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The NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship will likely remain in Gulf Shores through 2031 thanks to a new agreement between the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events (AB Sports & Events).
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/23/25 |
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Local entrepreneurs, business owners and residents will gather this fall for the second annual Coastal Alabama Business Expo, set for Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Orange Beach Event Center.
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7/22/25
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Did you know rip currents cause more fatalities on the northern Gulf Coast than flooding, tornadoes, lightning and tropical storms or hurricanes combined?
While locals likely know all about rip …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/22/25 |
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PERDIDO BEACH — Baldwin County's smallest municipality will see a fully unopposed election this year for the first time since it was incorporated as a town in 2009.
Perdido Beach Mayor Kae …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/22/25 |
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ORANGE BEACH — Portside on Main, The Wharf's latest expansion, celebrated an official ribbon cutting ceremony on July 16.
Art Favre, owner of The Wharf, said he believes this addition will …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/22/25 |
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Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon addressed claims alleging inappropriate use of city office space in his weekly "Tuesdays with Tony" livestream on his campaign Facebook page.
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/22/25 |
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Competitive deepwater angler Jaselyn Berthelot found herself walking a different kind of stage last week — the red carpet at the 2025 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.
Known for her success on …
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/19/25 |
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GULF SHORES — Mayoral candidates answered questions from the audience Thursday during an election forum that ranged in topic from environmental stewardship to addressing the area's growth.
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BY RUTH MAYO
GCM Staff Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/19/25 |
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The City of Gulf Shores appears to be coming closer to a conclusion about the future of Hangout Music Festival.
According to agenda documents, Gulf Shores City Council at its work session on …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/18/25 |
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The City of Orange Beach is conducting an internal review surrounding police response to a 911 call reporting domestic violence in 2024 that has become imbibed with Mayor Tony Kennon’s bid for …
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7/18/25
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The Gulf Shores High School band is getting $38,920 worth of new percussion instruments after being named a recipient of the Morgan Wallen Foundation Music Education Grant.
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7/17/25
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The City of Gulf Shores has been named a Triple Crown Winner by the Government Finance Officers Association, a national distinction that recognizes governments for excellence in budgeting, financial …
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7/16/25
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Morgan's Chapel UMC in Bon Secour held a dedication service June 29 following worship to unveil a plaque recognizing Morgan's Chapel Cemetery as an Alabama Historical Cemetery by the Alabama …
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7/16/25
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GULF SHORES — Mythic Beach Banana Bar is offering a unique frozen dessert close to the beaches of Gulf Shores.
The establishment is run Maggie Hendrix and her family, consisting of her …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/16/25 |
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The City of Gulf Shores announced the launch of its Nonprofit Grants Program, aimed at supporting vital nonprofit organizations that benefit the residents of Gulf Shores.
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7/16/25
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GULF SHORES — The new Gulf Shores High School, being built off the Foley Beach Express, is still on track for a fall 2026 opening, officials say, despite two high-profile events that left some …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/15/25 |
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GULF SHORES — A 300-unit multi-family development proposed in Gulf Shores sparked mostly disapproving comments from council members and residents at a recent meeting.
The 23-acre …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/15/25 |
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ORANGE BEACH — After reporting of a past incident alleging the inappropriate use of city office space and city-paid harassment settlements have been circulating over the last week, Orange Beach …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/25 |
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BON SECOUR — The new owners of The Galley on the River, Jason and Sara Rees, are bringing fresh life to the riverside favorite.
Jason and Sara Rees moved to Baldwin County around five …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/25 |
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ORANGE BEACH — During Orange Beach's Expect Excellence summer program, kids went home with new knowledge on cooking thanks to a week of culinary teachings and activities with local chefs.
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/14/25 |