New $157 Million Gulf Shores High School Opens Its Doors
The new $157 million Gulf Shores High School has opened, welcoming about 1,000 students to a 287,000-square-foot campus with advanced labs, arts and athletic facilities.
Gulf Shores Sandcastle Ritual Inspires Memoir by Charles Chumley
Longtime Gulf Shores visitor Charles Chumley turned his daily sandcastle-building ritual into a 44-chapter memoir, with all author royalties donated to Family Promise.
Gulf Shores Church Tops $1.4M in Giving With Three New Grants
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Gulf Shores gave $10,000 grants each to Wilmer Hall, Camp Beckwith and the South Baldwin Literacy Council, reaching $1.4 million in total giving.
Gulf Shores to Auction Surplus Items Through GovDeals
The City of Gulf Shores is holding a surplus auction through GovDeals, with items available for viewing by appointment at its Public Works Facility.
Gulf Shores Doubles Its Year-Round Lifeguard Force to 12
Gulf Shores has doubled its year-round lifeguard staff from six to 12, spending about $400,000 annually, as officials report fewer rescues and no drownings.
Spanish Fort’s Sam Wilder Vows Consistency in Bounce-Back Season
Senior defensive end Sam Wilder is pushing Spanish Fort to focus on consistency and fundamentals as the Toros aim to rebound from a 4-6 season.
Crews Make Progress on Daphne’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Still on Track for Spring 2027 Opening
Construction continues on Daphne's $16 million Bayfront Park amphitheater, funded by offshore oil and gas lease money, with city officials confirming the project remains on track for a spring 2027…
Gulf Shores Opens Applications for New Citizens Academy, Deadline Aug. 31
Gulf Shores is accepting applications through Aug. 31 for Gulf Shores 101, a new seven-week citizens academy beginning Sept. 15 that gives residents and business owners an inside look at…
Ono Men’s Club Presents $2,000 Donation to Christian Service Center
The Ono Men's Club donated $2,000 to the Christian Service Center, continuing a tradition of giving back with funds raised on Ono Island to support food and emergency assistance in…
Gulf Shores High School’s Brandi Owens, Randy Carlisle Earn Statewide Transportation Honors
Gulf Shores High School math teacher and bus driver Brandi Owens has been named Alabama Bus Driver of the Year, while Randy Carlisle was named Alabama Transportation Director of the…