Gulf Shores News

Twenty-five years ago, a landmark education study on class size was conducted throughout the state of Tennessee.

Oyster cook-off Saturday - al.com : "Four of the top chefs in Baldwin County will judge oyster dishes prepared during the second annual oyster cook-off at the Hangout in Gulf Shores on Saturday at noon.

Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com : "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- A Mississippi couple who claim they were bilked into paying an inflated price for a Plash Island condominium have withdrawn allegations of racketeering and fraud that they leveled against Gulf Shores Realtor Shirlee Poulos and Carney Realty in a federal lawsuit.

Scott Yancey of Long Beach pleaded guilty this afternoon in federal court to receiving and possessing child pornography.

Orange Beach makes fuel from Shrimp Festival cooking grease - al.com : "Among the many things that the National Shrimp Festival produces in great quantity a ' traffic, tourists, tax revenue a ' is grease.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo has been a great attraction for families and schools in the Gulf Shores area since 1989 when it first opened as Zooland Animal Park.

The Coast Guard rescued four seamen after a 70-foot-long tugboat sank in Mobile Bay early Saturday morning, a spokesman said.

Fire Destroys Firefightera s Home - Foley Alabama - WKRG.com : "FOLEY, Alabama - As a firefighter with Gulf Shores Fire Rescue, Cory Parker knows the value of having smoke detectors in your home.

Herman Thomas case: Judge's dismissal of 14 charges not unprecedented, say experts By Brendan Kirby October 28, 2009, 8:01AM Judge Claud Neilson dismissed 14 charges on which the jury deadlocked on Oct.

Friends of Orange Beach Tennis: Congratulation Gulf Shores 7.5 Senior Combo Team!!! : "The 7.5 Senior Combo team from Gulf Shores went undefeated last weekend in the State Championship held in Gulf Shores.

Breaking News , Business Saunders Yachtworks to loan Gulf Shores $1.2 million in economic development pact By Ryan Dezember October 28, 2009, 5:10AM Courtesy Saunders Yachtworks Saunders Yachtworks plans a 3-acre boat basin on the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores.

Free health screenings in Gulf Shores - al.com : "Submitted by Mary Claire Dover Gulf Shores' Christian Service Center will give free blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and anemia screenings Nov.

In an attempt to better regulate the vacation rental business, the City Council unanimously approved a law that limits the short-term leasing of homes and duplexes to West Beach and about a dozen properties beyond that area that are currently operated as tourist housing.

Need some fun things to do while vacationing in Gulf Shores, Alabama? If you are heading to Gulf Shores, Alabama any time in the near future then you need some fun activities when you come off the beach.

Police Chief Arthur Bourne said he plans to present to the City Council a proposal that would allow golf carts to be operated on roads throughout the Craft Farms development.

Team captains and Relay Committee members met recently in Gulf Shores at the office of Meyer Real Estate to discuss the 2010 event.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Coastal insurance bills proposed by lawmakers from Mobile and Baldwin counties don't go far enough, according to a grassroots group of local homeowners.

Halloween is still a few days off, but there's plenty of spooky festivities going on this weekend for the little ghouls, goblins and other ghastly creatures.

A former Gulf Shores accounting clerk has been charged with illegally using a city credit card and stealing more than $2,200, court records show .

Meyer Muse: Gulf Shores Area Declared a National Scenic Byway : "Stop and smell the magnolias! Take the time to enhance your appreciation of the Alabama coast when you take the Alabama Coastal Connection, recently named a National Scenic Byway, which is essentially on big loop off Interstate 10.