Robertsdale, Ala. – (OBA) – Baldwin County's real estate market showed a mix of trends in April 2024, according to the Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report. While average sales prices increased in both the Traditional Residential and Resort/Island-based areas, closed sales decreased in both areas compared to April 2023.

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Gulf Shores High School boy's soccer team made history on Saturday, winning their first-ever state championship with a 5-0 victory over Elmore County in the AHSAA 5A finals. The Dolphins, led by head coach Danny Norton, capped off an impressive 23-6 season with the dominant performance at the John Hunt Soccer Complex in Huntsville.

On May 11, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach will host the first-ever Coastal Alabama Kid Entrepreneurs Day, as organized by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber. The event will feature elementary-aged students who have spent months learning about entrepreneurship. They've tackled topics such as branding, marketing, finance, and even how to set up their stands.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – An extreme geomagnetic storm, classified as a G5 (the highest level), struck Earth last night. This powerful solar event triggered dazzling displays of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, across many parts of the southern United States and around the world.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Some residents of Orange Beach and Ono Island are confronting another day without electricity, marking the second consecutive day of power disruptions in the area. The cause of this morning’s power outage remains unknown, leaving many locals seeking answers as they deal with living without power.

The Foley Beach Express is on its way to becoming a state highway following action by the Foley City Council. The council voted Monday, May 6, to transfer the city-owned section of the highway to the Alabama Department of Transportation.

Orange Beach firefighters’ quick response to a golf cart engulfed in flames at Ave Pub prevented the fire from spreading to a second cart parked in the next parking space. Upon arrival, the fire crew found the cart fully engulfed in flames.

The city of Gulf Shores will host "S'mores on the Shore" on Thursday, May 23, beginning at 6 p.m. at Gulf Place, located at 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. This event promises an evening of campfires, music, and free s’mores. Attendees can enjoy activities such as face painting and balloon artistry while relaxing on the public beach. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the festivities.

Experts are warning that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the most active on record. According to the latest forecast from the Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project, the 2024 season is expected to see 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).