Gulf Coast Media

Gulf Coast Media runs four local newspapers in Baldwin County, Alabama, all of which have been consistently published since their inception. These newspapers have established strong relationships within their communities, serving residents with reliable news for over a century in three cases. As the main provider of local news for the Alabama Gulf Coast, GulfCoastMedia.com is refreshed every day with new content. In addition to their newspapers, Gulf Coast Media also creates a range of local and regional magazines, such as Beachin' magazine, the Gulf Coast Visitor's Guide, the Best of Baldwin contest, and Big Beautiful Baldwin.

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Thank you, sports fans; GCM Sports Editor Cole McNanna bids farewell to Baldwin County sports section after three years

1 week ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Cole McNanna

Thank you, Baldwin County sports fans. I have been blessed to not only call Baldwin County my home but also cover the incredibly talented high school teams for almost three years. But by the time this column reaches Friday’s print edition, my time at Gulf Coast Media will have come to a close. April 16 was my last day at the paper and April 17 was the first day of my stay-at-home adventure with my 4-month-old daughter, 3-year-old bonus son and girlfriend Michaela.
Monday’s Boston Marathon set to feature Orange Beach resident, Abbott World Marathon 6-Star Hall of Famer Joshua Miller for 4th-straight year

1 week ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Cole McNanna

ORANGE BEACH — When some of the best long-distance runners in the world toe the starting line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, Orange Beach resident Joshua Miller will be among them. This year’s race will be old hat for the family medicine doctor who will be making his fourth-straight appearance in the world’s oldest annual marathon.
Record stores in Baldwin County celebrate Record Store Day

1 week ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Colin James |Ruth Mayo

This past Saturday was Record Store Day, and many record shops in Baldwin County celebrated the occasion. Record Store Day is held semi-annually.
Groovy Goat to replace Ed's Seafood Shed in Spanish Fort

1 week ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Colin James

You have 2 free items remaining before a subscription is required. Subscribe now! | Log in Posted 4/15/25Ed's Seafood Shed in Spanish Fort has closed its doors after more than two decades, but the currently vacant building will have a new life. Ed's Seafood Shed closed on Sunday, March 23, with …This item is available in full to subscribers. Subscribe to continue reading. Already a subscriber? Sign inYou can cancel anytime.
Daphne and Spanish Fort declare emergencies following heavy rain and flooding damage

1 week ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Colin James

After record-breaking rainfall hit the Alabama Gulf Coast on April 6, Baldwin County is starting to assess the damage. The cities of Spanish Fort and Daphne held special meetings with city leaders on Thursday to adopt resolutions declaring a state of emergency due to damage caused by the heavy rainfall the previous weekend. Many homes and areas were flooded, and the storm caused damage to local roadways.
Fairhope artist Hannah Legg awarded Visual Artist Award by Mobile Arts Council

1 week ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Colin James

Fairhope artist Hannah Legg was recognized with an award from the Mobile Arts Council last week. During their 20th-Annual Artys Award ceremony in Mobile on April 9, the Mobile Arts Council awarded Legg with a Visual Artist award, recognizing her as a "talented muralist, illustrator and designer whose vibrant work brings color and connection to our communities."Born in England and raised in Fairhope, Legg has worked as a freelance artist but also runs her own business as a muralist.
Nathan McDaniel steps down from Elberta head football coaching post after five seasons

1 week ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Cole McNanna

Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 3:42 pm After five seasons as the head football coach and athletic director of the Elberta Warriors, Nathan McDaniel announced his resignation on Friday, April 11.
Study shows 19 Baldwin County restaurants serve imported shrimp as locally sourced

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Colin James

Genetic testing of seafood at 44 restaurants in South Baldwin that at the time said they serve “authentic Gulf wild-caught shrimp" recently revealed that nearly half instead were serving imported shrimp. SeaD Consulting was commissioned by the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) to conduct a genetic analyses test on shrimp dishes from 44 restaurants in Baldwin County, including in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley.
Fairhope Public Library honored by city as Fairhopers of the Year

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Colin James

The Fairhope Public Library was recognized by city leaders last week after having state funding temporarily cut over books the Alabama Public Library Services (APLS) deemed inappropriate. The City of Fairhope announced the Fairhope Library Board was awarded its annual Volunteer of the Year, just two weeks after locals gathered at a city council meeting to voice their support for the library and condemn the APLS for their decision to pause state funding.
Foley softball hosts and wins second-annual Tommy Cleverdon Invitational Tournament as Brockett, Holmes, Bronson earn all-tournament honors

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastmedia.com | Cole McNanna

Posted Wednesday, April 9, 2025 6:15 pm For the second season in a row, the Foley Lions hosted and won the Tommy Cleverdon Invitational Tournament behind a total team effort. Foley beat Elberta 8-6 and Booker T. Washington 17-1 to help secure its first-place positioning on April 5.