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Name: Gulf Shores News
Address: Gulf Shores, AL
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Shaping the Shore: How City of Gulf Shores Consistently Engages Residents

By R. Peevy • September 24, 2026

As the City of Gulf Shores, Alabama, continues to experience steady growth, city leadership has taken a proactive, community-driven approach and at the center of this strategy is a deep commitment to resident engagement.

Gulf Shores Fire Rescue Training Center Take Firefighters To Next Level

By Erica Thomas • September 23, 2026

Gulf Shores Fire Rescue celebrated a milestone Tuesday with the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art training facility. Fire Chief Mark Sealy said the construction was a collaborative effort.

Could Cameras And Software Solve A Beach Parking Situation?

By Gulf Shores News Staff • September 22, 2026

The Gulf Shores City Council held a work session addressing several critical municipal topics, with major focus centered on proposed overhauls to the city's beach parking and registration system.

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Orange Beach News

shrimping fuel cost affect local economy

Rising Fuel Costs Hit Coastal Shrimpers and Fishing Fleets

By R. Peevy • September 24, 2026

Rising fuel costs are putting severe financial pressure on commercial shrimpers, deep-sea fishing trawlers, and charter boat operators across coastal communities. Marine diesel prices have experienced sharp surges, in some regions nearly doubling

Orange Beach Fire & Rescue responded to two significant structure fires

Double Fire Incident on River Road in Orange Beach

By K. Cooper • September 23, 2026

Orange Beach Fire & Rescue responded to two significant structure fires along River Road within a span of eight hours between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. The first event occurred at 6:06 p.m. on Tuesday in the 32,800 block, followed by a second response at 1:19 a.m. Wednesday in the 33,000 block.

Swimming Advisory For Orange Beach Waterfront Park

By Gulf Shores News Staff • September 23, 2026

A public swimming advisory has been issued for the waters of Wolf Bay at the Orange Beach Waterfront Park following consecutive tests showing poor water quality, health officials announced Tuesday.

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Coastal Region News

Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich ad Chris Elliott

State Senator Has High Praise For Foley Mayor

By Erica Thomas • September 24, 2026

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) said Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich is one of the best in the state. While speaking at a South Baldwin Republican Women luncheon at The Hotel Magnolia, Elliott addressed the mayor.

An Alabama University Breaks Into U.S. News Top 100 National Rankings

By R. Peevy • September 23, 2026

Higher education in Alabama traces its roots back to 1822 with the founding of Athens State University, the state's oldest institution. Since then, the state's academic landscape has grown significantly, and today Alabama is home to 60 colleges and universities providing diverse educational opportunities.

Foley's New Door-to-Door Solicitation Protections

Foley's New Protection From Annoying Door-to-Door Solicitation

By R. Peevy • September 22, 2026

Few things disrupt the peace of a home or the productivity of a business quite like an unexpected knock at the door. Whether you are sitting down for a family dinner, in the middle of an important work meeting, or simply enjoying a moment of quiet, the sudden sound of a doorbell or a rapt at the door almost always seem

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"BEST OF" Gallery

Want to see who has been voted the BEST of the area? Visit these sites and see the ranking. You can also vote and share with others. VOTE for the Best of Gulf Shores!

Best Seafood Restaurants

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Best Beachfront Restaurant

Top 10 Restaurants on the Beach

Best Bars

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Best Burgers

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Best Dolphin Cruise

Top 10 Dolphin Cruises

Best Coffee Shops

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Best Breakfast

Top 10 Breakfast Places. Vote for your favorite.

Best Fried Chicken

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