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    Ribbon Cutting for Young's Hideaway Glamping - Photo by Marc Anderson
    By R. Ken Cooper April 25, 2025
    Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach officials and community members gathered to celebrate the opening of a new glamping site named "Young's Hideaway" in honor of longtime residents Cecil and Jesse Young. The project adds a unique accommodation option to the Alabama Gulf Coast.
    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Opening of New Boat Ramp in Bon Secour
    By OBA Staff April 25, 2025
    Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – A new public boat ramp on County Road 6 in Bon Secour was officially opened today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship.
    Surf Fishing Clinic for Kids
    By R. Ken Cooper April 25, 2025
    Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Young anglers will have the chance to cast their lines and learn from local experts at the Gulf State Park Kids Surf Fishing Clinic this summer.
    Pensacola Man Arrested After Break-In in Foley
    By OBA Staff April 24, 2025
    Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – At around 2:45 a.m., Foley police responded to a burglary call on State Highway 59. Officers found a man inside the business and apprehended him. The suspect, 52-year-old Patrick Odell Levens from Pensacola, Florida, had used a power tool to cut a hole in the back wall to get inside.
    Perdido Beach Resort Backs Orange Beach Schools with Major Gift
    By OBA Staff April 24, 2025
    Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach City Schools and the Mako Academics, Arts, and Athletics Club have announced a major new sponsor. Perdido Beach Resort pledged to be a Diamond Level Sponsor for the 2025-2026 school year.
    Cyclists Gear Up for 2025 Good Life Ride at Gulf State Park
    By R. Ken Cooper April 24, 2025
    Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The popular Good Life Ride cycling event is set to return to Gulf State Park on May 10, 2025. The annual event, which attracts cycling enthusiasts from across the Southeast, will feature multiple route options designed to showcase the natural beauty of Alabama's coastal region.
    Major Drainage Overhaul Taking Place on West Peachtree Avenue
    By Guy Busby April 24, 2025
    Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Travel on West Peachtree Avenue will soon be smoother after the Foley City Council approved road repairs. The council voted to fix the road near Foley Airport last week. Jeff Phillips, the city construction projects manager, explained that collapsed metal storm drainage pipes buried alongside the road had damaged the street.
    Orange Beach Schools Names Laatsch as Assistant Athletic Director
    By OBA Staff April 23, 2025
    Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach City Schools has appointed Chris Laatsch as their new Assistant Athletic Director. The announcement came Wednesday as school officials welcomed the veteran coach to his expanded role within the athletics program.
    Mystery Urn Washes Ashore in Gulf Shores
    By OBA Staff April 23, 2025
    Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – An unusual discovery was made on the beaches of Gulf Shores last week. A funeral urn containing human ashes washed ashore after apparently being released into the Gulf of Mexico.
    Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Hosts Summer Zoo Camp for Kids
    By OBA Staff April 23, 2025
    Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is inviting kids to experience a summer of adventure through its 2025 Zoo Camp program. The camp will give young animal lovers a hands-on opportunity to learn about wildlife and conservation.
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