Gulf Shores News

08/06/2025

🗳️ Mark Your Calendars: 2025 Gulf Shores Municipal Election 🗳️
Election Day in Gulf Shores is Tuesday, August 26, 2025! Your voice matters—here are the key dates and details you need to know:

📅 IMPORTANT DATES
• August 11: Last day to register to vote
• August 19: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot 𝘣𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭
• August 21: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯
• August 25: Last day to 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥-𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 an absentee ballot. Ballots must be dropped off at 203 Clubhouse Drive, Suite B, by 5 p.m.
• August 26: Election Day! Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by 𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘯 to count)

🗺️ FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE
There are two official polling locations in Gulf Shores - Gulf Shores Cultural Center and Erie Meyer Civic Center. Voters are assigned based on their address—double-check your polling site before Election Day for a smooth experience. Find your assigned location here: https://ayrs.io/Awr9kP.

✉️ ABSENTEE BALLOT INFORMATION
Planning to vote absentee? Don’t wait! Apply by mail or in person before the deadlines above. Hand-delivered absentee ballots must be delivered to 203 Clubhouse Drive, Suite B, by 5 p.m. on August 25. Mail-in absentee ballots must be received by noon on August 26. Learn more about absentee voting and how to apply: https://ayrs.io/nQWRlB.

🆔 PHOTO ID REQUIRED
Remember to bring a valid photo ID when voting in person.

✔ SAMPLE BALLOT
View the official sample ballot here: https://ayrs.io/RBkNoL.

📝 NEW VOTER? REGISTER NOW!
If you’ve recently moved or just turned 18, register by August 11 to participate in this year’s election. Get started here: https://ayrs.io/RTtSIW.

Have questions? Visit our official election page for details on candidates, voting procedures, and more: https://ayrs.io/C_Ps65.

Let’s make every vote count in Gulf Shores!

08/06/2025

08/06/2025

LOCALS KEEP SHARING THE BEACH WITH ADORABLE FRIENDS - Local residents often talk about the 'beach season' but they may not be referring two-legged tourist visiting the the coast. Local beaches also attract sea turtles whose hatching season runs from May to October. These four-flippered friends SEE MORE

Local residents often talk about the 'beach season' but they may not be referring two-legged tourist visiting the the coast. Local beaches also attract sea turtles whose hatching season runs from May to October. These four-flippered friends often deposit dozens of eggs in a next on the beach.

08/06/2025

LEARNING TO KAYAK THE LOCAL WATERS - Orange Beach Parks and Recreation is inviting people 12 and older to join a special two-part kayaking class this month. The city is offering a chance for beginners and families to get comfortable paddling their local waterways. Organizers say all needed equipment will be provided SEE MORE

Orange Beach Parks and Recreation is inviting people 12 and older to join a special two-part kayaking class this month. The city is offering a chance for beginners and families to get comfortable paddling their local waterways.

08/05/2025

FATAL ACCIDENT AS CAR PLUNGES INTO GULF SHORES RETENTION POND - A tragic accident took place in Gulf Shores on Monday when emergency crews responded to a vehicle partially submerged in a retention pond. The incident happened near a freestanding emergency complex SEE MORE

A tragic accident took place in Gulf Shores on Monday when emergency crews responded to a vehicle partially submerged in a retention pond. The incident happened near the Freestanding Emergency Department on the 3400 block of Gulf Shores Parkway.

08/05/2025

ORANGE BEACH BEGINS SEARCH FOR NEW POLICE CHIEF - The City of Orange Beach has begun the process of naming an interim police chief following the retirement announcement of Chief Steve Brown. The city council will hear a detailed report on the internal search SEE MORE

The City of Orange Beach has begun the process of naming an interim police chief following the retirement announcement of Chief Steve Brown. The city council will hear a detailed report on the internal search for the interim chief. Brown’s retirement starts on Sept. 1. Officials hope to have the i...

08/05/2025

NATIONAL OYSTER DAY IS CELEBRATED ON ALABAMA'S COAST - On this day, August 5th, seafood lovers across the nation celebrate National Oyster Day—a moment set aside to savor one of the world’s most enduring culinary delicacies. For the Alabama Gulf Coast SEE MORE

On this day, August 5th, seafood lovers across the nation celebrate National Oyster Day—a moment set aside to savor one of the world’s most enduring culinary delicacies. For the Alabama Gulf Coast, National Oyster Day is more than an annual observance

08/04/2025

UPGRADES ARE ON THE AGENDA FOR HWY 59 AT COUNTY ROAD 6 - Improvements to County Road 6 are slated to begin with a design contract for Neel-Shaffer to design the upgrades sought in the project. Most of the work will be done at the County Road 6 and State Route 59 intersection. This project will also tie into SEE MORE

Improvements to County Road 6 are slated to begin with a design contract for Neel-Shaffer to design the upgrades sought in the project. Most of the work will be done at the County Road 6 and State Route 59 intersection.

08/04/2025

ICED COFFEE, COLD BEVERAGES AND HIPPIE ATTIRE ARE ON THIS WEEK'S TO-DO LIST - As the first full week of August begins, the summer season continues its slow wind-down along the Gulf Coast, but the calendar remains packed with events and opportunities to make the most of the warm weather. From morning coffee runs SEE MORE

As the first full week of August begins, the summer season continues its slow wind-down along the Gulf Coast, but the calendar remains packed with events and opportunities to make the most of the warm weather. From morning coffee runs and midday marina adventures to live music, local brews, and coas...

08/03/2025

GULF SHORES SEEKS STUDENTS FOR JUNIOR CITY COUNCIL - The City of Gulf Shores is expanding its efforts to involve young people in local government as it launches the second year of its Junior City Council Program. The city is inviting high school students to apply for the program designed to build SEE MORE

The City of Gulf Shores is expanding its efforts to involve young people in local government as it launches the second year of its Junior City Council Program. The city is inviting high school students to apply for the program designed to build future leaders and encourage community engagement.

08/03/2025

THE WHARF AND PEPSI HELP FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER - This summer, The Wharf and Buffalo Rock Pepsi joined together in Orange Beach to help fight childhood hunger in the state. As part of the Wharf Summer Nights series, they donated $5,000 to support the Secret Meals for Hungry Children program SEE MORE

This summer, The Wharf and Buffalo Rock Pepsi joined together in Orange Beach to help fight childhood hunger in the state. As part of the Wharf Summer Nights series, they donated $5,000 to support the Secret Meals for Hungry Children program.

08/02/2025

DAYTIME CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY - Boaters and residents in the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area will need to prepare for a temporary closure of the Intracoastal Waterway. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile Waterways Management Division, daytime vessel traffic SEE MORE

Boaters and residents in the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area will need to prepare for a temporary closure of the Intracoastal Waterway. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile Waterways Management Division, daytime vessel traffic will be stopped for 5 days