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Gulf Shores Elementary students Evie and Lee gave an “explosive” demonstration with a volcano project.
Gulf Shores Elementary School's STEAM Collaborative Learning Center offers innovative learning environment
GULF SHORES — The Gulf Shores Board of Education cut the ribbon of the new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Collaborative Learning Center at the city’s elementary … more
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Orange Beach senior Will Reddell hauls in a pass in the second half of the Makos’ region-opening game against Jackson at home Sept. 2. Orange Beach is back at home this week with a matchup against T.R. Miller on the docket.
Three football games to watch around Baldwin County in Week 5
Week 5 of the high school football season has playoff pictures starting to settle in as the unbeaten teams look to gain ground in their standings. Only Class 7A’s No. 2 Fairhope, as well as … more
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The Orange Beach softball team received their rings from winning the 2022 AHSAA Class 2A state championship with an undefeated postseason.
Orange Beach’s back-to-back state champion softball team receives rings
The Orange Beach softball team that won a second consecutive Class 2A state championship in the spring was recognized last night with a ring ceremony. The Makos finally took home hardware after an … more
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Fairhope head coach Tim Carter meets with his team before they take the field against the Spanish Fort Toros Aug. 19 at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. The Pirates moved up to No. 2 in this week’s ASWA rankings, the highest they’ve been ranked since 2014.
Fairhope Pirates climb to No. 2 in state football rankings
In the updated high school football rankings created by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, three local teams earned spots while three more received votes entering Week 5 of the season. In … more
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Home sales slow but prices remain high in Baldwin County
Box: Residential home building permits issued, Baldwin County2021: 3,7052016: 2,5202011: 756 Slower, pricier, but continuing are the words real estate experts are using to describe home sales … more
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Gulf Shores hosting special recycling drive
Do you have old paint sitting in the garage that you just can't get rid of? Have an old VCR that you just don't use anymore? The city of Gulf Shores is hosting a special recycling drive now through … more
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Jones joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic
MOBILE – Jared Jones, M.D. joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic (DMC) following the completion of his residency in family medicine at the University of South Alabama.As a family medicine … more
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Radio transmitters were attached to 90 of the gopher tortoises released in the Geneva State Forest WMA.
Gopher Tortoise Conservation gets a boost in South Alabama
Gopher tortoise conservation reached a new level recently when the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) teamed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Eckerd … more
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Silent auction committee chairs Marlo Webb and Shelli Semiklose celebrate the silent auction total. The shock and excitement of doubling last year's total caught on camera.
2022 MAAAC Gala and Silent Auction raises $43,400 for Orange Beach City Schools
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Orange Beach Board of Education approves system's first 5-year plan
ORANGE BEACH — The Orange Beach Board of Education approved its first five-year plan during a board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8. The plan is due to the state's education department by Oct. 1 … more
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Gulf Shores seeks $60 million grant for new bridge
GULF SHORES — The city of Gulf Shores is seeking a $60 million grant to finance the new bridge planned to cross the Intracoastal Waterway.The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to open … more
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Elberta running back Holden Crook delivers a stiff arm to Bayside Academy defensive end Cooper White during the season-opening game between the Warriors and Admirals at Elberta High School Aug. 19. Last Friday night, Elberta earned their first win of the season, 20-14 over LeFlore.
Baldwin County football roundup: Elberta cracks win column
Week 4 of the high school football season saw the Elberta Warriors grab their first win of the season, Robert Dunn from Snook Christian Academy set single-game passing school records and three teams … more
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A new terminal is scheduled to open at the Gulf Shores International Airport by March 1. City officials hope to start commercial airline flights to the Gulf Coast in 2023.
New Gulf Shores International Airport terminal to open March 1
GULF SHORES — A new commercial air terminal scheduled to be open by spring should help pave the way for commercial air service into the Gulf Shores International Airport, Airport Authority … more
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Orange Beach's Robertson commits to University of Tusculum basketball
Orange Beach senior Joey Robertson announced his commitment to the University of Tusculum basketball program over the weekend. The Pioneers were the third college basketball program to offer the … more
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Parents, students discuss dress code controversy with Orange Beach Board of Education
ORANGE BEACH — Emotions ran high Thursday, Sept. 8, when Orange Beach High School students and families voiced concerns to the city district school board over what they are calling an … more
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Dolphin senior JR Gardner hauls in a punt during a drill in Thursday’s walkthrough on Gulf Shores’ practice field. Gardner and the Dolphins take the school’s first 3-0 record to start a season on the road to face the top-ranked UMS-Wright Bulldogs Friday night.
Gulf Shores set for marquee matchup with top-ranked UMS-Wright Prep
While No. 4 Gulf Shores’ Friday meeting with the top-ranked team in 5A – the UMS-Wright Prep Bulldogs – is undoubtedly a big one, head coach Mark Hudspeth says it’s the … more
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Passengers board a jet at the Gulf Shores International Airport.
Gulf Shores signs agreement for new air terminal
GULF SHORES – Plans for commercial air service at the Gulf Shores International Airport moved forward with the announcement that the Gulf Shores Airport Authority signed an agreement with TBI/VINCI Airports for the construction of a new commercial air terminal. more
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The Daphne Trojans were represented by Cameron Long, Stephon Blackshear, head coach Kenny King and Gabe Reynolds at the first-ever Gulf Coast Media Day at The Wharf Aug. 16. Daphne hosts Davidson in a key region game this Friday.
Three local football games to watch in Week 4
Although Week 4 of the high school football season features no intra-county matchups, there are plenty of intriguing games as region play is ramping up. Only four Baldwin County teams will host … more
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Joseph Simmons bagged this big gobbler at the Thigpen Hill SOA this past spring.
WFF Expands SOA Hunting Opportunities
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division continues to expand its unique access to the great outdoors with five new Special … more
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Elberta's Holden Crook looks on during the Warriors' season-opening game against Bayside Academy at home Aug. 19. Ahead of impending storms this Friday, Elberta's Week 4 home game was moved to Thursday, Sept. 8.
Friday football games moving to Thursday ahead of impending storms
With storms in the forecast for much of the Baldwin County area Friday night, many football teams are moving their games to Thursday. The Fairhope Pirates' away game at MGM, as well as the Elberta Warriors' home game against LeFlore have been bumped up to Thursday. more
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