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Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley will consider a contract to begin a project to upgrade the streetscape along West Orange Avenue in downtown. The first step will be to hire an engineering firm to propose a plan and supporting documents for the street improvements.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Another week, another reason to head out and explore the Alabama Gulf Coast. Whether you’re visiting for a few days, soaking up summer as a local, or simply looking for something new to do after work, this week’s lineup offers a little bit of everything. We’ve gathered seven days of fun—fr
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – After several years of infrastructure projects near the city’s beachfront in surrounding neighborhoods – parking, sidewalks, streetscape, and drainage – Gulf Shores will now focus on a new direction. The city is planning a new tax incentive program to support business development in the area
Pensacola Beach, Fla. — (OBA) — Pensacola Beach will once again welcome thousands of spectators as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels return for their annual hometown air show. The event is among the Gulf Coast's largest attractions this summer. Visitors from across the Southeast are expected to attend the aerial demonstratio
Mobile Bay, Ala. — (OBA) — Limestone barges are traveling across Alabama to help restore oyster reefs in Mobile Bay. The effort is part of a major conservation project led by the Alabama Wildlife Federation and its partners. The rock, known as oyster cultch, will provide a hard surface for young oysters to attach and
For the 2026-2027 school year, Baldwin County Public Schools will continue to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The district announced that no further action is required of parents or guardians, as eligible students will automatically r
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding this Fourth of July, Orange Beach is honoring the milestone with a permanent tribute to its veterans. The City of Orange Beach has launched a commemorative brick program at the Orange Beach Veterans Memorial on Orange Beach Boulevar
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — State 4A Champions, Ranked 4th in the nation, State's Player of the Year, and Five Players selected for the All-State Team. It seems like the accolades just keep building for the Orange Beach Makos softball team. But wait, there is one more to add.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A free community block party is coming to Marjorie Snook Park in Orange Beach one week from today. The city invites residents and families to gather for an outdoor night of live music, lawn games, and food. The event is free and open to the public. A kids' zone and local food trucks will
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Surf Rescue lifeguards are prepared and on duty to keep beachgoers and boaters safe during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The holiday weekend draws large crowds to the sugar-white sands and waterways of Orange Beach, Alabama. Officials urge residents and visitors to take
