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Gulf Shores football alumni were honored on the track of Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Sportsplex before the Dolphins’ state quarterfinal contest against the Faith Academy Rams Friday, Nov. 18. Many of the former players helped laid the foundation toward Gulf Shores’ historic season in 2022.
Gulf Shores football alumni share in current Dolphins’ success
For Gulf Shores football alumni, this season’s successes are looked upon fondly by those who helped set the foundation for the Dolphins’ first state quarterfinal berth in their 23rd … more
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Beachball Properties named 2022 Vacation Rental Management Company of the Year by VRMA
Orange Beach — Beachball Properties of Orange Beach was awarded Vacation Rental Management Company of the Year from the Vacation Rental Management Association at the 2022 VRMA International … more
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Baldwin County, beware: 'Tis the season for scammers
‘Tis the season for scammers to be jolly as they look to cash in on shoppers' desperation to find limited items.Scammers will likely look to take advantage of product shortages and an increase … more
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Sometimes you just need to add a little salad for a variation of color on your Thanksgiving plate.
Happy Thanksgiving! Gulf Coast Media staff shares their favorite holiday dishes and traditions
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family or friends, and a highlight of the occasion for many is the meal shared and the memories made. For some, the meal is as simple as a frozen Hungry Man … more
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The Island Church’s parking lot was filled Saturday morning, Nov. 19, for the ninth annual Thanksgiving food distribution hosted by the Island Mobile Food Pantry. The church saw its largest turnout yet with 222 families signed up.
Island Mobile Food Pantry hosts Thanksgiving food distribution in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH — The Island Mobile Food Pantry has been hosting a Thanksgiving food distribution at The Island Church for nine years and it has grown in participation each year. more
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The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association presented donation checks to sport shooting teams from Orange Beach and Robertsdale High School Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Greener Fields Firearm and GunSmithing in Foley. Pictured from left to right are Chris Litton, Tim Harry and Drew Hemby from Orange Beach, GCGCA Activities Chairman Medrick Northrop, Orange Beach’s Matt Parker, GCGCA Vice President Frank Snarr, President Howard Smith and Secretary Mark Parden, Robertsdale’s Earl Fitkin and John Manning, as well as Orange Beach’s Clint Miller.
Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association donates to sport shooting teams in Orange Beach, Robertsdale
The Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association presented checks to the sport shooting teams from Orange Beach and Robertsdale High Schools Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16, at Greener Fields Firearm and … more
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Gulf Shores senior Caidyn Clark (52) is consoled by Cole Jennings after the Dolphins’ 20-14 loss in the AHSAA Class 5A state quarterfinal to the Faith Academy Rams Friday night at the Sportsplex. Gulf Shores set a program record with 11 wins this season after Clark and his classmates finished 1-9 as freshmen.
Gulf Shores’ historic football season ends with 20-14 loss to Faith Academy in state quarterfinal
GULF SHORES — The Faith Academy Rams rattled off 20 unanswered points en route to a 20-14 victory that eliminated the Gulf Shores Dolphins in the AHSAA Class 5A state quarterfinal Friday night at Mickey Miller … more
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Harrelson announced as Gulf Shores City Schools’ Director of Soccer
State champion soccer coach Chad Harrelson will become the Director of Soccer for Gulf Shores City Schools, effective Jan. 2, 2023, the district announced Thursday. Harelson will be tasked with … more
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Gulf Shores senior center Coley Smith works a drill in practice Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the high school as the Dolphins prepare for their first-ever AHSAA state quarterfinal game against Faith Academy Friday night at home. He and the senior class have flipped the script from a 1-9 record as freshmen to 11-1 with a trip to the state semifinals on the line.
