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Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores International Airport is temporarily suspending all operations ahead of Hurricane Isaias. The closure is part of safety preparations to protect airport staff, tenants, travelers, and the broader aviation community. Only emergency services aircraft will be permitted to operate du
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Foley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Isaias threatens the Alabama Gulf Coast. The Baldwin County Commission has also issued an emergency declaration. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a statewide emergency declaration covering 40 counties, including Baldwin County. The stor
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach officials urge residents to complete storm preparations and consider voluntary evacuation as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast. The storm strengthened into a hurricane overnight, prompting hurricane and storm surge warnings for the area. Forecasters warn of da
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are urging non-residents and residents of flood-prone areas to voluntarily evacuate ahead of Isaias. Forecasters expect Isaias to strengthen into a significant hurricane before reaching the coast. The storm is expected to bring high winds, storm s
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley Planning Director Shawn Mitchell has earned a national professional certification, placing her among a select group of credentialed planners nationwide. Mitchell received her designation from the American Institute of Certified Planners, the American Planning Association's certification arm
NAS Pensacola, Fla. — (OBA) — A popular annual event celebrating women in aviation is returning to the Florida Panhandle this fall. Women in Aviation International Gulf Coast Chapter and the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation are hosting the fourth annual Girls in Aviation Gulf Coast 2026 at the National Naval Aviation
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival has been canceled. Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast. Organizers say the safety of visitors, vendors, and volunteers was the top priority. The Coastal Alabama Business
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf. As of Wednesday morning, TS Isaias has 40 mph sustained winds and is moving ENE at 8 mph. The tropical storm is moving east-northeast and does not appear to be stalling. The city has taken steps to stay ahead o
Perdido Key,Fla. — (OBA) — One of the Gulf Coast's most beloved musical traditions is in its fourth decade. The 42nd Annual Frank Brown Songwriters' Festival will bring more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters to the Florida-Alabama Gulf Coast. The event will feature Grammy Award winners alongside emerging artis
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Members of the Friends of the Arts Board visited Orange Beach Elementary School to present a $1,000 check to two of its music educators. The funds were awarded to General Music and Choir Director Kimberly Pugh and Music Teacher Taylor Holley. The donation will cover a subscription to Music
