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Gulf Shores City Council To Evaluate Municipal Contracts And Permits

By K. Cooper • August 3, 2026

Gulf Shores elected leaders are scheduled to meet this afternoon for the City Council Work Session. City officials will discuss and evaluate several departmental items and public permit applications. Agenda items include municipal contract renewals, local land-use requests, and commercial applications.

Waterville Ends Season On A High And Wet Note

By Gulf Shores News Staff • August 2, 2026

As the calendar opens to August, the familiar buzz of back-to-school preparation begins. With local schools scheduled to resume classes on Wednesday, August 12, families have one final window to trade textbooks for inner tubes.

S’mores on the Shore set for August 6 in Gulf Shores

S'mores On The Shore Returns To The Beach

By R. Peevy • August 1, 2026

What has grown into one of the most beloved local events is returning to the beaches of Gulf Shores. Campfires, music, s’mores, and so much more will be the scene as the City of Gulf Shores hosts S’mores on the Shore on Thursday, August 6.

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Orange Beach News

Orange Beach Council to Amend Regulations for Recreational Vehicle Rentals and E-Bikes

By K. Cooper • August 3, 2026

Municipal leaders across the coastal community are working to balance rapid local growth with public safety. The Orange Beach City Council will vote on major updates to local safety ordinances covering recreational vehicle rentals, electric bicycles, and micro mobility devices.

Rock Tribute 'Dream On' Returns To Orange Beach For 4th Edition

By Ken Cooper • August 1, 2026

The Expect Excellence Music Department is bringing its classic rock tribute show, "Dream On Vol. 4," to the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center in late August. The production features musicians and singers from across the Gulf Coast.

Bartenders Shake Up The Local Scene As Competition Heats Up For "Bartender of the Year"

By R. Peevy • July 31, 2026

As the tourism season continues to draw visitors to Alabama’s beautiful coastline, the spotlight is shifting to the local talent behind the bar. The Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association (ARHA), in partnership with Old Forester and United-Johnson Brothers of America, has officially launched its annual "Bartender

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Coastal Region News

Sunshine’s Still Clocked In

By Jessica Taylor • August 3, 2026

Summer may be slowly turning the calendar page, but don’t tell the Alabama Gulf Coast—that message clearly gets lost every year in the seabreeze. From beach concerts and bonfires to fresh starts at the Foley library, back-to-school shopping, rodeo thrills, retro throwbacks, and unforgettable local eats, this week shows

Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Host Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at The Wharf

By Gulf Shores News Staff • August 2, 2026

The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is bringing back one of the Alabama Gulf Coast's most popular food events. The 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge, presented by Columbia Southern University, will return to Orange Beach.

Foley To Resurface More Than Four Miles Of City Streets

By Guy Busby • August 1, 2026

Foley is set to improve more than four miles of city streets after the City Council approved the annual road resurfacing plan. The plan calls for bids to resurface 4.76 lane miles of roads citywide. If additional funding is available, the city may also resurface an additional 1.54 miles as an elective project.

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