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Gulf Shores Police Chief Explains Hurricane and Beach Parking Passes

By Ken Cooper • July 25, 2025
The Gulf Shores Police Department released details on its Hurricane Decal program. Police Chief Dan Netemeyer explained the system for property owners. These decals are crucial for public safety and convenience. They provide residents with two significant benefits.
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Another ICE Raid on Baldwin County School Construction Site

By News Staff • July 24, 2025
In the past few weeks several Baldwin County businesses and construction sites have experienced immigration enforcement by the Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force. Federal agents carried out an immigration enforcement operation at the construction site for the new Loxley Elementary School,
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Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge Returns To The Wharf

By News Staff • July 23, 2025
In just one month football season will be back for the fans. A local tradition is to kick off the season with amazing tailgate foods. The best part is that you can attend the Coastal Tailgate Challenge and still catch your game on the 23rd of August.
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Auburn Research Center Breaks Ground In Orange Beach

By Ken Cooper • July 25, 2025
Auburn University and Orange Beach officials celebrated a major breakthrough Thursday with the start of construction on a new research station. The facility, backed by Auburn's engineering college, is expected to boost environmental studies along the Gulf Coast.
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Flora-Bama Ole River Grill Nominated For National Sports Bar Award

By New Staff • July 23, 2025
A sports bar on the water with 30+ televisions, great food and located in the middle of it all? Yes please! The writers at USA Today have compiled a list of 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for the best local sports bar in 2025. One of the sports bars on the list is right in the backyard.
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Alabama Warns Public of Risky Heat Levels

By News Staff • July 22, 2025
Just six months ago the coastal region experienced record-breaking snowfall. Now The Alabama Department of Public Health is alerting residents about the dangers of extreme heat as temperatures soar across the state. With heat indices climbing into the triple digits this week, health officials say everyone should be awa
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New Baldwin Preparatory School Celebrates Strong First Year

By News Staff • July 25, 2025
The Baldwin County Economic Alliance cheered the success of the school's first year success in a news release detailing the progress. After just one year in operation, Baldwin Preparatory Academy (Baldwin Prep) is already reshaping what education can look like for students in Baldwin County.
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Home Owners Benefit From Foley's Tough Building Standards

By Guy Busby • July 24, 2025
Foley, Alabama, stands out for its strong focus on safe home building. The city ranks fourth in the nation for homes certified as fortified by Smart Home America and the Gulf Shores/ Orange Beach communities are not far behind. These certifications mean buildings can better handle hurricanes and other bad weather.
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Foley Cancels Meeting To Remove Business License For Colt Grill

By Erica Thomas • July 22, 2025
The Foley City Council canceled a public hearing on the revocation of the business license for a restaurant that was raided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security last week
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Pets are not allowed on the beach but there are several areas in the city for them to stretch their legs. Read more about local regulations.

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During the summer months parking at the beach can be hard to find. The city has explained the system on the linked page for tourist and locals.

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