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• Christmas Variety Show Returns to Orange Beach for Fifth Year | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The popular Visions of Christmas variety show is coming back to the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center for its fifth season. The community holiday production promises to bring entertainment and seasonal cheer to audiences of all ages. The show features a mix of different musical styles and performances. Residents and visitors can enjoy this annual tradition that has become a favorite way to celebrate the holiday season.
  10/30/2025 5:07am Christmas Variety Show Returns to Orange Beach for Fifth Year | OBA News
• Extra Hour of Sleep Coming Sunday as Daylight Saving Time Concludes | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Daylight Saving Time will end this Sunday, giving residents across most of the United States an extra hour of sleep. Clocks will fall back one hour at 2:00 a.m., marking the return to standard time. The change means earlier sunsets and darker evenings for the coming months. Most smartphones and computers will adjust automatically, but manual clocks will need to be changed.
  10/30/2025 5:07am Extra Hour of Sleep Coming Sunday as Daylight Saving Time Concludes | OBA News
• Baldwin County stabbing suspect on the run, sheriff's office says The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office is searching for Taylor Duplesis, 26, of Daphne, who they say is "actively evading law enforcement."
  
  Duplesis is wanted in connection to an October 22 stabbing in which a woman was stabbed at a home in the 25000 block of Pollard Road. The victim was transported to the hospital, where she underwent surgery for two stab wounds.
  10/30/2025 5:06am Baldwin County stabbing suspect on the run, sheriff's office says
• This senator thinks you should know the source of that package of seafood Here along the Gulf Coast, many of us have that certain shop where we know the seafood we buy is caught locally.
  
  But when you go to your grocer's cooler or freezer, things get a little murkier.
  10/30/2025 5:04am This senator thinks you should know the source of that package of seafood
• Troubled Baldwin County development suffers third violation in heavy rains BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (NBC 15) — For the third time in as many months, the Preserve at Moccasin Bayou has reported to ADEM a notice of violation for construction runoff from the site.
  
  According to the report, the site received 5 and a half inches of rain from Sunday, October 26 through the early morning hours of Monday, October 27.
  10/30/2025 5:04am Troubled Baldwin County development suffers third violation in heavy rains
• Loxley continues to attract industry as major developer breaks ground on logistics center LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Hundreds of new jobs could be coming to Baldwin County thanks to a major industrial development. A groundbreaking this morning at the Loxley Logistics Center marks the first facility in Baldwin County designed to attract even more business to the area.
  10/30/2025 5:01am Loxley continues to attract industry as major developer breaks ground on logistics center
• Plein Air Fairhope set Nov. 3-8 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The Eastern Shore Art Center is hosting its annual Plein Air Fairhope event where 60 painters will be coming together to create an exhibit celebrating the city.
  
  Adrienne Clow and Reanna Watson with the ESAC sit down with Lenise Ligon to give a preview of the event which runs from Nov. 3-8.
  10/30/2025 5:01am Plein Air Fairhope set Nov. 3-8
• Fairhope Witches Ride set Thursday FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - Perfect weather should be on tap for the annual Fairhope Witches Ride on Thursday.
  10/30/2025 5:01am Fairhope Witches Ride set Thursday
• The Wall of Remembrance in Daphne helps to honor veterans who lost their lives (WALA) - You still have a chance to see the Wall of Remembrance in Daphne. It’s a traveling memorial that honors fallen soldiers who have lost their lives protecting our freedom. It’s located outside the Waterfront Restaurant.
  
  It features the names of victims from 9/11 and fallen service members from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  
  There’s also a special section of the wall that honors veterans lost to suicide.
  10/30/2025 5:00am The Wall of Remembrance in Daphne helps to honor veterans who lost their lives
• Daphne woman identified as stabbing suspect; she remains at large DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Authorities in Baldwin County are on the lookout for a 26-year-old Daphne woman they have identified as the suspect in a stabbing.
  
