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NAS Pensacola, Fla. — (OBA) — The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, will host a 25th-anniversary commemoration honoring those affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The event, Service and Sacrifice: Remembering 9/11, is free and open to the public. It will be held at the museum's Blue Angels Atri
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 27-year-old Foley man following a large-scale investigation into Internet Crimes Against Children. Investigators say the case resulted in one of the agency's largest digital evidence seizures. The suspect, Douglas Smith, is a Baldwin County resid
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores Fire Rescue invites the public to participate in its annual 9/11 Memorial and Stair Climb event. This year's event holds special significance, marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The free event is open to all ages and fitness levels, and no gear is requir
Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin Preparatory Academy is beginning a milestone school year. The school is welcoming 233 incoming 10th-grade students and expanding career opportunities and industry credentials. These programs are designed to prepare students for college, careers, and Baldwin County’s workforce.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is gearing up for its sixth annual Freedom Fest, a patriotic two-day celebration that draws visitors from across the Gulf Coast. The event will take place at The Wharf in Orange Beach and will feature live music, arts and crafts, military booths, food vendors, and a classic ca
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Volunteers across coastal Alabama are being asked to give a few hours to protect the beaches, bays, and waterways that draw millions of visitors each year. The 39th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup is one of the state's best-known conservation events, and organizers say anyone can participate
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Orange Beach is seeking a new leader to manage the Coastal Arts Center, a waterfront arts and events facility on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from managing an annual art festival to overseeing wedding and event bookings. City of
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Three Foley businesses earned recognition this month for efforts to enhance the city's appearance. The City of Foley presented its annual Beautification Awards to a trio of local companies, with honorees selected by the Foley Revitalization and Beautification Advisory Board. The awards honor busi
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Alabama's Gulf Coast is experiencing a strong sea turtle nesting season in 2026. Share the Beach, the state's sea turtle conservation program, has confirmed 89 nests along the shoreline so far this year. The program patrols all 47 miles of Alabama's Gulf Coast daily, searching for signs of
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Former U.S. Representative Jerry Carl won the Republican special primary in Alabama's 1st Congressional District. Carl, a Mobile Republican, defeated three other candidates to secure the party's nomination. The district includes Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia and most of Covington counties.
