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Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Specialty Food Festival, spotlighting Alabama’s coast once again. This honor recognizes the festival as one of the top food events nationwide and gives fans...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County fifth graders have a new opportunity to showcase their creativity and learn about U.S. history simultaneously. The Baldwin County Commission invites students across the county to participate in the America 250 Poster Contest. The project emphasizes student artwork and...
Magnolia Springs, Ala. — (OBA) — Magnolia Springs is preparing to open some of its most cherished homes to the public as part of a community celebration of history, architecture, and small-town pride. The Magnolia Springs Community Association invites residents and visitors to join in a weekend of activities...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Public Works crews are set to remove almost 20 palm trees from the median at the south end of the Beach Express bridge on Saturday morning. The work will occur near the bridge’s southern tip, where traffic enters Orange Beach’s busy beach corridor. City officials say this...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County voters will see changes at the polls this year as the Baldwin County Commission adds four new voting precincts before the 2026 statewide elections. The county is sending updated voter registration cards to residents in areas where precinct boundaries have been recently...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Expect Excellence Theater is set to bring a touch of Disney magic to the Alabama Gulf Coast as “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” takes the stage at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center this spring. The production will feature the timeless story of sisterly love, courage, and friendship...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Sapphire Soirée will mark a major milestone for the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber as it celebrates 45 years of serving local businesses and communities. The event is planned as a special evening that blends celebration, recognition, and networking. Organizers expect more than 300...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach High School’s varsity cheerleaders finished as national runner-up at a major competition in Orlando over the weekend, with a score of 92.1. They were competing in the 2026 Cheer Super Varsity Non-Tumbling Division II Game Day Semis. The result came against top programs from...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — ALDOT reports progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge and roadway project. The new bridge and road are intended to ease traffic to Alabama’s beaches and improve safety for residents. The project features new lanes and a southbound route option.
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach residents will see changes in how the city is protected after the City Council voted this week to appoint longtime officer and interim Police Chief David “Trent” Johnson as the new permanent Police Chief and approve the purchase of new public safety equipment for police and...
