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Gulf Shores Students to get new MacBook Air Laptops

Press Release

January 3, 2020 - Gulf Shores AL - (OBA^®) - The Gulf Shores City School District is excited to announce a major technology initiative at Gulf Shores High School. The district will deploy MacBook Air laptops to all high school and virtual school students in grades 9-12.

Prescribed burn planned near Orange Beach Sportsplex on Dec. 31

Press Release

December 30, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA) - A prescribed burn is scheduled to be conducted by the Alabama Forestry Commission on Gulf State Park property between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31st.

Tacky Jack's winter schedule features art, nature and beach games

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December 30, 2019 - Gulf Shores & Orange Beach AL (OBA^®) - The 4th Annual Wacky Winter of Fun series will feature different events to include regional artists, local organizations, and games each week. The series begins January 6 at both the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach locations. Gulf Shores on Mondays and the Orange Beach on Tuesdays. The series runs through mid-February.

Reception on Jan. 14 for new president of Coastal Alabama Community College

Dr. Craig Pouncey Invitation for welcome reception

By City of Orange Beach

December 28, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - The City of Orange Beach will host a welcome reception for Dr. Craig Pouncey, new president of Coastal Alabama Community College, on Tuesday, January 14th at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach.

Skins Game set Jan. 5 at Orange Beach Golf Center

By City of Orange Beach

December 28, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - The Orange Beach Golf Center will host the monthly Skins Game Tournament on Sunday, January 5th, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The public is welcome.

Coastal Alabama E-Cycling & Shred Day set for January 11th

Press Release

December 27, 2019 - Gulf Shores, AL - (OBA^®) - The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is excited to announce the return of their E-Cycling and Shred Day set for Saturday, Jan 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Gulf State Park Pavilion.

Recycle your Christmas tree in Orange Beach to help dune restoration

By City of Orange Beach

December 26, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - Orange Beach residents can dispose of live Christmas trees for recycling by placing trees, completely stripped of decorations and tinsel, on their curbs for pickup by Public Works.

Free workshop, 'Making Memories into Memoirs,' set for Jan. 4

By City of Orange Beach

December 21, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - A Memoir Workshop, "Making Memories into Memoirs: How to Capture & Convey Your Stories," with Karim Shamsi-Basha will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 4th at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. The workshop is free to attend but registration is required.

Gulf State Park Road reopened on Friday

Press Release

December 20, 2019 - Gulf Shores, AL - (OBA^®) - Newly renamed State Park Road reopened to all traffic on December 20, following the completion of several upgrades to make the road – formerly known as State Road 135 – safer for passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, walkers and bikers.

This 2-mile road runs from Gulf State Park Headquarters to The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel. It begins at the intersection of Alabama’s Coastal Connection/E. Fort Morgan Road and runs through the park to East Beach Boulevard/Alabama Highway 182.

Two new businesses opening at OWA

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December 19, 2019 - Foley, AL - (OBA^®) - OWA continues its growth into the New Year with the opening of two new dining experiences in its Downtown district. C’est Le Vin Wine Bar & Shop and Sushi Co. are the latest additions to the 520-acre entertainment destination.

Mardi Gras 2020 parade information for Fat Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Orange Beach

By City of Orange Beach

December 19, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - The City of Orange Beach is pleased to present the 2020 Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade to be held Tuesday, February 25 at 2:00 pm. The parade will organize at the designated lineup zone beginning west of the traffic light at Fin & Fork on Perdido Beach Boulevard (Hwy 182).

Community Yard & Craft Sale coming up January 18th

Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser in Orange Beach

By City of Orange Beach

December 17, 2019 - (OBA^®) - For 17 years, Orange Beach has been home to a favorite winter event - the Big Community Yard & Craft Sale.

This year’s fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Orange Beach Community Center, located at 27235 Canal Road. Doors open promptly at 7 a.m. and the event runs until noon. It’s an opportunity for the community to find great bargains from more than 25 different vendors.

Baldwin County legislators act on driver’s license offices

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December 17, 2019 - Baldwin County, AL - (OBA^®) - To cut down on wait times and long lines at Baldwin County’s driver’s license examiners offices, the members of the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation have taken action to help fund additional positions and office hours for the sites in Fairhope and Foley.

Orange Beach holiday closings for Christmas and New Year’s Day

By City of Orange Beach

December 17, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - During the 2019 Christmas holiday, non-essential City of Orange Beach offices will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24-25. City offices will also be closed on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1st.

Foley Police arrest a man for Felony Aggravated Criminal Surveillance

By Foley Police Dept.

December 13, 2019 - (OBA^®) - On December 12, 2019, at approximately 2:30 pm, Foley Police Officers responded to Tanger Outlet Mall, 2601 S. Mckenzie Street, to investigate a disturbance.

New store, fast-food restaurant coming to Orange Beach

By John Mullen

December 13, 2019 – Orange Beach, AL – (OBA^®) – There’s nothing at the corner of Wharf Parkway East and Canal Road but that’s going to change in the near future.

Orange Beach approved a change to the planned unit development at the complex to give the go-ahead for a new Tom Thumb to be built in the northeast corner of that intersection. It was the first reading of the ordinance change but the council waived off a second public hearing by suspending the rules and unanimously voting in the store. The vote also requires the developers to give the outside of the building a more coastal look.