  She is Taylor Duplesis, and she is “actively evading law enforcement,” the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office said.
  10/30/2025 5:00am Daphne woman identified as stabbing suspect; she remains at large
• Local food pantry aims to help federal workers during government shutdown | WKRG.com Prodisee Pantry in Spanish Fort is holding a special food distribution on Thursday for federal employees in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
  
  “A lot of people in our community have needs and sometimes those are long, sometimes they’re short,” said Mike Bunn, who has volunteered at the pantry for the past five years.
  10/30/2025 4:58am Local food pantry aims to help federal workers during government shutdown | WKRG.com
• Food Truck and Craft Beverage Festival returning to Gulf Shores for fourth year | WKRG.com GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Shores is the site of the 4th Annual Coastal Alabama Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival, according to a news release.
  10/30/2025 4:58am Food Truck and Craft Beverage Festival returning to Gulf Shores for fourth year | WKRG.com
• Construction underway for 200-acre industrial park in Loxley | WKRG.com LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A groundbreaking ceremony marks the official start of the construction of a new multi-million dollar industrial park in North Baldwin County that developers hope will become a supply hub for businesses across the region.
  10/30/2025 4:58am Construction underway for 200-acre industrial park in Loxley | WKRG.com
• McKane Havard of Elberta High School is active on and off the field | WKRG.com Havard is a senior at Elberta High School where he plays varsity football and varsity soccer.
  
  He has a 4.35 GPA and made a 29 on the ACT.
  
  Havard is a part of the National Honor Society and Perdido Bay Optimist Club.
  10/30/2025 4:57am McKane Havard of Elberta High School is active on and off the field | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County Sheriff's Office seeks stabbing suspect | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman accused of stabbing another woman in Daphne.
  10/30/2025 4:56am Baldwin County Sheriff's Office seeks stabbing suspect | WKRG.com
• Registration closing soon for Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle – WKRG News 5 DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) – A popular event is returning to Daphne for its third year.
  
  The 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle is being held November 1 at the Daphne Tennis and Pickleball Complex.
  10/30/2025 4:56am Registration closing soon for Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle – WKRG News 5
• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, October 29th. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. : Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 76 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 2 to 4 feet and east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Partly sunny until 10AM, then sunny with a chance of showers. The high
  temperature is around 70.
  • Wind: Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
  • UV Index: Moderate
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 1:17AM, Low Tide is scheduled for 1:03PM
  10/29/2025 12:54pm Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Flora-Bama Makes Southern Living's "Legendary Dive Bars of the South" List Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Have you ever heard of the Nowhere Bar in Athens, Georgia? Maybe you have driven by the No Name Pub in Pine Key, Florida. The Editors of Southern Living magazine picked their favorite southern dive bars and the legendary Flora-Bama made the list.
  10/29/2025 7:07am Flora-Bama Makes Southern Living's "Legendary Dive Bars of the South" List
• Orange Beach Welcomes New Council Members at Special Ceremony | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach will welcome its new city leadership at an upcoming ceremony and celebration. The Orange Beach City Council will hold its organizational meeting to mark the start of a fresh four-year term. City residents are invited to attend the event, which combines official business with community fellowship. The gathering will take place at the Orange Beach Community Center.
  10/29/2025 5:12am Orange Beach Welcomes New Council Members at Special Ceremony | OBA News
• Orange Beach Arts Center Plans Special Day for Residents | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Art lovers in Orange Beach will have a unique opportunity to create their own masterpieces next month. The Coastal Arts Center is hosting a special event designed to bring the community together through creative activities. Visitors can try their hand at glass blowing, pottery making, and other artistic crafts. The event promises something for everyone, from young children to experienced artists.
  10/29/2025 5:12am Orange Beach Arts Center Plans Special Day for Residents | OBA News
• The Wharf hosts spooky night with 'Trunk or Treat' presented by Island Church ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- Halloween enthusiasts are invited to The Wharf for a night of spooky fun on Thursday.
  
