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GULF SHORES — The new Waterway Village Pedestrian Bridge under construction to cross the Intracoastal Waterway now has plans to get decorative lighting, according to a project budget amendment.
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/25/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for Alabama's governor in this November's general election, made a virtual appearance during a South Baldwin Democrats meeting Tuesday, June 23.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/25/26 |
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GULF SHORES — She placed the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls on the counter in the break room at South Baldwin Community Theatre.
"I'm gonna Google this," she said, motioning to the dolls.
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/24/26 |
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Pat Simpson was sworn in as Orange Beach's newest city council member on June 19 by Municipal Judge Michael A. Dasinger in council chambers with his wife, Claudia, and his son, Hunter, by his side.
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/23/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Wyland, a world-renown marine artist, has done over 100 murals around the world in an effort to spread awareness about ocean conservation. On June 20, his art arrived on the Alabama …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/23/26 |
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After speculation circulated online over the weekend about Orange Beach City Schools Superintendent Randy Wilkes being fired, district officials confirmed Monday morning he still holds the position.
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/22/26 |
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are bringing torrential rainfall to the Gulf Coast, particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor from southern Mississippi to the western Florida Panhandle.
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By Kayla Green and Colin James
Gulf Coast Media | 6/18/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — Driftwood Oyster Bar has opened in the former spot of an old favorite in Orange Beach.
Driftwood is located at 23479 Perdido Beach Blvd., where the popular dive bar Flying …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/18/26 |
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The Kids Park at Sims Park has been a town jewel for the Gulf Shores community for the past 30 years, entertaining two generations of kids — and adults.
The planning and design process for its …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/18/26 |
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As the first named storm of this hurricane season makes its way across the central states of the Gulf, Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency officials are urging residents and visitors to …
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6/17/26
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Orange Beach City Council filled its Place 3 vacancy on Tuesday evening after two nominations came to a vote.
After being nominated by Councilman Robert Stuart, Pat Simpson, who previously owned …
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6/17/26
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ORANGE BEACH — Summer has arrived on the Alabama Gulf Coast, and as temperatures increase, so does the flow of beach-goers in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, and the need for safety remains of the …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/17/26 |
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The City of Gulf Shores and Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) have had back-to-back construction projects across Baldwin County lined up this year.
The Beach Express (State Road 161) …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/17/26 |
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With 100% of Baldwin County’s vote reported to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones has earned the Republican nomination in her bid to retain the District 95 …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |
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With 100% of Baldwin County’s vote reported to the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones has earned the Republican nomination in her bid to retain the District 95 …
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6/16/26
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Surf Style, the clothing and retail chain, announced a collaboration with Wyland, a world-renown artist, to bring a coastal-inspired mural to its Gulf Shores location.
Wyland is a marine mural …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |
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The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the arrival of two Zebu as new additions to the nonprofit local attraction. Zebu , scientifically classified as Bos taurus indicus, originated thousands of years …
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BY KAMALA ROSSI
Reporter kamala@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |
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Prolonged heavy rainfall continues to take shape across South Texas through the Lower Mississippi Valley as impacts are forecasted to hit South Alabama by the end of the week.
“The National …
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6/16/26
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The city of Gulf Shores will host its annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Thursday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Erie Meyer Civic Center, offering Gulf Shores residents and other …
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6/16/26
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Orange Beach softball's MK McMullan was named Alabama Player of the Year by MaxPreps for the 2026 season.
McMullan, a sophomore who pitches and plays first base, played a key role for the Makos …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |