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Elberta, Ala. — (OBA) — The Elberta Volunteer Fire Department is bringing something new to its annual fall tradition. For the first time ever, the department is launching Blocktober Fest, a Friday night kickoff event held the night before the Elberta German Sausage Festival. The two-day celebration will take place at
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — A Gulf Shores High School teacher traded her classroom for the open sea in September, joining a team of federal scientists on a major marine research expedition. Krista Fleming, who teaches environmental science and marine biology at the school in Gulf Shores, Alabama, participated in a 16-d
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Colorful murals by Alabama artist Banks Compton now cover the walls of the Foley Community Library's Children's Story Grove, inviting young visitors into a world of imagination. The artwork features a cast of whimsical animal characters that have quickly captured the hearts of children and adults
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores International Airport is temporarily suspending all operations ahead of Hurricane Isaias. The closure is part of safety preparations to protect airport staff, tenants, travelers, and the broader aviation community. Only emergency services aircraft will be permitted to operate du
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Foley has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Isaias threatens the Alabama Gulf Coast. The Baldwin County Commission has also issued an emergency declaration. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a statewide emergency declaration covering 40 counties, including Baldwin County. The stor
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach officials urge residents to complete storm preparations and consider voluntary evacuation as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast. The storm strengthened into a hurricane overnight, prompting hurricane and storm surge warnings for the area. Forecasters warn of da
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are urging non-residents and residents of flood-prone areas to voluntarily evacuate ahead of Isaias. Forecasters expect Isaias to strengthen into a significant hurricane before reaching the coast. The storm is expected to bring high winds, storm s
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley Planning Director Shawn Mitchell has earned a national professional certification, placing her among a select group of credentialed planners nationwide. Mitchell received her designation from the American Institute of Certified Planners, the American Planning Association's certification arm
NAS Pensacola, Fla. — (OBA) — A popular annual event celebrating women in aviation is returning to the Florida Panhandle this fall. Women in Aviation International Gulf Coast Chapter and the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation are hosting the fourth annual Girls in Aviation Gulf Coast 2026 at the National Naval Aviation
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival has been canceled. Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast. Organizers say the safety of visitors, vendors, and volunteers was the top priority. The Coastal Alabama Business