  The Island Church presents "Trunk or Treat," a family-friendly event featuring trick-or-treating, DJ Matt spinning spooky tunes, and more.
  10/29/2025 5:10am The Wharf hosts spooky night with 'Trunk or Treat' presented by Island Church
• Federal agents accused of unlawful raids on Baldwin County worksites: lawsuit (NBC 15) — Leo Garcia Venegas, an American citizen and construction worker in south Alabama, Monday asked a federal court to immediately halt "unconstitutional raids and detentions" at private worksites. While working on homes in Baldwin County, Leo was allegedly detained twice even though he presented his Alabama-issued REAL ID. He has filed a class-action lawsuit with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to defend his Fourth Amendment rights.
  10/29/2025 5:08am Federal agents accused of unlawful raids on Baldwin County worksites: lawsuit
• Prodisee Pantry sets special distribution for federal employees Oct. 30 (NBC 15) — Prodisee Pantry has set a special distribution for federal employees:
  
  For those Federal Employees who are still going to miss a paycheck due to the Government Shutdown our next Special Distribution is on Thursday, October 30th from 3:30 to 6 pm! Please bring your federal id. We are here to help you.
  Uncertainty is difficult and Prodisee Pantry is here for difficult times. And, we are here for you!
  10/29/2025 5:08am Prodisee Pantry sets special distribution for federal employees Oct. 30
• Fate of beloved Dauphin Island fox ‘Roxy’ in hands of judge - al.com Mobile County Circuit Court Judge Michael Youngpeter will decide whether some red foxes on Dauphin Island can be trapped and removed, in the name of protecting endangered migratory birds and sea turtles.
  
  “Once the animals are destroyed, they cannot be returned, and the ecological balance of the island will be disrupted,” reads the complaint from two county residents seeking to stop the fox trapping.
  10/29/2025 5:06am Fate of beloved Dauphin Island fox ‘Roxy’ in hands of judge - al.com
• Floating cabins coming to Tensaw River with the help of oil and gas funds - al.com Visitors will soon be able to sleep on the Tensaw River’s gentle current if officials approve Blakeley State Park’s proposal.
  
  “It’ll be a unique experience, and a unique way to enjoy the river that we just don’t have right now,” said Mike Bunn, the park’s director.
  10/29/2025 5:06am Floating cabins coming to Tensaw River with the help of oil and gas funds - al.com
• Prodisee Pantry facing rising challenges as government shutdown impacts residents SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - More and more families are feeling the impact of lost wages from the federal government shutdown and Supplemental Nutrition Benefits Program (SNAP) funding faces suspension November 1, 2025 straining local food assistance programs.
  10/29/2025 5:04am Prodisee Pantry facing rising challenges as government shutdown impacts residents
• Six-time & five-time deported illegal immigrants among recent arrests in Mobile & Baldwin Counties (WALA) - An illegal immigrant from Mexico, who’s been deported six times in the last twelve years, was arrested on Oct 20 after a traffic stop in Saraland.
  10/29/2025 5:03am Six-time & five-time deported illegal immigrants among recent arrests in Mobile & Baldwin Counties
• NWS survey confirms EF1 tornado in Elberta area ELBERTA, Ala. (WALA) - The National Weather Service on Tuesday reported that the tornado that tore through the Elberta area Sunday night had winds near 86 mph, making it an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
  
