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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — November is hitting the coast at full speed this week—and we’re here for it! The Frank Brown Songwriters Festival is filling our island with music, alongside local art, family fun, waterfront adventures, a comic hero’s luncheon, and a special day honoring our veterans. With something for j
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A residential expansion near The Wharf is nearing completion as city planners prepare to review final subdivision plans for 142 new lots in the Margaritaville development. The multi-phase project marks a significant step in the ongoing revitalization and stewardship of brownfield and resor
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores plans to advance infrastructure improvements along East 2nd Street as part of ongoing efforts to optimize local traffic flow and revitalize corridor access. A construction bid for the East 2nd Street Improvements Project is scheduled for formal council consideration.
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores High School is set to make robotics history next month. The school's Hyperwave robotics program will host the world premiere of the VEX AIR Drone Competition. No team anywhere on the planet has competed in VEX AIR before this event. The game's creators and VEX Robotics leadershi
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Some Orange Beach residents could soon receive new street addresses. Baldwin County 911 is preparing changes that will affect certain city streets. Affected residents should receive notification letters. Officials say the changes are intended to improve public safety and emergency response
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores wrapped up its first-ever Gulf Shores 101 Citizenship Academy after eight weeks of programming that gave residents a close look at how city government operates. Thirty residents participated in the inaugural class. The academy covered departments, services, and the employees who
Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Average residential sales prices increased across both resort and traditional markets in October 2026, according to the latest monthly statistical report from Baldwin REALTORS®.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a $900,000 jury verdict against Walmart after a fatal traffic accident in Gulf Shores. The case involved alcohol purchased at the company's Orange Beach store. The buyer was underage and used a fake driver's license. The jury found Walmart liable.
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A building that sheltered Foley's National Guard soldiers for more than half a century has found a new purpose as a community hub. The city of Foley dedicated its new Activity Center on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in a ceremony honoring both the past and the future. Local officials, veterans, Nationa
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — In the opening round of the AHSAA Class 4A playoffs at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, the Orange Beach Makos secured a 21–20 victory over the top-seeded Charles Henderson Trojans. The win marks Orange Beach's first postseason victory and makes head coach Wade Waldrop the program's winn
