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Orange Beach’s Pearson cements pledge to Houston football
Orange Beach’s Chris Pearson set another first for the Mako football program after he signed a Division I National Letter of Intent Wednesday, Dec. 21, to join the Houston Cougars as part of … more
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Gulf Shores to support Foley as medical marijuana site
GULF SHORES — Gulf Shores will not seek to become one of the cities where medical marijuana dispensaries will be allowed in Alabama, but officials support facilities opening nearby in Foley.The … more
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More signs marking paid parking areas will be going up in Gulf Shores. The city council voted to add paid parking at more beach sites and to increase the charge for parking all day from $10 to $15.
Gulf Shores approves beach parking fee increases
GULF SHORES — Parking will be more expensive at more locations for Gulf Shores beach visitors following action by the city council.After debate in which business owners and one city council … more
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Areas of the landfill in Gulf Shores are being prepared for closing over the next five years. Property on the 62-acre site will be seeded and prepared and landscaped in five stages.
Gulf Shores starts plan to close landfill
GULF SHORES — The landfill in northern Gulf Shores will be shut down within five years under a plan approved by city council.The council voted Monday, Dec. 12, to approve a phased closing plan … more
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Gulf Shores junior Ronnie Royal eyes a running lane during the Dolphins’ home region game against LeFlore Sept. 16. Royal was selected as a first-team all-state athlete for Class 5A, his second straight all-state nod with Gulf Shores and fourth consecutive overall.
Eighteen Baldwin County football players named to all-state teams
It’s no secret that Baldwin County is home to some of the top football players in the state and the Alabama Sports Writers Association recognized that by naming 18 student-athletes to all-state … more
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Orange Beach senior Chris Pearson beats the last man standing on his 35-yard punt return for a touchdown to help the South All-Stars down the North All-Stars 42-7 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile Friday night, Dec. 16. Pearson was named the South MVP after he led the team with 9 tackles to go along with an interception returned 58 yards for a touchdown.
Pearson wins MVP in South All-Stars’ 42-7 win at AHSAA Football Classic
MOBILE — Orange Beach’s Chris Pearson provided a 62-yard pick-six and a 34-yard punt return for a touchdown to win MVP honors and help the South All-Stars down the North All-Stars 42-7 … more
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Daphne senior Stephon Blackshear secures a catch along the sideline during the Trojans’ Class 7A Region 1 contest against the Fairhope Pirates at Jubilee Stadium Oct. 7. Blackshear will be one of eight players from Baldwin County playing in Friday’s AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Three storylines to follow through tonight’s AHSAA North-South All-Star game
The Alabama High School Athletic Association is hosting the 64th annual North-South All-Star Football Classic tonight at the University of South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium in … more
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Gulf Shores Construction Manager Clint Colvin reaches down to volley a hit back over the net during the grand opening ceremony of the pickleball courts at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex Thursday morning, Dec. 15. About six months after ground was broken for construction, the courts were officially opened.
Gulf Shores pickleball court opening a smash hit
GULF SHORES – The wait is finally over. With the ceremonial first dink, or first shot, the 12 pickleball courts at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex officially opened for play just six months after … more
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The City of Gulf Shores will host a grand opening ceremony at the Sportsplex Thursday, Dec. 15, to commemorate the completion of 12, lighted pickleball courts next to Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium. Construction began June 22 after the city council approved the plan during the May 9 meeting.
Gulf Shores set to host grand opening for pickleball courts at Sportsplex
The City of Gulf Shores is set to host a grand opening for the 12, lighted pickleball courts at the Sportsplex tomorrow morning, Dec. 15. The city council originally approved the plan during its … more
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United States Sports Academy alum Mike Leach poses for a picture with Academy President and CEO Dr. TJ Rosandich during one of his visits to the Daphne campus. A 21-year college football coaching veteran, Leach passed away due to complications of a heart condition Monday night, Dec. 12, at the age of 61.
U.S. Sports Academy in Daphne mourns loss of alum, college football coach Mike Leach
The United States Sports Academy is mourning the sudden loss of beloved college football coach and alumnus Mike Leach, who passed away Monday night at age 61 following complications from a heart … more
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Shaw recognized for 100 dual match wins with Gulf Shores wrestling
Since Britt Shaw took over as head wrestling coach of the Gulf Shores Dolphins there has been plenty of winning and with victories over W.S. Neal and LeFlore Dec. 8, his win total climbed to triple … more
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Volunteers will work to produce fish costume headpieces that are needed to bring "Disney's The Little Mermaid" under-the-sea world to life.
Volunteers needed for Orange Beach theater production
Do you enjoy crafting or sewing? The Expect Excellence Community Theater (EECT) needs all hands on deck.Costumes are a crucial part of any theatrical production and the EECT is inviting community … more
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Riff Becknauld’s RiFFmas Christmas light display on Bear Creek Cove in Gulf Shores.
It’s not a UFO Gulf Shores, just 36,000 Christmas lights
If you have been across the W.C. Holmes Bridge heading south into Gulf Shores on a recent foggy night and wondered what was lighting up the sky, you aren’t alone.There have been questions on … more
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Work to add sand to beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has been postponed until 2023. The beach renourishment project had been scheduled to begin in the fall of 2022. City officials said federal permitting delays were the reason for the postponements.
Gulf Shores beach renourishment postponed until 2023
GULF SHORES — A beach renourishment plan scheduled to start in November to repair erosion from recent hurricanes will not begin for another year, Gulf Shores officials said. Mark Acreman, … more
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State gun law could affect Baldwin County buildings
BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County commissioners are debating how a state law going into effect in January will affect people carrying guns into public buildings.The law, Act 2022-133, was passed by … more
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Orange Beach’s Robertson collects 1,000th career point in win over Elberta
Orange Beach senior Joey Robertson hit a career milestone with 1,000 points scored in the Makos’ win over Elberta Friday, Dec. 2. Robertson finished with a double-double, 24 points and 13 … more
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Foley, Daphne, Gulf Shores indoor track athletes set school records
While the indoor track season is still young, Baldwin County athletes are already making plenty of noise in all three phases of the sport and a handful set school records at the Holiday Invitational … more
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Bayside Academy takes third, Fairhope ties for fourth at state cheerleading championship
There was plenty to cheer about when local teams returned to Baldwin County following top finishes at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s cheerleading state championships earlier … more
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The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s State Baseball Championship trophy will be awarded on Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium at Jacksonville State University for the next five years after AHSAA Executive Director Alvin Briggs announced the deal Wednesday, Dec. 7.
AHSAA signs 5-year agreement to keep baseball, softball state championships at Oxford, Jacksonville State
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s State Baseball and Softball Championships have found a permanent home – at least for the next five years. more
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Gulf Shores senior Dominic Maldet puts pen to paper to cement his commitment to the Montevallo Falcons baseball program after his time with the Dolphins during Wednesday’s signing ceremony at the high school.
Gulf Shores’ Maldet cements commitment to Montevallo baseball program
GULF SHORES – Dominic Maldet said he fell in love with the Montevallo campus when he went on a visit and decided that was where he wanted to continue his academic and baseball careers after his … more
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