  Meteorologists from the weather office in Mobile and officials from the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency conducted a survey of the damage. Meteorologists found that the twister’s track was just over a mile long and had a maximum path width of 50 yards, according to the NWS.
  10/29/2025 5:03am NWS survey confirms EF1 tornado in Elberta area
• Orange Beach restaurant prepares emergency supplies for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica | WKRG.com ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — A local restaurant is lending a helping hand by collecting supplies for families impacted by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
  10/29/2025 5:02am Orange Beach restaurant prepares emergency supplies for Hurricane Melissa victims in Jamaica | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County nonprofit to help federal workers with free food distribution | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Baldwin County non-profit organization is holding a special food distribution for federal employees not being paid during the government shutdown.
  10/29/2025 5:01am Baldwin County nonprofit to help federal workers with free food distribution | WKRG.com
• Tacos and Tequila Festival brings fun to Foley's Heritage Park | WKRG.com FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) – The Tacos and Tequila Festival is coming to Heritage Park in Foley from November 8 to November 9, with festivities starting each day at 10:00 a.m.
  10/29/2025 5:01am Tacos and Tequila Festival brings fun to Foley's Heritage Park | WKRG.com
• Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, October 28th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 76 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Cloudy with the high temperature in the low 70’s.
  • Wind: North winds at 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Moderate
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 12:19AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 12:24PM
  10/28/2025 9:06am Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Senior Center Chili Cook-Off Brings Community Together for Spicy Competition | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Seven teams will compete in the Orange Beach Senior Center’s annual Chili Cook-Off, serving up their best recipes to hungry judges and community members. The friendly competition brings together local senior care organizations and a few mystery contestants who are keeping everyone guessing. It's more than just a contest, though, as the event celebrates community spirit and brings neighbors together for good food and entertainment.
  10/28/2025 5:29am Senior Center Chili Cook-Off Brings Community Together for Spicy Competition | OBA News
• Dogs Take Center Stage at Orange Beach Waterfront Park Event | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is getting ready to celebrate four-legged friends in a big way. The city's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Fido Fest, a special event dedicated to dogs and their families. The free celebration promises an afternoon packed with canine-themed fun at one of the area's most popular outdoor venues. Dog lovers throughout the community are invited to bring their furry companions for activities, entertainment, and a chance to mingle with other pet enthusiasts.
  10/28/2025 5:29am Dogs Take Center Stage at Orange Beach Waterfront Park Event | OBA News
• 2 rescued after caught in rip current at Pensacola Beach; Child taken to hospital ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An adult and one child were rescued from the water at Pensacola Beach Monday afternoon.
  
  Lifeguards and Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to the incident. The county says two victims got caught in a rip current.
  
  
  The adult and child were rescued around 1:30 p.m. Lifeguards were able to bring the two back to shore.
  10/28/2025 5:26am 2 rescued after caught in rip current at Pensacola Beach; Child taken to hospital
• Baldwin County Public Schools redistricting maps to be revealed at public meetings DAPHNE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Baldwin County Public Schools is redistricting in Elberta, Daphne and Central Baldwin feeder patterns, meaning next school year your child may be zoned for a different school than where they attend now. The county's explosive growth is the driving reason. The district has had to build new schools in recent years to keep up.
  10/28/2025 5:25am Baldwin County Public Schools redistricting maps to be revealed at public meetings
• Woman charged with torture/willful abuse of child in Baldwin County ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) - Robertsdale police arrested a woman after she allegedly hit a child repeatedly.
  
  Thirty-six-year-old Crystal Jackson has been charged in connection with the incident.
  
  Police said they responded to the Dollar Tree on Media Drive. After further investigation, police said that Jackson had struck the child more than 15 times.
  10/28/2025 5:23am Woman charged with torture/willful abuse of child in Baldwin County
• Daphne ramps up construction on new waterfront amphitheater DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Daphne’s popular Bayfront Park is now entering its longest and most expensive phase of renovations yet as work begins on building the new amphitheater. The main entrance to the park was closed to traffic Monday morning, October 27, 2025 for what is expected to be a 16-month-long project.
  10/28/2025 5:22am Daphne ramps up construction on new waterfront amphitheater
• Clean up begins for residents in Elberta following severe weather outbreak ELBERTA, Ala. (WALA) - Following last night’s severe weather, clean up now begins for some residents in the Elberta area.
  
  Daylight revealed the damage left behind on Woerner Road South.
  
  We spoke to a homeowner who didn’t want to go on camera, but he says that his barn was severely damaged.
  10/28/2025 5:22am Clean up begins for residents in Elberta following severe weather outbreak
• New York Times bestselling author to visit Fairhope Public Library | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — An award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author is set to speak at the Fairhope Public Library.
  10/28/2025 5:20am New York Times bestselling author to visit Fairhope Public Library | WKRG.com
• Heavy rains cause sewer overflows in Fairhope | WKRG.com According to a news release from Fairhope Public Utilities, the overflows occurred after midnight, in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 27. Approximately five inches of rain displaced the untreated sewage.
  
