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 […]
Fort Morgan Seafood Festival Returns With Food, Music and Fun
By Isabella GomezBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 25, 2026FORT MORGAN Ala. Baldwin County is known for its festivities, especially seafood festivals and the Fort Morgan Seafood Festival is returning during the weekend of May 9-10 at the Fort Morgan Marina.And once again the festival brings a weekend of fresh Gulf […]
New Spanish Fort Bakery Offers Sweets and Hope
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 25, 2026SPANISH FORT Ala. A mother and son baker duo is opening a new bakery on the Eastern Shore that is about more than sweet and delicious cookies, pies and cakes.Bake Blue Bakery will soon open a retail store in the Piggy Wiggly […]
Fairhope Passes New Ordinance to Target Unsafe E-Mobility Device Operators
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 25, 2026FAIRHOPE Ala. Concerns from residents and visitors about e-mobility devices may have been the tipping point for the Fairhope City Council which has voted to approve an ordinance that will allow law enforcement to better get a handle on some of the […]
Log Truck Flips Over on Alabama 45
By Dale HinesBlue RAM MediaApril 24, 2026An overturned log truck Thursday afternoon sent police and fire departments to US 48 and Roberts Road with reports of someone being injured.ALEA troopers also responded to the scene at around 3:20 p.m.Authorities also had to shut down the road while investigating the collision […]
Rise Slow Bread Company Opens in Daphne
By Isabella GomezBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 24, 2026DAPHNE, Ala. A new and unique bread store has opened on Main Street in Daphne and it’s not your run of the mill bakery.Rise Slow Bread Company, operated by Ryan McCallum of Fairhope, is about good food and a health-concise diet, said […]
Pedestrian Killed on I-10 Near Loxley
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 24, 2026BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday, April 19, has claimed the life of a Mobile woman.According to ALEA, the pedestrian, now identified as Jasmine R. Harris, 19, was fatally injured when she […]
Mobile Man Dies in Possible Neighbor Dispute Shooting
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 24, 2026MOBILE, AL. Mobile police officers were called to an address on Roys Lane which is just off Dauphin Island Parkway on Thursday afternoon, April 23rd 2026, for a report of a person being shot there.Police and Mobile Fire-Rescue arrived just before 4:3o […]
Two Rescued in Sinking Boat Near Meaher State Park
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsApril 24, 2026SPANISH FORT, Ala. An urgent call for help came into the Baldwin County 911 Communications Center on Thursday at around 1:25 p.m. and dispatchers quickly sent multiple agencies to the rescue.A boat with at least two people aboard was sinking in the […]
