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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Light Up the Arts is set to return to the Coastal Arts Center in Orange Beach with a festive evening for the entire community. Organizers say the event will bring together live music, art demonstrations, and holiday activities. Families and friends are invited to attend in holiday...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Sun Belt Conference is bringing its volleyball championship back to Foley, Alabama, and preparations are nearly complete. Ten of the league’s top teams will gather to compete for the 2025 conference title. Fans are being urged to secure their seats as tickets are selling quickly.
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores International Airport will see a major increase in summer flights in 2026. Allegiant plans to add five new destinations to its schedule at the coastal airport. The expansion will bring the total to thirteen nonstop routes. The airline will operate thirty flights each week...
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Texting while driving often leads to severe consequences and tragedies. In the wake of these losses, however, we gain insights that can raise awareness that resonates across generations, and foster lasting community connections. The Garner C. Tampary Foundation exemplifies these efforts...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Grammy-winning comedy music legend "Weird Al" Yankovic is bringing his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour to The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach. The parody artist will perform an multimedia show featuring his signature comedic style. Fans can expect an unforgettable evening of entertainment...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach City Schools has earned the second-highest report card score among all traditional and charter school systems in Alabama. The district achieved this ranking just three years after it was created. Local leaders say the score shows how quickly the system has grown. They also...
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach will consider extending a moratorium on “certain multi-family residential projects” by one month at an upcoming council meeting. The council enacted the moratorium on March 18 to study how new developments would strain city services. The moratorium covers any project with...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As the fall breeze settles in and the holiday glow flickers across the Alabama Gulf Coast, this week brings another vibrant mix of community traditions, coastal flavors, friendly competitions, and festive fun. Whether you’re craving a lively night out, a comforting local meal, a dose of...
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley’s city council will discuss three projects looking to improve traffic and access on James Record Road, Chicago Street, the entrance to the Foley Industrial Park and Wilson Avenue and Equestrian Street work. On James Record Road, the council will consider hiring Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood...
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Traffic growth is sparking an expansion already at Gulf Shores International Airport. At an upcoming work session meeting, the city council will consider financing to begin planning for an expansion. The initial phase, said City Administrator Jon Walker, will cost about $1.5 million and...
