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• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Sunday, September 28th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 85 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny. The high temperature is in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 12:22PM & High Tide is scheduled for 12.06AM
  Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Fort Morgan Bird Banding Brings Migration Science to the Public | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — A fall wildlife tradition is returning to the tip of the Alabama coast. Bird banders will once again set up at Fort Morgan to greet migrating songbirds and curious visitors. The gathering offers close views of research in action. Families, photographers, and nature fans are encouraged to attend.
  9/28/2025 6:25am Fort Morgan Bird Banding Brings Migration Science to the Public | OBA News
• New Public Works Hub Sets Stage for Department Moves | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials outlined the next shuffle in city facilities as a new Public Works campus nears completion. The move will set up long-term homes for the Parks and Recreation and Horticulture departments. Leaders say the plan answers space needs without quick fixes. It also positions future community amenities near downtown.
  9/28/2025 6:24am New Public Works Hub Sets Stage for Department Moves | OBA News
• From Gulf Shores to Monroeville, Governor Ivey's 'Alabama Favorites' highlight destinations to enjoy this season - Yellowhammer News Governor Kay Ivey is spotlighting some of her favorite destinations across the state this fall through the “Alabama Favorites” series, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the history, culture, and beauty of Alabama.
  
  Among her highlighted picks is Gee’s Bend, where visitors can ride the ferry, meet the community’s legendary quiltmakers, and enjoy local dining at places like The Pecan on Broad or Gaines Ridge Dinner Club.
  9/28/2025 6:23am From Gulf Shores to Monroeville, Governor Ivey's 'Alabama Favorites' highlight destinations to enjoy this season - Yellowhammer News
• Alabama’s fastest-growing city makes 2025 best Gulf Coast places list - al.com One of Alabama’s fastest-growing cities was named as among the best places to call home along the Gulf Coast, according to WorldAtlas.
  
  The City of Foley, which ranked No. 7 on the list, highlighted the recognition among cities in Texas, Mississippi, Florida, and Louisiana. Foley was the only city from Alabama on the list. Pascagoula, which is about 40 miles west of Mobile, came in at No. 2.
  9/28/2025 6:21am Alabama’s fastest-growing city makes 2025 best Gulf Coast places list - al.com
• The Kids Win Fishing Tournament held in Orange Beach, benefiting a special cause ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - A wonderful event for children in our area took place Saturday at The Wharf for a special cause.
  
  The Kids Win Fishing Tournament was held in Orange Beach. It was a fundraiser for Make a Wish Alabama.
  
  The kids weighed in their fish, and there were all kinds -- redfish and catfish included. The tournament welcomed both novice and seasoned young anglers.
  9/28/2025 6:19am The Kids Win Fishing Tournament held in Orange Beach, benefiting a special cause
• Robertsdale PD arrests juvenile on sex-related charges ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) - Robertsdale police made an arrest on sex-related charges.
  
  Police say they’ve charged a juvenile with two counts of second-degree rape and one count of facilitating the travel of a child for an unlawful sex act. However, police say that because of the nature of the allegations and the ages of those involved, the identities of both the suspect and victim won’t be released.
  9/28/2025 6:19am Robertsdale PD arrests juvenile on sex-related charges
• New Confederate statue unveiled in Spanish Fort park | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Dozens gathered at Fort McDermott Confederate Memorial Park in Spanish Fort Saturday for the dedication of a new statue honoring Admiral Raphael Semmes, a naval captain who served in both the U.S. and Confederate navies.
  
  After the Civil War, Semmes settled in Mobile, where he practiced law and taught at Spring Hill College. His legacy remains visible across the area, with the city of Semmes and the Admiral Hotel in downtown Mobile carrying his name.
  9/28/2025 6:18am New Confederate statue unveiled in Spanish Fort park | WKRG.com
• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Saturday, September 27th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves at 1 foot and strong east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny. The high temperature is in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: North winds 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 11:08AM
  9/27/2025 10:00am Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Gulf Shores Police’s Crackdown on Disorder Aims to Prevent Serious Crimes | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Interim Chief Dan Netemeyer stated that the period from March 1 to September 2 is a particularly busy time of year for the police. With tourists flooding into town and well-known events drawing massive crowds, there is potential for an increase in crime. That's why he said the police department is working proactively and ensuring officers are in the right place at the right time.
  9/27/2025 7:02am Gulf Shores Police’s Crackdown on Disorder Aims to Prevent Serious Crimes | OBA News
• Greater Amberjack Season Closes in Gulf Federal Waters | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — It’s official: greater amberjack fishing is off-limits in Gulf federal waters for the year, as federal managers enforce tougher rules to help this popular game fish rebound. The closure kicked in at 12:01 a.m. on September 27, 2025, and will stay put until the new recreational season opens on September 1, 2026.
  9/27/2025 6:47am Greater Amberjack Season Closes in Gulf Federal Waters | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Residents Warned About Emails Seeking Wire Payments | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The email looks official at first glance. It uses the Gulf Shores branding, a Planning Commission header, and a real city mailing address. Then it directs recipients to request wire transfer details by replying to the message. The document lists a total due and says further action will not occur until the invoice is paid.
  9/27/2025 6:47am Gulf Shores Residents Warned About Emails Seeking Wire Payments | OBA News
• Midday Melodies brings free October concerts to Heritage Park | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s popular lunchtime concert series is back with a full month of free music. The Midday Melodies program will return to Heritage Park with a lineup designed for casual listeners and loyal fans. Families, workers on break, and retirees are invited. Guests can come and go as their schedules allow.
  9/27/2025 6:47am Midday Melodies brings free October concerts to Heritage Park | OBA News
• Multiple immigration arrests made in South Alabama, FBI announces The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the arrests of more than a dozen people in Baldwin and Mobile Counties on Thursday.
  
