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9/11 in Gulf Shores
By R. Peevy September 11, 2026
It has now been a quarter of a century since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the people of the United States. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in what remains the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil. While the tragedy profoundly shaped the nation, it also revealed the deep resilience, compassion
Ella Langley in Auburn, Alabama
By Gulf Shores News Staff September 11, 2026
Ella Langley has officially taken the country music world by storm, leading the nominations for the upcoming 60th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards with a staggering nine nominations. Are you aware of her ties to the Alabama coast?
The friction between BCSS, local residents
By R. Peevy September 10, 2026
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has proposed a Consent Order and an $18,000 civil penalty against Baldwin County Sewer Service (BCSS), LLC, for multiple environmental violations at its Fort Morgan Treatment Plant.
Foley Man Arrested After Confessing
By Gulf Shores News Staff September 10, 2026
In a rare occurrence for the Foley community, local police arrested a man early Wednesday morning following a series of break-ins. The Foley Police Department, supported by their K-9 Unit, took 33-year-old Mendrell Dewayne-Marion Porter of Foley into custody.
Alabama Beach Mouse At Gulf State Park
By Gulf Shores News Staff September 9, 2026
The white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are famous for their beauty, but one of their most critical caretakers is an endangered resident that most people never see. Both the Alabama beach mouse and the Perdido Key beach mouse are federally protected, endangered subspecies that call this coastal region ho
Gulf Shores Airport Expansion
By R. Peevy September 9, 2026
During the Gulf Shores City Council work session held this week, city leaders reviewed critical infrastructure proposals ahead of an upcoming vote to ratify key Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants and received an in-depth progress report on the airport's ambitious $15 million terminal expansion project.
CrowderGulf SWIM program
By R. Peevy September 8, 2026
Following a five-month pause due to a funding shortfall, Mobile Baykeeper announced that its Swim Where It’s Monitored (SWIM) water quality monitoring program is officially relaunching as the CrowderGulf SWIM program.
National Shrimp Festival
By R. Peevy September 8, 2026
In exactly one month, the pristine shores of Gulf Shores, Alabama, will transform into a lively seafood lover's paradise. Scheduled from October 8th through 11th, 2026, the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival is preparing to welcome over 300,000 visitors to the public beach
Orange Beach’s Waterways and Shoreline Enhancement Program
By K. Cooper September 7, 2026
The City of Orange Beach’s Waterways and Shoreline Enhancement Program continues to serve as a vital force for coastal preservation along the Alabama Gulf Coast. This year alone, the initiative has successfully removed 65,000 pounds of debris.
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