Woman Killed in Theodore Hit and Run
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 23, 2026 MOBILE, AL. A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian occurred at approximately 1:46 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, and has claimed the life of a Theodore woman. ALEA has identified the pedestrian as Amanda C. Godwin, 34, who was in the roadway, […]
Mobile Police Charge Man in Fatal Vienna Avenue Shooting
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 23, 2026 MOBILE, AL. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Mobile police officers responded to the 5400 block of Vienna Avenue in reference to a shooting. When police arrived, they discovered a female victim with a fatal gunshot […]
New Alabama Shark Sighting Alerts Starts April 1st
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 23, 2026GULF SHORES, Ala. Legislation inspired by a Mountain Brook teenager who lost a hand and a leg in a shark attack in Florida in 2024 became law in May 2025 and directs the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to work […]
Two People Die in Magnolia Springs Single Vehicle Rollover Collision
By Rick McCannMarch 22, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A Saturday afternoon collision has taken the lives of two people. At approximately 5:25 p.m. on March 21, 2026, a single vehicle rollover crash was reported on Vernant Park Road, which runs between Foley and Magnolia Springs and is also known as […]
The Wharf Concert Season is Underway
By Isabella GomezBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 21, 2026ORANGE BEACH, Ala. A huge line up of 14 concerts has been announced for this year’s line up at the Wharf Amphitheater!Tickets have already gone on sale for this year’s season with some big headline shows coming to the beach.A lot of […]
Kenney Chesney to Play Exclusive SirusXM Concert at Flora-Bama
By Isabella GomezBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 21, 2026ORANGE BEACH, Ala.A mega country music artist is heading to the Flora-Bama for an exclusive SirusXM concert.Kenny Chesney will be here on Saturday April18, to celebrate ten years of his SiriusXM channel No Shoes Radio with this exclusive concert.SiriusXM announced the concert […]
Baldwin County Deputies Investigating After Dogs Shot in Magnolia Springs
By Rick McCannMarch 21, 2026MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident where someone shot two dogs, killing one.Investigators combed the area along Brantley Lane for bullet casings or other evidence that would reveal clues as to who was responsible for the senseless act.Melissa LaCoste was […]
Bosnia War Crimes Criminal Captured in Mobile County
By Dale HinesMarch 21, 2026MOBILE, Ala. A war criminal wanted and on the run for almost twenty-five years has been captured in Mobile County.Hamdja Alukic is accused of committing war crimes in Bosnia and was taken into police custody on Wednesday following an extradition request from the government of Bosnia […]
New Industrial Complex To Be Built on 121 Acres in Foley
By Rick McCannMarch 21, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. The City of Foley is going to purchase a 121-acre parcel of land at the intersection of the Foley Beach Express and the Baldwin Beach Express and build an industrial park complex on it. A grant through the Site Evaluation Economic Development […]
Daphne Police Arrest Log
By Rick McCannBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 21, 2026DAPHNE Ala.Recent arrests made by Daphne police officer in the past fourteen days. Name: Lewis Adolf HunterDate/Time: 03/04/2026 – 14:01Offense: Attempting to Elude a Police OfficerLocation: 1000 block of US Hwy 98 (Daphne City Jail), Daphne, AL Name: Jonathan Jose BatsonDate/Time: 03/04/2026 – 21:37Offense: Driving Under the Influence – AlcoholLocation: 20000 block […]
Gulf Shores Announces Recycling Dates
By Rick McCannMarch 21, 2026 GULF SHORES, Ala. The City of Gulf Shores is Hosting a Special Recycling Drive Until March 30. During this time, the public can drop off items that are not normally accepted at the Drop Off Recycling Center. Accepted Items Include: Electronics Fluorescent Lightbulbs Paint The […]
Fort Walton Fla. Woman Killed in Mobile County Crash
By Rick McCannMarch 19, 2026MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:36 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, has claimed the life of a Fort Walton Beach, Fla. woman.Shelly R. Ogden, 54, was fatally injured when the 2022 Kia Sportage, she was a passenger in collided head-on with […]
Driver Crashes Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit
By Dale HinesBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 19, 2026MOBILE, AL. A stolen vehicle was spotted driving down a city street and officers attempted to stop it but it fled on Monday, March 16, 2026, at around 3:30 p.m.According to a spokesperson with the Mobile Police Department, officers saw the vehicle […]
School Bus With Children on It Collides With Vehicle
By Dale HinesMarch 19, 2026SARALAND, Ala. A traffic collision involving a school bus injured at least two people and caused upwards of fifteen hundred people to be without power for a short time.Most customers were restored within an hour.Police stated that the school bus which was carrying 11 students crashed […]
Performance Regattas Fast Eddie Cup Coming to Fairhope
By Isabella GomezMarch 19, 2026FAIRHOPE, Ala. You can often spot sailboats out on the Mobile Bay enjoying a relaxing day on the water.From time to time, local Regattas are also held by the Fairhope Yacht Club or other local organizers.But soon, you’ll be able to enjoy several larger raises being […]
Man Struck and Killed by Amtrak Train While Walking on Tracks in Biloxi Identified
By Digital Media StaffBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 19, 2026BILOXI, MS. Authorities have now identified the person who was struck and killed by an Amtrak train on Wednesday morning while walking on the tracks.Authorities say that Grassney Tucker, 43, of Gulfport was walking on the tracks near Irish Hill Drive […]
Prichard Police Officer Stole Gun From Crash Scene While on Duty
By Dale HinesMarch 19, 2026PRICHARD, Ala. A Prichard police officer, arrested on February 12, 2026, on a grand jury indictment is now facing federal charges in the theft of firearms stolen by the officer.According to court documents, investigators searched the home of Officer Ryan Phillips on Wesley Avenue after he […]
Alabama Beach Tourism Reached a Record $923 Million in 2025
By Isabella GomezMarch 19, 2026GULF SHORES, Ala. The popularity of Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast continues to be a gem in the state, drawing millions of tourists to southern Alabama, year after year.Of course, millions of people also equate into millions of dollars of revenue for local businesses and for our […]
Area Police Crossing the Lines Confuses Residents
By Rick McCannMarch 18, 2026 BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. It was a cool dark early October evening when a woman driving home to Stapleton from her job in Foley had a minor fender bender.The woman offered her insurance information to the other driver, but he wanted to call the police.About forty […]
ALEA Urges Spring Breakers to Think Smart
By: Digital News TeamBlue RAM Media/Gulf Coast NewsMarch 18, 2026MONTGOMERY Ala. — As Spring Break travel ramps up across Alabama, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists and students to make smart decisions before celebrations begin, emphasizing that enforcement will extend beyond highways and into illegal activity often […]