  The FBI Mobile confirmed 13 people were arrested.
  
  The arrests were in connection to immigration enforcement and involved multiple federal, state and local agencies.
  9/27/2025 6:45am Multiple immigration arrests made in South Alabama, FBI announces
• Two charged for group attack inside Downtown Pensacola Jefferson Street parking garage PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Multiple people are charged for an attack in a parking garage in Downtown Pensacola earlier this month.
  
  Zane Johnson, 23, and Bella Smyly, 19, were both arrested on Tuesday.
  
  Johnson is charged with felony battery and misdemeanor disturbing the peace. Smyly is charged with burglary with assault/battery (felony), stalking (misdemeanor) and disturbing the peace (misdemeanor).
  
  The arrest report states Jakob Smith has active warrants for burglary with assault/battery and felony battery.
  9/27/2025 6:43am Two charged for group attack inside Downtown Pensacola Jefferson Street parking garage
• Perdido Bay islands restoration celebrated after decade-long conservation effort PERDIDO BAY, Ala. -- Three islands in Perdido Bay near Orange Beach have been restored to their natural beauty.
  
  Orange Beach officials held a grand opening ceremony on Friday celebrating a decade of design, planning and construction.
  9/27/2025 6:42am Perdido Bay islands restoration celebrated after decade-long conservation effort
• $1.9 million Loxley Transit Hub opens, offering enhanced accessibility and amenities LOXLEY, Ala. -- A ribbon cutting for the new Loxley Transit Hub was held Friday.
  
  Serving as a connection point for commuters and visitors, the hub is located just west of Highway 59 on Municipal Park Drive.
  
  "The hub features an entry plaza, pavilion with restrooms, ADA-accessible sidewalks, added parking, and improved signage connecting to Loxley Municipal Park," the city says.
  9/27/2025 6:40am $1.9 million Loxley Transit Hub opens, offering enhanced accessibility and amenities
• URKEYS2DRV Teen Driver Safety Summit BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage, but one wrong turn can change everything.
  
  Students from Lower Alabama schools recently learned the importance of safe driving at the Ur Keys 2 Drv Summit in Bay Minette, an event FOX10 NEWS Anchor Lenise Ligon was honored to emcee on Thursday.
  9/27/2025 6:37am URKEYS2DRV Teen Driver Safety Summit
• Pine Grove Elementary hosts Career Day (WALA) - The Pine Grove Elementary School hosted a Career Day for their students Friday morning.
  
  Professionals from different fields were at today’s career fair like Regions Bank, Strickland Orthodontics, Baldwin County High School’s JROTC members and students from the new Baldwin Preparatory Academy.
  9/27/2025 6:37am Pine Grove Elementary hosts Career Day
• Robertsdale Police investigating, juvenile charged with rape | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Robertsdale Police say they’ve arrested a juvenile and charged them with rape. According to a Facebook post from Friday afternoon, police say a juvenile has been charged with two counts of 2nd degree rape and one count of “facilitating the travel of a child for an unlawful sex act.”
  9/27/2025 6:35am Robertsdale Police investigating, juvenile charged with rape | WKRG.com
• Fairhope Film Festival returning in November | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The 13th annual Fairhope Film Festival is happening in the city this November.
  9/27/2025 6:35am Fairhope Film Festival returning in November | WKRG.com
• Swimming advisory issued for portion of Mobile Bay | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued a swimming advisory for a portion of Mobile Bay in Baldwin County.
  9/27/2025 6:35am Swimming advisory issued for portion of Mobile Bay | WKRG.com
• Multi-million dollar restoration project complete for the Islands of Perdido | WKRG.com ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — The islands just inside Perdido Pass in Orange Beach are a go-to destination for boaters and birds alike.
  9/27/2025 6:34am Multi-million dollar restoration project complete for the Islands of Perdido | WKRG.com
• Kid to Kid Spanish Fort Grand Opening | WKRG.com (WKRG) — Kayla Stewart, owner of Kid to Kid Spanish Fort, joined WKRG News 5’s Take 5 to share the purpose of bringing Kid to Kid, a children’s resale and consignment store, to the Spanish Fort community.
  9/27/2025 6:34am Kid to Kid Spanish Fort Grand Opening | WKRG.com
• National Shrimp Festival returns to Gulf Shores: music lineup and schedule | WKRG.com GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s that time of year: fall, football, and the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, now celebrating its 52nd year.
  9/27/2025 6:33am National Shrimp Festival returns to Gulf Shores: music lineup and schedule | WKRG.com
• Dedication ceremony for Admiral Semmes statue set for Saturday | WKRG.com SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — A bronze statue of Admiral Raphael Semmes, sitting atop the original base, will be dedicated this weekend at Fort McDermott Confederate Memorial Park in Spanish Fort, a news release said.
  9/27/2025 6:33am Dedication ceremony for Admiral Semmes statue set for Saturday | WKRG.com
• FBI Mobile arrests 13 in immigration crackdown | WKRG.com According to the post, 13 people were arrested on Thursday in an immigration enforcement event that included FBI-Mobile and state, local and federal partners.
  
  Of the 13 arrested, three had prior criminal histories.
  
  The arrests took place in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
  9/27/2025 6:32am FBI Mobile arrests 13 in immigration crackdown | WKRG.com
• Fairhope student fighting cancer surprised with trip to meet Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s a dream come true for one first grader at Fairhope West Elementary School — the chance to meet her role models, the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, thanks to a local charity, Magic Moments.
  9/27/2025 6:32am Fairhope student fighting cancer surprised with trip to meet Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County arrests linked to multi-state theft | WKRG.com According to BCSO officials, deputies from their Special Operations Unit pulled over a vehicle on I-10 in Loxley, where they found “high-end construction equipment valued at over $20,000 and evidence suggesting the pair had been targeting vehicles across the southeast.”
  9/27/2025 6:31am Baldwin County arrests linked to multi-state theft | WKRG.com
• Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Friday, September 26th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves at 1 foot and strong east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high
  temperature is in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: North winds around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Moderate
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 9:00AM & High Tide is scheduled for 11:16PM
  9/26/2025 9:24am Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Parrot Heads Return to Gulf Coast for the 2025 MOTM Celebration | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Meeting of the Minds will bring thousands of fans, known as Parrot Heads, to the Gulf Shores-Orange Beach area this fall. Organized by Parrot Heads in Paradise, the convention mixes concerts, contests, and community service. It has become a staple for fans of tropical rock music, often called Trop Rock. The event blends beach-themed fun with fundraising, drawing people from across the country.
  9/26/2025 5:20am Parrot Heads Return to Gulf Coast for the 2025 MOTM Celebration | OBA News
• New Embassy Suites in Gulf Shores Cuts the Ribbon | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The new Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort marked its official debut with a ribbon cutting yesterday. City officials, business leaders, and the hotel’s development team gathered on West Beach Boulevard to open the doors for peak fall travel. The ceremony capped years of planning and nearly two years of construction at the heart of the public beach district.
  9/26/2025 5:19am New Embassy Suites in Gulf Shores Cuts the Ribbon | OBA News
• North Cedar Sidewalk Work Set to Start Monday in Foley | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Crews will soon be back on North Cedar Street. Foley officials say the next stage of sidewalk construction is ready. Work will focus on the east side of the corridor. Residents along that stretch should expect some short-term impacts to access.
  9/26/2025 5:19am North Cedar Sidewalk Work Set to Start Monday in Foley | OBA News
• Lower Perdido Islands facelift: 30 acres to be restored for wildlife and beachgoers alike ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (SBG) — A ribbon cutting is set for this Friday for the Lower Perdido Islands Restoration Project that restored and created 30 acres of coastal habitats on and around Robinson and Walker islands, ranging from dunes, marshes and subtidal bottoms, all important to supporting local fish and wildlife.
  9/26/2025 5:14am Lower Perdido Islands facelift: 30 acres to be restored for wildlife and beachgoers alike
• Daphne man indicted in federal court on child sex charges faces life in prison (WPMI) — Forrest Sanford has been indicted in Mobile Federal Court on 5 counts of child sex crimes.
  
  According to the Baldwin Co. Sheriff's Office, on November 1, 2024, investigators with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the home of 24-year-old Forrest Sanford of Daphne, Alabama. This search warrant was the result of an inquiry that led investigators to believe that Sanford was in possession of child pornography and had been posing as underage children on a variety of online platforms.
  9/26/2025 5:14am Daphne man indicted in federal court on child sex charges faces life in prison
• Baldwin County schools host ribbon cuttings across the district BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - Baldwin County schools spent Thursday hosting a day of ribbon cuttings across the district. Starting with Baldwin County High School, where they unveiled millions of dollars’ worth of new facilities.
  