  Impacted areas include:
  10/28/2025 5:20am Heavy rains cause sewer overflows in Fairhope | WKRG.com
• Fairhope's $10M shoreline project set to finish after a year | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — After more than a year of construction, a big project in Fairhope is finally nearing the finish line.
  10/28/2025 5:19am Fairhope's $10M shoreline project set to finish after a year | WKRG.com
• Portions of Browns Landing Road in Baldwin County to be closed this week | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Portions of Browns Landing Road will be closed for a couple of days this week, according to a Baldwin County Highway Department news release.
  
  Browns Landing Road between Hunting Club Road and Three Rivers Road, will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Oct. 30, as crews replace cross drains.
  10/28/2025 5:19am Portions of Browns Landing Road in Baldwin County to be closed this week | WKRG.com
• Daphne park closes for nearly 2 years | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Daphne park has officially closed for the construction of a new amphitheater.
  10/28/2025 5:18am Daphne park closes for nearly 2 years | WKRG.com
• Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red 🚩 flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, October 27th. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. 🎥: Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 77 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 2 to 3 feet and strong east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny. The high temperature is in the upper 70’s.
  • Wind: Northwest winds 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Low
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 11:35AM
  10/27/2025 8:47am Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• From Trails to Trunks the Coast Celebrates Halloween Week | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As October winds down and the Gulf breeze carries a hint of fall, the Alabama coast is lighting up with family fun, festive flair, and a little Halloween magic. From “Treats on the Trail” at the Hugh S. Branyon Trail to colorful chats with parrots at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, this week is packed with reasons to get outside and enjoy the season. Midweek brings thrills at The Factory’s “Jump if you dare” glow night , followed by one of the most anticipated events of the year–The Wharf’s massive “Trunk or Treat.” Cap off the week with spooky celebrations at Flora-Bama’s Halloween bash, known as the biggest Halloween party on the Coast, a flavorful stop at the Annual Gumbo Fest, and smooth Sunday sounds at Doc’s Live on the Lawn. Whether you’re dressing up, tasting gumbo, or taking in live music by the beach, there’s something for everyone along the shores this week.
  10/27/2025 5:41am From Trails to Trunks the Coast Celebrates Halloween Week | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Christmas Program Offers Gifts and Food to Families in Need | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Christian Service Center has opened registration for its annual Children's Christmas Cheer program, which helps less fortunate families throughout the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan areas celebrate the holiday season. The program provides gifts for children and food boxes for families who need assistance during the holidays. Parents, grandparents, and guardians can register their children at the center's location on Dolphin Avenue in Gulf Shores.
  10/27/2025 5:40am Gulf Shores Christmas Program Offers Gifts and Food to Families in Need | OBA News
• National Navy Day: A Tradition of Honoring Those Who Serve at Sea | OBA News NAS Pensacola, Fla. — (OBA) — Today marks National Navy Day, a moment to recognize the sailors who have defended American interests across the world's oceans. While many people may confuse this observance with the Navy's official birthday, the two celebrations have different origins and purposes.
  10/27/2025 5:40am National Navy Day: A Tradition of Honoring Those Who Serve at Sea | OBA News
• Severe weather hits Orange Beach, Gulf Shores resulting in flooding ORANGE BEACH — Roadways were flooded Sunday after a severe weather system made its way through South Alabama.
  
  In Baldwin County, Orange Beach saw minimal damage with debris in roadways. Floodwaters covered segments of Alabama 182 from Gulf Shores to Perdido Key.
  10/27/2025 5:39am Severe weather hits Orange Beach, Gulf Shores resulting in flooding
• Nearly 1,000 staff from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay arrive in Pensacola PENSACOLA --- Nearly 1,000 staff from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba were flown into NAS Pensacola late Saturday night.
  
