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The Original Oyster House on the Causeway in Spanish Fort during the 19th annual First Responders Free Lunch in honor of the 9/11.
Remembering 9/11: Original Oyster House honors first responders, law enforcement for 19th-annual Never Forget Lunch
PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA Original Oyster House honored first responders, law enforcement for 19th-annual Never Forget Lunch. more
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Marine Justin Grubb holds the photos of firefighter Eric Allen and firefighter Michael Montesi, who passed away during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, on the roof of the Phoenix Gulf Shores during the annual 9/11 stair climb on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Remembering 9/11, 25 years later: Gulf Shores firefighters hold annual stair climb
PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA Gulf Shores firefighters and their families climbed Phoenix Gulf Shores on Sept. 13 for their annual stair climb in memory of the thousands of pepole, … more
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Upcoming Orange Beach council agenda includes medical complex renovations
Orange Beach is making another step toward continued development of a medical district in the city just north of the city hall complex. City council will meet on Sept. 15 in a joint regular/work … more
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Gulf of America Jeep Fest 2026 to bring Jeep enthusiasts to Gulf Shores
Jeep enthusiasts, families and visitors from across the region will gather in Gulf Shores in September for Gulf of America Jeep Fest 2026, a four-day event presented by The Hangout that will combine … more
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A pair of cyclists take advantage of the new Fort Morgan Trail that connects to Gulf State Park.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Fort Morgan Trail adds to Gulf State Park adventure list
Spending time in nature has been proven again and again to provide benefits to physical, mental and spiritual health, which is why projects like the Fort Morgan Trail extension are so important to … more
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Original Oyster House giving free lunch for first responders, blood drive to honor 9/11 victims
It's been so long that not even every adult remembers where they were "when the world stopped turning that September day," as Alan Jackson sings, but a Baldwin County restaurant has made sure the … more
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How to commit to service this Sept. 11
The terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, were tragic. But the resolve shown in the aftermath of the attacks, and the efforts of countless individuals who did whatever they could … more
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Gulf Shores artist Tara McMeans created the winning poster artwork for the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival. McMeans’ mixed media design features layers of sheet music and newspaper clippings, torn paper and magazine cutouts, with a watercolor and acrylic shrimp serving as the centerpiece.
Swifties, Sheerios and … Shrimpies? Shrimp Festival launches contest to name its fans; deadline Sept. 30
You might be one of Lady Gaga’s ‘Little Monsters,’ part of Beyoncé’s BeyHive or one of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Sheerios.’ But the next time you attend the Annual National Shrimp Festival, … more
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Tacky Jacks to host South of France wine tasting in Orange Beach
Tacky Jacks Orange Beach will host an evening of wine, food and waterfront views Sept. 22 as part of its Wine Tastings with Winston series. The tasting is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at Tacky Jacks … more
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The largest of the current grants is for $1.9 million to help “construct terminal related project,” according to a memo from Fosnaugh. The airport authority’s match for this grant is $100,000, making the total amount $2 million. A second grant for $240,685 is also for help with the general project with a match of $12,667 from the authority for an overall amount of $253,353. Another grant is for $308,560 for phase four for the construction of four passenger boarding ramps. The match for that grant is $16,240 for a total of $324,800.
Gulf Shores airport poised to get $2.5M in federal grants for terminal expansion
Gulf Shores is looking to cash in on a handful of grants from the Federal Aviation Administration totaling more than $2.5 million as work continues toward a new passenger terminal as well as work on … more
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Parrot Heads enjoy live music during Meeting of the Minds in 2023.
Parrot Heads to return to Gulf Shores for the 34th-annual Meeting of the Minds
Parrot Heads from across the country and around the world will return to Gulf Shores Oct. 21–25 for the 34 th -annual Meeting of the Minds Parrot Head Convention (MOTM), hosted by Parrot Heads in … more
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Orange Beach passes e-bike ordinance with lower speed limits
Gentlemen — and ladies and children of all ages but especially kids — start (flip the selector to “on”) your e-bikes and e-motos and e-scooters. But ride ‘em slower. Much slower. … more
Wendell Hebert and Lee Beebe pour up some mudbugs at the Zydeco & Crawfish Festival in 2015.
Zydeco & Crawfish Festival eyes 2027 return to Gulf Shores' new bridge plaza
Gulf Shores is looking at a sponsorship to help revive the Zydeco & Crawfish Festival for spring of 2027 after a three-year hiatus, this time at the foot of the gleaming south tower of the … more
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Conservation event highlights Alabama's marine wildlife, threats
GULF SHORES — Conservation advocates and marine scientists gathered last Thursday to highlight Alabama's marine wildlife and discuss the threats facing animals in the state's coastal waters. … more
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Orange Beach's Boggy Point boat launch to get updates with GoMESA funding
ORANGE BEACH — A redo of the Boggy Point boat launch at the east end of Marina Road in Orange Beach most likely won't mean an expansion of the ramps or parking, but state officials say options will … more
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Orange Beach's Waterfront Park to benefit from low bids, enabling more living shoreline
When the budgeting process came to an end on a "living shoreline project" at Orange Beach's popular Waterfront Park, city officials looked up to see money left over. It happens sometimes and … more
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The Argosy VI as it sinks on July 1, 2026 and a photo of the damage sustained from Tropical Storm Bertha discovered five weeks later in the top right.
Tropical Storm Bertha likely culprit in Argosy VI's roof collapse, Marine Resources officials confirm
ORANGE BEACH — Scuba instructor Lila Harris' first trip to dive the Argosy VI on July 5 was four days after the successful sinking of the 408-foot, three-story ship as an artificial reef 23 … more
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Jason Aldean performing at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach on Saturday, Aug. 29.
PHOTOS: Jason Aldean brings 'Songs About Us' tour to Orange Beach
Grammy-nominated country star Jason Aldean played before a packed house at The Wharf Amphitheater on Saturday night, Aug. 29, as part of his tour promoting his new album, "Songs About Us," which … more
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Tee Lounge offers private golf suite for groups or solo sims
GULF SHORES — Looking to get some swings in on the course but also be away from the crowds? The newly opened Tee Lounge in Gulf Shores has you covered. Located at 613 Highway 59, just a … more
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PHOTOS: Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off grills out at The Wharf in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH - The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber held its fourth-annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at The Wharf in Orange Beach on Saturday, Aug. 22. Culinary teams from Baldwin … more
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