Allegiant Airlines Announces SIX Nonstop Routes For Gulf Shores Airport

The Gulf Shores airport obtains a contract from a national airline to service the area. Allegiant Airlines announced it will begin offering the first-ever commercial air service from Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF). The airline will launch six new nonstop routes from Gulf Shores International Airport starting in May 2025, connecting the beach community to major cities across the country.

Baldwin County's Legendary Burris Market Will Not Reopen

A landmark market on Hwy 59 decided to shut it's doors. For more that 30 years local Baldwin County residents and tourist heading to the beach have stopped at Burris Market in Loxley. The giant peach or strawberry identified the seasonal specials and generations of families would visit together.

Air Force Vet Wants Blue Angels Grounded

This short article gained national attention after an Air Force veteran was calling on the Navy to permanently ground the iconic Blue Angels air displays in Seattle because the beloved performances are too loud and cause pollution. The esteemed Blue Angels have been based in the area since 1946 and perform in front of an estimated 11 million spectators each year.

Gulf Shores Pedestrian Bridge Detour Construction

There have been many pedestrian bridge articles as the budget and design changed. Here was the most read article. The long anticipated pedestrian bridge area is about to begin construction. While the upcoming detours and road closures may temporarily cause some confusion, the final results are meant to create a a more walkable waterfront area on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Orange Beach Makos Become First Ever National Softball Champions From Alabama

A local softball team gained lots of attention around the state and the nation as their championship season was featured on news outlets. Alabama had its first high school softball national champion! Orange Beach is No. 1 in the final MaxPreps Top 25 rankings of the 2024 season after going 46-1, capturing its fourth consecutive Class 4A state title and posting a 3-0 record against top 10 teams.

Vehicle Plunges into Water in Fatal Gulf Shores Crash

Unfortunately accidents sometimes make the top stories list. Especially when the occur near a famous landmark. A tragic traffic incident claimed the life of a driver in Gulf Shores early in the morning. The accident occurred around 1:24 AM near Tacky Jacks, at the intersection of East Canal Drive and East Second Street. Authorities reported that the vehicle was heading west on East Canal Drive when it breached the guard rail and plunged into the water below.

Morgan Wallen's "Sand In My Boot" Concert Coming To Gulf Shores

The 2025 Hangout Festival was replaced by a new show. The announcement garnered a ton of attention and the tickets sold out fast. A major concert is scheduled to take place on the beaches of Gulf Shores and it will be performed by one of country music's biggest stars. Morgan Wallen and the Hangout Festival producers announced the debut of Sand In My Boots. The new three-day music festival and beach vacation is set to take place on the Hangout Festival site on the idyllic shores of Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 16-18, 2025. 

Gulf Coast Shark Season Is Making News

Shark attacks are rare near our beaches and sometimes we have to publish statistics to show how seldom the incidents occur. The Gulf Coast region draws unwanted attention from April through October, when sharks move closer to shore in the spring and summer. But the month of September has the most frequent, unprovoked shark attacks in the U.S., with south Florida having the most interactions.

Mayors Come Together Against ALDOT 'Ridiculous' Plan For New Bridge

There were many stories about the new ICW bridge. There are few that show the two Mayors on the island agreeing. Mayors in south Baldwin County are criticizing the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and director John Cooper over proposed changes made to two bridges across the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). ALDOT is building a new bridge across the ICW. The original plan was to allow traffic to go both north and south over the bridge, but now ALDOT wants to make the bridge southbound only.

Margaritaville Resort Coming To The Wharf

It only seems right that a Margaritaville be located in the area. The Margaritaville state of mind is coming to Orange Beach with the debut of Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach. Sitting on over 70 acres along the shores of the Intra-Coastal Waterway, this resort destination will mix Margaritaville’s laid-back island lifestyle with the vibrant entertainment, shopping, and dining offered at The Wharf.