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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is officially moving to sell the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf, a city-owned venue that has hosted hundreds of conferences, banquets, and community events over the years. City leaders state this decision will free up funds and focus on developing new facilities that...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley's municipal airport is opening its doors to the public again. The city of Foley and Lightning Aviation are hosting a second-annual open house at Holk Field. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the terminal and other parts of the facility. The event is expected to be a fun and...
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – In 2014, Gulf Shores did a study on its Kids Park playground in Sims Park and discovered its life expectancy was waning fast. The wooden structure was built with the guidance of playground company Leathers and Associates and a community effort in 1996.
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Years after closing an unsafe bridge in the neighborhood north of West Beach Boulevard, the city is moving forward with a plan to repurpose the bridge and the surrounding area. A traffic study years ago deemed the bridge “unnecessary” to traffic flow in the neighborhood and a later grant app
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County is preparing to introduce a new housing initiative for residents. County officials have announced a virtual training session for lenders and realtors. The session will help these partners guide residents through the new program. The Homeownership Assistance Program is support
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – OWA Parks and Resort is seeking approval of a subdivision on 150 acres north of the complex as the beginning of “The Waters at OWA multi-family development,” according to city documents. The 150 acres are north of North OWA Boulevard and west of the Foley Beach Express. Developers there also want
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Middle/High School earned a prestigious state school safety award for the second consecutive year. Only nine out of 1,500 schools in Alabama received this honor. Attorney General Steve Marshall visited the school to present the award. Students and staff gathered for a...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The largest news publication in the country, USA Today, has nominated COASTAL Orange Beach as one of the "Best Waterfront Restaurants" in the nation. Their millions of readers will now vote for what is #1 in the United States. Other eatery locations include California, the Carolinas, and Ha
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s finances received high marks in the city’s annual audit, with results described as being in good standing. The Foley City Council recently received the audit report. The review was performed by the Warren Averett financial firm. City officials said the findings show the city’s municipal fi
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach City Schools has appointed a new Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Mary Catherine Law, the principal of Orange Beach Elementary School, has led the school for 5 years. Her strong leadership experience earned her the district's highest promotion.
