New Larger Foley Library on Track to Open in August
By Isabella GomezBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News April 29, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. A new Foley Public Library is currently under construction and closing in on the finish line, which is exciting for the city’s residents. The new multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art library facility on East Orange Avenue, just down the road from […]
Wilmer Man Charged With Brutal Quadruple Murder
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 29, 2026MOBILE COUNTY, AL. An arrest has been made in last week’s gruesome quadruple homicide in Wilmer.Mobile County sheriff investigators made the arrest early Tuesday after executing a search warrant at the home of 54-year-old William Graham Oliver who is now charged with […]
Person Commits Suicide in Front of Thomas Hospital
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News April 29, 2026 UPDATE: We have confirmed that the person was a military veteran who went to the hospital and committed suicide out front. We are not releasing his name.This is the third suicide in Fairhope in recent months. FAIRHOPE, Ala. At approximately […]
Judge Sentences Daphne Man to More Than 24 years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of Child
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 29, 2026MOBILE, Ala. A Daphne man arrested after a cyber tip in December 2023 has now been sentenced to serve more than 24 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a teenage girl.Forrest Christopher Sanford, 26, pleaded guilty in January to transportation of […]
Foley Police Charge Man With Kidnapping Person In Florida
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 28, 2026FOLEY, Ala. Shortly after noon on Friday, April 24, 2026, Foley Police responded to a complaint that Grant Barrett, age 42 of Gulf Breeze, took an acquaintance against their will, threatening force while traveling from Gulf Breeze to Foley.Foley Officers contacted Barrett […]
Fairhope’s Baron Inn Gets New Owners and New Design
By Isabella GomezBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 28, 2026FAIRHOPE, Ala. For several years I’ve watched an abandoned motel property along Mobile Street fade away but now, a new buyer has stepped forward and announced that they’ll be bringing the former Barons Inn which was damaged during Hurricane Sally in 2020 […]
Daphne Crash Ends With Driver Going to Jail
By Rick McCannBlue RAM MediaApril 28, 2026DAPHNE, Ala. A driver lost control of his vehicle early Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, as he was driving in the area of 26258 Pollard Rd.At around 5:00 a.m., the Baldwin County 911 Communication Center received a call saying that a vehicle had crashed […]
Mobile Man Charged With Shooting Two People at Dauphin Gate Apartments
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 28, 2026MOBILE, AL.A shooting at a Mobile apartment complex on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m. left two people with injuries.Officers responded to 3250 Dauphin Street (Dauphin Gate Apartments) and found that the wounded people were transported to a local hospital […]
Holeman Correctional Center Visitor Charged with Drugs, Cellphones, Other Crimes
By J. Thomas WadeBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 28, 2026ATMORE, Ala. A man is facing multiple serious charges after authorities say he tried to smuggle drugs and other contraband into an Alabama prison.The individual, now identified by Alabama Department of Corrections as Horace Laster was visiting an inmate when officers […]
Investigation Continues After Several Amtrak Crew Members Injured in Alabama Crash
By Rick McCann/J. Thomas WadeBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News April 28, 2026 GRAND BAY, Ala. Authorities from several state and federal agencies are continuing their investigation after an Amtrak train sliced through an 18-wheel as it tried crossing the tracks Sunday morning in Grand Bay.The wreck tore through the truck […]
Powerboat Teams From Across the US Returning to the Wharf
By Isabella GomezBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 28, 2026Orange Beach, Ala. A loud and wild fun event will be coming back to Orange Beach for the 7th Annual Orange Beach Powerboat Week.Powerboat teams from across the southern United States will be gathering in Orange Beach for the multi-day event will […]
New Electric Postal Trucks Cruising Quietly to a City Near You
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 27, 2026DAPHNE, Ala. As the small box type postal trucks continue aging and many in need of replacement, a new updated design electric truck may soon be cruising the streets near you.No, they’re not self-driving nor have AI technology that delivers the mail, […]
Mobile Firefighters Battled Heavily Involved House Fire Saturday
By Dale HinesBlue RAM MediaApril 27, 2026MOBILE, AL. A heavily engulfed house was destroyed by fire on Saturday even though the Mobile Fire Rescue Department was quick to respond.MFRD crews responded to the 1200 block of Carlton Acres East during the morning and upon arrival discovered the single-story residence engulfed […]
Hoover High School Employee Arrested for Distribution of Obscene Materials
By J. Thomas WadeBlue RAM MediaApril 27, 2026HOOVER, Ala. An employee of the Hoover School District came under suspicion of distributing obscene materials after a tip was sent to police.According to ALEA, an investigation followed and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit executed a search warrant as part of […]
Pascagoula Police Officer Arrested For Child Abuse
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 27, 2026MOBILE COUNTY, AL. The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an incident, and deputies conducted an investigation of possible child abuse.Sheriff investigators said that the alleged abuse occurred earlier this month in the Grand Bay Area.Evidence showed that a crime had […]
Gulf Shores Activates 87 Security Cameras and License Plate Readers
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 27, 2026GULF SHORES, Ala. The City of Gulf Shores leaders approved adding more cameras to enhance their current system about eight months ago.City leaders agreed on adding additional Automatic License Plate Readers (APLR).The city approved a contract with Flock Safety and have just […]
Police Arrest Trespasser in Cutting of Security Officer
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News April 27, 2026 MOBILE, AL. Police responded to a cutting on Friday, April 24, 2026, at approximately 10:19 a.m., and found that a security officer had been injured. When officers arrived at 3661 Airport Boulevard (Windsor Place Apartments) they found a security guard […]
Person Accidentally Shot in Foley
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 25, 2026FOLEY, AL. Authorities responded to a shooting Friday afternoon shortly after 3 p.m.Foley police received a call that a person had been shot on Lakeview Circle.Officers responded to the home along with the Foley Fire Department and EMS after a person reportedly […]
Alabama Groceries Will Be a Bit Cheaper During the Next Two Months
By Isabella GomezBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 25, 2026FOLEY, Ala. Your food costs in Alabama will be a bit less during the next two months because of a tax reprieve that Gov. Ivey recently signed into law.Governor Kay Ivey has signed legislation that will suspend the state’s portion of the […]
Mobile Upgrades Wayfinding Signs for Landmarks and Attractions
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 25, 2026MOBILE, AL. Kiosks, new signage and better clearer directions to points of interest, tourist attractions and government buildings are coming to downtown Mobile.The city has launched a program to better point the way to the places that visitors and locals are looking […]
