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Cadet Vivian Wilson of Elberta High School, a member of the Robertsdale High School NJROTC orienteering team, competes in the Battle at Blakeley Orienteering Meet held Saturday, Nov. 13 in Spanish Fort. Wilson finished seventh in junior varsity female competition.
Robertsdale High NJROTC hosts orienteering meet at Blakeley
SPANISH FORT — The Robertsdale High School NJROTC hosted the Battle at Blakeley Orienteering Meet Saturday, Nov. 13 in Spanish Fort, finishing sixth overall. “We want to thank everyone … more
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Orange Beach Community Potluck Dec. 6
Celebrate the holidays with an evening of Christmas carols with your neighbors at the Orange Beach Community Association Potluck Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. The monthly event takes place at the Orange Beach … more
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Portion of County Road 13 to close Wednesday
FAIRHOPE — The Baldwin County Highway Department has delayed closing County Road 13 near the intersection of County Road 32 until Wednesday. The intersection will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 … more
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Orange Beach finalizes golf cart ordinance
After months of public input and revision the Orange Beach City Council finalized and unanimously approved the golf cart ordinance which goes into effect March 1, 2022. Due to the way the law was … more
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Orange Beach Performing Arts Center welcomes guests
The lobby of the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center was alive with residents enjoying music, coffee and treats Nov. 16 at the center’s grand opening. The Performing Arts Center hosted the … more
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The Coastal Ballet Company has been performing The Nutcracker in South Baldwin County for many years. This photo is from the 2019 production.
Nutcracker takes the stage in Orange Beach
In a town of just over 6,000 full time residents you might not expect to find a ballet teacher with a resume like Madame Rio Cordy. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dance in London and The … more
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Highway Department announces road closing
SUMMERDALE — The Baldwin County Highway Department has announced the closing of County Road 71 between County Road 36 and West Shriver Avenue for drainage improvements. According to a … more
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Students learn how to run a full concert from staging, sound and lighting.
Gulf Shores High School equipped to produce future music industry professionals
Gulf Shores High School officially opened the new, state of the art Hangout Music Lab Nov. 18 with musical performances instead of a traditional ribbon cutting. Musician and Gulf Shores graduate … more
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Alabama’s beaches see record tax revenues through August 2021
 Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism has released partial year tourism figures for 2021 and the numbers through August are higher than the prior record-setting year in 2019. New President and … more
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Gulf Shores High School students unveiled a memorial honoring Vietnam Veterans. The memorial is located on the grounds of the Gulf Shores Museum.
Memorial honoring Vietnam veterans unveiled
Memorial honoring Vietnam veterans unveiled By Melanie LeCroy / melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com Gulf Shores High School students unveiled a memorial honoring Vietnam veterans ahead of Veterans Day. … more
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Operation ReConnect Jeep winner a veteran
The winner of the Operation ReConnect ‘We the People’ Jeep was announced on Veterans Day and this year’s winner is an Army veteran. The 2021 Operation ReConnect Special Project … more
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Gulf Shores City Council approves land swap with developer
The city of Gulf Shores is one step closer to a planned roadway connecting County Road 10 to Waterway West. The city and Legendary Marine have entered into an agreement that will grant the city … more
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‘Winter at The Wharf’ aims to bring joy to local children
‘Tis the season for holiday lights, joy and family at The Wharf. This year’s ‘Winter at The Wharf’ aims to bring joy to local children with a charity giving … more
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Former U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne had the honor of cutting the ribbon during the ceremony Nov. 10. Byrne, Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft, Orange Beach councilman Jerry Johnson spoke to the large crowd gathered for the occasion.
Jack Edwards Airport has new name and air traffic control tower
Members of the community, local and state officials gathered at the base of the recently completed air traffic control tower in Gulf Shores for a ribbon cutting celebration Nov. 10. During the event … more
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In September 2020, Gulf Shores City Schools announced an exciting partnership with The Hangout Hospitality Group during a news conference. The Hangout Hospitality Group is gifting $100,000 to build a state of the art, industry-leading music lab for students. The funds will be directed through the Dolphin Foundation for Education and Arts.
Gulf Shores City Schools announce grand opening of Hangout Music Lab
Gulf Shores City Schools announce grand opening of Hangout Music Lab Staff Report City leaders and the media will have an opportunity to see the Hangout Music Lab at Gulf Shores High School … more
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Toros quarterback Brendon Byrd hands off to Johnny Morris III at home against the Yellow Jackets.
Baldwin County, Bayside and Spanish Fort advance to second round, Nov. 12
BAY MINETTE , Ala.   -  Week Two of the AHSAA football playoffs kick off with three local teams still in the hunt.  The Tigers of Baldwin County High, the Admirals of Bayside … more
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Bayside Academy freshman Catherine Doyle with her Optimist Club Award and Admirals’ Cross Country coach Joe Swagart.
Doyle named Mobile Optimist Club’s Runner of the Week
DAPHNE, Ala. –  Bayside Academy freshman Catherine Doyle was selected by the Mobile Optimist Club as 1A–5A Runner of the Week for her performance at the Baldwin County … more
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2021 Bayside Cross-Country Admirals and Lady Admirals with their First-Place Championship Blue Map Trophies.
Bayside Admirals and Lady Admirals cross-country teams take first place Blue-Map trophies at state
MOULTON, Ala. - Jesse Owens said, “We all have dreams, but in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and … more
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Highway department announces bridge closing for inspection Monday
SUMMERDALE — County Road 32 at the Fish River Bridge will be impassable to through traffic 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 15 for bridge inspection, according to a release by the Baldwin County … more
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The site plan calls for eight of the existing parking spaces to be replaced by a pool amenity area. By right, the development only needs 11 parking spaces, but the site will have 18 spaces and a six-space bike rack.
Meyer Park Residents concerned by short-term rentals
Residents of one Gulf Shores neighborhood voiced concern regarding the proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and development of the Island Villas property in the Meyer Park neighborhood. Gulf … more
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