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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Mobile, Alabama, on January 1, 1959, delivering a speech at the International Longshoremen's Association Hall. This event marked his only known speaking engagement in the city. The hall, built in 1949 in the Art Moderne style, became a significant...
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Good Game Sports and the established Two Man Tour have announced a new partnership to introduce a major competitive golf event in Gulf Shores. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to high-level play and community involvement. Organizers say the event will elevate the local golf...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Winter may be cool, but the Gulf Coast social calendar is heating up in exciting ways. This week offers a variety of activities, including rolling the dice, clinking wine glasses, meeting some wonderfully unusual sea creatures, shopping for books paired with cheese, and diving headfirst...
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gardeners along the Alabama Gulf Coast will have a chance to grow their skills and their collections at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo this month. The zoo invites the public to a community seed and plant swap to bring people together in a fun, hands-on way. Organizers say the gathering is...
Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County leaders say drivers saw major road upgrades across the county last year. The work focused on resurfacing worn pavement and paving some dirt roads. Officials say the projects help protect roads people use every day. More work is planned.
Lee Charities has announced the appointment of Mitchell Lee as its new president. The organization said the leadership change reflects its continued focus on strengthening nonprofit work across Baldwin County. Lee Charities works with groups that provide critical services to residents. Leaders say the appointment...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Two fish species that have received little research attention will soon be the focus of a major Gulf-wide study. Dr. Sean Powers of the University of South Alabama is leading a $5 million project to study cobia and tripletail, two popular saltwater fish found along the Gulf Coast.
Fort Morgan, Ala. — (OBA) — A brush fire burned through open land west of Sunrise Drive and State Highway 180, drawing a large emergency response. Fire crews moved quickly to stop the blaze before it could threaten homes in the area. Officials said about fifteen acres were affected by the fire. Responders credited...
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores city officials are inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports vital services for residents. The City has opened the Spring 2026 cycle of its Nonprofit Grants Program, which supports community groups expanding programs that serve Gulf Shores residents.
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — While City officials must sometimes approve new construction projects, they also spend time preserving tranquil areas of nature in Gulf Shores. One such area is the Laguna Cove Nature Park in West Beach.