Gulf Shores football set for Ram rematch in state quarterfinal
GULF SHORES — The turnaround in the Gulf Shores Dolphins' football program can be summarized succinctly by senior center Coley Smith. "One of the things that's locked in my mind was freshman … more
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Gulf Shores hurricane re-entry passes to expire
Current City of Gulf Shores hurricane re-entry decals will expire at the end of 2022.If your property is located outside the corporate limits of the City of Gulf Shores, you will need to obtain a … more
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Improvements on Waterway Boulevard East extension at a cost of $12.28 million are one of the major transportation projects planned in the Gulf Shores budget for the upcoming year.
Gulf Shores budget includes employee raises
The city of Gulf Shores was scheduled to approve a budget with more than $181.4 million in revenue and about $180.57 million in expenses that includes new transportation projects, a justice center … 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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Salvation Army sees increase in holiday gift requests in Baldwin and Mobile counties
Holiday decorations are going up, Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" is playing on loop, and The Salvation Army's Angel Tree adoptions have begun.According to the Salvation Army, the … more
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Orange Beach seniors Shayd Arboneaux and Joey Robertson pose for a picture after the signing ceremony hosted in the Media Center at the high school Monday, Nov. 14. Arboneaux signed with the Montevallo wrestling team and Robertson cemented his commitment to the Tusculum basketball squad to be the first Makos from their respective sport to sign with a college team.
Orange Beach’s Robertson, Arboneaux sign with college basketball, wrestling teams
ORANGE BEACH – Seniors Joey Robertson and Shayd Arboneaux made history Monday afternoon at the high school where they became the first Mako basketball player and wrestler, respectively, to sign … more
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Spanish Fort’s Jacob Godfrey, second from left, and Alexis Belarmino, second from right, were among the student-athletes of the week recognized at the United States Sports Academy’s annual Awards of Sport program Thursday, Nov. 10, in Daphne.
Spanish Fort’s Godfrey, Belarmino honored at U.S. Sports Academy banquet
The United States Sports Academy in Daphne hosted its annual Awards of Sport program last Thursday and honored figurative sculptor Brett Grill and contemporary painter James Peterson as its latest … more
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Gulf Shores head coach Mark Hudspeth greets senior center Coley Smith after a Dolphin touchdown during the Class 5A Region 1 contest against the Elberta Warriors Oct. 6 at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Sportsplex. After Gulf Shores’ 26-21 win Friday night, the Dolphins will return home next Friday to host the state quarterfinals against Faith Academy.
Gulf Shores football advances to state quarterfinals with 26-21 win over Clay County
The Gulf Shores Dolphins survived a late rally from the Clay County Volunteers and earned a 26-21 win Friday night at Alabama State University to advance to their first-ever state quarterfinal in the … more
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The Gulf Shores Dolphins celebrate Ronnie Royal’s (2) rushing touchdown in the third quarter of last Friday’s game that opened the AHSAA state playoff tournament at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex against the Carroll Eagles. Gulf Shores hits the road this Friday for one of its toughest tests this season one win away from the state quarterfinals.
Gulf Shores hits the road for second round playoff matchup against Clay County
The Gulf Shores Dolphins square off with the Clay County Volunteers Friday night on the road in the second round of the AHSAA state playoffs in what will be their toughest test since Week 4 against … more
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Fairhope streets fill with residents and visitors to watch as the trees that line the downtown streets are lit for the first time.
Get your holiday cheer at these events across Baldwin County
The header on the calendar may say November but Christmas holiday events are happening all over Baldwin County. While more events will continue to pop up, our list will give you a good starting point … more
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A voter exits the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, a Gulf Shores voting precinct, on Tuesday afternoon.
Voters oppose home rule ballot measure
BAY MINETTE – Baldwin County voters continued their support for Republican candidates, but rejected a proposal for more home rule for the County Commission by a margin of almost 3-1, according … more
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Seasonal affective disorder is not just a case of the holiday blues
When the days become shorter and the weather gets colder, many people experience sadness, fatigue and a lack of interest in daily life. Those feelings could be nothing more than "holiday blues" or … more
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