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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Grammy-winning comedy music legend "Weird Al" Yankovic is bringing his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour to The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach. The parody artist will perform an multimedia show featuring his signature comedic style. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening of entertainment...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach City Schools has earned the second-highest report card score among all traditional and charter school systems in Alabama. The district achieved this ranking just three years after it was created. Local leaders say the score shows how quickly the system has grown. They also...
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach will consider extending a moratorium on “certain multi-family residential projects” by one month at an upcoming council meeting. The council enacted the moratorium on March 18 to study how new developments would strain city services. The moratorium covers any project with...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As the fall breeze settles in and the holiday glow flickers across the Alabama Gulf Coast, this week brings another vibrant mix of community traditions, coastal flavors, friendly competitions, and festive fun. Whether you’re craving a lively night out, a comforting local meal, a dose of...
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley’s city council will discuss three projects looking to improve traffic and access on James Record Road, Chicago Street, the entrance to the Foley Industrial Park and Wilson Avenue and Equestrian Street work. On James Record Road, the council will consider hiring Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood...
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Traffic growth is sparking an expansion already at Gulf Shores International Airport. At an upcoming work session meeting, the city council will consider financing to begin planning for an expansion. The initial phase, said City Administrator Jon Walker, will cost about $1.5 million and...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County is getting a major boost for its recycling efforts thanks to more than $1.5 million in GOMESA funding. The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County received the grant to build a new recycling facility in Orange Beach. The center will make it easier for people to...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Runners will return to Orange Beach this fall for the Coastal Half Marathon, 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run. The race starts at Orange Beach Sportsplex and follows nearby backcountry trails. The event is organized by Magic Sports USA. This post‑Thanksgiving race is now in its seventeenth year.
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is getting ready to brighten its historic downtown even more. City leaders are moving ahead with a plan to add new lights to outline more buildings in the business district. The project has already changed how the area looks at night. Now, officials say the second phase will expand that...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach City Schools has earned one of the highest scores in Alabama on the 2025 State Report Card, posting a 98 and placing the small coastal system among the state’s elite. District leaders say the score reflects years of focused work. They also point to strong teaching, committed...
