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GSPD Officer Noted for Professionalism During Challenging Incidents

By Ken Cooper • May 7, 2026

Officer Peyton Hardy has been named Patrol Officer of the Month for March 2026, following a period of high activity and consistent performance. The recognition highlights his work responding to calls, making arrests, and maintaining a visible presence.

S'mores On The Shore Returns To Gulf Shores Beach

By Gulf Shores News Staff • May 6, 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, May 21.

Lee Charities Celebrate Local Organizers And Organizations

By Ken Cooper • May 5, 2026

Lee Charities hosted its first nonprofit appreciation event on the coast, bringing together organizations from across Baldwin County. The event focused on recognizing the work of nonprofit teams and creating space for connection and encouragement.

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Orange Beach News

Orange Beach Residents Invited to Town Hall About Controversial Dinner Theater

By Gulf Shores News Staff • May 6, 2026

Orange Beach residents are expected to weigh in on a proposed dinner theater development at a Town Hall meeting tonight, Wednesday, as city leaders seek public input ahead of key decisions on the project. The meeting will be held at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center after the City Council meeting,

Anniversaries In May Include A Cosmic Restaurant And A Buzzed Cat

By John Mullen • May 5, 2026

Anniversaries are coming fast and furious for the Cosmo’s family of restaurants as May arrived. Brian and Jodi Harsany opened their first restaurant, Cosmo’s, on May 23, 2006, in the small fish-camp-like setting of a shopping center on Canal Road.

Cinco de Mayo And Mothers Day In This Week's Things To Do

By Jessica Taylor • May 4, 2026

With an exciting mix of taco-filled celebrations, delightful waterfront getaways, community gatherings, and a special weekend dedicated to Moms, there’s so much to explore.

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Coastal Region News

Anglers Head To Orange Beach For Billfish Tournament Season

By Ken Cooper • May 7, 2026

The Orange Beach Billfish Classic is set to bring some of the most exciting offshore fishing competition to the Alabama Gulf Coast this spring. The tournament will be held at The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Funeral Home Fails To Deliver Headstones

Pine Rest Funeral Home Manager Out Amid Headstone Complaints

By Erica Thomas • May 6, 2026

Leadership changes have taken place at Pine Rest Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Foley, following complaints from customers who said they paid for headstones they never received. The former manager, is no longer with Pine Rest.

Cinco de Mayo, Why The Day Is Celebrated

By Gulf Shores News Staff • May 5, 2026

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

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