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Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — One of America's most famous legal scholars was recently in Gulf Shores. After Jonathan Turley's speaking engagement at the Lodge at Gulf State Park, he explored from Magnolia Springs to the Flora-Bama and even discovered something called the Bushwacker. He wrote about his adventure to his m
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Blue Marlin Grand Championship is back, and the Alabama Gulf Coast is ready. The annual tournament, held at The Wharf Marina, attracts elite sportfishing crews from across the Gulf and beyond. Public weigh-ins are free, making it one of the region's most accessible major fishing events
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores invites residents to help shape the city's long-term future at a public open house. The event is the first of its kind associated with the Gulf Shores Plan, a comprehensive planning effort for the city. Community members will have the opportunity to meet with city pl
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Downtown Foley is giving the holiday season a warm-weather spin with a special "Christmas in July" Third Thursday event. Foley Main Street, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization and economic development of Downtown Foley, is hosting the celebration. The event offers residents a
Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — The Baldwin County Commission has earned one of the most respected honors in government finance. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the county with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award recognizes governments that meet high national standard
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores is bringing back one of its most popular summer traditions. S'mores on the Shore is set for Thursday, August 6, at Gulf Place, 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Families, residents, and visitors are all wel
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a brand-new, adults-only outdoor event, Adult Recess, at Meyer Park. The event is part of the city's ongoing celebration of National Park & Recreation Month, observed each July. Participants can expect a fun-filled evening f
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — With the 2026-2027 School Year starting in just over a month, Alabama families can save money on back-to-school shopping this summer. The state of Alabama is holding its 21st annual back-to-school sales tax holiday. Qualifying purchases made during the holiday will be free of state sales ta
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The city of Foley is hosting its first-ever Hurricane Preparedness Expo this month. The free event will bring together local businesses, emergency response agencies, and city departments. It is designed to help residents develop or update their emergency plans. The expo is open to both new Gulf C
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Swapping the sugar-sand beaches of the Alabama Gulf Coast for the historic atmosphere of Lambeau Field might seem like an unlikely journey, but for SEC football fans, it is a quintessential bucket-list pilgrimage. Traveling from Gulf Shores (GUF) to Appleton/Green Bay (ATW) for a Green Bay
