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City of Gulf Shores announces closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, the City of Gulf Shores has announced several closures to observe the holiday. Please take note of the following changes in city operations: … more
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The Foley pedestrian bridge over Alabama 59 will be getting new lights. The bridge was opened in 2016.
Foley's iconic walkway illuminated: New lights approved
The walkway over Alabama 59, situated at the north entrance to downtown Foley, is slated for renovations and maintenance following action by the City Council. The Council has approved the … more
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Families depended on Hamburg and Sons for their seasonal farming needs. The company operated until 2004, when H.M. Hamburg's grandson retired.
Foley's Hamburg and Sons building faces uncertain future as city seeks preservation solutions
FOLEY — What used to be a co-op and warehouse in the 1900s, known as H.M. Hamburg & Sons, is now an unused, empty building that holds a piece of Foley history. The red-wooden building, … more
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Copper Kettle takes visitors down the rabbit hole [Photo gallery]
The Copper Kettle Tea Bar hosted a midday tea in Wonderland on Sat., July 20, welcoming back the Mad Hatters Tea with a fantastic bang. The weather heeded the Queen of Hearts’ demands and remained … more
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The GSHS Environmental Club presented a sea turtle safety net to the Gulf State Park Pier on Aug. 7. This net is used to hoist up injured sea turtles to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Once the turtle is hoisted up from the beach, they will be taken to rehabilitation to review injuries.
Gulf Shores students present sea turtle safety net to state park
GULF SHORES — The Gulf Shores High School Environmental Club presented a sea turtle rescue net to the Gulf State Park Pier on Aug. 7. In collaboration with Ralph Agnew, a volunteer from … more
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A firefighter monitors a previous prescribed burn in Gulf State Park. In response to the weather conditions, the AFC and Gulf State Park have decided to cancel a prescribed burn that was scheduled for late August.
Fire danger advisory issued for Baldwin County, SW Alabama
National headlines have been spotlighting the deadly wildfires in Maui, but Alabama officials are now urging caution when burning and have issued a fire danger advisory for Baldwin County and the … more
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On Sept. 21, members of the Baldwin County Military Officer Association of America honored the lives of fallen soldiers who served in the Vietnam War and their family members by presenting them with a certificate and pin at a luncheon. The Gift Horse Restaurant welcomed attendees with food and drink before honoring the families.
Baldwin County military group honors fallen Vietnam War soldiers
FOLEY — Members of the Baldwin County Military Officer Association of America honored the lives of fallen soldiers who served in the Vietnam War and their family members by presenting them with … more
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Kevin Kurtz and his son, Nathan, celebrate Kevin's successful hunt at Portland Landing with mentors Chris Nix, left, and Chuck Sykes, right. Terrance Marshall gets firearms safety instruction for a WFF officer before his AMH hunt. Participants in the AMH hunts enjoy the outdoors at one of the premier hunting areas in Alabama at Portland Landing SOA.
Hunting safety: back to the basics
AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Deer hunters across the United States are eagerly awaiting the leaves to change, temperatures to cool and the thrill of the hunt to begin. Until then, the responsibilities … more
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Eagle Scout Gabriel Hunter, of Daphne, looks at two trees that were uprooted during Hurricane Sally. Regulations restrict the removing of the trees from protected areas. Hunter had to find a way to work around the protected trees as part of his project to revitalize the trail around Jackson's Oak in Daphne.
Eagle Scouts help build Baldwin County
There was a tree in the way. It wouldn't take much to clear it out and move on. But before that could be done, there were laws in the way. As the resident of a city preserve the tree … more
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Gulf Coast Media has confirmed that Ford's Garage will not be coming to OWA.
Ford’s Garage is NOT coming to OWA, Poarch official confirms
Rumors are circulating on social media regarding what business will fill the void left by Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at OWA, which closed recently, suddenly, after four years. An article … more
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Baldwin County Commission to hold community meetings in February
The Baldwin County Commission is set to hold two public meetings with municipal and tribal representatives to discuss potential uses of the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery … more
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When Jones was in the eighth grade, he found his way to the Baldwin County Sheriff Boy’s Ranch (BCSBR) after he and his brother battled merely to survive. “My mother was in and out of prison for drug use and my father had his own issues and struggled as a single father to provide for me and my brother,” said Jones. “The only different in our lives was the Boys’ ranch.”
Coming home: Baldwin County Sheriff's Boys Ranch director shares his story of hope and healing
It is said that home is where the heart is. This is true for Baldwin County Sheriff's Boys Ranch Director Steven Jones. When Jones was in eighth grade, he found his way to the Baldwin County … more
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Sampling Flavors in Central Baldwin [Photo gallery]
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- It was a good turnout Thursday, July 18 for the 16th Annual “Flavors of the South,” wine and food tasting event with the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at the Baldwin … more
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Baldwin County parents voice concerns over buses without A/C
After several parents expressed concern about the lack of air conditioning on Baldwin County Public Schools buses, the discussion came to a head at the Sept. 21 Board of Education meeting. … more
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Baldwin County Public Schools offering mentor program to new principals, teachers
Baldwin County Public Schools has launched a new mentor program for elementary school principals across the county. According to Tiffany Wilson, director of human resources, this year's chosen mentor … more
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Retired Marine and one of the voices of The Scuttlebutt Network, a radio show broadcast from the USS Alabama, Tom Claxton took to the microphone also. He thanked Blohme and Nick DiMario for their work for Veterans and presented them with a piece of the USS Alabama teak deck that was removed during the ongoing deck replacement.
Celebrity chef “Panini” Pete Blohme throws epic 60th birthday bash with a-list guests
How does a chef and restauranteur celebrate a milestone birthday? In the case of "Panini" Pete Blohme's 60th, a private party with a hundred or two close friends, food, drinks and a rocking band from … more
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Magnolia Springs celebrates Independence Day [Photo gallery]
Magnolia Springs’ 4th of July celebration took place on the town streets the morning of Independence Day, beginning with the annual parade that traveled from Woodland to Oak Street and ended at the … more
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Rouge Regent Carol Salsamendi Community Service Award Winner Beverly Dillon Smith and committee chair Judy Culbreth at Nix Center, December 14, 2023. Following the ceremony.
Local DAR chapter honors Fairhope woman with annual community service award
Members of the Ecor Rogue chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gathered in the festively decorated Nix Center in Fairhope to honor Beverly Smith, the 2023 recipient of the … more
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Baldwin County blood donors needed now
In the face of a severe blood shortage, the American Red Cross is sounding the alarm as the nation witnesses the lowest blood donation numbers in two decades. The Red Cross blood supply has plummeted … more
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Don't miss out on seeing the top college football players take the field in Mobile during the Senior Bowl.
5 Gulf Coast events happening this weekend, Feb. 2-4
Happy February everyone! This month is kicking off with a full slate of events and Mardi Gras parades to keep you busy all weekend long. Our pick of the top five events happening this weekend … more
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