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    Orange Beach High School’s Lee Steele
    By OBA Staff February 18, 2026
    Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach High School’s Lee Steele has been named the AHSAA Mobile Area Athlete of the Week, presented by Scout Program Management. The standout sophomore has quickly become one of Alabama’s most promising young athletes, earning recognition for his leadership and record-setting...
    Archery Event Extends Foley Contract Through 2031
    By OBA Staff February 18, 2026
    Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Archery Shooter’s Association and Foley Sports Tourism are maintaining their successful partnership. The two organizations have signed a five-year extension to keep the nationally recognized Hoyt/Easton Pro/Am tournament in Foley through 2031. Leaders say the decision continues...
    Gulf Shores Public Beach
    By OBA Staff February 18, 2026
    Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — In Monday night’s city council meeting, Gulf Shores moved closer to a more walkable West Beach, a larger and improved high school theater, and a series of smaller but meaningful quality-of-life upgrades that will impact everything from landfill operations to storm preparedness and traffic...
    Planning Commission
    By John Mullen February 18, 2026
    Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – A busy and growing corner in Foley is about to grow some more. Developers hope to add a gas station to the new Publix shopping center at the intersection of the Foley Beach Express and County Road 20/Miflin Road. The new store would be south of Progress, at the center's southern exit.
    Orange Beach Girls Basketball Team - Photo by Brent Williams, Wolf Bay Media
    By John Mullen February 17, 2026
    Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Mike Chase has two players who can legally drive a car. The rest are too young to hold a driver’s license. And while his Orange Beach Lady Makos record – 15-17 – indicates a young team, that young team is heading to Montgomery for the regional tournament as one of the sweet 16 left...
    Orange Beach Boys Basketball Team - Photo by Brent Williams, Wolf Bay Media
    By John Mullen February 17, 2026
    Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In just two years as the Orange Beach boys basketball coach, veteran Chris Laatsch’s teams have set school records for wins each year. Laatsch’s team had 17 wins last year, including a trip to the Elite Eight, and, so far, 26 this year, with a Sweet 16 berth in the regionals coming up.
    The Gulf Restaurant in Orange Beach
    By OBA Staff February 17, 2026
    Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is preparing for another busy tourism season as the local economy continues to grow. One of the most popular waterfront destinations is looking for new team members to join its staff. The Gulf Orange Beach offers a unique work environment next to beautiful Perdido Pass.
    Orange Beach Police Warn Of Phone Scam Targeting Residents
    By OBA Staff February 16, 2026
    Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Police Department warns residents about a phone scam targeting the community. Officials say callers impersonate officers and use convincing tactics. Scammers may provide badge numbers and even use real officers' names. Sometimes, they threaten arrest and demand payment...
    Beads, Boats, and Backyard Beats
    By Jessica A. Taylor February 16, 2026
    Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Coast is buzzing as the season picks up speed. There's no slowing down for these coastal towns! From MoonPies flying through the air to boats, bead tossing, and oyster education, there’s even a spooky haunted history tour after dark. Each day presents a new opportunity to gather...
    Foley City Hall
    By John Mullen February 16, 2026
    Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Need a good used car? Need a car? Foley will declare more than 20 vehicles and pieces of equipment in the city’s fleet from various departments as surplus and no longer needed. Foley is also looking to add some new vehicles to city departments, as well as replacements.
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