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Flora-Bama Co-Owner Pat McClellan Remembered

Flora-Bama Legendary Partner Has Passed

By Ken Cooper • July 25, 2026

Pat McClellan, co-owner of the Flora-Bama and one of the Gulf Coast's most recognizable names, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday evening. McClellan came to the Gulf Coast after a decorated career in the U.S. Navy and the hospitality industry.

Restoring The Gulf's Fragile Coral Habitats

By NOAA | Gulf Shores News Staff • July 24, 2026

The Gulf of Mexico is an ecosystem defined by its resilience, having endured one of the most significant man-made environmental disasters in history: the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Beginning on April 20, 2010, this catastrophic event released nearly 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf

Surf, Sand, and Seven-Slot Grilles: The Ultimate Jeep Celebration At The Ultimate Location

By R. Peevy • July 23, 2026

Drive around the south, especially near the coast, and you will notice a special group of drivers who enjoy taking off their tops, some who greet you with a special waves and others who even have funny little ducks across their dash. For the Jeep enthusiast, the spirit of adventure is never confined to a paved road.

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Orange Beach News

twice as many greater amberjack as federal fisheries managers have estimated

Study Finds Twice As Many Amberjack Than The Federal Authorities Reported

By Outdoor Alabama • July 25, 2026

A new multi-year scientific study has found that the Gulf of America holds roughly twice as many greater amberjack as federal fisheries managers have estimated. The research, which used the same methods developed for the landmark

Orange Beach Schools Celebrate The New Season With Makos On Main

By K. Cooper • July 23, 2026

Orange Beach City Schools invites students, staff, and the community to celebrate the start of the school year at the annual Makos on Main Parade. The event will be held at The Wharf in Orange Beach and is free and open to the public.

Tropical Storm Bertha Skirts The Gulf Coast

By Gulf Shores News Staff • July 21, 2026

Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has strengthened as it moves through the northeastern Gulf of Mexico.

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Coastal Region News

Foley Public Library will officially open

Foley’s New Chapter: A Bigger, Better Library Prepares To Open

By R. Peevy • July 25, 2026

The City of Foley announced that the new Foley Public Library will officially open to the public on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Located at 230 East Orange Avenue, this new 40,000-square-foot facility replaces the city’s 1984 library building and represents a significant investment

Foley Main Street Launches “Friends of Downtown Foley” Program

“Friends of Downtown Foley” Program to Bring Art, Music, and Magic to the Downtown

By Gulf Shores News Staff • July 24, 2026

Foley Main Street has officially invited the community to play a direct role in the future of the city’s historic heart with the launch of its new "Friends of Downtown Foley" program. This initiative is designed to turn the growing momentum of the downtown district.

Orange Beach Police Help Senior Boat Owner

Police Help Senior Boat Owner After Tropical Storm

By K. Cooper • July 23, 2026

An Orange Beach resident, Maria Hawkins, found more than she expected while checking their property Wednesday morning after Tropical Storm Bertha. A boat had washed up near their dock overnight. Hawkins spotted it after waking up and stepping outside to survey the damage. What followed was an unexpected visit from Oran

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