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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Safe Harbor Animal Coalition warns that the growing number of stray animals has reached a crisis point in the community. Leaders say the problem is no longer confined to rescue groups or shelters. Instead, it is affecting neighborhoods, families, and local resources. They urge residents to
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf State Park is preparing to welcome visitors to its first-ever Venture Out festival, a new three-day event centered on nature, education, and outdoor recreation. The festival will span multiple sites across the park and showcase the area’s trails, lakes, and coastal habitats. Families,
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf State Park has opened a new RV resort that replaces a former golf course and expands camping options along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The project adds more than 100 campsites and introduces amenities for modern travelers. State officials say the resort meets strong demand for camping in t
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Coastal Baldwin County is marking National Police Week with a special focus on the officers who protect Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Foley, and surrounding communities. Residents and visitors see these officers at work every day on busy highways, in neighborhoods, and around popular attracti
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — As construction continues on a new safe room in Foley, city and county officials are taking additional steps to prepare the site for use by first responders during major emergencies. The facility is being built to provide firefighters, police, and other emergency workers with a secure place to st
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores artist Tara McMeans has once again earned top honors for her artwork at one of Alabama’s best-known coastal festivals. Organizers announced this week that she has won the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival poster contest. The win marks the second time McMeans has taken the tit
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Casey's, a major player in the convenience store/gas station world, is now selling its well-known pizza in Gulf Shores after the chain recently bought out several CEFCO stores, including a second Baldwin location in Foley. Officials from the chain are seeking a liquor license from Gulf Shore
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In the past few years, Orange Beach has been buying up properties along the south side of Canal Road from behind the Circle K store east almost to Shore Acres. The only exceptions are lots owned by PowerSouth north of the Justice Center and two lots on the east end that remain privately own
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — If your idea of the perfect beach week includes soaring high above the Gulf, sushi dates tucked away in hidden local gems, sunset strolls in fresh coastal fits, and music-filled nights under the stars–consider your calendar officially booked. This week’s “What's Happening at the Beach” gui
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The new Foley Public Library is getting a boost from state grants and local donations as it prepares to open later this year. The two-story facility under construction on East Orange Avenue south of U.S. 98 will have more than 40,000 square feet of space. That's double the size of the current bui
