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David Starke of Bay Minette was charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer Saturday.
Man charged with impersonating police officer in Bay Minette
BAY MINETTE – A man who came to a Bay Minette address Saturday night claiming to be a Baldwin County investigator has been charged with impersonating a police officer, according to a Bay … more
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Orange Beach School Board
Orange Beach schools owe state $4.6M in state foundation funding shortfall, letters show
The state says Orange Beach City Schools owes it $4.6 million for the new city system's shortfall in the state foundation's 10-mill match funding program, according to documents obtained by Gulf … more
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The Gulf Shores Dolphins used top-10 finishes from Beck Montiel and Ethan Sharkey to help register second place in the team competition at the Class 5A Section 1 Championship and qualify for the state championship. Other runners who competed in Bay Minette last Thursday included Daniel Dumas, Kevin Ellis, Harrison Wright, Mason Nettles, Tiffin Gillilan, Ethan Giangrosso and Crew Duncan.
Seventeen Baldwin County cross country teams qualify for state championships
After the dust settled on cross country sectional meets, five athletes were crowned individual champions, 32 more runners recorded top-10 finishes and a total of 16 teams qualified an entire squad of … more
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The Orange Beach Event Center was the new location of the International Powerlifting League’s World Championship meet after it was originally slated to be held in Russia. Last weekend, the top lifters represented their countries on the Alabama Gulf Coast in the squat, bench press and deadlift.
Pumping iron in paradise: Orange Beach hosts world powerlifting championship
Originally slated to be held in Russia, the International Powerlifting League’s World Championship meet was moved to the Orange Beach Event Center and was held last weekend. The meet started … more
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The Bayshore Christian Eagles celebrate their third straight regional title after a 3-1 win over G.W. Long Friday afternoon in Montgomery. Bayshore Christian will open the state tournament against Fyffe Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Spanish Fort, Bayshore Christian volleyball squads claim South Super Regional titles
With the dust settled on the South Super Regional tournament, five of Baldwin County’s teams move onto the state tournament with Spanish Fort (Class 6A) and Bayshore Christian (Class 2A) moving … more
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The Orange Beach Event Center is ready to host the IPL World Championships after transforming into a powerlifting arena Wednesday, Oct. 19. The lifting is set to start at 9 a.m. every day from Thursday to Sunday.
Orange Beach Event Center ready for international powerlifting championship
ORANGE BEACH – The Orange Beach Event Center has transformed into a powerlifting arena where the International Powerlifting (IPL) World Championships are set to be held on the Gulf Coast this … more
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Robertsdale, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach will play host to Prep Baseball Report’s first-ever South AL Showdown Feb. 23-25, 2023. The 13-team group will also feature Baldwin County’s Bayside Academy, Daphne, Fairhope and Spanish Fort.
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Robertsdale named hosts for Prep Baseball Report’s inaugural South Alabama Showdown
Wednesday, Oct. 12, Prep Baseball Report announced the teams that will play in the inaugural PBR South AL Showdown to help kick off the 2023 season Feb. 23-25. Baldwin County will be represented by … more
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Gulf Shores Elementary students Evie and Lee gave an “explosive” demonstration with a volcano project.
Gulf Shores Elementary School's STEAM Collaborative Learning Center offers innovative learning environment
GULF SHORES — The Gulf Shores Board of Education cut the ribbon of the new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Collaborative Learning Center at the city’s elementary … more
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Orange Beach Board of Education approves system's first 5-year plan
ORANGE BEACH — The Orange Beach Board of Education approved its first five-year plan during a board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8. The plan is due to the state's education department by Oct. 1 … more
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Parents, students discuss dress code controversy with Orange Beach Board of Education
ORANGE BEACH — Emotions ran high Thursday, Sept. 8, when Orange Beach High School students and families voiced concerns to the city district school board over what they are calling an … more
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Fairhope quarterback Riley Leonard on the move in the Pirates' 45-34 season-opening win over Eastern Shore rival Spanish Fort, Aug. 20, 2020, on W. C. Majors Field at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. Leonard was recently announced as the starting quarterback for the Duke Blue Devils ahead of the 2022 kickoff.
Fairhope’s Leonard named Duke's starting quarterback
Fairhope alum and Duke quarterback Riley Leonard highlights a group of football players who graduated from Baldwin County schools that hold college roster spots entering this weekend’s … more
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Leyni Young (6) and the Orange Beach Makos celebrate a point during their tri-match against the Gulf Shores Dolphins Thursday night at home.
Orange Beach Makos prevail for first volleyball win over Gulf Shores Dolphins
ORANGE BEACH – The Orange Beach Mako volleyball team notched the program’s first win over Gulf Shores, 2-1, Thursday night at home but it was not secured until the very final point of the … more
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The Elberta Warriors, represented by athlete Holden Crook, head coach Nathan McDaniel and quarterback Hunter Powers, were one of the local football teams that made their way through the Orange Beach Event Center Tuesday, Aug. 16, for the inaugural Gulf Coast Media Day.
Sports Editor Cole McNanna's 5 takeaways from inaugural Gulf Coast Media Day
ORANGE BEACH – The “hay is in the barn,” in the words of Orange Beach coach Jamey DuBose, and Baldwin County football coaches and players are ready to kick off the 2022 … more
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Gulf Shores City Schools enhancing campus security; purchasing $300K magnetic door lock system
GULF SHORES — During the Thursday, Aug. 4, board meeting, the Gulf Shores Board of Education approved the purchase of nSide, a magnetic door lock and monitoring system, for all exterior doors … more
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Orange Beach kicks off inaugural year as city school system
Wednesday, Aug. 10, marked the start of Orange Beach City Schools' inaugural year. Not even the rain could tamper the smiles as students all the way from kindergarteners to seniors arrived on … more
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Baldwin County Public School students return to the classroom
Students across Baldwin County made the return to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Over 31,000 students in the Baldwin County School District made their way to over 40 campuses, ready to kick off … more
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Wheeles Karate Academy owner Chris Wheeles leads a portion of the public workout hosted July 27 to celebrate Rock Steady Boxing – Gulf Shores' fifth anniversary. The Rock Steady Boxing program allows people with Parkinson's the ability to slow the progression of their disease with mobility, balance and strength training exercises.
Rock Steady Boxing fights back against Parkinson's
GULF SHORES — For five years, Wheeles Karate Academy has been the place for people battling Parkinson's to band together and fight back against their disease through the Rock Steady Boxing … more
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An illustration of the new Foley feeder pattern, indicated here by the color green. Students living outside the city limits of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores who register for Baldwin County schools will attend school in Foley.
Baldwin County Board of Education approves new Foley feeder pattern in light of Orange Beach schools' split
BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County students who live outside of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach city limits will attend Foley schools after the Baldwin County Board of Education approved a redistricting … more
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Two young girls have their picture taken shark specimens at the Gulf State Pier as a part of the park’s annual Shark Week.
'Community' of sharks lives in Gulf; encounters with humans are rare
Dozens of sharks. No, maybe hundreds? Were they headed to shore? Migrating? Was the water safe? Are there really sharks here?These are the questions social media users posted when a video surfaced … more
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Foley's Thompson, Gulf Shores' Royal among ESPN Junior 300 rankings
As more recruiting rankings are released, rising juniors Perry Thompson and Ronnie Royal continue to find their names among the top in the country. The ESPN junior 300 was revealed last week and … more
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