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The Orange Beach school district received an overall performance score of 95, placing it among the top-performing districts in the state. The elementary school raised its score from 95 in the 2022-2023 school year to 97 this year. The middle/high school jumped from a score of 85 to 94.
Orange Beach City Schools celebrate state report card A, grants and distinctions
ORANGE BEACH — Orange Beach City Schools is beaming with pride as they have received distinctions, grants and good report card scores over the past few weeks. The Orange Beach school district … more
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“We’ve had A’s the past few years,” Matt Akin, superintendent of Gulf Shores City Schools, said, “and it shows the hard work our parents, students and teachers are putting in.”
Gulf Shores City Schools state report card A among top in Alabama
GULF SHORES — Report card scores are out for the 2023-2024 school year, and Gulf Shores City Schools received an overall score of 95, which is four points higher than they scored last year. In … more
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Janice Moss, board vice president of the Christian Service Center, and her husband, Stan Moss, attended the Blossoms of Hope event.
Blossoms of Hope raises $350K for Christian Service Center
GULF SHORES — This year, the Christian Service Center's (CSC) Blossoms of Hope Gala raised over $350,000 in funding for all CSC projects, with that value expected to rise as donations are still … more
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Gulf Shores Police Department awarded national accreditation by CALEA
The Gulf Shores Police Department was awarded national accreditation on Nov. 16 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) in the Law Enforcement program. "Two … more
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Your guide to celebrating Christmas in Baldwin County
From dazzling tree lightings to twinkling parades, Baldwin County is gearing up for a season full of holiday cheer. Communities across the area are hosting a variety of family-friendly events to … more
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Orange Beach townhouse subdivision gets rezoning approval on Roscoe Road near Foley Beach Express
ORANGE BEACH — Roscoe Road may see the addition of a 60-unit townhouse subdivision. The Orange Beach Planning Commission recommended the approval of rezoning a property on Roscoe Road from a … more
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A firefighter monitors a previous prescribed burn in Gulf State Park.
Prescribed burn planned for Eagle Loop section of Gulf State Park
A prescribed burn is planned at Gulf State Park as part of a forest management plan associated with longleaf pine restoration, fuel reduction and invasive species control. The planned burn will … more
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After the new lane has been paved south of the bridge, there will still be two lanes of traffic while a median is installed to Hwy 59. The city is expecting the road on the south side of the bridge to be “completely done” in May 2025.
New contractor working on Gulf Shores Hwy. 59 expansion
GULF SHORES — Driving by the traffic cones that line Hwy. 59, one might start to wonder what the timeline for construction looks like for this project. “They’re going to start … more
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Country superstar Dwight Yoakam bringing concert tour to The Wharf Orange Beach May 29
Dwight Yoakam will bring his “Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo” tour to Orange Beach May 29 with special guest The Mavericks for a concert at The Wharf Amphitheater. Presale signups begin … more
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Tyler Childers bringing 2025 tour to The Wharf in Orange Beach
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childres is set to embark on a headline tour next year with a stop in Orange Beach to perform at The Wharf on June 1. Tickets go on sale … more
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Mobile-based Red Clay Strays to play at The Wharf July 3-4
The Red Clay Strays are returning closer to home. The Mobile-based group will perform at The Wharf Amphitheater on July 3 and July 4 in 2025, and tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. … more
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Sen. Elliott: ALDOT to allow Cove traffic under new Gulf Shores Canal bridge
GULF SHORES — A tentative alternative may be in the offing to route traffic to a new development on the Intracoastal Waterway by using what was once deemed "denied access" under the state's new … more
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Gulf Shores resident input session helps map Vision 2035, 10-year strategic plan
Yellow sticky notes detailing ideas and project ruminations hung from categorized poster boards aside colored dots stuck to mark which of those categories residents want Gulf Shores to prioritize in … more
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2nd-annual Fall Ball raises money to support child abuse victims across Baldwin County
ORANGE BEACH — There is strength in sharing the truth, Penny Hughey said to a room of people dressed to the nines, and that's just what she did. Her truth is one you can't see through her … more
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NOAA Fisheries reminds anglers of subscription options for 2025
As fishing enthusiasts gear up for another year on the water, NOAA Fisheries is offering a timely reminder of three ways to stay updated on vital fishing regulations in the Southeast region. … more
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Gulf Shores to celebrate Christmas with festive events for all ages
While the Gulf Coast may be known for white sands instead of white snow, that doesn't mean we don't know how to celebrate the holidays at the beach. For example, the City of Gulf Shores is … more
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Some of the programs that Shultz emphasized include collegiate research groups, eco-art classes, homeschool days, AL STEM council, summer camps, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate certifications for students, and professional development for teachers.
Gulf State Park educator details Learning Campus programs to Little Lagoon Preservation Society
GULF SHORES — Leah Shultz, environmental educator at the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, spoke at the Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) meeting on Nov. 7 and discussed the different … more
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During the USA Jaguars football game, the KA fraternity at the university donated the track chair to Alabama State Parks. Celebrating the event are, from left, State Parks Director Matthew Capps, KA's Hunter Fairchild. Justin Miller and Luke Sparkman, and ADCNR Deputy Commissioner Ed Poolos.
David Rainer on Outdoor Alabama: Track chair donated to Gulf State Park by USA fraternity
Thanks to a donation by the University of South Alabama's (USA) Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order (KA), those with mobility issues will have access to an all-terrain track chair at Gulf … more
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Artifacts found at the USA Archeological dig at the Indian Canal in Gulf Shores 2017-2019 led by Gregory Waslekov.
Way Back When with Harriet Outlaw: Indian Canal is uncovered in Gulf Shores
When I was little, I dreamed of being an archaeologist. I even learned to spell it before Spellcheck took over my writing. I pictured myself using that cute little brush to clean centuries of dirt … more
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Public hearing set for Orange Beach Margaritaville development
ORANGE BEACH — A public hearing will be held at the Nov. 12 planning commission meeting concerning the upcoming Margaritaville development. The 108-acre property of the future Margaritaville … more
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