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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.

Things To Do Before September Ends

By Jessica Taylor • September 21, 2026

It’s hard to believe September is almost over, and though it may be winding down, as usual, no one told the Alabama never-sleepy Gulf Coast to slow down. From dancing boots and honky-tonk tunes to fishing rods, Jeeps that shine, cornhole comps for rescued pups and a little sensory-friendly family time

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Orange Beach News

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.

Orange Is the New Beach: How Autumn’s Boldest Color Takes Over

By R. Peevy • September 22, 2026

As autumn arrives, an undeniable obsession with the color orange takes hold, transforming everything from our culinary cravings to the natural landscape. This seasonal infatuation goes far beyond the ubiquitous pumpkin spice lattes and festive decorations

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Coastal Region News

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

Rigs To Reefs Program Allows Second Life For Drilling Rigs In Gulf

By Gulf Shores News Staff • September 20, 2026

The relationship between the offshore energy industry and coastal ecosystems along the Gulf of Mexico has long been complex and fraught with tension. On one hand, offshore oil and gas platforms carry inherent environmental risks, where catastrophic failures can inflict decades of ecological and economic harm on coastal

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