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    Orange Beach Girls Volleyball Team Regional Champs Photo By Brent Williams Wolf Bay Media
    By R. Ken Cooper October 17, 2025
    Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Makos volleyball team captured the 2025 Class 4A Area 1 Championship on Wednesday, securing their spot in the upcoming South Super Regional tournament. The victory marks another milestone for the program as they continue their pursuit of postseason glory...
    Tambo’s Surf and Skate Shop
    By Jessica A. Taylor October 17, 2025
    Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Over the past two weeks, local surfers have experienced an extended stretch of optimal wave conditions along the Gulf Coast. The surfing community, diverse in demographics yet united by a shared passion for both the anticipation and the execution of wave riding, has fostered a...
    Foley Police Cruiser
    By OBA Staff October 16, 2025
    Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The police have arrested three people in connection with a shooting that occurred on Azalea Avenue in Foley. Two teenagers from Foley and a woman from Magnolia Springs now face serious criminal charges. Detectives continue investigating the incident as the victim fights for his life in the...
    Gulf Shores City Schools - Stock Photo
    By OBA Staff October 16, 2025
    Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores City Schools is building a comprehensive science and technology program that follows students from elementary school through graduation. The district has created a system where young learners explore robotics and coding in modern labs, then advance to career-focused academies...
    Foley Buys Land Near Heritage Park for Future Civic Projects
    By OBA Staff October 16, 2025
    Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials have taken a major step to expand city services and community spaces. The City Council approved buying more than two acres downtown. The site sits on East Violet Avenue, north of Heritage Park. Leaders say the land could host a new civic center and a city museum.
    Foley Police Cruiser
    By OBA Staff October 15, 2025
    Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Police Department has released an update on a shooting on Azalea Avenue. The incident happened Sunday evening. Officers identified the wounded person. The case now spans Alabama and Florida.
    ONE Club Plans Fall Charity Golf Classic to Fight Breast Cancer
    By OBA Staff October 15, 2025
    Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — ONE Club Gulf Shores is hosting its 2025 Fall Charity Golf Classic to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizers say the community event will combine friendly competition with a clear purpose. The tournament will raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Leaders at the...
    Chefs to Face Off at Gumbo Fest at CoastAL Orange Beach
    By OBA Staff October 15, 2025
    Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — CoastAL Orange Beach will bring back its Gumbo Fest Cook-Off Challenge for a second year. Organizers said the debut in 2024 drew strong interest from cooks and guests. The event features gumbo tastings, live music, and coastal views. Competitors will prepare samplings for judges and the...
    Southern Flounder - Florida Fish & Wildlife
    By OBA Staff October 15, 2025
    Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Flounder fishing along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast will follow strict timing and catch rules this fall. Season closures and reopenings vary by state. Both states require a minimum size for any flounder kept. Daily bag limits apply for recreational fishers, with separate limits for...
    Foley Planning Commission to Consider Housing Plan Extensions
    By John Mullen October 15, 2025
    Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The Foley Planning Commission will hear two requests for extensions of subdivisions where plans call for 227 single-family homesites. Driftwood Lakes is a subdivision planned for south of County Road 26 and east of County Road 65 in the city’s planning jurisdiction. There are 139 lots planned...
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