Trump initiates major expansion of oil and gas leases: ‘SIGNIFICANT for American energy production in the Gulf of America’
New Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Schedules Announced The Interior Department has rolled out new long-term lease schedules for offshore oil and gas sales at Cook Inlet in the Gulf of the U.S. and Alaska. This decision effectively blocks leases across 625 million acres of federal lands and water bodies, countering an 11-hour drilling halt […]
Last steel beams installed on new Gulf Shores bridge, finishing scheduled as planned
Milestone Achieved for New Gulf Coast Bridge Construction The Alabama Department of Transportation and its contractors recently achieved a significant milestone in the construction of a new waterway bridge along the Gulf Coast. Last week, they installed the final steel girders in the waterway. It’s a substantial visual and structural step in this $52 million […]
Record-setting catch: 161.6-pound escolar breaks state record (possibly Gulf as well)
A night on a 40-foot boat turned into an unforgettable fishing tale during the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club’s Annual Billfish Limited Tournament at the beginning of August. What started off as a calm early morning quickly escalated into an intense battle, featuring deep-sea fish that could potentially break state records. It was around 4 […]
Auburn Engineering begins construction on Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station
Auburn Engineers Aim to Enhance Gulf Coast Resilience In a push for community improvement, engineers from Auburn University are setting their sights on the Gulf Coast—not for a vacation, but to build a more resilient future. On Thursday morning, the Golden Shovel turned the first soil at the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, marking the […]
Gulf Shores looks forward to another year of Hangout Fest with a new style after the success of Sand in my Boots.
City leaders in Gulf Shores are rethinking the future of the There’s Sand in My Boots Festival, possibly looking to regain some of the popularity lost in previous years. They’ve also been considering the structure of the Hangout Music Festival to make it more appealing to attendees. During a work session on July 21, the […]
Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft addresses immigration sweep at high school building site
Recently, federal immigration officials conducted a raid at the construction site of the new Gulf Shores High School, leading to the arrest of 37 individuals suspected of being in the country unlawfully. This action was part of a wider enforcement effort focusing on construction sites across Baldwin County. The site, situated along the Foley Beach […]
Gulf Shores gets ready for growth: New airport and Allegiant flights aimed at enhancing beach tourism
For the first time in its history, the Gulf Coast is about to expand its commercial air services, specifically at Gulf Coast International Airport. The inaugural flight from Allegiant Air is set to leave the airport on May 21, signaling the beginning of something new for the Alabama Gulf Coast. The first flight will take […]
Gulf State Park campground in Alabama earns national acknowledgment
Gulf State Park’s Campsite Recognition Gulf State Park has established itself as a leading destination for RV enthusiasts, featuring nearly 500 paved Full Frui Top campsites. Presently, it has earned acclaim as one of the premier camping spots in the United States, receiving the USA TODAY 10BEST Reader’s Choice Award for 2025 as the best […]
Work has officially started on Mobile Arena, marking a new chapter for entertainment on the Gulf Coast
Construction Begins on Mobile Arena Work has officially started on the Mobile Arena, a modern entertainment venue that aims to turn Alabama’s port cities into a hotspot for live events along the Gulf Coast. City officials and project stakeholders celebrated this progress during a groundbreaking ceremony on the 22-acre site that used to house the […]
Raids for immigration enforcement hit Baldwin County, including the construction site of Gulf Shores High School.
Immigration Enforcement Operations in Baldwin County A series of immigration enforcement actions is currently unfolding across Baldwin County, with a significant incident occurring on Tuesday at a construction site for the new Gulf Shores High School. Federal agents, according to reports, conducted operations on June 24 at a site located along the Foley Beach Express. […]