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Joseph Simmons bagged this big gobbler at the Thigpen Hill SOA this past spring.
WFF Expands SOA Hunting Opportunities
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division continues to expand its unique access to the great outdoors with five new Special … more
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Elberta's Holden Crook looks on during the Warriors' season-opening game against Bayside Academy at home Aug. 19. Ahead of impending storms this Friday, Elberta's Week 4 home game was moved to Thursday, Sept. 8.
Friday football games moving to Thursday ahead of impending storms
With storms in the forecast for much of the Baldwin County area Friday night, many football teams are moving their games to Thursday. The Fairhope Pirates' away game at MGM, as well as the Elberta Warriors' home game against LeFlore have been bumped up to Thursday. more
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The Orange Beach Makos won the gold bracket at the Labor Day Classic at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex last weekend. Ensley Keel and Leyni Young were named to the all-tournament team and Amelia Edgeworth was named tournament MVP.
Volleyball roundup: Orange Beach claims Foley Labor Day Classic
On the hardwood, local volleyball teams were busy in tournament action last weekend where the Orange Beach Makos, Daphne Trojans and Bayside Academy Admirals won their brackets. The Gulf Shores … more
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Safe Harbor Sportsman rebuilds and expands in aftermath of Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Sally wreaked havoc on the marinas across the area. Sportsman Marina was heavily impacted. The docks were destroyed, the Tiki Bar damaged and operational capacity was limited.In late July, … more
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Diners will enjoy an alfresco four course meal prepared by notable local chefs. Each delectable dish will feature a wine pairing from Pinnacle Imports.
Dine alfresco in downtown Foley at the 11th-Annual Chicago Street Supper Club
Four local chefs will join forces to present a delicious dinner in a unique setting Oct. 21. Tickets are now available for the 11th-Annual Chicago Street Supper Club.Diners will enjoy an alfresco … more
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Joel Potter is the new Gulf Shores city arborist.
New Gulf Shores arborist working to protect and study city's trees
GULF SHORES — As Gulf Shores develops, protecting the trees and other aspects of the environment that attract people to the resort community is a priority, the city's new arborist said.Joel … more
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Orange Beach's Chandler Wilson (31) and Chris Pearson (7) shower Mako head coach Jamey DuBose in celebration of the team's first win in Class 4A Region 1 over Jackson 31-14 Friday night at the Sportsplex.
Football roundup: Orange Beach celebrates first 4A region win
Orange Beach’s Chris Pearson blocked a field goal and returned it 72 yards for a touchdown to help the Makos emphatically earn their first win in Class 4A Region 1 over Jackson 31-14. more
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The Alabama Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans for a new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway.
ALDOT moves forward with Intracoastal bridge plans
GULF SHORES – Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said a decision by the Alabama Department of Transportation to go ahead with a new bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway will create another free route to the island and relieve traffic congestion and help accommodate continued growth more
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Graham Uter (50) and the Bayside Academy defense checks with the sideline during the Admirals’ season-opening game against the Elberta Warriors on the road Aug. 19. Bayside Academy is searching for its third straight 3-0 start Friday against St. Michael Catholic.
Threes wild in Bayside Academy’s Week 3 meeting with St. Michael
Threes are wild for the Bayside Academy Admirals entering their Week 3 matchup with the St. Michael Catholic Cardinals at home Friday night. Bayside Academy will be looking for its third win in as … more
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Orange Beach man charged with reckless murder in Mt. Vernon officer's death
Officials announced today that Tyler Lee Anderson, 31, of Orange Beach  has been  arrested and charged with reckless murder in connection with the death of a Mount Vernon police … more
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Guido's and Cousin Vinny's restaurants in downtown Daphne have been closed under a court order due to failure to pay more than $33,000 in county sales taxes.
Owner of shut-down Daphne restaurants plans to reopen
DAPHNE – The owner of two popular downtown restaurants closed in Daphne for failure to pay sales taxes said he has paid the bill and penalties and interests and hopes to reopen soon. more
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The restaurant on the Fairhope Pier will reopen in 2023 as The Blind Tiger.
Fairhope Pier restaurant to reopen as Blind Tiger
FAIRHOPE – The restaurant on the Fairhope Municipal Pier will reopen in early 2023 as the fifth location of The Blind Tiger, company officials said. more
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A Daphne voter goes to the polls Tuesday at the Daphne Civic Center. Voters approved a three-mill tax increase to support schools in the Daphne area.
Daphne passes school tax
DAPHNE – Daphne voters approved a three-mill property tax increase Tuesday, Aug. 30 that will raise more than $1 million a year for local schools. more
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The Fort Mims massacre reenactment in Stockton on Saturday. This year marks the 210th anniversary of the event. .
Remembering a tragedy
During the weekend, visitors honored those killed at the massacre at Fort Mims at the Fort Mims Restoration Association's annual re-enactment. On Aug. 30, 1813, a force of about 700 Creek Indians … more
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Orange Beach Community Potluck returns Sept. 5
After a summer hiatus, the Orange Beach Community Potluck returns to the Orange Beach Community Center Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. The monthly event is open to anyone who wishes to attend. It is requested … more
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Gulf Shores plans to build a pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway east of the Dr. W.C. Holmes Bridge. The lane now used by pedestrians and bicyclists on the Holmes bridge will be used for a third southbound vehicle lane on Alabama 59.
Gulf Shores approves 2023 transportation plan
GULF SHORES — A third southbound lane on Alabama 59 between Foley and Gulf Shores will be open by 2024 and a pedestrian bridge built over the Intracoastal Waterway under plans approved by the … more
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Gulf Coast meteorologists remind residents to be vigilant as anniversary of Katrina and Ida pass
It rained. It poured. For weeks.But the Gulf Coast may have escaped August without a single hurricane pounding its shores – a benchmark that is almost unheard of.However, meteorologists are … more
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An artist's rendition shows the new terminal planned for the Mobile International Airport at Brookley. Chris Curry, Mobile Airport Authority director, said the new facility will have a major impact on Baldwin County air travel.
New Mobile downtown airport could benefit Baldwin
DAPHNE — Mobile’s new international airport will have a major impact on Baldwin County and Baldwin County will help the Brookley facility attract more flights and business to the region, … 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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The Bayside Academy Admirals won the gold bracket at the Mayor’s Cup tournament in Montgomery last weekend with a 2-1 win over Montgomery Academy in the championship match.
Bayside Academy, Orange Beach win gold brackets at respective volleyball tournaments
Local volleyball teams were busy last weekend in tournament action where the Orange Beach Makos and Bayside Academy Admirals came away as gold bracket champions. The Gulf Shores Dolphins were … more
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