Gulf Shores News

Foley Police Investigate Shooting
By Guy Busby And News Staff December 12, 2025
(Update) Law enforcement officials have taken a man into custody following a shooting earlier this week in Foley. The arrest comes after a detailed investigation into the shooting. Officers worked quickly to track down the person they believe is responsible.
Alabama Red Snapper Fishing
By Ken Cooper December 12, 2025
The federal red snapper season for charter and headboat anglers in the Gulf is getting a second act to close out 2025. NOAA Fisheries has decided to reopen the recreational for hire season in federal waters. The move comes after scientists reviewed updated catch data.
Golf Cart Christmas Parade
By Ken Cooper December 11, 2025
The holiday season in Orange Beach will shine a little brighter this year as residents prepare for a unique community tradition. The Garner C. Tampary Memorial Foundation and the City of Orange Beach are teaming up once again to host a festive celebration.
Dredging underway at Perdido Pass
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 11, 2025
Maintenance dredging is currently underway at Perdido Pass to ensure the busy waterway remains clear and safe for navigation. The project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, began in late November and is expected to be completed before Christmas, weather permitting.
South Baldwin Chamber
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 10, 2025
The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce announced this past Wednesday that applications are now open for its Membership Director position following the departure of Frank Shepard, who has accepted a role as Economic Development Manager for the City of Foley.
Baldwin County Real Estate Market
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 10, 2025
Baldwin County’s housing market showed a mixed picture in November 2025, with prices moving in different directions across key areas. New data from Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service point to falling prices in the Resort market and moderate gains in the Traditional Residential market.
orange beach parking passes
By Ken Cooper December 9, 2025
The City of Orange Beach is preparing for the 2026 beach season by opening resident parking pass registration and renewals for Gulf State Park and City Beach accesses. City officials announced that passes will be handled through Orange Beach City Hall.
Leopard Finds New Home In Gulf Shores
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 9, 2025
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores has a new resident that is helping raise awareness about one of the world's most endangered big cats. Mystique, an eleven-year-old melanistic Amur leopard, recently arrived at the zoo and has already started showing off her personality to keepers.
Will Gulf Shores have Hangout Music festival
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 9, 2025
The popular Hangout Music Festival will not take place in 2026, according to last night’s announcements from Gulf Shores city officials. The cancellation comes after the festival organizers were unable to secure the required musical acts in time. Despite this setback, plans are already underway to bring the event back
Things To Do In Gulf Shores
By Jessica Taylor December 8, 2025
Tis the season to celebrate coastal style. Whether you’re donning your glitziest Barbie pink, humming along to Holiday Classics, shopping local coastal brands, or watching the Christmas Boat Parade, this week delivers something merry for every kind of beachgoer.
Alabama Boom Town
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 8, 2025
For the past few years the City of Foley has held distinction for it's percentage of growth and new businesses. A new report states Auburn is now Alabama's "Boom Town." According to Go Banking Rates, the city on the plains has surpassed other Alabama towns in growth and per capita income.
Gulf Shores News about pearl harbor
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 7, 2025
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941— a date which will live in infamy— the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." Those words meant the United States would be at war. A conflict that saw over 20 million soldiers die and over 50 million civilians per
American Heart Association’s Libraries with Heart
By Ken Cooper December 7, 2025
The American Heart Association will be launching its national blood pressure program at the Orange Beach Public Library. The initiative is called Libraries with Heart and is designed to help residents monitor their blood pressure at home.
Gulf Shores Business License
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 6, 2025
Owning a business can be very time consuming and filled with hours of paperwork preparation. One item each local business must have is a certified business license to operate in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. The administrations of both cities have made changes to the licensing system in order to speed up the process for
gulf shores pedestrian bridge construction schedule
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 6, 2025
Construction on the City of Gulf Shores Pedestrian Bridge is moving forward on schedule, with steady work visible on both sides of the project. Crews are working on the bridge structure as well as nearby parking and streetscape improvements.
walmart scam warning
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 5, 2025
Walmart is warning customers about current scams, especially a major PlayStation 5 purchase scam via robocalls/texts asking you to press 1 to cancel, and email/text phishing attempts for gift cards or login info, but you should never call back, click suspicious links, or provide personal data.
Gulf Shores Benefit Concert
By ken December 5, 2025
Local musicians are joining forces to help struggling families in lower Baldwin County through a benefit concert. The event aims to raise funds and collect food donations for the Christian Service Center. Six musical acts will perform at the fundraiser called Pantry Stock.
Foley Christmas Events
By Guy Busby December 5, 2025
Foley Christmas events scheduled for the upcoming weekend have been moved to Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, due to weather. Rain is forecast to continue through most of the upcoming weekend.
Nick Saban Perdido Beach Resort
By Ken Cooper December 4, 2025
According to Hotel Business, an Alabama-based investor group has purchased Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. The new owners say the popular Gulf Coast property will remain under local leadership. They also say they are committed to its long-term future. The resort has served families from across the Southeast
Gulf Shores Christmas Events
By Gulf Shores News Staff December 4, 2025
Families across the Alabama Gulf Coast will have plenty of ways to celebrate the season this year, with Christmas events planned in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Gulf State Park and Foley. From photos with Santa, tree lightings and drone shows to boat parades and ice rinks, local cities and area venues are rolling out a f