Gulf Shores International Airport is preparing for a busy summer travel season as passenger traffic continues to rise. Airport officials say new nonstop flights and increased service will attract more travelers to the area.

A short three days in May detour is what engineers will need before opening the southbound bridge over the ICW. For those three days all Expressway traffic will be rerouted to Highway 59 and will enter the island through Gulf Shores.

Visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast often spot marine mammals swimming near shore or alongside boats. Many people call these animals porpoises but you only have to look at our high school mascot to know the answer. According to salty fishermen and NOAA Fisheries, the animals seen in local waters are dolphins.

The official store of Gulf Shores has the official book of the city available for a limited time. The Small Town, Big Beach™ book is filled with historic pictures and stories about the community. A must have for every resident, property owner or those who love to visit the beach.

One of the most beautiful beaches in the area is Johnson Beach in Perdido Key. Each year the Gulf Island National Seashore honors the amazing person for whom the area is named. The annual Rosamond Johnson Beach Day is held on Saturday, May 2 at Johnson Beach in the Gulf Islands National Seashore of Perdido Key.

The Kentucky Derby is one of the United States' most celebrated sporting events, and Gulf Coast residents will have several ways to join the fun this year. Three venues in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach will host watch parties this weekend.

The Orange Beach Lady Makos soccer advanced to the second round of the Class 4A state playoffs with a 10-0 win on the road at New Brockton on Tuesday night. The No. 2-ranked Lady Makos scored early and often, with Gami Ausmuth scoring four goals en route to the blowout win.

A recent Planning Commission meeting was convened to vote on final subdivision plats for projects which began before the Gulf Shores building moratorium was put in place. The first project addressed, and the most drawing the public's interest, is called Village at Gulf Landing. Located at West 34th Avenue, this submiss

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, is expanding its Southern U.S. footprint with a new Alabama café. Located at 520 West Beach Blvd, Bad Ass Coffee in Gulf Shores is slated to open early June, accord to a company press release.

Sea turtle nesting season is set to begin along the northern Gulf Coast, including Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. The annual event brings threatened sea turtles ashore to lay eggs. Officials say public awareness is key to protecting the endangered animal and urge beachgoers to follow simple steps.

A first-time event has been approved by the Gulf Shores City Council. The Gulf of America Jeep Fest will take place near the Hangout, at Gulf Place. The event is scheduled for September 24 - 27, 2026.

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (GSN) — At their Monday night meeting, the Gulf Shores City Council approved a pre-zoning and annexation request for the Riviera property. The decision permits a new residential and commercial development

It’ll be a busy week in post-season play for at least three Orange Beach Makos spring sports teams. Two teams – baseball and girls' soccer – will play state tournament games, with baseball at home and girls' soccer on the road.

A short meeting agenda for the Gulf Shores Planning Commission is long on requests for 256 new residences in three subdivisions planned in the city. Expansion areas include one for townhomes across State Route 59 from the Baldwin Regional Medical Center’s freestanding emergency department.

The iconic Flora-Bama has been nominated for USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Beach Bar. This selection, made by a panel of experts, puts the legendary spot in the national spotlight, with the ultimate winner determined by public votes.

World Atlas is one of the largest publishing resources in geography and other topics it covers, including sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics, and travel. Recently their online magazine focused within the State of Alabama. They listed the 9 Storybook Towns In Alabama and you may be surprised

This lineup of coastal events brings a little bit of everything–from treetop thrills and luxury cruises to community celebrations and sky-high spectacles that truly shine. Whether you're feeling adventurous, in the mood to unwind, or just looking for something fun and musical to fill your calendar.

Gulf Shores is preparing to host a major collegiate sporting event as top teams from across the country arrive for the national championship. The competition will feature 16 of the nation’s leading beach volleyball teams, with matches held on the city’s public beaches.

Many people choose to live along Alabama's coast to be outdoors and enjoy the beaches or golf. But those areas can be prone for lightning strikes. There are an estimated 23 million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes each year in the United States.