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Gulf Shores Pursues America250 Grant To Celebrate National Anniversary

By John Mullen • June 15, 2026

Gulf Shores is seeking a grant to help the city celebrate the America250 Alabama Initiative. The state money would be for “community programming and historical engagement” to help celebrate the Declaration of Independence’s 1776 enactment.

Baldwin County Runoff Elections - Your Vote Matters

By R. Peevy • June 14, 2026

This election season has already experienced courts, district confusion and extreme ads. Now the runoff is here and your vote matters. Election officials emphasize that participating in these summer races is an important opportunity to make your voice heard at every stage of the election cycle.

Sargassum Brings Protection And Life To The Beach

By R. Peevy • June 13, 2026

The cities have spent tens of millions dredging sand onto local beaches; sargassum does it for free. While some beach goers have negative connotations about the seaweed washing ashore, it is one of nature's methods to restore sand and life along the coast.

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Orange Beach News

Orange Beach Council Prepares To Fill Vacant Seat After Johnson's Resignation

By John Mullen • June 15, 2026

It’ll be somewhat of a procedural start to the biweekly meeting of the Orange Beach City Council that could end in the appointment of a new council member. In the upcoming regular session, councilors will have two resolutions to consider, one to declare Jerry Johnson’s seat vacant and a second resolution to appoint

Blue Marlin Grand Championship Brings Elite Teams

By Ken Cooper • June 14, 2026

Orange Beach initially gained a reputation as a fishing village, long before the high rise accommodations. Now it is the home to some of the most valuable fishing tournaments in the nation. Large vessels and elite teams will converge on the Wharf docks.

Orange Beach Performing Arts Center Launches Summer Theater Camp

By K.Cooper • June 12, 2026

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach High Schools both have new state-of-the-art theaters for performances and educational events. These new performing art centers are proving to be useful for the community as a whole.

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Coastal Region News

Foley Council To Consider New Senior Center

Foley Council Considers New $5 Million Senior Center

By John Mullen • June 15, 2026

Foley looks to begin the journey to a new senior center as it considers hiring a firm for the construction design, engineering, and inspection at an upcoming council meeting. The city is looking for plans to be developed from June to December, with the goal of receiving bids in early 2027 and opening the new center in

Dauphin Island Sea Lab testing aqua farming

Advancing Small-Scale Aquaculture in Alabama’s Nearshore Waters

By David Rainer | Outdoor Alabama • June 13, 2026

The Dauphin Island Sea Lab is testing a sustainable pilot project for aquaculture in the nearshore waters off Fort Morgan, focusing on integrated methods designed for small-form operations. This initiative aims to establish a viable protein source while minimizing the environmental footprint typical of large-scale

Krupinski Farm has been a cornerstone of Foley

100 Years of Farm Fresh Growth

By R. Peevy • June 12, 2026

For 100 years, Krupinski Farm has been a cornerstone of Foley, Alabama, growing not just crops, but a legacy that bridges generations. Founded in 1926 when the Krupinski patriarch moved from Nebraska to Baldwin County, the family-operated farm has remained a fixture of the community for four generations.

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"BEST OF" Gallery

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