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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Orange Beach Parks and Recreation Department has announced a temporary closure of the Edward H. Carroll Sr. Kids Park Playground. The closure is part of an ongoing improvement project the community has requested. City officials say the project is nearly complete and look forwar
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Board of Education recognized dozens of educators and staff members at a recent board meeting for outstanding academic performance. The board awarded $79,700 in incentives to employees across the district after top finishes in statewide ACAP proficiency rankings, strong Ad
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley Main Street and the City of Foley received statewide recognition for their work in the Downtown Foley District. Main Street Alabama announced the honors at its 13th annual Awards of Excellence Banquet. Energy Southeast and the Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area sponsored the banquet,
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — A new trail extension along the Fort Morgan Peninsula offers residents and visitors more ways to enjoy the Alabama Gulf Coast. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources opened a 4.4-mile extension of the Fort Morgan Trail along Highway 180, also known as Fort Morgan Road.
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley has imposed a six-month moratorium on data centers while city officials update local regulations. The Foley City Council approved the measure to give staff time to study how such facilities could affect the community. No data centers have been proposed for the Foley area, according to Mayor
Perdido Key, Fla. — (OBA) — Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and Visit Pensacola are teaming up to bring free emergency response training to Perdido Key. The program is part of the Summer Safe Pensacola Series, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Northwest Florida. It is designed to equip frontline hospitality workers
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Wine Tastings with Winston are returning to Tacky Jacks for a seven-month series in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Each event will feature four wines paired with four small plates, and guests will learn about each selection. The tastings will be held in an outdoor waterfront setting.
Perdido Key, Fla. — (OBA) — The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 12 participants selected for the 2026–2027 Leadership Perdido Key Class III. The program is designed to develop informed, connected, and engaged leaders across the region. Participants will gain an inside look at the people, organi
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is turning up the heat this fall with its second annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook-Off. The community event pits senior-focused organizations against one another in a friendly competition to determine who makes the best chili. The public is invited to come out and cast the
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Game Day on the Green is back at The Wharf in Orange Beach, giving football fans along the Alabama Gulf Coast a reason to get excited. The popular outdoor watch party returns to Portside on Main for another college football season. The event will run every Saturday throughout the fall. It
