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Meet the chefs who will be representing the Gulf Coast at this year's World Food Championships (WFC) in Indianapolis: Maegan Bratton, Brandy McGill and Fletch Miller.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/23/25 |
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ORANGE BEACH — A pair of sea turtles made their way back into the Gulf on Monday, Sept. 8, after weeks of care and rehabilitation.
The release at Shell Beach drew volunteers, conservation …
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BY GABRIELLA CHAVEZ
Report for America Corps Member GCM Staff Journalist gabriella@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/17/25 |
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Orange Beach Board of Education recognizes contributions to student success with $103,700 incentives
During the Sept. 11 Orange Beach Board of Education meeting, board members recognized several outstanding educators for their remarkable contributions to student success, resulting in $103,700 in …
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9/17/25
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The City of Gulf Shores unanimously approved the installation of 80 cameras around the city as the first step in creating a real-time crime center.
Interim Deputy Police Chief Joe Taylor said …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/16/25 |
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The City of Gulf Shores unanimously approved a bid for the construction of a new fire station training tower that came in about $200,000 over the project's estimated budget.
The bid from McInnis …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/25 |
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The City of Gulf Shores opened an online survey for the Waterway Village parking study to receive public input on how the city can improve parking and other infrastructure in the surrounding area.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/15/25 |
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Families and nature lovers will gather at the Gulf State Park Education Pier on Saturday, Sept. 27, for Turtle Fest 2025, a daylong celebration of Alabama’s coastal wildlife and sea turtle …
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/14/25 |
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Contenū, an organization supporting individuals facing serious health challenges, their families and healthcare professionals, will host a Wellness and Healing Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 4.
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9/14/25
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The Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club (MAAAC) raised more than $50,000 during its sixth annual Gala on Aug. 9, marking a record-breaking evening of fundraising for Orange Beach City Schools.
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9/11/25
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GULF SHORES — After gathering a baseline reading of average ambient volume in Gulf Shores, city council unanimously approved an amendment to the city's noise ordinance to enforce quiet times …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/11/25 |
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The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be hosting PowHER Hour and speaker series at the Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 West 2nd St. in Gulf Shores, on Sept. 17 featuring guest speaker Teresa …
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9/11/25
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GULF SHORES — A vote recount was held for the Gulf Shores municipal elections for the first time in city history after a request was filed by a losing candidate.
The results of the recount …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/10/25 |
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The people behind Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails have opened a new establishment in Gulf Shores with Pub 6.
Located at 18948 Oak Road W, Brent Sexton opened Pub 6 right next door to The …
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Journalist colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/10/25 |
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Orange Beach City Schools has climbed to the top tier of Alabama’s academic rankings, earning recognition as one of the highest-performing districts in the state after posting some of the …
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9/9/25
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A boating incident in Orange Beach is among the responses made by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) troopers from the Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions during the Labor Day weekend.
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9/9/25
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Red, white and blue will fill the air Sept. 20-21 as the 5th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest takes over The Wharf with a weekend of live music, food, classic cars and patriotic celebration.
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By WHISPER EDWARDS
Editorial Assistant whisper@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/6/25 |
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When Trade Desk, a 60-foot Hatteras, left Orange Beach for three days of catch-and-release billfishing, hooking a swordfish was just an afterthought, one that would stress all their resources as well …
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By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 9/5/25 |
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With one race already set for a runoff, now all election results in Gulf Shores will be recounted after a petition was filed by a candidate who certified totals show lost his bid.
Lucas Burger, …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/5/25 |
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A civil claim filed Sept. 3 is alleging Southern Rapid Care, the primary care provider for City of Orange Beach employees, failed to keep proper records and mishandled controlled substances.
The …
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BY MICAH GREEN
Chief Digital Officer/Photojournalist micah@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/4/25 |
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GULF SHORES — With school back in swing and the hot summer weather cooling off slowly but surely, city leaders recently looked back on the season of programming at the new Gulf Coast Eco …
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 9/2/25 |