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Gulf Shores City Council Announces July 4th Fireworks and Discusses Expenses of Other Projects

By John Mullen • 24 Apr, 2024
The Gulf Shores City Council met in a regular session in council chambers at city hall on April 22 including approving $2.9 million in expense vouchers including $2.2 million most going for the Gulf Coast Center for Ecotourism and Sustainability, Waterway East Boulevard extension and the widening of State Route 59 project. The approval for the July 4th fireworks at Gulf State Park pier to launch the show and a contract with Pyro Shows for $36,500 to put on the show.
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Gulf Shores Police Release Final Spring Break Arrest Stats

By News Staff • 23 Apr, 2024
The 2024 spring break season in Gulf Shores, Alabama has come to a close, and the law enforcement has just released the arrest numbers. Over the course of the spring break period from March 1st to April 21st, the Gulf Shores Police Department made a total of 286 arrests. Last year almost 400 people were put behind bars. The majority of this year’s arrests, 141 in total, were for underage possession of alcohol.
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Flora-Bama Mullet Toss Celebration Turns 40

By Ken Cooper • 23 Apr, 2024
The Gulf Coast's most peculiar event, the Mullet Toss, is set to entertain locals and visitors alike at the Flora-Bama. This annual spectacle, scheduled for the last full weekend of April, offers an opportunity for attendees to witness the quirky sport of mullet tossing, while also serving as a significant fundraiser for local youth charities.
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Orange Beach Police Have Fewer Spring Break Arrest In 2024

By News Staff • 23 Apr, 2024
The Orange Beach Police Department had a relatively quiet Spring Break, compared to previous years. Arrests were down by almost 70% in 2024. The number of arrests during the 2023 spring break season was close to 200. According to the data just released, there were a total of 61 arrests directly related to spring break activities.
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Alabama Coaches Bring "Tide on Tour" To Orange Beach

By Ken Cooper • 23 Apr, 2024
The University of Alabama is relaunching its past tour event, "Crimson Caravan," as the new and improved "Tide on Tour." The three-city tour, beginning in Orange Beach, will feature Alabama Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Men's Basketball Head Coach Nate Oats, and Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, as well as current UA student-athletes.
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Celebrating Earth Day: Plastics vs. the Environment

By ken • 22 Apr, 2024
Today marks the annual celebration of Earth Day - a global event that has inspired millions to take action for the environment since its inception over 50 years ago. The theme for this year is "Plastics vs. the Planet", a subject very familiar to local volunteers and water monitors. The origins of Earth Day can be traced back to 1970, when Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin called for a nationwide "teach-in" to raise awareness about environmental issues.
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From Fast Flying Fish To Slow Crusin' Classics, This Weeks Events

By Jessica Taylor • 22 Apr, 2024
Fish, Chicken, arts and crafts, hot rods, dodgeball for all and a few good mullets. Get ready for one exciting week on the Gulf Coast Bama style. We’ve got annual traditions, local focused handmade items, good eats, good music and good times, let’s go.
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Foley's Art In The Park Returns For 52nd Year

By Ken Cooper • 20 Apr, 2024
The Foley Art Center is gearing up for the 52nd annual "Art in the Park" event, set to take place, as always, on Mother's Day weekend. Mother’s Day is 3 weeks from today, falling on May 12th. The Art in the Park event takes place May 11th-12th. This juried fine arts show features over 90 artists and craftspeople from across the Southeast, showcasing their talents in downtown Foley's Heritage Park. The event has grown to attract thousands of attendees each year since its inception in 1971.
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Foley Approves Funding For New Pickleball Courts

By Guy Busby • 19 Apr, 2024
Plans are moving ahead to open nine city pickleball courts in Foley later this year. The courts will be built on city property north of the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market and east of Koniar Way. The City Council voted Monday, April 15, to approve funding for road construction providing access to the site. The council also approved going out to bid to build the courts.
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Pets are not allowed on the beach but there are several areas in the city for them to stretch their legs. Read more about local regulations.

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