with exciting, educational experiences from Blakely State Park
In Baldwin County, a 90-minute excursion into the wild and scenic Mobile-Tensaw Delta, known as the "American Amazon," introduces visitors and residents alike to a truly astounding natural … more
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The city of Daphne is moving ahead with plans to build a new Justice Center on U.S. 98 to replace the current facility that is almost 30 years old. Some police units now have to work out of other facilities due to a lack of space in the center, officials said.
Daphne moves ahead with plans for new Justice Center
DAPHNE — Plans are moving forward for a new Daphne Justice Center that will allow some officers now stationed in precincts return to a central location.The city council voted Tuesday, Jan. 3, … more
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Daphne Mayor Robin LeJeune, right, and city officials recognize new Police Chief Brian Gulsby, left, and retiring Chief David Carpenter, center, at the city council meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Gulsby named new Daphne police chief
DAPHNE — Daphne has a new police chief for the first time in 19 years, but he is not be new to Daphne law enforcement.Brian Gulsby was sworn in as chief Tuesday, Jan. 3, replacing David … more
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The Daphne Lady Trojans pose with the Baldwin County Championship trophy after winning seven classes during the competition at Gulf Shores High School Friday, Jan. 6. In addition, eight wrestlers earned top-four finishes to help claim the team title.
Daphne girls claim Baldwin County wrestling championship: view all winners
GULF SHORES — With seven individual champions and eight more wrestlers who earned top-four finishes, the Daphne Lady Trojans collected their second straight Baldwin County wrestling … more
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Cheerleaders, mascot represent Baldwin County at All-American events
A trio of Eastern Shore cheerleaders, as well as Foley High School’s mascot Leo the Lion, represented Baldwin County at Varsity All-American events through the Universal Cheerleaders … more
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Baldwin County golfers earn wins at Senior Bowl Winter Classic
Three of the seven division winners from the Reese’s Senior Bowl Winter Classic golf tournament hailed from Baldwin County. Fairhope’s Miles Miller won the varsity boys’ group, Will … more
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The biggest billfish are hauled out of the Gulf of Mexico and put on display at The Wharf in Orange Beach as part of the “Super Bowl of Sportfishing.” The 11th annual Blue Marlin Grand Championship will be held July 12-16 as one of the highlights of the next year in Baldwin County sports.
A look ahead at what’s to come in the 2023 sports calendar
After a record-setting, championship-winning year for Baldwin County athletes, the 2023 calendar year has bountiful opportunities for more athletic achievements to be made in the local sports arenas. more
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Gulf Shores Dolphins captains ready for the Class 5A state quarterfinal matchup against the Faith Academy Rams Nov. 18 at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. The Dolphins were one of three Baldwin County teams to host first-round playoff games in 2022 and were the last local team standing in the third round.
2022: Gulf Coast Media's year in review - Sports Photos
With the award-winning photographers on staff, it’s hard to whittle down the best sports photos of the year around Baldwin County but Gulf Coast Media attempted to do just that. Some of the … more
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Fairhope’s Duke ends year with three straight wins on golf course
Fairhope junior Trip Duke ended his golf season on a high note with a win in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Tommy Moore Memorial at TPC Louisiana this week. It marked his third win in the last two months … more
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The Thomas Hospital free-standing emergency room, part of Infirmary Health System, is in the area proposed as a medical overlay district in Daphne. Resident told City Council members that the zoning change could affect local property and traffic.
Daphne medical overlay proposal worries residents
DAPHNE – Plans for a new medical overlay district and plans for Mobile Infirmary facilities in Malbis have some residents worried that the development could increase traffic and affect homes in the area. more
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Fairhope junior Nolan Phillips was the man of the hour after his pick-six won the Pirates’ season-opening contest against Spanish Fort as time expired Friday, Aug. 19, on W. C. Majors Field at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. The play stood as one of the most electrifying across Baldwin County gridirons in 2022.
2022: Gulf Coast Media's year in review - Sports
The 2022 sports calendar was filled with state championships, all-state recognition and game-winning plays in the final seconds for Baldwin County teams. The county was on display to the entire nation … more
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Condon named third President and CEO at United States Sports Academy in Daphne
DAPHNE — After a year-long nationwide candidate search, Dr. Steve Condon, a longtime chancellor, university president, collegiate athletics director, coach, professor, and higher education … more
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Former Fairhope and current Duke quarterback Riley Leonard gets interviewed after being presented the MVP trophy from the Blue Devils’ 30-13 Military Bowl win over Central Florida Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The former Pirate became the fourth straight Duke quarterback to win MVP honors in the Blue Devils’ bowl win.
Fairhope’s Leonard wins Military Bowl MVP in Duke’s 30-13 win over UCF
Fairhope alum Riley Leonard finished with 173 passing yards and 63 rushing yards with two touchdowns to earn MVP honors and help the Duke Blue Devils beat Central Florida 30-13 in the Military Bowl … more
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Kailey Bryant, Noah Miller and Taylor Hunt signed their National Letters of Intent during a joint ceremony Dec. 14 at the high school. Bryant and Hunt will continue their softball careers and Miller is set to join further his soccer career at the next level.
Daphne trio signs National Letters of Intent
A trio of Daphne student-athletes confirmed their commitments to college programs during a Dec. 14 ceremony at the high school. Softball players Kailey Bryant (Bishop State) and Taylor Hunt … more
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Kenny King Charities hosted the ninth annual Christmas Shop-A-Thon at the Daphne Target Friday, Dec. 23, to fulfill holiday wishes for 25 local elementary/middle school children.
Kenny King Charities hosts 9th annual Christmas Shop-A-Thon with Daphne football players
Daphne children had an opportunity for a free shopping spree at Target last Friday, Dec. 23, thanks to Kenny King Charities' 9th annual Christmas Shop-A-Thon. The KKC Community Board and sponsors … more
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Caden Creel was joined by his parents, family and friends in signing in National Letter of Intent to join the Jacksonville State Gamecock football program during a Dec. 21 ceremony at 3Circle Church in Fairhope. The Pirates’ dual-threat quarterback collected over 3,000 yards throwing and passing as a senior.
Fairhope quarterback Creel becomes newest Jacksonville State Gamecock
After he signed his National Letter of Intent at 3Circle Church, Fairhope senior quarterback Caden Creel officially became a Jacksonville State Gamecock Wednesday, Dec. 21, as part of National … more
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