  NAS Pensacola said this is a non-mission essential personnel movement. The military made the decision after Hurricane Melissa intensified.
  10/27/2025 5:37am Nearly 1,000 staff from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay arrive in Pensacola
• New school zone speed limits near Baldwin school LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Transportation, or ALDOT, says new school zone limits on being implemented on a stretch of SR-59.
  10/27/2025 5:35am New school zone speed limits near Baldwin school
• Second phase of pedestrian bridge project in Gulf Shores underway GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - A post on The City of Gulf Shores - Municipal Government Facebook page says the second phase of Pedestrian Bridge Construction project was set to begin Friday, October 24h.
  
  It says Phase I of the Pedestrian Bridge Construction Project is complete,
  
  The post says, during this phase, East 2nd Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic between East 23rd Avenue and East 24th Avenue.
  10/27/2025 5:35am Second phase of pedestrian bridge project in Gulf Shores underway
• Tornado blasts parts of Elberta late Sunday night | WKRG.com ELBERTA, Ala. (WKRG) — Cleanup continues later this morning after a tornado tears through the small Baldwin County town of Elberta. The storm hit the area at about 11 Sunday night.
  
  A large piece of sheet metal, presumably from a barn roof sits in the middle of Woerner Road South. It’s the biggest piece of debris we’ve seen so far.
  10/27/2025 5:34am Tornado blasts parts of Elberta late Sunday night | WKRG.com
• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying double red flags 🚩 🚩 in Orange Beach today - Sunday, October 26th. Double Red Flags represent Gulf waters are closed to the public due to potentially life threatening rip currents and dangerous surf. Disobeying Double Red Flags could lead to arrest or fine. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 77 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Rough with waves at 4 to 6 feet and strong west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. The high temperature in the upper 70’s.
  • Wind: Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
  • UV Index: Low
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 10:33AM & High Tide is scheduled for 11:27PM
  10/26/2025 10:16am Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• City of Orange Beach Wins Appeal at Supreme Court | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Supreme Court has ended a long-running legal battle between the City of Orange Beach and a property owner. The court ruled that no real legal dispute remained between the two sides. Justices said a lower court should never have issued a ruling in the case. The decision came down on October 24, 2025.
  10/26/2025 6:55am City of Orange Beach Wins Appeal at Supreme Court | OBA News
• Foley Honors Departing Council Members After Decades of Dedication | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Two Foley City Council members received special recognition as they wrapped up more than three decades of combined service to their community. Vera Quaites and Rick Blackwell have both served on the council since they were first elected in 2008. The city presented them with resolutions of commendation and appreciation during their final official meeting. Their departure marks the end of an era for the council.
  10/26/2025 6:55am Foley Honors Departing Council Members After Decades of Dedication | OBA News
• State Rep. Brown says seafood labeling law needs stronger enforcement due to Health Dept. failures, restaurant loopholes State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) was pleased when his seafood labeling bill was finally passed and signed into law in 2024. Restaurants and grocery stores are now required to disclose the country of origin for their seafood products, including fish, shrimp and oysters.
  
  Brown said he faced an uphill battle after supporters of the hospitality and retail industries tried to block his bill. Although the bill became law, Brown said on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," that the law isn't being followed or enforced as it should be.
  10/26/2025 6:53am State Rep. Brown says seafood labeling law needs stronger enforcement due to Health Dept. failures, restaurant loopholes
• Weather cancellation: Daphne Sunday Sunset concert (WALA) -FOX 10 News will keep you up to date on cancellations because of bad weather.
  
  Cancelled: Daphne Sunday Sunset Concert.
  
  Here is a post from the City of Daphne, Alabama Facebook page:
  10/26/2025 6:49am Weather cancellation: Daphne Sunday Sunset concert
• The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival raises money for Stapleton High School STAPLETON, Ala. (WALA) - The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival took place in Stapleton this weekend.
  
  The festival has been going on for almost two decades and is held on the fourth Saturday of October every year.
  
  Since 2018, the event has been a fundraiser for Stapleton school.
  10/26/2025 6:48am The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival raises money for Stapleton High School
• Baldwin Heart Walk draws big crowd, for important reasons (WALA) - An important event in Baldwin County Saturday morning to call attention to heart health.
  
