ORANGE BEACH — Robinson Island and Walker Island in Perdido Bay will receive restoration work from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) after entering an agreement with the City of Orange Beach for …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/15/25 |
An Orange Beach man has been arrested in connection with an abandoned vessel left crashed at the Perdido Pass.
According to information from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) …
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1/15/25
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The City of Gulf Shores is preparing to celebrate 38 years as a Tree City USA with its 38th-annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway.
Presented by the Gulf Shores Beautification Board, the event is set …
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1/15/25
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GULF SHORES — Progress is being made with the 53-acre Laguna Cove project on Little Lagoon that the city plans to develop into a nature park with limited access to the public.
Dan Bond, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/15/25 |
GULF SHORES — After 18 years of experience and working at three other airports, new Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) Director Jesse Fosnaugh said being here gives him the "opportunity to …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/14/25 |
ORANGE BEACH — Mayor Tony Kennon and Orange Beach City Council honored 100-year-old resident Joe Johnson, who was "instrumental" in various city endeavors, by proclaiming Jan. 9, 2025, as Joe …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/14/25 |
The Wisconsin Sno-bird Club is kicking off the new year with a packed schedule of events and activities for members escaping the winter chill.
The group will gather at the Orange Beach Event …
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1/14/25
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GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH — As Alabama's Beaches gear up to host winter visitors, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT) is bringing back its highly touted Winter Showcase Series for …
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1/14/25
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The annual Baldwin County Championships for high school wrestling was held at Robertsdale High School over the weekend.
On the boys side, Gulf Shores edged out Daphne to claim first overall as a …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/14/25 |
Members of the Alabama Elks Association are set to gather at Perdido Beach Resort from Jan. 16-18 for the organization's Mid-Winter Convention, a meeting that will feature updates on community …
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1/13/25
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After weighing pros and cons of electric vehicle (EV) ownership since becoming president of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition in 2020, I decided my next pick-up truck would be electric.
My …
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By Michael Staley
Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition | 1/10/25 |
Orange Beach Middle School earned $198,890 with its third-consecutive Middle School Innovation Grant, which will serve as an opportunity to improve the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/10/25 |
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is bringing back Senior Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8 and running through Feb. 26.
Each Wednesday in January and February, all guests aged 62 and over will receive $10 …
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1/9/25
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DAUPHIN ISLAND – New Year’s Day proved eventful with the rescue of a manatee in the Magnolia Springs community after a manatee was rescued from the Magnolia River.
A resident first …
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1/8/25
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The community is invited to join state Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (District 95) and the Better Business Bureau as they discuss ways to recognize and avoid scams as well as local resources that are …
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1/8/25
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ORANGE BEACH – St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated early on the Alabama coast with performances of Irish music and dancing by A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance …
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1/8/25
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GULF SHORES — Bids have come in under the $27 million total budget for the project to build a pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores with contracts approved at the Jan. …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/8/25 |
GULF SHORES — Hundreds of brave souls rang in the New Year with a frosty dip at the annual Polar Bear Plunge at The Hangout, a family-friendly event that showcased fun, community spirit and a …
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By Angela Malick
6AM Digital Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 1/7/25 |
GULF SHORES — An environmental education facility is on schedule to open later this year for camps, classes, events and programs for both public and private groups.
Travis Langen, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/25 |
For Jessica Jones, poetry is more than an art form; it's a way of life.
The Baldwin County poet's latest collection, "Naked Young Woman in Front of the Mirror," was released in December by …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/7/25 |