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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Colorado State University has lowered its forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season again. Researchers now expect one of the least active seasons in more than a decade. The updated outlook predicts far fewer named storms and hurricanes than average. Forecasters say shifting climate p
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — For years, Jesse's Restaurant in the charming town of Magnolia Springs has served as a cornerstone of the coastal Alabama dining scene, widely recognized for its historic setting and dedication to high-quality cuisine. Building on the success and traditions established at this original loca
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Now and then, the best week isn't the busiest one–it’s the one that reminds you why you love living and visiting here in the first place. Along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, life has a way of balancing adventure with stillness, where mornings begin over coffee, afternoons unfold beneath moss-drape
NAS Pensacola, Fla. — (OBA) — The Gulf Coast is in for a stormy stretch heading into Red, White and Blues Week, as the National Weather Service in Mobile is tracking a persistent pattern of showers and thunderstorms through midweek. Temperatures will remain above average, with highs ranging from the mid-80s to the lo
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — National Pecan Pie Day celebrates one of the South's most beloved desserts. A classic pecan pie is made with sugar or corn syrup, eggs, butter, and pecans. The day is the perfect occasion to bake a family recipe, pick up a gourmet pie, or explore creative twists on the classic.
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Tacky Jacks locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach will host a series of free family events this week featuring wildlife education, jewelry-making classes, and beach games for children. The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural R
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — For Taylor Hicks, performing at the Flora-Bama is more than another stop on his calendar. It is a return to one of the places where he learned to connect with an audience long before millions of television viewers knew his name. The appearance comes during a landmark year for Hicks. It has
Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — The Baldwin County Commission invites residents, local leaders, and community stakeholders to attend an upcoming Road and Bridge Meeting later this month. The session will focus on the county's transportation network and long-range infrastructure planning. Officials say the meeting will fea
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is seeking an artist to create the official artwork for the 2027 Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. The chamber announced a formal call for artists to submit original designs for the event's t-shirt and poster. The festival, which will mark its 23rd annual g
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — One of America's most famous legal scholars was recently in Gulf Shores. After Jonathan Turley's speaking engagement at the Lodge at Gulf State Park, he explored from Magnolia Springs to the Flora-Bama and even discovered something called the Bushwacker. He wrote about his adventure to his m
