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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The 42nd annual Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival kicks off this evening along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast. The event draws songwriters and music fans from across the country to hear original songs performed by their authors. It is one of the largest gatherings of its
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Downtown Foley is gearing up for a full holiday season, and Foley Main Street has a lineup of events to match. The organization invites residents and visitors to take part in a schedule featuring food and drink trails, live music, interactive scavenger hunts, and festive Third Thursday celebratio
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Local vacation rental management companies and property owners are raising concerns directly with the Orange Beach City Council about tactics used by national booking firms. Vacation rentals are one of the largest sources of tax revenue for local cities, making this sector's stability vita
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras krewe, based in Orange Beach, is hosting a special bourbon dinner to honor two veterans known as the Horse Soldiers. The organization has invited two of the six Horse Soldiers to serve as Grand Marshals for the group's 27th-anniversary Mardi Gras Parade.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Wharf in Orange Beach is preparing for a winter filled with seasonal entertainment, outdoor activities, and holiday shopping. Guests can look forward to a real ice skating rink, photo sessions with Santa Claus, and community gatherings throughout the property. The lineup offers family-
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Construction is underway in Foley on a new sidewalk and drainage project to connect the Mills Community to other parts of the city. The project includes 8,700 feet of concrete sidewalk, providing residents with pedestrian access to areas east of the neighborhood. City crews are also improving dra
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The highly anticipated Sand In My Boots festival is returning to the Alabama coast, bringing another massive weekend of music, beachside entertainment, and exclusive ticket perks for area residents. Curated by country superstar Morgan Wallen in partnership with AEG Presents, the multi-genre
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach City Council will convene for its regular meeting and Committee of the Whole work session in the City Hall Council Chambers to address public safety expenditures, infrastructure contracts, and municipal updates. Agenda items for formal consideration include a $274,000 const
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — National Jellyfish Day is an annual observance that raises public awareness of jellyfish biology, behavior, and their role in marine ecosystems. Jellyfish live in every ocean on Earth and have existed for more than 500 million years. They are among the most recognizable marine animals in G
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — At this evening’s meeting, the Foley City Council will consider a professional services agreement for the downtown historic district design review guidelines, discuss planning for the WWII Barin Field Museum and Heritage Center, and review multiple grant agreements and municipal ordinances.
