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Gulf Shores plans to build a $19.63-million road extension project along the north shore of the Intracoastal Waterway to link the Baldwin Beach Express to Alabama 59. Most of the route will follow the present route of East 27th Avenue in Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores plans $19M link between Beach Express, Alabama 59
GULF SHORES — A $19.63 million road project will improve access between Alabama 59 and the Baldwin Beach Express in Gulf Shores, city officials said.The Gulf Shores City Council was scheduled … more
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The Little Lagoon Restoration Project will improve the water quality in the eight-mile waterway in Gulf Shores. The $5.9 million project includes living shorelines, oyster restoration, marsh and seagrass restoration and ecological research and monitoring.
Project to improve Little Lagoon water quality, environment gets funding through $5.9M grant
GULF SHORES — A joint project between Gulf Shores and several universities and agencies will restore the water quality and environment in Little Lagoon, supporters said.At the Gulf Shores City … more
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Gather up the family, load up the chairs and blankets and a picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of music at Meyer Park.
Gulf Shores 2022 Summer Music at Meyer Park kicks off June 16
The 2022 Summer Music at Meyer Park concert series kicks off June 16. The city of Gulf Shores has put together a lineup that will keep your toes tapping all summer long. The free concerts begin at 6 … more
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Matthew Franklin both played in the Blayne Shackelford Memorial Golf Tournament and was one of six scholarship recipients as a result of the event. Other scholarship winners included Molli Claire Sessions, Andrew Donald, Anna Grace McKinnis, Jack Rice, and Angelyah Greene.
Blayne Shackelford Memorial Golf Tournament another success
June 6, the second annual Blayne Shackelford Memorial Golf Tournament took place at Holly Hills Municipal Golf Course in Bay Minette.  more
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Caiden Bennett, Scott Prince and Tristyn Kutz prepare to work on Gulf Shores Middle School’s Captain America stock racer for their GreenPower USA team.
Students take the wheel in Gulf Shores Middle School's Greenpower Program
GULF SHORES — Ask any member of the Turbo Dolphins at Gulf Shores Middle School what one of their favorite classes is, and most will tell you the same thing: Greenpower.The Greenpower Program … more
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Orange Beach community comes out to meet Randy Wilkes, first school system superintendent
ORANGE BEACH — The Orange Beach community headed to the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach on Wednesday, June 8 to meet newly appointed city school system superintendent Randy Wilkes. Through … more
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Gulf Shores’ Jensen Ward will represent the Dolphins at the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week July 18-22 alongside five other local soccer players.
More locals named all-stars for AHSAA North-South games
Local athletes will be representing their teams one last time during the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week July 18-22. Familiar faces will also be seen on the South’s soccer, cross country and volleyball teams. more
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Robertsdale had five Golden Bear baseball players named to the All-Baldwin County team, including Sage Givens, Ethan Smith, Aiden Macks, Ethan Parnell and Kobe Wiggins.
Forty-six named to All-Baldwin County Baseball team
Baldwin County Public Schools recently announced the All-County Baseball team and recognized 46 student-athletes. more
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Phenix City School Superintendent Randy Wilkes enters the Orange Beach City Council chambers before being named the first superintendent of the city school system.
Orange Beach names new district's 1st school superintendent
ORANGE BEACH – Randy Wilkes, who directed Phenix City schools for the last eight years and was named Alabama superintendent of the year in 2019 will become Orange Beach’s first permanent school superintendent following action by the City School Board. more
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Rivers named to Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
Philip Rivers received another call to the hall as he was announced as a member of the Senior Bowl's 2022 Hall of Fame class in April. He will be inducted during a June 26 ceremony alongside Kevin Faulk, Von Miller, Dak Prescott and Patrick Willis. more
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Bayshore Christian's Streed Crooms loads a throw during the Eagles' state quarterfinal series against the Berry Wildcats May 5 at Coastal Church. Crooms was one of two Bayshore Christian representatives named to the South All-Star team.
Baldwin County athletes named to North-South All-Star teams
The Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association has selected North-South All-Star Teams for the 2022 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week July 18-22. Rosters for spring … more
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Baldwin County softball players named all-state by ASWA
The Alabama Sports Writers Association announced its all-state softball teams and local student-athletes were among the honorees.The two-time state champion Orange Beach Makos earned six selections … more
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Know the signs of excessive stress
BY METROEveryone can relate to feeling a little stressed out at times, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Though it might have a negative reputation, stress can sometimes benefit the … more
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The health benefits of tomatoes
BY METROModern diets designed with nutrition in mind are much more flavorful than the healthy diets of yesteryear. Healthy foods have long suffered from an ill-gotten reputation that they're devoid … more
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Construction work goes on at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley. The $250-million project is expected to be completed in 2024.
Work continues on $250 million Foley hospital expansion
FOLEY — Construction of the expanded South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley should be complete around the beginning of 2024, Margaret Roley, hospital chief executive officer, said … more
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Reagan Lentz, bottom left, and other seniors from Central Christian School swim through the water at Vortex Springs, near Ponce De Leon, Florida, during a dive class led by Bryan Enslava, of Down Under Dive Shop.
Donor pays for Central Christian seniors' scuba certification
Kayla Campo, senior at Central Christian School, wants to be a marine biologist in the future. That’s why earlier in the school year, she, along with her classmates, were shocked and excited to … more
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Gulf State Park Road closed June 7-8
Culvert repair on State Park Road will close the road starting Tuesday, June 7, at 7 a.m. through Wednesday, June 8, at 5 p.m. State Park Road needs infrastructure repairs because culverts are … more
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Shelby Dye, with the Baldwin County Humane Society, plays with Noodles in the yard at the organization’s Fairhope headquarters on Wednesday.
National animal nonprofit to visit Baldwin Humane Society
This week, the Jordan's Way National Tour will visit the Baldwin County Humane Society as part of a national campaign to help shelters raise money.Jordan's Way is an animal welfare nonprofit. The … more
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Pictured from left are the 2022 Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarship Awardees O'Melia Macpherson, Bayside Academy senior and Anna Goeke, Foley High School senior. Both women reflect the spirit of Chelsea Garvin, who was a talented artist, an exceptional employee and a Fish River Fire Department volunteer.
16th-annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit scholarship winners announced
The Original Oyster House awarded its 16th-Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships to O'Melia Macpherson of Bayside Academy and Anna Goeke of Foley High School. Macpherson will study pre-law with a … more
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The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay awarded scholarships to five students this year.
Optimist Club of Perdido Bay awards 5 $1K scholarships
The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay has awarded five $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Baldwin County. Dallas Bender is interested in a career in the restaurant industry and will attend … more
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