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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents of Baldwin County and nearby communities are getting ready for an evening of food, music, and giving back. The Mystics of Pleasure Baldwin County Benevolent Fund is partnering with the Krewe de Swan to host its Annual Taste of the Island fundraiser. The event will feature local...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Crews in Foley are busy changing the look of the city’s main roads for the winter season. Workers are removing warm-weather flowers and putting in new plants that can handle colder nights. The work is part of the city’s landscaping schedule. Drivers can see changes along town routes.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — If you are a local to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area then you know the name of one of the most philanthropic people to ever step foot in Baldwin County and the beaches.
In history the designation of a dark day typically meant something negative. In the 1950s, the City of Philadelphia turned that around. Police in Philadelphia began using the term "Black Friday" to describe the chaotic and overwhelming crowds of shoppers and tourists who flooded the city the day after Thanksgiving,
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s Coastal Alabama Farmers & Fishermens Market marked Thanksgiving early by feeding patrons and neighbors. The market hosted events to support South Baldwin County. Organizers focused on food, fellowship and service. Local vendors and donations made the effort possible.
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Peninsula community is preparing to welcome visitors for a special holiday event this winter. Organizers have announced that the neighborhood will open its gates to the public for home tours. This event offers a unique chance to see inside several private residences. The showcase is...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Holiday fun and charity will come together this year at The Wharf in Orange Beach as planners prepare for the 6th Annual Santa Pub Crawl. The event is promoted as one of the most jolly traditions on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Organizers invite participants to wear Santa suits, elf ears, or...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — More than sixty community members, business owners, and local leaders gathered in Foley for the Foley Main Street Bi-annual Idea Exchange. The meeting brought people together to talk about the past, present, and future of downtown. Organizers said the goal was to share updates and listen...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley residents are being asked to roll up their sleeves and help save lives at an upcoming community blood drive. The American Red Cross will hold the event at the Foley Civic Center, and organizers hope many local donors will take part. They say every donation can make a difference for...
Third Freestanding Emergency Room Built By Ascension Sacred Heart In Six Years