  In total, the cost at Baldwin County High School was over $8.1 million. And the staff had full control over what was upgraded.
  9/26/2025 5:11am Baldwin County schools host ribbon cuttings across the district
• ALEA: Driver with child passenger hits 118 mph during chase BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man was arrested Monday, September 22 after an early morning high-speed chase in Baldwin County.
  9/26/2025 5:11am ALEA: Driver with child passenger hits 118 mph during chase
• Better Business Bureau to host Shred Day in Daphne | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Better Business Bureau of Central and South Alabama is hosting a Shred Day in Daphne next month.
  9/26/2025 5:10am Better Business Bureau to host Shred Day in Daphne | WKRG.com
• Gulf Shores fire medic awarded for impact on community and fellow firefighters | WKRG.com GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Being a good leader is a pillar of Gulf Shores Fire Rescue, so much so that in between calls, the chief requires a class based on a book called “Step Up and Lead.”
  9/26/2025 5:09am Gulf Shores fire medic awarded for impact on community and fellow firefighters | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County schools unveil state-of-the-art sports and fine-arts facilities | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s homecoming week in Robertsdale, and students have plenty to celebrate with the completion of new athletic facilities at the high school. Almost $10.3 million was pumped into state-of-the-art athletic and fine arts facilities.
  9/26/2025 5:09am Baldwin County schools unveil state-of-the-art sports and fine-arts facilities | WKRG.com
• Annual Alligators and Ale music festival returns to Baldwin County for 11th year | WKRG.com The event, which will include music and barbecue, as well as Alligator Alley’s reptilian residents, will be Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Alligator Alley, 19950 Highway 71 Ext. in Summerdale.
  
  Tickets are $65 and include all-day access to Alligator Alley, BBQ Cookoff samples and live music featuring Thompson Square, Chitlin Switch and Shawna Thompson.
  9/26/2025 5:08am Annual Alligators and Ale music festival returns to Baldwin County for 11th year | WKRG.com
• Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Thursday, September 25th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 85 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 1 to 2 feet and strong east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day. The high temperature is in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: West winds around 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Moderate
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 7:17AM & High Tide is scheduled for 10:34PM
  9/25/2025 8:56am Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Tacky Jacks Pairs Italian Wines and Bites at Waterfront Tasting | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores is preparing a relaxed, guided wine tasting with Winston. The evening will highlight Italian flavors. Guests can sip, snack, and enjoy Intracoastal views. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
  9/25/2025 5:16am Tacky Jacks Pairs Italian Wines and Bites at Waterfront Tasting | OBA News
• Rezoning Shifts Oyster Bay From Towers to 69 Home Lots | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores’ Planning Commission advanced a major change for the Oyster Bay Point tract, steering it away from high-rise density toward a low-impact cottage community. Commissioners voted by voice to recommend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay and underlying rezoning that trims the site to 69 single-family lots plus a single restaurant parcel. The plan sets aside most of the land as protected common space and commits to keeping virtually all wetlands intact. It also layers in buffers and other safeguards to better match the surrounding neighborhoods.
  9/25/2025 5:15am Rezoning Shifts Oyster Bay From Towers to 69 Home Lots | OBA News
• Goodwill Opens its New 50,000 Square Foot Center in Foley | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Goodwill Gulf Coast has unveiled its newest and largest center, drawing enthusiastic crowds to Foley. The 50,000-square-foot facility offers far more than just shopping, blending retail, outlet shopping, and community support under one roof. Residents, shoppers, and local leaders gathered to witness the long-awaited opening of this unique site in Alabama’s fastest-growing area. Energy and excitement filled the air as the doors opened to a new era of opportunity for South Baldwin County.
  9/25/2025 5:15am Goodwill Opens its New 50,000 Square Foot Center in Foley | OBA News
• Mobile Baykeeper appeals dismissal of lawsuit against Alabama Power Oral arguments were held in federal court in the case of Mobile Baykeeper v. Alabama Power Company over coal ash.
  
  The case was previously dismissed but is on appeal in the 11th Circuit of Appeals.
  
  Nicholas Torrey, the attorney for Mobile Baykeeper, summarized the organization’s complaint against Alabama Power. The power company is closing its Plant Berry coal ash lagoon by capping it with a synthetic cover, leaving coal ash underneath. Concerns include leaching arsenic and other toxic metals and pollutants that could reach surrounding waters.
  9/25/2025 5:11am Mobile Baykeeper appeals dismissal of lawsuit against Alabama Power
• Baldwin County man accused of molesting child, using images of children he knew to create pornographic AI images The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection to sex abuse and child pornography.
  
  The Summerdale Police Department first contacted the sheriff's office in April with concerns after a victim told authorities the man had touched her in her private area while in his garage.
  
  Upon investigation, the sheriff's office's digital forensics unit searched electronic devices, and agents said they found several hundred AI-generated images of child sexual abuse material. Investigators said the man used images of children he knew to create the images.
  9/25/2025 5:11am Baldwin County man accused of molesting child, using images of children he knew to create pornographic AI images
• Gulf Shores votes to install 80 cameras, paving way for future Real-Time Crime Center GULF SHORES, Ala. -- This month Gulf Shores City Council voted to install 80 cameras with license plate reading technology throughout the city.
  
