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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) made an appearance in Gulf Shores on Monday morning, speaking at the Alabama Forestry Association’s Public Policy Seminar.
In a 45-minute keynote speech to …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/26 |
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For a guy who normally spends his time foraging for snacks, playing with enrichment toys or lounging on a picnic table, the American black bear at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo had a change in activity …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/6/26 |
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While winter settles along the Alabama coast, Tacky Jacks is turning down the chill with its Winter of Fun series, a seasonlong lineup of events, specials, and entertainment designed to keep the …
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1/3/26
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Last fall, the Gulf Shores High School (GSHS) cybersecurity competition team entered a nationwide competition for the first time in placed in the top 26.7% of participants.
Students placed in …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/1/26 |
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Alabama State Parks will ring in 2026 by inviting residents and visitors to step outside and hit the trails during the annual First Day Hikes on Thursday, Jan. 1, offering guided outings at more than …
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12/30/25
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Despite living with the calm, coastal lifestyle of the island, Gulf Coast Media readers for Islander content were kept on their toes in 2025.
Between the first-ever commercial airline flight, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/30/25 |
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Turquoise Place Condominium Association is suing the City of Orange Beach over a settlement with Larry Wireman that was approved at a special-called meeting on Nov. 21.
In the lawsuit filed …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/24/25 |
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Despite holiday festive fun, unpredictable risks and incidents can strike at any minute.
"Christmas decorations may look harmless, but they send tens of thousands of Americans to the ER every …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/24/25 |
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Nick Saban, Colt Grill and snow, snow, snow.
Those are some of the topics that Gulf Coast Media's readers flocked to in 2025, finding interest in a variety of local reporting, from informational …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/23/25 |
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In honor of family members who lost their lives to cancer, Orange Beach resident Theresia Mullen crocheted 37 hats for a challenge to crochet and donate as many hats as you can during the month of …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/23/25 |
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The City of Orange Beach unanimously approved one-year extensions for two of its entertainment districts, maintaining current regulations surrounding alcohol consumption within these districts.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/22/25 |
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State Sen. Chris Elliott announced that all 14 mayors in Baldwin County have endorsed his reelection campaign, but some mayors have disputed their official stance.
Elliott’s campaign stated in …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/18/25 |
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On December 17, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the arrival of two critically endangered American red wolves, brothers Jenkins and Walker, both 2.5 years old.
As a partner in the AZA SAFE: …
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12/18/25
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Immediately after the City of Gulf Shores announced the cancellation of Hangout Music Festival or Sand in My Boots for 2026, much attention was given to Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon to see what he …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/25 |
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A home on Ono Island has closed as the highest canal-front sale ever recorded on the island after a full interior and exterior overhaul.
The property at 30471 Harbour Drive sold this month for …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Reporter gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/25 |
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Margaritaville is coming to the heart of The Wharf with the construction of Last Mango Bar & Chill in Marlin Circle, where YoHo Rum and Taco's was previously located.
Designed as a vibrant …
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12/16/25
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Gulf Shores City Council voted to postpone a decision on instituting regulations surrounding the use and rental of e-bikes and plans to present a new proposal in January.
Regulations proposed in …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/16/25 |
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Christmas is just about here, and instead of scrambling to make food for everyone, why not let one of these places in Baldwin County take care of it for you?
There may be 12 days Christmas, but …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/15/25 |
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The Annual National Shrimp Festival saw 900 volunteers this year working anywhere from four- to 12-hour shifts depending on their roles.
Among these volunteers are 74 standing committee chairs …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/12/25 |
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The Christian Service Center (CSC) distributed gifts to families who registered for the Christmas Cheer program earlier this season. Numerous volunteers helped to make the "Toyland" headquarters flow …
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12/12/25
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