  It was he Baldwin County American Heart Association Heart Walk, and it had an important purpose.
  
  People concerned about heart disease came to OWA in Foley for the 2025 Baldwin Heart Walk
  
  The purpose was to raise money and awareness to fight heart disease.
  10/26/2025 6:48am Baldwin Heart Walk draws big crowd, for important reasons
• Orange Beach Police and Fire Rescue Plan Free Community Cookout at Waterfront Park | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Police Department and Orange Beach Fire Rescue are teaming up to host their annual community cookout. The free event will take place at Orange Beach Waterfront Park. Residents are invited to meet first responders, enjoy free food, and connect with neighbors. Organizers say the gathering is designed to strengthen relationships within the community.
  10/25/2025 6:30am Orange Beach Police and Fire Rescue Plan Free Community Cookout at Waterfront Park | OBA News
• Alabama Marine Patrol Offers Free Fall Boating Safety Classes in Orange Beach | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Patrol Division is offering free boating safety courses this fall in Orange Beach. The courses aim to help boaters stay safe on Alabama's waterways while learning about state regulations. Marine Patrol officials say the classes are important for both new and experienced boaters. Anyone interested in boating on Alabama's public waters is encouraged to attend.
  10/25/2025 6:30am Alabama Marine Patrol Offers Free Fall Boating Safety Classes in Orange Beach | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Beats Baldwin Tigers and Makos Take A Loss In High School Football The Dolphins of Gulf Shores scored in every quarter as they defeated the Baldwin County Tigers in high school football. The (4-5) Fins dominated behind the quarterbacking of Jud Harris and contributions of runs from the entire backfield. The final score was 31-12.
  10/25/2025 6:30am Gulf Shores Beats Baldwin Tigers and Makos Take A Loss In High School Football
• Alabama's seafood labeling law under scrutiny, lawmaker claims it's not being enforced MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Mobile County lawmaker behind Alabama's seafood labeling law believes it's not being enforced. The law says the Alabama Department of Public Health can assess civil penalties on restaurants that don't display a sign telling consumers if the seafood is wild-caught or imported. Rep. Chip Brown says restaurants knowingly serving imports marketed as wild-caught Gulf shrimp are not facing consequences, even though the labeling law has been on the books for more than a year and there's been five rounds of DNA testing in Alabama performed by third-party genetic testing company SeaD Consulting that's repeatedly showed diners are being duped.
  10/25/2025 6:27am Alabama's seafood labeling law under scrutiny, lawmaker claims it's not being enforced
• Fairhope Hardware building comes down after over a century | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s the end of an era and the start of something new in downtown Fairhope.
  10/25/2025 6:25am Fairhope Hardware building comes down after over a century | WKRG.com
• Daphne's Bayfront Park closing for new amphitheater project | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bayfront Park in Daphne will be closed to the public starting Monday as construction begins on a multi-million dollar amphitheater project.
  10/25/2025 6:25am Daphne's Bayfront Park closing for new amphitheater project | WKRG.com
• Robertsdale police arrest woman accused of abusing small child | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Robertsdale Police Department officers arrested a woman who is accused of abusing a small child at a local store.
  10/25/2025 6:24am Robertsdale police arrest woman accused of abusing small child | WKRG.com
• Halloween Celebrations Set for the Gulf Coast | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Halloween celebrations along Alabama's Gulf Coast will span nine days this year, from October 24 through 31, with communities from Orange Beach to Perdido Key hosting costume contests, trick-or-treat events and outdoor adventures. The 2025 lineup includes returning favorites like Flora-Bama's cash-prize costume contest and The Wharf's Trunk or Treat, alongside newer offerings such as beach campouts and waterfront trick-or-treating at Zeke's Marina. Events range from family-focused activities in neighborhood communities to late-night parties at local venues.
  10/24/2025 7:00am Halloween Celebrations Set for the Gulf Coast | OBA News
• Treats on the Trail Event Brings Halloween Fun to Orange Beach Sportsplex | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is preparing to welcome families to a Halloween celebration one week from tomorrow (Monday). The Coastal Resources Department will host Treats on the Trail at the Orange Beach Sportsplex Trailhead. This family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, games, and refreshments for children and adults. The evening is designed to combine Halloween fun with outdoor recreation in a safe community setting.
  10/24/2025 5:26am Treats on the Trail Event Brings Halloween Fun to Orange Beach Sportsplex | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Awards $10,000 to Five Local Nonprofits in New Grant Program | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores has launched a new program to help local nonprofit organizations that serve its residents. The city recently announced the winners of its first-ever Nonprofit Grants Program. Five organizations will each receive $2,000 to fund important community projects. City leaders say the program shows their dedication to building a stronger and healthier community.
  10/24/2025 5:26am Gulf Shores Awards $10,000 to Five Local Nonprofits in New Grant Program | OBA News
• Seven-Vehicle Crash on Foley Beach Express Leaves One Dead | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A massive seven-vehicle accident at a busy Foley intersection left one man dead and sent another driver to the hospital. Police responded to the scene after receiving reports of a serious crash involving multiple vehicles. Officers found extensive damage and began working to piece together what happened. The collision required emergency responders from multiple agencies.
  10/24/2025 5:25am Seven-Vehicle Crash on Foley Beach Express Leaves One Dead | OBA News
• Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon endorses Joe Freeman, House District 95 Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon has endorsed local businessman and financial expert Joe Freeman for State House District 95.
  