  The new cameras will help law enforcement when monitoring for traffic and finding evidence from crimes, among other efforts. This is the early stages of the city creating a Real-Time Crime Center.
  9/25/2025 5:08am Gulf Shores votes to install 80 cameras, paving way for future Real-Time Crime Center
• Summerdale man faces multiple charges under Alabama’s AI child protection law SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WALA) - A months-long investigation by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has led to a Summerdale man being charged with sex crimes against children. Deputies said the suspect not only had inappropriate physical contact, but also used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create pornographic images of his victims.
  9/25/2025 5:07am Summerdale man faces multiple charges under Alabama’s AI child protection law
• Baldwin County man charged with child sexual abuse and using AI to create explicit images of children he knew SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WALA) - Authorities in Baldwin County on Tuesday arrested a man on child sexual abuse and pornography charges as the result of an investigation they began in April.
  
  According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Michael Fry, 40, is accused of sexually touching a child under 12 as well as using artificial intelligence technology to create explicit content using images of children he knew.
  9/25/2025 5:06am Baldwin County man charged with child sexual abuse and using AI to create explicit images of children he knew
• Windboarder caught on drone footage near Fairhope Pier | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Surf’s up and hang ten! This windboarder caught some action near the Fairhope Pier.
  9/25/2025 5:06am Windboarder caught on drone footage near Fairhope Pier | WKRG.com
• Messinger ready to get to work after winning Daphne District 5 vote – WKRG News 5 DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Voters in Daphne decided who will represent them on the city council in a runoff election for District 5 on Tuesday.
  9/25/2025 5:05am Messinger ready to get to work after winning Daphne District 5 vote – WKRG News 5
• Woman sentenced after Elberta hit-and-run involving child | WKRG.com UPDATE (12 p.m.): Katherine Rolek has received her sentencing after leaving the scene of a crash that injured an 8-year-old girl in 2024.
  
  Rolek was sentenced to 10 years, which will be split so that she serves six months in jail and 36 months on supervised probation.
  9/25/2025 5:04am Woman sentenced after Elberta hit-and-run involving child | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County man accused of child sexual abuse, creating AI-generated images: BCSO | WKRG.com UPDATE (5:30 p.m.): The Baldwin County sheriff has responded after a man was arrested, accused of creating AI-generated child pornography and sexually assaulting a child.
  
  “It is a deeply disturbing case,” said Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery.
  
  He said the investigation into Brandon Michael Fry began in April when a child came forward.
  9/25/2025 5:04am Baldwin County man accused of child sexual abuse, creating AI-generated images: BCSO | WKRG.com
• Sports Turf Completes Athletic Facilities for Orange Beach City Schools ORANGE BEACH, AL, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sports Turf Company, a specialty sports construction and surfacing company, is proud to announce it has completed the athletic facility for Orange Beach City Schools. Sports Turf Company worked alongside Bear General Contractors to complete the project, which included an 8-lane running track, track and field events, artificial turf stadium field, indoor practice field, and the installation of landscape turf.
  9/25/2025 5:02am Sports Turf Completes Athletic Facilities for Orange Beach City Schools
• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, September 24th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 85 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Partly Cloudy with a slight chance for afternoon showers. The high temperature is in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 6:05AM & High Tide is scheduled for 9:56PM
  9/24/2025 2:08pm Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Gulf Shores Initial Returns Show Garris Beat Boyd in Place 1 Runoff | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores released preliminary numbers from the municipal runoff for City Council Place 1. Officials stressed that the count is not final. Provisional ballots still need to be reviewed. A formal canvass will certify the outcome.
  9/24/2025 6:06am Gulf Shores Initial Returns Show Garris Beat Boyd in Place 1 Runoff | OBA News
• Intracoastal Upgrade Promises Smoother Access to the Gulf Coast | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is reshaping how drivers cross the Intracoastal Waterway in Orange Beach. A new two-lane bridge will take all southbound traffic while the existing Beach Express bridge by The Wharf will be northbound only. The idea is to separate the flows, reduce the friction—and it may finally chip away at the beach-season backups that have become routine. Local drivers will still face construction zones for a while, but the plan marks a clear shift to a paired-bridge system designed to move people on and off the island with fewer bottlenecks.
  9/24/2025 5:20am Intracoastal Upgrade Promises Smoother Access to the Gulf Coast | OBA News
• Game Show Night Returns to the Orange Beach Event Center in October | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is preparing to turn game shows into a community fundraiser in October. Krewe de Sol, a local nonprofit 501(c) (7) are teaming up with Maidens in Pink Stilettos and civic groups to stage a live event that brings costumes, prizes, and audience interaction to the stage. The organizers say the setup will mirror the fun of television classics while giving attendees a chance to support a local cause. The production blends entertainment with charity in a format meant to draw both residents and visitors.
  9/24/2025 5:19am Game Show Night Returns to the Orange Beach Event Center in October | OBA News
• Gulf State Park Coordinator Cindy Langston Honored With Island Spirit Award | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf State Park events coordinator Cindy Langston received a surprise visit Tuesday from the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber. Staff gathered at her office as the Chamber announced its latest Island Spirit Award. The moment drew cheers from colleagues. They say Langston’s dedication and warmth set a daily standard for service.
  9/24/2025 5:19am Gulf State Park Coordinator Cindy Langston Honored With Island Spirit Award | OBA News
• City of Foley Honors Councilman Richard Dayton’s Service | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Foley paused during its most recent council meeting to honor the life and legacy of Councilman Richard “Dick” Dayton. Council members, city staff, family, and friends gathered to reflect on his unwavering commitment to the community. Dayton was known for his compassionate leadership, practical mindset, and tireless work ethic. His influence touched not just city government but also countless residents and neighbors.
  9/24/2025 5:19am City of Foley Honors Councilman Richard Dayton’s Service | OBA News
• Garris secures re-election against Coach Boyd in Gulf Shores municipal runoff oe Garris, Jr. will stay in Place 1 of the Gulf Shores City Council after winning re-election Tuesday night.
  
