Parlor Doughnuts Gulf Shores opening soon

Parlor Doughnuts brings a new type to the mix with its layered doughnut. A wide range of toppings are available. Small batches are made fresh all day.
Gulf Shores residents and visitors have seen the sign and construction for far too long, but the wait is nearly over. Parlor Doughnuts will open its doors in just a few weeks. Michael Bush isn't …
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival to soar in Foley this weekend

There is nothing quite as magical as seeing a giant fabric bag fill with air and lift into the sky. See the magic and experience all the fun the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival has to offer May …
At the April 23 council meeting, the Magnolia Springs Town Council voted to approve Resolution 2024-05, signifying the closure of the Magnolia Springs Public Library and the dissolution of the library board.

The end of an era: Magnolia Springs Public Library to close

Magnolia Springs Town Council recently made a unanimous vote that marks a significant decision regarding the future of the town's library services. The resolution, aimed at restructuring the …

Hangout Music Festival 2024 construction begins in Gulf Shores: Closures and local impacts you need to know

Hangout Music Festival 2024 is just around the corner and work has begun to turn Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf Place into a music festival. Residents and visitors will see beach, road and …

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Obituaries
Curtis French Yarbrough, Jr. passed away on Apr. 17, 2024, due to an adverse reaction to prescribed medication, surrounded by loved ones at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. He was 81 years old. …
MARY EVALYN RUNYAN WHITE May 20, 1932–April 19, 2024 Written by Jodi Hughes “Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to …
Gregory Robert Smith, “Greg”, passed away on Apr. 20, 2024. Born on Oct. 19, 1951, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Greg was a graduate of Gannon University. Greg was predeceased by his loving …

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Sports
Sports
The Gulf Shores Dolphins celebrated their second consecutive Class 5A Area 1 championship on Saturday, April 27, with a 10-0 win over Elberta at home. The Dolphins will once again enter the South Regional Championship as the top qualifier when the tournament opens on May 7 in Gulf Shores.
Gulf Shores wins second straight Class 5A Area 1 softball title
DJ James returns to the defensive huddle after breaking up a pass during the first quarter of the 75th-annual Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile on Feb. 3. With the 192nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, James was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round on Saturday, April 27.
From "War Eagle" to "Go Hawks," Spanish Fort alum James chosen by Seattle Seahawks in Round 6 of 2024 NFL Draft
Kris Abrams-Draine warms up for the 75th-annual Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile on Feb. 3. With the 145th overall pick in the 5th Round 2024 NFL Draft, the former Missouri Tiger and Spanish Fort Toro was selected by the Denver Broncos. Abrams-Draine became the first Spanish Fort alumnus to be drafted by the NFL.
Missouri’s Abrams-Draine becomes first Spanish Fort Toro selected in 2024 NFL Draft, set to join Denver Broncos
The USC Women of Troy celebrate their third consecutive national championship in the Alabama Gulf on May 7, 2023. Their title will be on the line next weekend when the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship takes over Gulf Place Beach for the eighth time.
NCAA Beach Volleyball to crown one more champion in Gulf Shores before two-year stay in California
The Orange Beach Makos hit their home turf for tournament action against the Ocean Springs Greyhounds from Mississippi on March 23. Orange Beach will be back at home next Monday as hosts of the Class 4A Area 1 tournament as the AHSAA postseason gets underway.
Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort, Daphne hosting softball area tournaments as road to AHSAA state begins

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The Galway Irish Public House opens soon in Gulf Shores: Here's an exclusive sneak peek from GCM Lifestyle Editor Melanie LeCroy

BOX Want to go? Galway Irish Public House is at 2301 E. 2nd St., Gulf Shores. Official hours are not yet posted, but follow the Galway Irish Public House Facebook page for updates. GULF SHORES …

The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance celebrates a decade of art and community, May 4

Just 10 years ago, the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance opened its doors and welcomed in artists from across the region and art lovers. Join in on the celebration May 4. In May 2014, the Waterway Village was …

Gulf Shores Arby's robbery halted: Suspect apprehended following failed attempts

Gulf Shores Police swiftly apprehended a suspect following an armed robbery attempt at an Arby's restaurant, where patrons resisted the assailant's demands, leading to his eventual capture. On …

What's happening at Meyer Park? Nothing permanent, Gulf Shores says

Wondering what's going on at Meyer Park? Don't worry, they're not taking the azaleas out. According to what Gulf Shores officials told Gulf Coast Media on Friday, Meyer Park is undergoing …

New Gulf Shores High School groundbreaking celebrated by Gulf Shores City Schools, City of Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES – Gulf Shores City Schools and the City of Gulf Shores celebrated the start of construction on the new Gulf Shores High School with an official groundbreaking ceremony on April 26. …

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The Onlooker - Central/North Baldwin

Bay Minette City Hall Hosts successful Clean Out & Recycle Day event

Angie Eckman, Foley's environmental manager and recipient of the 2024 Baldwin County Environmental Stewardship Award, poses with other distinguished awardees during the ceremony held by Baldwin County Commission on Tuesday, April 16.

Foley's Eckman wins 2024 Baldwin County Stewardship Award

Honoring Chase Sharp: Bay Minette Swap Family Fun Day returns

Foley Main Street becomes accredited Main Street program for 5th consecutive year

Baldwin County High School seniors take the pledge for education

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The Courier - Eastern Shore News

Baldwin County students get hands-on experience in the workforce through new program

The Henry Stuart Home was built in 1925. This building was constructed as a circular, domed hut and stands at 14 feet in diameter and sinks two feet into the ground, featuring six top-hinged windows that circle the building and two skylights on the roof.

