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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Middle/High School earned a prestigious state school safety award for the second consecutive year. Only nine out of 1,500 schools in Alabama received this honor. Attorney General Steve Marshall visited the school to present the award. Students and staff gathered for a...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The largest news publication in the country, USA Today, has nominated COASTAL Orange Beach as one of the "Best Waterfront Restaurants" in the nation. Their millions of readers will now vote for what is #1 in the United States. Other eatery locations include California, the Carolinas, and Ha
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s finances received high marks in the city’s annual audit, with results described as being in good standing. The Foley City Council recently received the audit report. The review was performed by the Warren Averett financial firm. City officials said the findings show the city’s municipal fi
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach City Schools has appointed a new Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Mary Catherine Law, the principal of Orange Beach Elementary School, has led the school for 5 years. Her strong leadership experience earned her the district's highest promotion.
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Construction on the Waterway Village Pedestrian Bridge in Gulf Shores is progressing steadily. The project has completed 53.6% of its planned timeline. Work is underway on multiple parts of the project simultaneously. The city states this effort is part of making Gulf Shores "a safer, more w
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – With the new Finance Department up and running in its new wing at city hall, Orange Beach will now look at ways to utilize the old building. The former finance building is just north of the main city hall campus at the northwest intersection of Orange Beach Boulevard and West Oak Ridge Dr..
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Baldwin County Animal Shelter is launching a new program to help local pets. This initiative makes it easier for residents to have their cats and dogs spayed or neutered. It offers a special discount at many local veterinary clinics. The goal is to keep all animals in our community heal
Luck, Live Music, and a Little Bit of Crawfish: Your Complete Springtime Good Time Week on the Coast
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — If you’ve been searching for a fun reason to step out of the house (or maybe just don something festive and a little silly), this week on the Alabama Gulf Coast has got you covered! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, you can expect plenty of green, live music filling the parks...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Baldwin County Board of Registrars reminds residents to verify their current voter registration status. This helps ensure that all eligible citizens are prepared to vote in upcoming local and state elections. Officials encourage people to promptly check their information in the state...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Baldwin Pops Band will hold its annual John Allen Memorial Scholarship Concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center. The concert is free and open to all. Wayne Fillingim will conduct the band for the performance. This year's theme is...
