Gulf Coast Classic tournaments takes over Baldwin County baseball, softball diamonds for 24th straight Spring Break

The Fairhope Pirates warm up in between innings during Thursday’s championship game of the first Gulf Coast Classic Tournament against the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs in Gulf Shores. The first of a three-week event saw 48 softball teams and 51 baseball teams kick off their spring breaks on the Baldwin County coast.
GULF SHORES — For the 24th consecutive year, baseball and softball teams from neighboring states are spending their spring breaks on the Baldwin County coast to get their seasons started at …
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GSPD issues warning following recent beachfront break-ins

The Gulf Shores Police Department has issued a warning to local residents and visitors, following several recent vehicle break-ins that occurred last week. According to the release, officers …

Celebrating Women's History Month in Baldwin County

March marks Women's History Month, a time dedicated to honoring women who have shaped individuals and the global landscape. Although March 8 marks International Women's Day, every day is Women's …

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach nominated for USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards

Get ready to vote away, as both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are once again in the running for a USA Today's 10 Best Reader's Choice Award in the "best small towns" category. This time around, Gulf …
Obituaries
Jeffrey W. Stimpson passed away on Feb. 27, 2024, at the age of 71, at Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center after a short illness from Parkinson’s disease.  Jeff is survived …
Joan Feely, age 88, of Elberta Alabama, passed away on Mar. 10, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial was held Mar. 14, 2024, at St Bartholomew Catholic Church in Elberta Alabama. Please go to …
Patrick H. "Pat" Duck, age 69, of Loxley, Alabama, passed away on Mar. 8, 2024. Funeral services were held on Mar. 12, 2024, at the Robertsdale First Baptist Church, and the burial will be in the …
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Gulf Shores adds new AEDs at 22 locations throughout city

In a move to increase public safety, the City of Gulf Shores announced that they have installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at 22 locations throughout the city. Per the release, the …

Beachball Properties acquires Simpson Properties Group, expands Gulf Coast vacation rental portfolio

In a significant move within the vacation rental management sector on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Beachball Properties announced today, March 13, the acquisition of Simpson Properties Group's rental …

Gulf Shores to retrofit old hospital building instead of original plan to build a new justice center

In 2022, the city of Gulf Shores approved a contract to design and construct a brand-new justice center that would replace the current police station, and combine the police department, jail and …

Gulf Shores proposes motion to create safe pathways to school

As the city of Gulf Shores continues to prepare for the upcoming construction of a new pedestrian bridge, city council members have presented a proposal to create a safe pathways map to Gulf Shores …
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Children's of Alabama celebrates Child Life Month

Children's of Alabama is taking the month of March to honor the invaluable contributions of child life specialists, recognizing their profound impact on hospitalized children. March is …

Nursing program at Coastal Alabama Community College prepares students for success

Interested in a nursing degree? The Nursing Program at Coastal Alabama Community College's Fairhope Campus provides a comprehensive education aimed at preparing students for successful careers in …
Students and educators from South Alabama demonstrated exceptional talent in the Better Business Bureau's Laws of Life essay competition, securing top honors in the statewide contest.

Central and South Alabama students excel in BBB's Laws of Life essay contest

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Central and South Alabama proudly announced the winners of their annual Laws of Life essay competition, supported by the Alabama Humanities Alliance. …

Baldwin County accepting applications for summer utilities internship program

Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS) is once again accepting applications for their summer utilities internship program, offering current high schools students the opportunity to gain hands-on …

Gulf Shores High School teacher named top educator for green education in the country

Nearly one year after being selected as Secondary Teacher of the Year, Amanda Talantis, hospitality and tourism teacher at Gulf Shores High School, has been named the top K-12 educator in the country …

Easter Sunrise Service scheduled at Pirates’ Cove Marina

Pirates’ Cove Marina is gearing up for an Easter Sunrise Service on March 31, featuring Patrick Higgins from Gideons International as the speaker. The event invites all to gather early to …

Bill to be introduced aims at protecting tethered dogs

Rep. Phillip Ensler (D-Montgomery) is drafting a bill that would require adequate shelter and access to food for outside dogs that are tethered. Tethering is the act of tying an animal with a …

Discover Books By the Bay: Pensacola's Ultimate Literary Festival on March 23

Book lovers rejoice! There is a festival just for you happening March 23 in downtown Pensacola. Books By the Bay is an outdoor book festival that will highlight more than 50 authors, live …
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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.
The boys’ team emerged victorious from the team competition at Saturday’s inaugural Meet the Makos event hosted by Beachside Mini Golf.

Orange Beach community Meets the Makos at Beachside Mini Golf

The Orange Beach varsity golf teams squared off in a friendly competition at Saturday’s inaugural Meet the Makos event hosted by Beachside Mini Golf. The boys’ team played the …
Daphne senior Victoria Hosford visited the campus of Huntingdon College on Feb. 13. Less than a month later, she made her commitment to play flag football for the Hawks on Monday, March 11.

Daphne’s Hosford commits to Huntingdon, set to become Baldwin County’s first college flag football player

Daphne senior Victoria Hosford will become Baldwin County’s first collegiate girls’ flag football player after she announced her commitment to the Huntingdon Hawks on Monday.
Bayside Academy seventh grader Avery Therrell leads the pack during Friday morning’s Middle School 800-meter run at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston as part of New Balance Nationals Indoor. Therrell used a new personal record time of 2:42.12 to finish 20th out of 77 total runners.

Bayside Academy’s Therrell logs new best time at Boston’s New Balance Nationals Indoor

Boston’s Reggie Lewis Center is hosting the New Balance Indoor Nationals this weekend where some of the country’s top track and field talent will compete. Seventh grader Avery Therrell …
Madeline Dudley attacks the high jump bar on an attempt at the 2023 state championship meet in Gulf Shores where she went on to win silver. Dudley will now turn her attention to the outdoor track season after her indoor season ended this weekend in New York City at the Nike Indoor Nationals hosted at The Armory.

Dudley from Bayside Academy high jumps at Nike Indoor Nationals at The Armory in New York

Some of the nation’s best track and field athletes have converged on the Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York City for the Nike Indoor Nationals this weekend. Bayside Academy …

Spanish Fort, Fairhope, St. Michael, Baldwin County, Foley among Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Program’s 2024 Region Scholar-Athlete and Student Achievement winners

When the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program announced regional winners of the Scholar-Athlete and Student Achievement initiatives, five Baldwin County representatives were recognized. …
St. Michael Catholic’s Lina Ramos logged career milestones with her 300th kill and dig during her junior season for the Cardinals. Before her senior season kicks off, Ramos will represent St. Michael at the AHSAA North-South All-Star match this summer after she was named to the roster on Tuesday, March 5.

Bayside Academy, Orange Beach, Bayshore Christian, Spanish Fort, St. Michael represented on cross country and volleyball all-star rosters

Five local schools and seven athletes were among the first wave of Baldwin County all-stars announced by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association for the cross country and …