  Garris held 52.97% against challenger Austin "Coach" Boyd.
  
  Garris, a longtime resident of Gulf Shores, is a business owner operating a charter boat service in Orange Beach and Fort Morgan.
  9/24/2025 5:16am Garris secures re-election against Coach Boyd in Gulf Shores municipal runoff
• Pensacola ready to welcome new 'Gulf Coast Cruise' linking to New Orleans PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A cruise line is coming soon to Pensacola.
  
  Some say it will bring a big economic benefit to the downtown area.
  9/24/2025 5:14am Pensacola ready to welcome new 'Gulf Coast Cruise' linking to New Orleans
• Robertsdale elects first female mayor in tight runoff ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Robertsdale has elected a new mayor in a runoff Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The vote margin was just 38 out of more than 1,000 votes cast.
  9/24/2025 5:12am Robertsdale elects first female mayor in tight runoff
• South Alabama's Runoff Elections (what to know, race updates) | WKRG.com MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — News 5 is Your Local Election Headquarters for the 2025 runoff elections on Sept. 23. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
  9/24/2025 5:09am South Alabama's Runoff Elections (what to know, race updates) | WKRG.com
• Robertsdale elects first new mayor since 1992 | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Residents in Robertsdale have elected their first mayor since 1992.
  9/24/2025 5:09am Robertsdale elects first new mayor since 1992 | WKRG.com
• Robertsdale Elementary's Kristen Bray transitions to teaching second-graders, gets a Golden Apple | WKRG.com Robertsdale, Ala. (WKRG) — With the new school year comes a new challenge for Kristen Bray at Robertsdale Elementary School. She now gets to teach second graders.
  9/24/2025 5:08am Robertsdale Elementary's Kristen Bray transitions to teaching second-graders, gets a Golden Apple | WKRG.com
• Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, September 23rd. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 5:01AM & 3:31PM. High Tide is scheduled for 1:35PM & 9:22PM
  9/23/2025 9:58am Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Student’s Email Changed the Plan For Orange Beach Track | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach, Ala. — When Brooke Barnett first heard whispers that her school might skip building a new track, she didn’t think twice. As a runner and a seventh grader at Orange Beach Middle and High School in 2023, she and her teammates had always practiced on grass and asphalt, guessing at distances and training with what they had. Brooke wanted more—not just for herself, but for every teammate who laced up on uncertain ground.
  9/23/2025 5:20am Student’s Email Changed the Plan For Orange Beach Track | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Planning Commission to Weigh Brights Creek at Tonight’s Meeting | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – A new subdivision planned for Oak Road West in Gulf Shores is under scrutiny from city staff as it seeks an extension of a preliminary plat approval. The Village of Brights Creek is located west of the Gulf Shores Sportsplex and developers hope to put 76 homes on the 43.85-acre parcel. City staff is expected to recommend denying the extension because of noncompliance with street construction standards required by the city.
  9/23/2025 5:20am Gulf Shores Planning Commission to Weigh Brights Creek at Tonight’s Meeting | OBA News
• Foley Lands on Gulf Coast’s Best Places to Live List | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley’s reputation as a welcoming, affordable coastal community just received national attention. A major geography publisher has ranked Foley among its “10 Best Places to Call Home on the Gulf Coast in 2025,” placing the city alongside small towns from Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
  9/23/2025 5:19am Foley Lands on Gulf Coast’s Best Places to Live List | OBA News
• Municipal runoffs in Baldwin County Tuesday include mayoral race, city council races Some voters living in Baldwin County will once again head to the polls on Tuesday for municipal runoff elections.
  
