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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach City Council held a special-called meeting Monday to consider pursuing the purchase of a local RV park property. The council heard a financial presentation from City Administrator Ford Hanley before voting on a resolution. A motion to authorize an independent appraisal ult
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — High surf and dangerous rip currents have made this an unusually active season for beach rescue teams along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Lifeguards in Orange Beach have already responded to numerous water rescues as summer gets underway. Heavy crowds at the beaches have encountered hazardous wa
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — A woman from Oklahoma died after falling from a moving vehicle in Gulf Shores, and police are continuing to investigate. Officers said the woman was a passenger when the incident occurred. Emergency responders found her with life-threatening injuries shortly after. Investigators are now ask
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The first week of July has officially arrived, and if there were ever a time to fall in love with the Alabama lineup, it is bursting at the seams with hometown charm, unforgettable adventures, delicious bites, and enough patriotic spirit to paint the shoreline red, white, and blue—whether
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The new Gulf Shores High School is open and already welcoming visitors, even as crews continue moving furniture into the building. School officials said the campus is not yet finished, but significant progress has been made. The facility has already hosted major educational conferences desp
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The unanimous Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the convictions of a Gulf Shores business owner who had been found guilty of operating a golf cart rental business without a business license. The court ruled that the City of Gulf Shores failed to prove its case under the ordinance i
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In a special-called meeting, the Orange Beach City Council will consider hiring a real estate appraisal firm to assess a much-discussed 24-acre parcel near City Hall. Beech’s Campground and RV Park has occupied the parcel for years, and developers recently looked into buying it for a pirate
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores is preparing for a month of activities following the City Council's official proclamation of July as National Park and Recreation Month. City leaders said parks and recreation programs play an important role in health, fitness, and community life. The annual observan
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A fast-moving house fire caused major damage to multiple homes and vehicles in the Bear Point community of Orange Beach early in the morning. Firefighters arrived to find one home engulfed in flames, with the fire already spreading to a neighboring house. Everyone inside both homes escaped
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The sun hits hard on the Alabama Gulf Coast in late June, and eye doctors say the combination of UV rays and glare from white sand makes protective eyewear more than a fashion choice. The Vision Council established National Sunglasses Day to raise public awareness of UV exposure and long-t