Historic home in Montrose could face relocation

Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan made the first Wawa Hoagie. Wondering what ingredients Sullivan added to the first hoagie? Wonder no longer. Sullivan chose American and Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, turkey, ham, tomato, banana peppers, pickles, spinach, salt and pepper and finished with oil and vinegar.

From hoagies to rewards: 5 Tips for your inaugural Wawa-Fairhope trip

Thompson Engineering expands presence with new Spanish Fort office

Ceramic butterflies made by students at Daphne High School that features an index card with the names of children who died during the Holocaust.

Daphne High School honors Holocaust victims with ceramic butterfly project

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Local News

Vets Recover launches comprehensive care facility for veterans in Mobile

According to the 2023 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report compiled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there were 6,392 veteran suicides in 2021, averaging 17.5 veteran suicides …

7 new additions to Hangout Music Festival for 2024: What you need to know before you go

Countdown to 2024 Hangout Music Festival check: only 19 days until we are living our best music festival life on the white powder sand in Gulf Shores. There are seven new additions and changes to the …

Psychiatrist, Dr. Williams, takes helm as president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama

Amanda Williams, M.D., a psychiatrist based in the Montgomery area, assumed the role of president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama during the organization's annual meeting held on …

Top honors for Baldwin County builders in 2024 AREA competition

Multiple members of the Baldwin County Home Builders Association are among the distinguished recipients in the 2024 Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards (AREA) competition, organized by the Home …

Rockwell and Stonebridge Elementary students honor local heroes in Super Citizen Program

In an engaging ceremony on Monday, April 22, second-graders from Rockwell and Stonebridge Elementary Schools gathered in the Rockwell Elementary School Cafeteria. The occasion marked the culmination …

8 Baldwin County schools to participate in Spring Walk and Roll to School Day on May 1

Baldwin County schools will come together on Wednesday, May 1 to acknowledge Spring Walk and Roll to School Day. Walk and Roll to School Day was initiated by the Baldwin County Safe Routes to School …

15 Orange Beach students to perform live with Foreigner at The Wharf in August

Legendary rock band Foreigner, a member of the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, will be rocking The Wharf stage live in Orange Beach with fifteen student musicians at its Friday, August 16 …

Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack recreational fishing season resumes May 1

NOAA Fisheries has issued a reminder to recreational fishermen regarding the reopening of the Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack recreational fishing season. The season is set to resume at 12:01 a.m. …

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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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Both Gulf Shores soccer teams earned their second consecutive area titles and will once again host the first round of the playoffs. Last year, both Dolphin squads earned Red Map trophies as state runners-up in the programs’ first-ever trip to the finals.

St. Michael, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort sweep soccer area championships as playoff brackets finalize

Three Baldwin County schools saw both their girls’ and boys’ soccer teams claim regular season area championships and earn the right to host the first round of the AHSAA Soccer State …

Robertsdale’s Wells walks away with hardware, school records in hurdle races to earn Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week

Gulf Coast Media readers were won over by Robertsdale junior Whitney Wells’ performance at the Admirals’ & Pirates’ Invitational in Fairhope on Thursday with two bronze medals for …
Foley Sports Tourism will be hosting the USA Gymnastics Region 8 Level 6/7/8 Regional Championships this weekend at the Foley Event Center after planners were won over by the professionalism of the staff.

USA Gymnastics Region 8 Championship tournament returning to Baldwin County, Foley Event Center

FOLEY — The best gymnasts in the Southeast are returning to Foley for the 2024 Region 8 Level 6/7/8 Regional Championships April 26-28 and planners say it’s the city’s track record …
AHSAA Tennis Director Marvin Chou presents Gulf Shores freshman Tereza Mojs with her individual state championship plaque after she won the No. 1 singles bracket at the state tournament in Mobile on Tuesday. Mojs lost only one set in her five-match run to the championship.

Gulf Shores freshman Mojs claims Class 4A-5A No. 1 singles tennis state championship in Mobile

Gulf Shores freshman Tereza Mojs powered her way to the No. 1 singles state title in Class 4A-5A by dropping only one set in her five matches. The Alabama High School Athletic …
Gulf Shores senior and Meridian College signee Connor Gehr fires a pitch against the Bayside Academy Admirals at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Florida on April 11. Gehr produced a 1-hit shutout in the clinching Game 2 to help the Dolphins sweep Beauregard in the first round of the AHSAA’s Class 5A state playoffs on Friday, April 19.

Bayshore Christian, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort, Baldwin County sweep into second round of AHSAA baseball playoffs

Four of Baldwin County’s seven representatives in the AHSAA state baseball playoffs swept into the Sweet 16 of their respective classification’s brackets. Two more needed decisive Game 3s …
Fia Lindblom, a Swedish freshman at Texas State, goes through her pre-putt routine on the 9th hole of Lakewood Golf Club’s Dogwood Course on Wednesday, April 16, during the third day of Sun Belt Conference championship action. Lindblom and the Bobcats went on to win their first title since 2016 with match play victories over Old Dominion and Georgia Southern on Thursday.

Texas State becomes fourth different winner crowned Sun Belt Women’s Golf champions in Baldwin County at Lakewood Golf Club at The Grand

POINT CLEAR — With a 4-1-0 win over No. 2 Georgia Southern in Thursday’s match play at Lakewood Golf Club at The Grand, No. 1 Texas State hoisted its second Sun Belt Conference …

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