  In Robertsdale, the mayoral seat will be decided. City Councilmen Russell Johnson and Ruthie Campbell will go head-to-head in that race.
  9/23/2025 5:17am Municipal runoffs in Baldwin County Tuesday include mayoral race, city council races
• ALDOT to give updates on proposed traffic changes along Beach Express GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Gulf Shores-Municipal Government posted on its Facebook page that the Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, will hold a meeting Sept. 23 to present updates on proposed traffic changes along the Beach Express.
  9/23/2025 5:14am ALDOT to give updates on proposed traffic changes along Beach Express
• Home health nurse escapes after being held at gunpoint inside Loxley home LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - A Loxley man has been arrested after police said he held a home healthcare provider against her will at gunpoint. She was able to break free and call for help. Baldwin County SWAT was called in after the suspect barricaded himself inside the home. Fortunately, the standoff ended without further incident.
  9/23/2025 5:13am Home health nurse escapes after being held at gunpoint inside Loxley home
• Gulf Shores ‘Trump’ store shifts focus to selling Charlie Kirk merch – WKRG News 5 GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Hats, flags, magnets and more in support of President Donald Trump line the shelves of American Legacy Company in Gulf Shores year-round, but now Charlie Kirk merchandise is on display as well.
  9/23/2025 5:12am Gulf Shores ‘Trump’ store shifts focus to selling Charlie Kirk merch – WKRG News 5
• Pleasure Island communities are getting new traffic patterns | WKRG.com ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Traffic congestion is one of the top complaints from locals and tourists in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
  9/23/2025 5:11am Pleasure Island communities are getting new traffic patterns | WKRG.com
• Nurse held at gunpoint before Loxley standoff, arrest | WKRG.com LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Loxley Police Department officers arrested a man after an hours-long standoff, before which he allegedly held a home health nurse at gunpoint.
  9/23/2025 5:11am Nurse held at gunpoint before Loxley standoff, arrest | WKRG.com
• ‘Healthy Her’ panel in Loxley provides women’s health resources – WKRG News 5 LOXLEY, Ala. – A wide range of medical specialists will be participating in a women’s health panel called ‘Healthy Her’ on Thursday, September 25 at the Loxley Civic Center.
  
  The ‘Healthy Her’ event acts as a way to provide the community with resources, ask questions, and get answers to some questions they may have.
  9/23/2025 5:11am ‘Healthy Her’ panel in Loxley provides women’s health resources – WKRG News 5
• Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, September 22nd. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves at 1 to 2 feet and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Southeast winds around 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 3:55AM & 3:52PM. High Tide is scheduled for 12:01PM & 8:50PM
  9/22/2025 10:06am Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Autumn Begins Today With Equal Light and Cooler Evenings | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Here comes fall on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The seasons turn today as the sun’s direct rays cross the equator, sending the Northern Hemisphere into a steady slide toward shorter days and cooler evenings. Residents can expect quicker sunsets, gentler mornings, and a gradual shift in beach and boating routines. The change won’t be dramatic overnight, but it starts now.
  9/22/2025 6:10am Autumn Begins Today With Equal Light and Cooler Evenings | OBA News
• Gulf Coast Week Packed with Family Fun and Local Events | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — This week's Gulf Coast calendar is packed with community-oriented, family-friendly events and local attractions to explore. Highlights include a "Meet the Mayor" event at the Foley Public Library and a celebration of local heritage and heartbeat featuring live music gatherings at Lulu’s. Visitors can enjoy boat rides, private captain tours, cornhole tournaments, and much more. Shoppers can get a head start on the holiday season with unique gifts from Maggie's Gift Shop or by participating in the inaugural Orange Beach History Tours. At the Wharf, young anglers will have the opportunity to join the "Kids Win" fishing tournament. Additionally, there are local dining options that cater to busy schedules, offering quick and satisfying meals. There’s always something happening along this stretch of the coast, so be sure to check it out and enjoy the very best that the area has to offer!
  9/22/2025 5:32am Gulf Coast Week Packed with Family Fun and Local Events | OBA News
• Celebrate Friendship on National Girls Night Out Day | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — So the vacation season is ending and you haven't seen your BFF for a while, then make plans for tonight. It is National Girls Night Out Day and a good reason to get your group together. Okay, we know that locals practice this once or twice a week, but since it's officially a "national day" then you can round up the entire gang.
  9/22/2025 5:31am Celebrate Friendship on National Girls Night Out Day | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Council Set to Weigh Permits, Parking Rules, Audit and Vape Tax | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores leaders will take up a full slate of city business at their next regular meeting. The agenda covers public event permits, zoning changes, new licenses, and budget matters. Public safety coordination and court dates are also on the list. Residents will have time to speak on items not listed.
  9/22/2025 5:31am Gulf Shores Council Set to Weigh Permits, Parking Rules, Audit and Vape Tax | OBA News
• Alabama construction industry may face devastating worker shortage under Trump immigration crackdown - al.com Alabama has a shortage of construction workers, and the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration is threatening to make it worse, an industry leader said.
  9/22/2025 5:28am Alabama construction industry may face devastating worker shortage under Trump immigration crackdown - al.com
• 5th annual Community Spirit Day held in Daphne DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - People who live in the Daphne area had a chance to share and foster community spirit.
  
  The 5th Annual Community Spirit Day was held at John Lewis Patrick Park. Residents of the Daphmont community and Olde Towne Daphne had a chance to reconnect as neighbors and make new friends.
  
  The event was designed to bring Daphne’s black and white communities together.
  9/22/2025 5:27am 5th annual Community Spirit Day held in Daphne
• Orange Beach wants input on comprehensive plan, drainage study ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Orange Beach says in a post on its Facebook page it is seeking public input on a comprehensive plan, and has set a public meeting for Wednesday on a drainage study for the Bear Point community.
  
