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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —As December arrives on the Alabama Gulf Coast, the shoreline communities and beyond slip effortlessly into the magic of the season, blending small-town charm with coastal sparkle. This week’s lineup ushers in Christmas cheer from every corner–whether its festive flavors at local eateries...
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley will spend part of the last month of 2025 working on individual areas of town to improve lighting and traffic safety. A handful of streets or intersections will get new or upgraded street lights. Traffic improvements will include adding four-way stops at three intersections on Alston Street
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Gulf Shores will consider two new ordinances to regulate “mobility devices” and an upcoming council meeting. Including under the regulations will be bicycles, e-bikes, Segways and motorized scooters, among others. The ordinance aims to increase safety for riders and motorists.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach has been named as one of the most charming small towns in Alabama by World Atlas. You may be surprised by another town in Baldwin county which also made the list.
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy its Annual Christmas Trail this holiday season. The event takes place along a decorated boardwalk and wooded trail that highlight the natural setting. Organizers say the trail is designed as a family-friendly...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Animal Control is again turning holiday spirit into real help for animals in need. The group has launched its Third Annual Pet Angel Tree, giving residents a simple way to support local dogs and cats. The tree is set up in the lobby of the Orange Beach Police Department.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents of Baldwin County and nearby communities are getting ready for an evening of food, music, and giving back. The Mystics of Pleasure Baldwin County Benevolent Fund is partnering with the Krewe de Swan to host its Annual Taste of the Island fundraiser. The event will feature local...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Crews in Foley are busy changing the look of the city’s main roads for the winter season. Workers are removing warm-weather flowers and putting in new plants that can handle colder nights. The work is part of the city’s landscaping schedule. Drivers can see changes along town routes.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — If you are a local to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area then you know the name of one of the most philanthropic people to ever step foot in Baldwin County and the beaches.
In history the designation of a dark day typically meant something negative. In the 1950s, the City of Philadelphia turned that around. Police in Philadelphia began using the term "Black Friday" to describe the chaotic and overwhelming crowds of shoppers and tourists who flooded the city the day after Thanksgiving,
