The Orange Beach Police Department had a relatively quiet Spring Break, compared to previous years. Arrests were down by almost 70% in 2024. The number of arrests during the 2023 spring break season was close to 200. According to the data just released, there were a total of 61 arrests directly related to spring break activities. The majority of the arrests, 48 in total, were for minors in possession of alcohol. An additional 4 arrests were made for public intoxication, 3 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) and 5 arrests for drug-related offenses. There was also 1 arrest that involved a combination of drug and alcohol charges.

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, a diver from Louisiana was found dead in the water at The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach. According to the Orange Beach Police Department, the diver had been cleaning his boat around 7:30 AM but did not resurface. Officers were called to the scene around 1:00 PM and discovered the diver's body after deploying multiple dive teams.

Today, April 22nd, marks the annual celebration of Earth Day - a global event that has inspired millions to take action for the environment since its inception over 50 years ago. The origins of Earth Day can be traced back to 1970, when Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin called for a nationwide "teach-in" to raise awareness about environmental issues.

Fish, Chicken, arts and crafts, hot rods, dodgeball for all and a few good mullets. Get ready for one exciting week on the Gulf Coast Bama style. We’ve got annual traditions, local focused handmade items, good eats, good music and good times, let’s go.

The Orange Beach City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Jeff Smith as the new Fire Chief. The council chambers were filled to capacity with local firefighters who came to support Chief Smith.

Orange Beach Elementary School students are gearing up for a display of creativity and ingenuity at the 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. Scheduled for May 4th, at 10:00 am, this event promises to bring together the community at the Bear Point Community Beach for a day of wholesome fun, especially for the little ones.

Publix is continuing its expansion across Alabama with the announcement of a new store opening in Gulf Shores. The new Publix supermarket will be located on Gulf Shores Parkway near Zaxby's, replacing a former Winn-Dixie building. The new store will host a grand opening on April 24th at 7:00am and will occupy a 65,000-square-foot space in the Paradise Isle Shopping Center.

Anyone who’s been to Orange Beach City Hall over the last 20+ years knows Candy Martin. That smiling face and upbeat attitude couldn’t help but put anyone who meets her in a good mood. After more than two decades of exceptional service, Martin, a beloved figure at the front desk of Orange Beach City Hall, has retired.

Grits. Biscuits. Fried chicken. It doesn’t get more Southern than that. And when it comes to the perfect condiment to serve alongside these regional favorites, it doesn’t get more Southern than tomato gravy. But while some people call tomatoes a fruit, and others call them a vegetable, Joey and Jamie Brown of Atmore, Alabama, call them a blessing. They’re the main ingredient—along with real bacon (Mmmmm, bacon)—in their recently launched product, Mr Brown’s Tomato Gravy.