Foley Police Search for Owner of Runaway Utility Spool That Hit Cars
A 12-foot utility spool blown by high winds struck three vehicles on the Foley Beach Express, and police are still hunting for its owner today.
Orange Beach Officials Rebuke Wharf Over Widespread Panic Booking
Orange Beach leaders criticized The Wharf's decision to book jam band Widespread Panic, citing past strain on police and fire resources.
South Baldwin County Officials Weigh Next Steps on New Regional Jail
A completed feasibility study shows south Baldwin County needs a new regional jail, with officials from Foley, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach reviewing options.
Foley’s Retail Boom Continues With Moe’s BBQ Opening
Foley's retail growth along Highway 59 continues with a new Moe's Original BBQ location, part of a wave of openings in the Baldwin County city.
Orange Beach Offers Cash Rewards to Curb Wave of Vandalism, Petty Crime
Orange Beach leaders approved a $10,000 reward fund after vandals damaged a donated dolphin sculpture and the Waterfront Park pier.
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Sports Tourism Hits Record $30.8 Million in 2014
Sports tourism in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach generated a record $30.8 million in visitor spending during 2014, capping years of steady growth.
Orange Beach Backs Study on Reviving a Seasonal Beach Trolley Along the Coast
Orange Beach is backing a new feasibility study on whether a seasonal trolley could once again connect coastal communities along the Gulf Coast.
Bystanders Attempt Daring Rescue After Fiery Crash on Baldwin Beach Express
Three passing motorists tried to free a Texas man from a burning, overturned SUV after a high-speed crash on the Baldwin Beach Express near Robertsdale.
Mobile County School Board Weighs Adding E-Cigarettes to Tobacco Ban
Mobile County school officials considered expanding their tobacco use policy to explicitly prohibit e-cigarettes on campuses and at school events.
Snowbirds Bring Tens of Millions to Baldwin County Beaches Each Winter
Winter visitors from the Midwest pump over $30 million into Gulf Shores and Orange Beach each year while also fueling local charity fundraisers.