Foley man finds $11,570 worth of travelers' checks in old suitcase

Foley PD Logo By Foley PD

December 12, 2019 - Foley, AL - (OBA®) - On December 9, 2019 a citizen came to the Foley Police Department to file a Found Property report. He had purchased a suitcase from the Waterfront Mission in Foley a couple of months prior.

He pulled the suitcase out to clean it for an upcoming trip and found a pouch in the bottom of the suitcase that contained several travelers’ checks totaling $11,570.00!

Tacky Jacks donations fund sixth chair for veteran

Pat Peterson at Tacky Jacks Grill and Tavern in Orange Beach, Alabama.

By John Mullen

December 12, 2019 – Orange Beach, AL – (OBA^®) – When it’s an important day you can’t leave out momma.

“We gotta have momma,” Pat Peterson told a crowd gathered at Tacky Jacks Grill and Tavern in Orange Beach. He was on hand Dec. 8 to be the sixth recipient of an all-terrain chair courtesy of Tacky Jacks, its customers, the Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras krewe and the Lower Alabama Parrot Heads.

Lighted Boat Parades on Friday & Saturday this weekend

Photo by Shelley Patterson, C-Shelz Photogrpahy

Updated on December 14th to include the new information about Saturday night's parade.

December 11, 2019 - Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - This weekend you'll have chances to catch two lighted boat parades on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Paula Deen to Open New Restaurant at OWA in Foley, Ala.

Paula Deen's Restaurant at OWA opens December 16th

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December 10, 2019 - Foley, AL - (OBA^®) - The newest Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen will officially open its doors at OWA on Monday, Dec. 16. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner featuring all of Paula Deen’s much-loved southern dishes. In addition to the Grand Opening, Paula will also be making a special appearance at the restaurant the morning of Dec. 16 for a book signing event.

Tacky Jacks 2nd Annual Tacky Sweater Beach Getaway Giveaway

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December 9, 2019 - Gulf Shores, AL - (OBA^®) - Baby, it's cold outside! How would you like to trade in your white snow for white sand?

Where to eat, drink and be merry for a Gulf Coast holiday

By John Mullen

December 9, 2019 – Orange Beach, AL – (OBA®) – Restaurants and local shops all along the Alabama-Florida Gulf Coast are making plans to spread holiday cheer and keep you fed during the Christmas holiday season.

Orange Beach City worker part of worldwide study of ocean plastics

Marjan Verschraegen as her trash awareness personality Jane Trash.

By John Mullen

December 9, 2019 – Orange Beach, AL – (OBA^®) – Out of 10,000 women who applied for a sailing trip focusing research on microplastics in the world’s oceans, only 150 were selected.

Marjan Verschraegen of Foley was one of the selected few participating in an all-women trip that would circumnavigate the globe.

Orange Beach Planning Commission to meet December 9th

Orange Beach Planning Commission Meeting Agenda

December 8, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - The Orange Beach Planning Commission is scheduled to meet at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 9th for a work session followed by 4 p.m. regular meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Orange Beach seeking permit to develop Perdido Key lots

The Perdido Key beach mouse is an endangered species along the beaches of Florida and Alabama.

By John Mullen

December 8, 2019 – Orange Beach, AL – (OBA^®) – Orange Beach is applying for a Habitat Conservation Plan permit with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service so that property owners with vacant lots between the Gulf State Park property and the state line can build on their land. The thrust of the plan is to develop ways to improve the lots while preserving Perdido Key beach mouse habitat.

“Perdido Key is its own special situation,” Orange Beach Coastal Resources Director Phillip West said. “The unique thing about Perdido Key is that Perdido Key in its entirety, all the undeveloped lots, have been sort of categorized as suitable or critical habitat for the Perdido Key beach mouse.”

Gulf Shores Lighted Christmas Parade traffic flow modifications

December 4, 2019 - Gulf Shores, AL - (OBA^®) - The City of Gulf Shores would like to make all residents and visitors aware of the following traffic flow modifications related to the Gulf Shores Lighted Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 6.

At 6:30 p.m. entries will make their way from the Gulf Shores Public Beach to West 19^th Avenue and proceed west toward the David L. Bodenhamer Center. The parade will end with a Holiday Celebration at Johnnie Sims Park.

Documentary captures essence of Flora-Bama, songwriters

By John Mullen

December 3, 2019 – Orange Beach, AL – (OBA^®) – One little scene from an incredible documentary went a long way toward capturing the spirit that fostered the beginnings of the iconic Flora-Bama and its equally iconic Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival.

“You go into some joints and most owners tell you what to play,” musician Jimmy Louis says early on in the 90-minute film. “When I hooked up with Joe he said I’ll pour the whiskey and you play the music. That’s instant friends there.”

Conservatory of Fine Arts to stage Best Christmas Pageant Ever

December 3, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - The inaugural 2019-20 theatre season for Orange Beach Conservatory of Fine Arts, which is the fine arts department of Orange Beach Middle and High School, will feature three performances of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Dec. 20-21 at the Orange Beach Community Center.

Teams from 12 states to compete in 2019 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship in Orange Beach

Via City of Orange Beach

November 29, 2019 - Orange Beach, AL - (OBA^®) - From December 2nd to 7th, the community is invited to come out to the Orange Beach Sportsplex and cheer on the NAIA women’s soccer teams from across the country. The 2019 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship kicks off Monday, December 2nd with 16 teams vying for the tournament’s 36th annual crown. Second round games will be played on Monday and Tuesday, quarterfinals on Wednesday, semifinals on Friday, and the championship game will be held on Saturday, December 7th.