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3 days ago
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Gulf Shores wants your thoughts on possible music festival extension
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Shores officials are seeking residents' input on possibly extending a contract for a music festival. Gulf Shores man to compete in 50th season of CBS's 'Survivor' Hangout Music Festival has been held in Gulf Shores for 15 years, with the last festival being taken over by Morgan Wallen for the 15th year celebration, renaming HMF the 'Sand In My Boots' festival. City officials have opened two online surveys — one for residents and one for business owners — to find out whether they want the festival to continue. A community meeting has also been scheduled for June 5. Both surveys are available until June 4. 'Before we make any decision about the future of the Hangout/Sand In My Boots Music Festival, it's essential that we hear from the people who live and work here,' Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said. 'We want to fully understand how the event affects our residents and businesses, both positively and negatively,' Craft continued. 'Your feedback is crucial to ensuring that any action we take reflects the best interests of our community.' Biloxi man sets Mississippi saltwater fishing record The city council will decide whether to extend the proposed contract. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
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New Justice Center coming to Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — An already existing office building will be transformed into a $20 million Justice Center in Gulf Shores, according to a city news release. Orange Beach Middle and High School, UMS-Wright Preparatory School earn 2024 Safe School Initiative Award The Gulf Shores City Council awarded Persons Service Corporation a $20,987,223 contract to complete the project. According to the release, PSC is transforming the former Sacred Heart Medical Office Building into the new Justice Center. Gulf Shores officials said this will help unite the police department, municipal courts, and the jail since they will all be in one complex. A new incident command center will also be part of the Justice Center and will 'enhance the continuity of operations during natural disasters and other emergencies,' read the release. Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said the current police station is outdated and doesn't provide the resources that the police officers deserve. 'This new Justice Center demonstrates our commitment to supporting the brave men and women who keep our community safe,' said Mayor Craft. A city-wide Staffing and Facility Needs Assessment was conducted in 2019-2020, which resulted in the identification of the current police station and jail property 'most urgently requiring replacement.' New Silverhill Elementary School opens, old school to be transformed Construction is expected to take 18 months and completion is targeted for summer 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
