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Family Promise of Baldwin County reimagines annual benefit
Family Promise of Baldwin County is giving its signature annual fundraiser a new identity as it prepares for its 19th Annual Benefit, now called A Night of Promise. The reimagined event is scheduled … more
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Rotary District 6880 launches new club for young professionals; YoPros launches with 21 inaugural members
Rotary District 6880 has launched a new club designed to bring more young professionals into Rotary, with 21 members inducted into YoPros during a Sept. 28 ceremony. Sponsored by the Gulf … more
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Christmas Cheer registration begins Oct. 13 at Christian Service Center
The Christian Service Center will begin registering local families Oct. 13 for its annual Christmas Cheer for Children’s Program, providing holiday toys for children and custodial grandchildren … more
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Pedro's Tacos Fresh Mex opens in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH — The island has a new Mexican restaurant with Pedro’s Tacos Fresh Mex. The restaurant is located at 25775 Perdido Beach Blvd. within The Shoppes at Palm Pointe, where … more
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Paws-itively tee-rific: OBHS juniors turn unwanted shirts into tail-wagging toys for shelter dogs
An old T-shirt can have a new purpose — and for two Orange Beach High School juniors, that purpose is helping a rescue dog. Brylee Thompson and Lyllian Williams are launching Tees to Tugs, a … more
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Let your beer rain down on me: Big Beach Brewing brings back rainwater beer in collaboration with Gulf State Park
GULF SHORES — Big Beach Brewing in Gulf Shores is bringing back its collaboration with Gulf State Park with a new brew, the Rain Check Festbier, which turns rainwater into a refreshing beer for … more
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Volunteers needed for Gulf Shores' annual Shrimp Fest to help local nonprofits
Volunteers are a key part of the Annual National Shrimp Festival, helping the four-day event welcome more than 300,000 attendees while also raising money for local nonprofit organizations. … more
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Wine Tastings with Winston return this fall at Tacky Jacks
Tacky Jacks is bringing back its Wine Tastings with Winston series this fall, giving wine enthusiasts and curious newcomers an opportunity to sample wines from around the world while enjoying … more
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Toast for the Coast brings Gulf Coast conservation to center stage
The Gulf Coast is getting a night of its own. Toast for the Coast will bring together community leaders, conservation advocates, local businesses and coastal supporters Saturday, Nov. 21, for an … more
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Bear Point stormwater master plan outlines $16.7 million in potential improvements for Orange Beach
A recently completed stormwater master plan recognizes nearly $16.7 million in potential drainage improvements for Bear Point in Orange Beach, giving officials a pathway for addressing old drainage … more
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The Gulf Shores High School senior wants to major in chemical engineering or material science, so she's taking all the AP classes she can to get a head start. "There are some overwhelming moments, but just having your main motivation is what really keeps me going, just knowing that these AP classes will prepare me for college," Vo said. "And just having a really great support system, like family and friends and teachers as well, it can really help you stay motivated and on track."
Gulf Shores senior Ana Vo using AP classes to follow passion for hands-on learning
You may have heard the term "women in STEM" as an umbrella for those raising the ceiling to follow their passion. Ana Vo is putting the term to practice. The high school senior is taking … more
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Gulf Shores Fire Rescue presents new fire training facility
GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores Fire Rescue has received a massive upgrade to its training with officials presenting the department's new training facility in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held the morning … more
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Gulf Shores is thinking about moving away from hurricane re-entry passes to registered license plates to exempt city residents from parking fees at beach access areas and other paid lots in the beachfront area. If approved, hurricane re-entry decals would continue to be issued in 2027 and future years to be used in the case of an evacuation event where the area someone lives allows them access back on the island; however, they would no longer function as parking permits.
Gulf Shores may change free resident parking registration requirements
Gulf Shores is thinking about moving away from hurricane re-entry passes to registered license plates to exempt city residents from parking fees at beach access areas and other paid lots in the … more
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Surfside Nutrition offers alternative from generic energy drinks in Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES — Surfside Nutrition has recently opened in Gulf Shores, providing nutritious drinks for people heading down for a day on the beach. Located at 1404 W. 1st St., the business is owned by … more
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Orange Beach testing public safety drone system with free trial
Imagine, if you will, a world where a swimmer in distress in the Gulf can, within 90 seconds of a call going out, receive a life preserver dropped from a self-launched drone. Or a beachgoer in … more
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Peer Helpers Jubilee to bring together 1,500 student leaders in November
The Jennifer Moore Foundation will bring together more than 1,500 student leaders from across Baldwin County for the 13th annual Peer Helpers Jubilee Nov. 4-5 at AMC Classic Wharf 15 in Orange Beach. … more
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Allegiant named best low-cost airline in North America at 2026 World Airline Awards
Allegiant has been named 2026's Best Low-Cost Airline in North America by Skytrax, an international air transport rating organization, marking the third consecutive year Allegiant has won the award. … more
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13th annual Bulls on the Beach at the Flora-Bama. The event raised $10K for St. Jude’s Research Hospital.
Flora-Bama's Bulls on the Beach returns for charity fundraising
PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA Scenes from the 13th-annual Bulls at the Flora-Bama Lounge & Package from this past weekend. The Professional Bull Riders Association event raised … more
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Orange Beach schools recognize educators with $79,700 in incentives
Orange Beach City Schools educators were recognized for academic achievements during the Orange Beach Board of Education’s regular meeting Sept. 10, with the district awarding a total of $79,700 in … more
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Gulf Shores brings back Haunted Hustle with new Halloween activities
The City of Gulf Shores will bring back its Haunted Hustle Halloween celebration Saturday, Oct. 17, at Gulf Place Town Green and Public Beach, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. The family-friendly event will … more
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