Gulf Shores Top 10 News Stories of 2025
Gulf Shores News Staff • December 26, 2025
Top 10 Stories Read By Gulf Shores Locals
Gulf Shores is a unique community with unique readers who want local news. As the year comes to an end we have reviewed the Top 10 news articles read on Gulf Shores News. These are the ones with the most clicks from our valued readers during the 2025 year. The team at Gulf Shores News appreciates your supports and looks forward to bringing you the local news in 2026.
Gulf Shores Top 10 News Stories of 2025
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First Snow and Now An Earthquake Near Gulf ShoresList Item 1
Gulf Shores began the year with a snow storm that shut down the city. Now it has registered an earthquake. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 3.1M earthquake off the coast of Gulf Shores on Friday. The distance from the Gulf Shores coast to the hypocenter of the earthquake was 71.1 miles.
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Thawing Out After Historic Snow Storm EventList Item 2
It is officially time to thaw out in Gulf Shores. After the historic snowfall that crushed the old record from 1895, residents want to soak up the sun and remember why they came to this piece of paradise. The National Weather Service in Mobile is forecasting sunny skies and a balmy 44° to be the high temperature.
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Allegiant Airlines Announces Nashville Direct To The BeachList Item 3
With all the live music and concerts the Alabama coast is often called "Nashville on the Beach". Now that connection just became stronger, easier and cheaper. In a press release Allegiant Air announced seven new nonstop routes connecting 12 cities across the country, including a match made in music heaven:
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Embassy Suites on Gulf Shores Beach Has Ribbon CuttingList Item 4
The much anticipated new Embassy Suites hotel has officially opened in the heart of Gulf Shores. The project has already made a big splash with locals by offering pool passes to non-guest residents. The Embassy Suites is also providing much needed meeting space for local business.
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Gulf Shores Approves $24.3 Million Bid For Pedestrian Bridge Construction
The pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway has a budget and a contractor. After having to reject bids that were extremely over budget, Gulf Shores is finally moving forward with the construction of a $24.3 million pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway at East Second Street and Canal Road.
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Hangout Music Festival Cancelled For 2026 But Could Return in '27
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 in 2027.
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New Foley Restaurant Raided Over Alleged Money Laundering
Foley Police Department assisted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in serving a search warrant related to a criminal investigation at Colt Grill in Foley. HSI reported that the raid was related to illicit money laundering, labor exploitation and human smuggling.
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Third Baldwin City Enacts A Building Moratorium To Slow Growth
In recent months the cities of Fairhope and Orange Beach have placed temporary moratoriums on construction expansion in their communities. Now the fastest growing city in Baldwin County has joined the list of city councils who wish to review their infrastructure and possibly slow the pace of future growth.
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Some Local Outlets Test Positive For Imported Seafood
Since October of 2024, Alabama has required restaurants and seafood retailers to disclose the country of origin on all seafood sold within the state. Area outlets have since changed their menus and signage to show if their seafood is locally sourced or imported.
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Mobile to Gulf Shores Is The 6th Most Populated Area For Alligators
Alligators have been roaming the earth for millions of years. Many of the local gators have even earned pet names like Crunch and Chuckie. The ones at local golf courses are commonly called Course Marshalls. Our region along the Gulf Coast has been known for the armored reptiles and now we are making national list.
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