Gulf Shores High School takes learning to new heights Aviation Academy celebrates 1st student-built airplane with 1st flight

Haley Kellogg, Gulf Shores High School Aviation Instructor, working on the airplane before it takes flight on May 1.
GULF SHORES — When it comes to education, Gulf Shores City Schools Superintendent Matt Akin wanted to bring the learning experience of students to new heights. The Gulf Shores High School …
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Fairhope City Council approves emergency repair, expansion of Fly Creek water main

Summer is fast approaching, and the season last year for Fairhope meant water use constraints amid a drought and city utilities at capacity. To get ahead of the problem this year, Fairhope City …
Updated BFM Project Rendering

Mobile International Airport construction marks 1st steel beam milestone

On Thursday, May 2, Mobile Airport Authority announced construction crews have set the first structural steel beam for what will eventually become Mobile International Airport's (BFM) new terminal …

Straight outta downtown Fairhope: Dragonfly Foodbar opens in new location

FAIRHOPE — The wait is over. Dragonfly Foodbar is open in its new location. On Feb. 1, Gulf Coast Media published an article alerting readers that Dragonfly Foodbar was leaving downtown …

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Obituaries
Bettie Marie Speck, Fairhope, Alabama, died peacefully Apr. 27, 2024, the result of a bad fall and concussion. She was born January 17, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James Blanton and Ida Orall …
A Graveside/Burial Service for Patricia Kaye Coggins (Trish) Holmes, the wife of William Joseph (Bill) Holmes, Sr., has been rescheduled for 10:30 A.M. on Sat., May 18, 2024, at Montgomery Hill …
Cathy Collins, a beloved member of the Magnolia Springs community, passed away on Apr. 28, 2024, in Foley, Alabama. She was known for her dedication to her career at Woerner Turf. Born in Foley, …

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Sports
Sports
Amelia Wells, Grace Dawson, Annie Midyett and Avery Therrell took the top spot on the podium after crossing the finish line first in the 4x800-meter relay at the AHSAA State Track and Field Championships at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex on Friday, May 3. As one of two relay wins and three individual state titles, the Admirals collected their first team championship on the Class 4A stage with 108 points.
Bayside Academy Admiral girls’ team claims first Class 4A state track and field championship
The USC Women of Troy pose with their fourth consecutive NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship in Gulf Shores waters following a sweep of UCLA in the finals on Sunday, May 5, at Gulf Place Beach. The win made the beach volleyball team the first from USC, men’s or women’s, to claim four straight national championships since 2013.
USC Women of Troy secure fourth straight beach volleyball national championship in Gulf Shores
The Spanish Fort Toros and Daphne Trojans collected area championships earlier this week and punched their tickets to the AHSAA South Regional Championship next week. Spanish Fort’s 2024 seniors, including Kennedy Sevcik, Mia Duran, Ryleigh Stanford, Ella Grace Nobles, Mackenzie Boullon and Raeleigh Hocker, celebrated with the Class 6A Area 2 championship plaque following a 6-5, walk-off win over the Baldwin County Tigers at home on Tuesday, April 30. The Daphne Trojans similarly won on their home turf Tuesday evening with a 15-3 win over Fairhope and will travel to Montgomery for the next round.
Softball teams from Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Elberta, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, Daphne, Fairhope punch tickets to AHSAA South Regional Championship
Snook Christian freshman Arden Novak aims down her sights during practice on Tuesday, April 30, leading up to the Eastern National Tournament in Kentucky next weekend. Novak and the Eagles are nationals-bound for the third straight year.
Snook Christian Academy archery team gearing up for third straight trip to NASP Eastern National Tournament
Stanford and TCU battle in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship at Gulf Place Beach on April 6, 2023. For one more year, the top 17 teams in the country, including the Cardinal and Horned Frogs, will descend upon Baldwin County this weekend before the championship makes a two-year stay in California.
Bracket set for 2024 NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship this weekend in Gulf Shores

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Langston Animal Hospital building new 12,384-square-foot facility

Rapid growth across Baldwin County doesn't just mean more residents who are human. It also means an influx of furry friends in need of adequate resources and health care, which Langston Animal …

Driver in fatal ICW crash near Tacky Jacks ID'd as 21-year-old Elberta man

An Orange Beach traffic stop and report of a pedestrian being hit turned into a fatal crash into the Intracoastal Waterway by Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores early Friday morning. Orange Beach Police …

Driver dies after police chase, crashing into Intracoastal Waterway by Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks, Orange Beach Police says

An Orange Beach traffic stop and report of a pedestrian being hit turned into a fatal crash into the Intracoastal Waterway by Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores early Friday morning. Orange Beach Police …

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomes rare twin cotton-top tamarins

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announced the recent birth of twin endangered cotton-top tamarins in a news release. According to teh release, the twins were born on April 6 and both infants are …

Orange Beach City Schools set to host 2nd annual Island Schools Special Olympics

Orange Beach City Schools has announced the eagerly awaited return of the Island Schools Special Olympics, scheduled for May 7, at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. According to a news release, this …

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The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Aeronauts for a day: A journalist’s adventure over Foley in a hot air balloon

Local student honored as Children's Miracle Network champion at Bay Minette Elementary

Dennis 'Grave Digger' Anderson brings 2X Monster Trucks Live Tour to Baldwin County Fairgrounds in Robertsdale

PHOTOS: 2X Monster Trucks Live Tour makes stop at Baldwin County Fairgrounds Arena

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center earns seventh-straight "A" Hospital Safety Grade

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Friday evening, a Gulf Coast Media reader emailed two photos of the prank's damage inside the school.

