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Elberta, Gulf Shores athletes earn first indoor track state championships
The second day of the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s indoor track state championship meet saw athletes from Elberta and Gulf Shores become their program’s first individual … more
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David Starke of Bay Minette was charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer Saturday.
Man charged with impersonating police officer in Bay Minette
BAY MINETTE – A man who came to a Bay Minette address Saturday night claiming to be a Baldwin County investigator has been charged with impersonating a police officer, according to a Bay … more
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A third bridge is planned over the Intracoastal Waterway to intersect with Canal Road.
State begins clearing land for new Intracoastal bridge
GULF SHORES — While a lawsuit challenging the project is still in court, work has started to clear property to begin work on a new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores.Tony … more
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Stairs going to the beach are seen on West Beach in Gulf Shores on Friday afternoon.
Baldwin County Beach erosion creates dangerous situation after permits delayed
GULF SHORES — Jeri Reichanadter said the sand near her property on West Beach has been washing away at a steady rate for the last several months.It was fine in August and September when they … more
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Folks on Spokes will once again hold a food drive benefiting the Christian Service Center Food Pantry.
Folks on Spokes hold annual food drive
Folks on Spokes, a bicycle riding group, and the Iowa Snowbird Club will help fill the shelves at the Christian Service Center (CSC) and invites the community to help contribute.For the third year, … more
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The Christian Service Center Spaghetti Dinner is Feb. 6. Pictured are volunteers Colleen Plotz, Lisa McFatter, Susan Coyne and Barb Zander.
Christian Service Center's annual fundraiser returns Feb. 6
The Christian Service Center (CSC) is welcoming the return of its largest annual fundraiser after it was canceled for the past three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In years past, the annual … more
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Orange Beach Community Potluck Feb. 6
Enjoy an evening with neighbors at the Orange Beach Community Association Community Potluck Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Special guests Pam Taylor and Bruce White will speak about the Miracle League of … more
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Visitors walk and sit on the public beach in Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores City Council plans to ban alcohol on city beaches during the 2023 spring break in March and April.
Gulf Shores plans spring break beach alcohol ban
GULF SHORES — Alcohol will be prohibited again on public beaches in Gulf Shores during spring break in an effort to discourage rowdy behavior by visiting students.Gulf Shores City Council was … more
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'Bama's best: Gulf Shores, Eastern Shore's Nick DiMario, is state's Restaurateur of the Year and not slowing down
When getting to know the 2022 Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association’s Restaurateur of the Year, Nick DiMario, a few things are clear. He loves his family, his work and training up the … more
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Oso at Bear Point Harbor in Orange Beach has multiple spaces to drink, dine or listen to music.
12 Alabama Gulf Coast, Pensacola restaurants you can get to by boat
The waterways in and around the Alabama Gulf Coast offer a wide selection of restaurants that can be reached via boat or Jet Ski. Stop by one of these 12 local eateries to quench your thirst and … more
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‘7 Things’ with Mark Hudspeth, Gulf Shores High School's head football coach
Mark Hudspeth’s journey to the Alabama Gulf Coast is like and unlike many who now call it home. Like many, it’s where his family came to vacation. However, their path here was … more
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Orange Beach design class offers real-world opportunities for graphics work
ORANGE BEACH — The bell rings in the halls of Orange Beach High School, and students file into Michael McCrady's digital design class.Each student sits down behind their iMac computer and waits … more
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Orange Beach High School announced Karen Atkins as its newest head volleyball coach and assistant principal Monday, Jan. 16. Atkins brings 22 years of coaching experience to the Mako program that went to the state semifinals last season.
Atkins named new Orange Beach volleyball coach
Karen Atkins was named Orange Beach High School’s newest head volleyball coach Monday, Jan. 16. She brings 22 years of assistant and head coaching experience to the Mako volleyball program that … more
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A truck drives down West Lagoon Ave on Monday, January 9, 2023.
Gulf Shores questions allowing golf carts on West Lagoon
GULF SHORES — Some residents along West Lagoon Avenue would like golf carts allowed on their street, but city officials said the proposal would create traffic problems, particularly in the … more
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Gulf Shores senior Nick Carris, junior Ethan Sharkey and teammates celebrate with the Baldwin County wrestling championship plaque after he and six other Dolphins won their weight classes Saturday, Jan. 7. It marked a second straight county championship for Gulf Shores wrestlers.
Gulf Shores boys win second straight county wrestling championship: view all winners
GULF SHORES — The Baldwin County boys’ wrestling championship plaque didn’t have to travel far to find its new trophy case after the Gulf Shores Dolphins won their second straight … more
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PHOTO GALLERY: Flora-Bama's 39th-annual Near Year's Day Polar Bear Dip
PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA The Flora-Bama hosted its 39th-annual Polar Bear Dip into the Gulf on Sunday to kick off the new year. Thousands donned costumes, from Elvis to diapered … more
The biggest billfish are hauled out of the Gulf of Mexico and put on display at The Wharf in Orange Beach as part of the “Super Bowl of Sportfishing.” The 11th annual Blue Marlin Grand Championship will be held July 12-16 as one of the highlights of the next year in Baldwin County sports.
A look ahead at what’s to come in the 2023 sports calendar
After a record-setting, championship-winning year for Baldwin County athletes, the 2023 calendar year has bountiful opportunities for more athletic achievements to be made in the local sports arenas. more
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Gulf Shores Dolphins captains ready for the Class 5A state quarterfinal matchup against the Faith Academy Rams Nov. 18 at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. The Dolphins were one of three Baldwin County teams to host first-round playoff games in 2022 and were the last local team standing in the third round.
2022: Gulf Coast Media's year in review - Sports Photos
With the award-winning photographers on staff, it’s hard to whittle down the best sports photos of the year around Baldwin County but Gulf Coast Media attempted to do just that. Some of the … more
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Fairhope junior Nolan Phillips was the man of the hour after his pick-six won the Pirates’ season-opening contest against Spanish Fort as time expired Friday, Aug. 19, on W. C. Majors Field at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. The play stood as one of the most electrifying across Baldwin County gridirons in 2022.
2022: Gulf Coast Media's year in review - Sports
The 2022 sports calendar was filled with state championships, all-state recognition and game-winning plays in the final seconds for Baldwin County teams. The county was on display to the entire nation … more
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The commercial winner is Summerchase Condominiums, 28500 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Light Up Orange Beach winners announced
Orange Beach residents and businesses hung lights from every surface and pulled out all the stops to win the top honor in the Light Up Orange Beach competition.The winner of the commercial category … more
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