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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is closing out Parks and Recreation Month with three community events, all wrapping up on Friday. The city's 3rd Annual Summer Sendoff is a free family event billed as one last summer party before children return to school. Activities will include the Bubble Truck, Jens Bay Bal
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Shores Fire/Rescue Association is preparing for its sixth annual golf tournament, scheduled for Craft Farms Golf Club in Gulf Shores. The event brings together community golfers for a day of competition and camaraderie. Players will play a full 18-hole round on the well-known Gulf
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Young anglers along the Alabama Gulf Coast will have the chance to showcase their fishing skills this fall at The Wharf in Orange Beach. The Kids Win Fishing Tournament, presented by Rouses Markets, is open to children ages 3 to 10. The event will be held at Main Street and Marlin Circle a
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores is once again rolling out the campfires and s'mores for one of its longest-running summer traditions. S'mores on the Shore is returning to Gulf Place, drawing families, residents, and out-of-town visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast for a free evening of food, music, a
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Expect Excellence Music Department is bringing its classic rock tribute show, "Dream On Vol. 4," to the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center in late August. The production features musicians and singers from across the Gulf Coast. The show pays tribute to some of the most recognizable r
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is moving forward with plans to make crossing U.S. 98 safer for students and other pedestrians. The Foley City Council approved funding for pedestrian improvements at five locations along the busy highway. The project targets intersections at Cedar Street, Oak Street, Pine Street, Chicago S
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley has opened a new campus for city departments serving its growing population. The 14-acre Foley Public Works Campus consolidates several operations in one location. The five-building facility houses the city’s Public Works, Engineering, Sanitation and Street departments. City officials, empl
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Coast Chamber's Island Spirit Award committee, presented by Bluewater Exteriors, announced that Rocio Miranda-Garcia of De Soto's Seafood Kitchen is the June 2026 winner. Miranda-Garcia was honored for her outstanding service and dedication to her customers and community. The award
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County has opened a free cooling center in Foley in response to dangerous heat affecting the area. The center is at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 506 N. Pine St., Foley. It will be open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pets are welcome, provided they remain under their
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Whether you’re a local hunting for something fresh or a visitor eager to make the most of your beach holiday, you’ve come to the right place. This week’s lineup is full of adventures that make the Alabama Gulf Coast unforgettable–hands-on animal encounters, free family fun under the stars,
