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Train performing at the Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
PHOTOS: Train, Barenaked Ladies, Matt Nathanson at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Confetti cannons concluded a packed night at The Wharf on Sunday, July 12, as Train brought their biggest hits to a crowd that came out for three decades of bangers. Matt Nathanson opened the show, … more
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Banana bar at the beach: Sweets Ahoy opens in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES — Sweets Ahoy Banana Bar has opened at the beach as a new frozen treat spot right in the heat of the summer season. According to general manager Lucas Salcedo, the idea for a … more
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An aerial image of Laguna Cove, located along the uppermost strip of undeveloped land pictured.
Little Lagoon Preservation Society meeting to highlight water quality model
The Little Lagoon Preservation Society will hold its quarterly event, "Lagoon Models and Measurements," on Thursday July 16, featuring Nigel Temple and Ian Adkins of the University of South Alabama. … more
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Foley's Portabella's for sale, Safari and Vine restaurant also closes suddenly
Foley restaurateurs who opened a new venture in Gulf Shores this spring are moving on from both. Pam and chef Rich Lee owned Portabella’s in Foley and launched Safari and Vine at the Alabama … more
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The Orange Beach City Council meeting July 7, 2026, was civil through the main agenda, with discussions including ice cream truck regulations and fire truck pricing. During the public comment time allotted for citizens to address council, however, a resident brought up a controversy surrounding police body camera footage from Sept. 2, 2024, of a response to a domestic call at the city's Coastal Resources building.
Orange Beach council meeting ends in arguing, outbursts. Here's what has happened to get us to this point.
With 2,000 people tuned in to the Facebook livestream and City Hall being nearly full, Orange Beach City Council's meeting July 7 devolved, again, over a year-long battle that has been brewing since … more
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Gulf Shores favorite Jesse's on the Bay spotlighted in Southern Living
Jesse’s on the Bay in the Fort Morgan peninsula was named Restaurant of the Month for July by Southern Living this week. The establishment opened in 2023 as a coastal offshoot of of Jesse’s … more
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Todd Sterlin Trolinger Jr., of Millbrook
Millbrook man arrested in Gulf Shores on sexual abuse charges
Gulf Shores police arrested an Alabama man visiting the area for a concert on multiple sexual abuse charges following a hotel disturbance. According to Gulf Shores Police Department Public … more
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Mediterranean Sandwich Co. opens in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH — Mediterranean Sandwich Co. has expanded in Baldwin County with a new coastal location. Owner Vlad Moldoveanu started the business with his wife in Mobile in 2009 and has since … more
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Land exchange may pave way for Canal Road detour reroute
A land exchange between the state and City of Gulf Shores that has been three years in the making is taking shape to eventually reroute Highway 180 around the Gulf Pines neighborhood. The move … more
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Orange Beach City Council's July 7 meeting was civil through the main agenda, with discussions including ice cream truck regulations and fire truck pricing. During the time allotted for citizens to address council, however, a resident brought up the controversy surrounding police body camera footage from Sept. 2, 2024, of a response to a domestic call at the city's Coastal Resources building. A citizen-filed lawsuit requesting the footage be released, among other claims, is ongoing. Police body camera footage is not currently considered public record under state law.
Orange Beach council meeting turns to arguing, again
With 2,000 people tuned in to the Facebook livestream and City Hall being nearly full, Orange Beach City Council's meeting July 7 devolved, again, over a year-long battle that has been brewing since … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA..The Argosy VI, a 408-foot long, 80-foot wide former casino boat, is intentionally sunk 23 nautical miles due south of Perdido Pass becoming one of the largest artificial reefs in Alabama..
A new potential: Orange Beach developer sells casino barge to state for sinking for artificial reef
ORANGE BEACH — Due south of Perdido Pass, 23 nautical miles out into the Gulf, the Argosy VI, a 408-foot, four-deck casino barge, sunk last week. The intentional effort created one of the … more
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Orange Beach Garden Club members present first-place honors to Sandra Sharpless, winner of the inaugural 2026 Great American Mailbox Challenge. Pictured, front row from left, are Yo Johnson, Sammie Hall, Virginia Burkhalter, Linda Tucker, Janice Spencer, Orange Beach Garden Club President Sandra Reed and Robin Dittmann.
Orange Beach honors winners of inaugural Great American Mailbox Challenge
The Orange Beach Garden Club and the City of Orange Beach have announced the winners of the inaugural Great American Mailbox Challenge, a patriotic beautification initiative that encouraged residents … more
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Photo provided by Orange Beach Coastal Resources.
ADEM grant funds stormwater improvements at Orange Beach Learning Center
A grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management has helped fund stormwater infrastructure improvements at the City of Orange Beach's Wind and Water Learning Center, reducing localized … more
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Leigh Anne poses with her Olympic medals.
Gulf Shores swimmer represents Alabama on American Olympian stage: Leigh Anne Landrum gets police sendoff heading to Special Olympics USA
Sirens flashed and rang as Gulf Shores Police vehicles drove on the Gulf Shores Expressway early in the morning of June 19. But they were not for an emergency event or some catastrophe. They were … more
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South of Little Lagoon Pass Park June 18, post tropical storm Arthur.
'The bad brother of seaweed' is not so bad: How sargassum helps dune restoration
Sand dunes along the Alabama Gulf Coast are protected by law for a reason. They are habitat to native species and endangered species in the area, such as the Alabama beach mouse and loggerhead … more
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GCM Publisher Vince Johnson and Executive Editor Kayla Green attended the 2026 Alabama Press Association annual conference and awards ceremony the weekend of June 27 at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach.
Gulf Coast Media wins record 31 Alabama Press Association awards for reporting, advertising, magazine production
Gulf Coast Media won 31 awards at the Alabama Press Association's annual conference and Better News Contest ceremony over the weekend, including 18 first-place awards that span reporting, … more
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Road resurfacing to commence after skipping 2025
GULF SHORES — On Monday, June 22, Gulf Shores City Council approved a proposal to start the design and technical engineering process of the city's annual resurfacing project. The project as a … more
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A group of people enjoy fireworks on the beach at Gulf State Park on July 4, 2023.
Things to do: Independence Day, America 250 celebrations in Baldwin County
From patriotic fun runs and historical parades to synchronized drone shows and massive fireworks displays, Baldwin County residents and visitors have a variety of ways to celebrate the nation's 250th … more
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Orange Beach to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month with July events
The City of Orange Beach will mark National Park and Recreation Month throughout July with a monthlong lineup of activities designed for residents of all ages and abilities, while also incorporating … more
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New beach parking rates coming to Gulf Shores
Beach parking rates in Gulf Shores will change starting July 1, though residents will still be able to park for free in all paid city lots. The updated ordinance applies to Gulf Place, West Gulf … more
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