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Alabama State Board of Education honored 75 schools, including Orange Beach Middle High School, with Purple Star School status on April 11.
Orange Beach Middle/High earns Purple Star School designation
Orange Beach Middle High School (OBMHS) stood tall among 75 schools from Alabama as it was honored at the Alabama State Board of Education meeting April 11 to receive the Purple Star School … more
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Orange Beach toll bridge to end tolls, ALDOT to purchase Foley Beach Express bridge for $60 million
The Foley Beach Express as we know it will soon be a distant memory, as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to purchase the bridge from the Baldwin County Bridge Company (BCBC) … more
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Baldwin County's Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail retains title as nation's best recreational trail
Who says Alabama is only known for White Sauce and bushwackers? For the second consecutive year, the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, nestled in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, has clinched … more
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Actor Morgan Freeman takes a photo with a group of locals at 8 Reale OBAL at The Wharf in Orange Beach on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Actor Morgan Freeman spotted at The Wharf in Orange Beach
Morgan Freeman, the world-famous actor with one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood, who spends time in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, was spotted at a bar at The Wharf Monday night. A group of locals … more
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Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon for the new Lakeside Cabins at Gulf State Park on Monday, April 15, 2024
Gulf State Park adds new lakeside cabins at Lake Shelby
Hurricane Sally striking the Alabama Gulf Coast four years ago this September may seem like a long time ago, but there are places still rebuilding.A ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held on Monday, … more
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Orange Beach City Schools to expand prekindergarten amid growth, high demand
As Baldwin County continues to attract more people, education programs across the area will continue to be asked to adapt to meet demand. Prekindergarten units are currently limited to … more
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Exploring the evolution of Little Lagoon Pass
Join the Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) for an enlightening discussion on the evolution of Little Lagoon Pass. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at the Gulf Shores Activity … more
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Community Lunch and Learns on non-surgical arthritis relief happening in Orange Beach, Spanish Fort
Arthritis, a prevalent condition affecting more than one-third of Americans, will be the focal point of informative sessions led by Dr. Keith Spain, a fellowship-trained non-surgical sports medicine … more
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Off-duty lifeguard Matt Palamara, alongside the support of a group of local Boy Scouts, receives a Life Saving Award from Gulf Shores City Council on April 8
Gulf Shores presents off-duty lifeguard Life Saving Award
Gulf Shores City Council, alongside members of the Fire and Beach Rescue teams, awarded Matt Palamara a Life Saving Award at its April 8 meeting to acknowledge his recent efforts as an off-duty … more
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Gulf Shores senior Ronnie Royal shows off the Dolphins’ 2023 Class 5A state championship rings presented during a ceremony on Wednesday, April 10, at the high school. The state championship MVP and Class 5A Back of the Year said the ring was worth it for all the work they put in during the offseason.
The story told by Gulf Shores football’s first Alabama Class 5A state championship ring
“Undefeated state champions,” has a nice ring to it. The diamonds are an added touch. Gulf Shores’ first-ever state championship football team, as well as the student training … more
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PHOTOS: Gulf State Park hosts Total Solar Eclipse 2024 viewing party
While Baldwin County was not in the path of totality when the moon passed exactly in between Earth and the sun on Monday, April 8, the clouds cleared just enough for most people looking up (with … more
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Orange Beach's The Wharf nominated for ACM Awards Outdoor Venue of the Year
The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach's 10,000-seat live music and entertainment venue, announced its third-straight nomination for the Academy of Country Music's (ACM) Outdoor Venue of the Year on … more
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Gulf Shores man dies after motorcycle, car collision on Canal Drive
A 48-year-old Gulf Shores motorcyclist died from injuries he sustained in an accident on Canal Drive on Saturday, April 6. Gulf Shores Police Department officers arrived to the 1000 block of … more
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Bay Minette teen charged as suspected Gulf Shores spring break shooter
The suspected shooter in an incident that injured one in Gulf Shores on March 27 has been arrested. Gregory D. Tate III, an 18-year-old from Bay Minette, was taken into custody April 2 by the … more
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A section of the newly renovated Gulf State Park Pier is gone after a battering by Hurricane Sally.
Gulf State Park Pier still in play for late summer completion
Gulf State Park recently provided a number of updates regarding progress made on the pier repair project over the last few months. The park's Facebook page announced that all pilings have been … more
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Like many others his age, Gulf Shores senior Liam Bickham spent his spring break at the beach. However, he was on the sand working as a member of the Gulf Shores Beach Rescue unit as he prepares for a career in the Coast Guard. Pictured is the Dolphin state champion swimmer after a shift on Thursday, March 28.
Gulf Shores state champion swimmer Bickham preparing for United States Coast Guard with Gulf Shores Beach Rescue
As the spring break crowds packed onto the beaches, Liam Bickham was among them. However, the Gulf Shores High School senior was instead perched atop a lifeguard stand patrolling the waters as a … more
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Gulf Shores shooting update: Police identify teen arrested for fleeing scene
GULF SHORES (2:30 p.m., March 29) - Gulf Shores Police have released the identity of the man arrested shortly after the March 27 altercation that led to one person being shot in the leg. Jaytwon … more
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Members of the USC women's volleyball team celebrate their national championship in the Gulf in 2023.
NCAA women's beach volleyball tournament returning to Gulf Shores in May
The NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship is set to return to Gulf Shores this May showcasing the sport’s top 17 teams in the country. Tickets are now on sale for the tournament … more
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Gulf Shores Police seek witnesses to suspect attempting to flee scene of Gulf Shores shooting
GULF SHORES (3:30 p.m.) - The Gulf Shores Police Department released more information regarding last night’s alterations that led to one person being shot in the leg. Before being taken … more
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Update: Gulf Shores Police investigating into shooter identity in Wednesday night incident
The City of Gulf Shores released more details about last night’s alterations that led to one person being shot in the leg. Gulf Shores Public Information Officer Grant Brown said his … more
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