  Here is the post:
  9/22/2025 5:26am Orange Beach wants input on comprehensive plan, drainage study
• Mayor, city officials tour construction site of new Gulf Shores High School GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Gulf Shores-Municipal Government Facebook page has posted an update on the new Gulf Shores High School under construction.
  9/22/2025 5:26am Mayor, city officials tour construction site of new Gulf Shores High School
• Road improvements coming to Bay Minette BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Commission has announced the Commission and the City of Bay Minette have entered into an Intergovernmental Roadway Construction Agreement to construct roadway improvements connecting Red Hill Road and Clark Avenue to State Route 59.
  
  Here is a portion of the press release on the announcement.
  9/22/2025 5:25am Road improvements coming to Bay Minette
• Sunday's Sruf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Sunday, September 21st. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 2:44AM & 3:57PM. High Tide is scheduled for 10:48AM & 10:15PM
  9/21/2025 11:25am Sunday's Sruf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Orange Beach Freedom Festival Returns to The Wharf With Full Weekend of Events | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Wharf in Orange Beach will once again serve as the backdrop for the annual Freedom Festival, which has become one of the city’s signature fall gatherings. Now in its fifth year, the event promises a wide mix of activities designed to draw families, car enthusiasts, music lovers, and supporters of community causes. From classic cars to live music and children’s games, organizers have arranged a lineup meant to appeal to both locals and visitors. With two full days of scheduled events, it appears the festival is shaping up to be one of the busiest weekends of the season.
  9/21/2025 6:22am Orange Beach Freedom Festival Returns to The Wharf With Full Weekend of Events | OBA News
• FBISF Youth Showcase Opens Applications for Student Performers | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Frank Brown International Foundation for Music and Songwriters’ Festival is preparing to showcase the next wave of young musical talent. Applications are now open for the festival’s annual Youth Showcase, which gives high school-aged performers a chance to share original songs on stage at Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s in Gulf Shores. The program highlights solo artists who can write, play, and present their own work while also offering a supportive introduction to the professional music world. For some students, it may be the first time their songs reach a public audience.
  9/21/2025 6:20am FBISF Youth Showcase Opens Applications for Student Performers | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Residents Head Back to the Polls for Runoff Election | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents in Gulf Shores will choose the next City Council member for Place No. 1 in a runoff election. Contestants for Place 1 include incumbent Joe Garris, JR. and challenger Austin “Coach” Boyd. City officials ask that voters check their assigned polling place before heading out, since locations differ by address. Residents must have a government issued photo ID, as required by Alabama law. That can include a driver’s license or other accepted identification.
  9/21/2025 6:20am Gulf Shores Residents Head Back to the Polls for Runoff Election | OBA News
• Orange Beach Freedom Fest underway ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Orange Beach posed on its Facebook page that the The 5th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest and Bama Coast Cruisin’ Fall Car Show are underway.
  
  Here is the post:
  
  The 5th Annual Orange Beach Freedom Fest and Bama Coast Cruisin’ Fall Car Show is underway at The Wharf until 5 p.m. today. The nonprofit Gulf Coast Gun Collectors Association’s Firearms Show is at the Orange Beach Event Center.
  9/21/2025 6:17am Orange Beach Freedom Fest underway
• Honor Tribe Outdoors hosts fishing trip for veterans ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - Honor Tribe Outdoors hosted a fishing trip for veterans out of Romar Marina on Saturday, Sep 20.
  
  The organization is holding a benefit fundraiser on Sunday, Sep 21 at Oak Hollow Farms.
  9/21/2025 6:16am Honor Tribe Outdoors hosts fishing trip for veterans
• 38th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup draws crowd | WKRG.com Volunteers fanned out over the grounds of May Day Park in Daphne. The roughly 300 people here represented only a fraction of those who showed up at more than two dozen sites around the coast Saturday morning.
  9/21/2025 6:15am 38th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup draws crowd | WKRG.com
• Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Saturday, September 20th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 9:40AM & 11:07PM. Low Tide is scheduled for 1:13AM & 4:10PM
  9/20/2025 9:49am Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Big Wins For Local High School Football Teams As fall weather sets in so does the excitement of Friday nights under the lights. The Gulf Shores High School Dolphins hosted the Blount Leopards. Both teams came into the game with losing records and sought to turn the season around.
  
  
  
  The Fins of Gulf Shores beat the Leopards with a score of 28-0! Keeping Blount scoreless, the Gulf Shores High football team improves their record to (2-3). Their next game will be against St. Paul's Episcopal.
  
  
  
  A day earlier the Makos of Orange Beach High School hosted the Satsuma Gators in the new stadium. The Makos football team won with a score of 47-21. This season the Makos are (3-2) overall. Next week the Orange Beach team will travel to Robertsdale to face the Golden Bears.
  9/20/2025 6:24am Big Wins For Local High School Football Teams