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Baldwin County Activates New Shark Bite Alert System

By R. Peevy • April 3, 2026

It was almost one year ago that Governor Kay Ivey put her support behind a new bill named "Lulu's Law", after the shark bite victim Lulu Gribbin. The new law called for a shark attack notification system to be available to Alabama beachgoers.

Alabama's Role In Space Exploration Is On Display

By Nicole Wadsworth • April 2, 2026

Our guest writer is also a candidate for the Republican primary as Lt. Governor. After the Artemis II launch, Nicole Wadsworth provided a letter encapsulating the role that Alabama has played in space exploration.

NOAA Text System Keeps Local Recreational Fishermen Updated

By Gulf Shores News Staff • April 1, 2026

Living along the coast provides local recreational fishermen easy access to the many species of fish living in the Gulf of America. In recent years local anglers have found the season dates and bag limits often changed by NOAA due to species availability.

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Orange Beach News

Orange Beach Fire and Rescue Remind Drivers of Distracted Driving

By R. Peevy • April 3, 2026

During bumper to bumper summer traffic or faster moving congestion on the expressway, distracted driving has become an almost daily problem. Orange Beach Fire Rescue reminded local residents that this is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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Charter Boats Get Longer Snapper Season This Summer

By Ken Cooper • April 2, 2026

NOAA Fisheries has announced the 2026 recreational red snapper season for federally permitted for-hire vessels in the Gulf of America. The season will last 147 days, providing charter and headboat operations with nearly five months to target one of the Gulf's most popular sportfish.

April Fools Day Pranks Are Too Easy For The Media

By Gulf Shores News Staff • April 1, 2026

Yes we could have created a headline about a new bridge from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island, or a shark discovered that can walk onto the beach. But we thought that some readers may not have remembered that it is April Fools Day. Instead we chose to write about the history of this prankful day.

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Coastal Region News

Foley Schools Earn Top Marks As Teachers Recognized In Banquet

By John Mullen • April 3, 2026

Foley area educators were recently honored as the community celebrated a historic milestone. Teachers from six schools were recognized at a countywide banquet. The city highlighted major gains in report card scores.

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Local Government Offices Closed For Good Friday

By Ken Cooper • April 1, 2026

Several local governments along the Alabama Gulf Coast will close their offices in observance of Good Friday. The closures will affect cities including Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Foley. Baldwin County offices will also be shut down for the holiday. Emergency services, however, will remain fully operational

Baldwin Schools Celebrate Spring Walk And Roll To School Day

By Ken Cooper • March 31, 2026

Students throughout Baldwin County are putting on their sneakers and getting their bikes ready for a special morning commute. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, schools all over the county will participate in Spring Walk & Roll to School Day. The event encourages kids to walk, bike, or roll to school instead of riding in a

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"BEST OF" Gallery

Want to see who has been voted the BEST of the area? Visit these sites and see the ranking. You can also vote and share with others. VOTE for the Best of Gulf Shores!

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Best Beachfront Restaurant

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