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Gulf Shores, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Gulf Shores! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How three $2,000 city grants will impact Gulf Shores families
  • Which local softball powers are surging at Gulf Shores Sportsplex?
  • How Gulf Shores officers are being honored during National Police Week

Also on today's calendar: Gulf Shores Lions Club BBQ Fundraiser and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 87, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mullet Wrapper: G.S. presents $2K to LLPS, Junior Woman's Club, SBCT in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach (mulletwrapper.net) — Gulf Shores has awarded $2,000 grants to three local nonprofits, directly supporting environmental restoration, community theater, and students in need. The Little Lagoon Preservation Society will expand its oyster gardening program, South Baldwin Community Theatre is preparing for building expansion, and the Junior Woman's Club of Gulf Shores will buy essential clothing for Gulf Shores City Schools students facing clothing insecurity.
   

2. Gulf Shores hosts AHSAA Softball South Regional Tournament (wkrg.com) — High school softball fans have big stakes to follow at Gulf Shores Sportsplex, one of four statewide sites hosting AHSAA regional tournaments. Local teams, including Gulf Shores and powerhouse Orange Beach, are battling through high-scoring games as they chase spots deeper into the double-elimination brackets.
   

3. Communities Honor Local Law Enforcement During National Police Week (gulfshoresnews.com) — National Police Week is putting a spotlight on the officers who protect Gulf Shores around the clock, from Clubhouse Drive headquarters to busy beach and entertainment areas. The piece explains the history of Police Week while showing how Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, and Baldwin County deputies work together to keep residents and visitors safe, especially during crowded tourist seasons.
   

4. Gulf Shores woman wins Shrimp Festival poster contest for second time (wkrg.com) — A Gulf Shores graphic designer, Tara McMeans, has again won the National Shrimp Festival poster contest, and her artwork will be featured on all 2026 festival merchandise. McMeans, who owns a local design business, beat out 43 entrants from across the country and abroad. Her mixed-media shrimp-themed collage will be sold as limited-edition signed posters when the festival opens October 8.
   

5. Gulf Shores woman tries to save dog killed by alligator (Only on News 5) (wfla.com) — An alligator killed a dog along the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores, and wildlife officials later euthanized the 12-foot gator after confirming it had been fed by humans. The dog’s caretaker, who was injured trying to save the pet, is urging neighbors to stay vigilant near the water without panicking, as experts warn that feeding gators makes them more dangerous.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone lost this cute pup?
    Found around the Sportsplex on Co Rd 6 in Gulf Shores yesterday. (Nextdoor Villas & Grand)
  • Mobile Bay Seafood Gumbo Recipe
    8 quarts seafood stock made from the shrimp peels 5 pounds medium shrimp with head on. Use the shells for a stock. I used Royal Reds for shrimp. … (Nextdoor Gulf Shores I)
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Orange Beach. Apply here.
  • The Hangout posted a job opening for Busser - Zeke's Restaurant - $12-$25/hr in Orange Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gulf Shores here.

Ok Gulf Shores! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gulf Shores

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