Fairhope High senior prank damage would cost $25,000 to clean, school says

Eastern Shore MPO adopts countywide connectivity plan

Fairhope gets $200,000 to fight fentanyl crisis

ESMPO members meet at the Capitol on Wednesday, May 1

Eastern Shore MPO visits D.C., requests support for I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

Fairhope High School was ranked in the top 10 state high schools, according to members of the Fairhope School Commission. Commission members said the district's elementary, middle and high schools have all made significant improvements.

Vandalism or prank? Fairhope High School seniors under scrutiny

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Laugh, dance, sing: Your guide to the 2024 summer shows at The Wharf Amphitheater and Saenger Theatre

School is almost out and summer is knocking on the door and it is time to make plans for a summer of fun. The Alabama Gulf Coast attracts top acts in music, comedy and entertainment to venues …

American Red Cross urging blood donations during Trauma Awareness Month

During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges the public to donate blood to ensure hospitals are equipped with lifesaving transfusion products. Type O blood donors are …

7 events happening on the Gulf Coast this weekend, May 10-12

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms including but not limited to pet moms, plant moms and human moms. This weekend's list of happenings around the region includes a car show, an outdoor expo, Art in …

3 must-have products for your next adventure on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Every weekend there's another great festival, concert or sporting event to attend on the Alabama Gulf Coast. With all the great options for recreation, it is important to have the right gear. …

Protect your business: IRS highlights cybersecurity measures for small businesses

During this year's National Small Business Week, running from April 28 to May 3, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) emphasized the importance of implementing vigorous data security measures to …

Baldwin County High School honors 41 students with Academic Banners

Baldwin County High School celebrated academic excellence by awarding Academic Banners to 41 deserving students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their studies and involvement in both …

Do social ties affect our health?

Cuddles, kisses and caring conversations. These are key ingredients of our close relationships. Scientists are finding that our links to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with …

Have old newspapers? 7 ways to recycle and where to drop off in Baldwin County

Newspapers demand up to as much as 13% of space in U.S. landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Curbside recycling programs and drop-off recycling facilities (also …

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National and State Data Trends
Medical Technology Schools analyzed studies and news reports to illustrate why experts are raising alarms about the unsustainable use of medical plastics.
Guava Health explores the lesser-known brain-boosting advantages of two vital electrolytes: potassium and magnesium, and how they actively contribute to cognitive health.

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Bayshore Christian catcher Jack Malone returns to his post behind home plate during the Eagles’ matchup with the Har-Ber Wildcats from Arkansas at the Prep Baseball Report South Alabama Showdown in Gulf Shores on March 21, 2023. Malone, who recovered from a broken leg during the football season, lifted a walk-off home run last week that helped Bayshore Christian sweep its way to this weekend’s Class 2A state quarterfinals.

Bayshore Christian, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, Fairhope earn spots in AHSAA's baseball state quarterfinals

Four local baseball teams are still standing as one of eight remaining in their respective classifications entering this weekend. Bayshore Christian (Class 2A), Baldwin County (Class 6A), …

Gulf Shores’ Warner scores final Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honor

The 32nd and final Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week is Gulf Shores senior soccer player Ansley Warner. A 4-goal effort from the Southern Union signee helped the Dolphins finish the regular …

Gulf Shores wins second straight Class 5A Area 1 softball title

Gulf Shores rolled to its second consecutive Class 5A Area 1 championship to open the postseason over the weekend with three straight shutouts. Tia Titi lifted 3 home runs in the first game …
Former Oregon and Auburn cornerback DJ James breaks up a pass intended for UNC wide receiver Tez Walker, who was selected with the 113th overall pick by the Baltimore Ravens, during the 2024 Senior Bowl in Mobile on Saturday, Feb. 3. The pair of NFL draftees were on display at Hancock Whitney Stadium amongst some of the top college football players in the country.

From "War Eagle" to "Go Hawks," Spanish Fort alum James chosen by Seattle Seahawks in Round 6 of 2024 NFL Draft

DJ James will retain his feathers as he goes from an Oregon Duck to an Auburn Tiger to now a Seattle Seahawk following the 192nd overall selection from Round 6 of Saturday’s NFL Draft. …
Missouri’s Kris Abrams-Draine breaks the huddle and readies for action during the first half of the 75th-annual Senior Bowl in Mobile on Saturday, Feb. 3. A graduate of Spanish Fort High School, Abrams-Draine served as one of the captains for the American Team where he bolstered his NFL resume.

Missouri’s Abrams-Draine becomes first Spanish Fort Toro selected in 2024 NFL Draft, set to join Denver Broncos

With the 145th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Kris Abrams-Draine, a defensive back from Missouri who became the first Spanish Fort alumnus chosen in the draft. …
Gulf Place Beach is gearing up to host the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship as well as the Gulf Coast Region “BeachFest” National Beach Tour Qualifier for USA Volleyball next weekend, May 3-5.

NCAA Beach Volleyball to crown one more champion in Gulf Shores before two-year stay in California

GULF SHORES — For one more time, Alabama’s beaches will be transformed for the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship next weekend before a two-year stint in California. The …

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