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Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Shores Police Department will embark on a new chapter under fresh leadership this week. Mayor Robert Craft formally swore in Dan Netemeyer as Chief of Police, then Chief Netemeyer promptly swore in Joe Taylor as Deputy Chief. The department says it expects their leadership to be...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — City office will be closed next week observing Veterans Day. Normal business hours resume Wednesday. Cities across Baldwin County are preparing to honor Veterans Day with temporary closures of non-essential offices early next week. Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Foley have all announced...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s elected leadership began a new term as the mayor, council, and city administrators were sworn into office at an organizational meeting. The session took place before the regular council meeting. The mayor thanked the council and staff for their service. He also emphasized teamwork and...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Public Library is making technology more accessible to residents through an expanded computer instruction program. The library's Computer Lab now offers free one-on-one tutoring sessions, group classes, and educational seminars designed to help people of all skill levels.
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Community members concerned about scams and fraud will soon have an opportunity to hear directly from law enforcement experts. A free seminar will be held in Gulf Shores where federal, state, and local officials will discuss current schemes and how to avoid them. Organizers say the event...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — There’s a special kind of magic that happens when music meets mission, and that magic will shine once again on the Alabama-Florida line as the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival hosts its annual Autism Awareness Night. The beloved community event brings together songwriters...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is bringing back its popular Coastal Christmas Market to Orange Beach this month. The free event will feature more than 30 vendors selling handmade crafts, fine arts, retail items, and unique gifts. Shoppers looking to get a head start on their...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach welcomed its new City Council during a swearing-in ceremony held at the Orange Beach Community Center. The event brought together council members, their families, and community residents for the official start of the new four-year term. Following the ceremony, attendees...
Two beloved performers from the Gulf Coast earned major honors at the Josie Music Awards on Sunday night in Nashville. Sugarcane Jane took home the award for “Duo of the Year” in the Americana category. Webb Dalton won Song of the Year for his track "Don't Forget, Remember Me". Both artists are well-known to music...
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Police Department is looking to build a multi-purpose facility on the Justice Center campus to provide extra storage and other amenities. The goal of the new facility will mainly be for storage but officials are asking for some additional amenities. Officials say the department h