  "I am proud to announce my endorsement of Joe Freeman for House District 95,” Kennon stated. “He is a small business owner, a family man, a Christian, and a true conservative. I'm confident that he will represent Orange Beach and the surrounding areas very well in Montgomery and will stand for our values, conservative principles, and coastal identity.”
  10/24/2025 5:24am Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon endorses Joe Freeman, House District 95
• Katie Britt goes on offense against AL(dot)com, 'legacy media' for biased shutdown coverage — ‘The media doesn’t know what to do right now because y’all know that we are actually right’ The "legacy media" doesn't know what to do as the government shutdown continues, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).
  
  The federal government shutdown began on October 1 because enough Democrats refused to support legislation to fund the government. 
  
  In response to a question by an AL(dot)com reporter on Wednesday, citing polling from a few media outlets showing that Americans blame Republicans more than Democrats for the government being shut down, Britt blamed the legacy media during a press call on Wednesday afternoon.
  10/24/2025 5:22am Katie Britt goes on offense against AL(dot)com, 'legacy media' for biased shutdown coverage — ‘The media doesn’t know what to do right now because y’all know that we are actually right’
• APLS chair Wahl says board members will read every challenged book in Fairhope library teen section State funding for the Fairhope Public Library remains in limbo following the Alabama Public Library Service's (APLS) decision to pause funding earlier this year.
  
  APLS chairman John Wahl said the board members are reviewing the 12 challenged books the library decided to keep in the teen section.
  
  "I already have a list of those books. I already have some of them on the way and we will definitely be doing our due diligence as we look into every book and the information they provided," Wahl said.
  10/24/2025 5:22am APLS chair Wahl says board members will read every challenged book in Fairhope library teen section
• Florida officials arrest 13 in operation targeting accused child predators PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - Officials in Florida announced Thursday the arrests 13 suspects from Alabama and Florida in an operation targeting child predators.
  
  Inspectors, agents and analysts with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement partnered with the Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Department of Agriculture, Homeland Security Investigations, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, United States Marshals Service, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Gulf Breeze Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake City Police Department to conduct Operation Twelve Parsecs, resulting in those arrests.
  10/24/2025 5:18am Florida officials arrest 13 in operation targeting accused child predators
• Local man accused of holding woman captive and raping her for days MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - An Irvington man is behind bars, accused of a horrifying crime. Prosecutors say Joseph Rogers II is accused of holding a homeless woman captive for a week and repeatedly raping her.
  
  Rogers faced a Mobile County judge for a bond hearing on Thursday, one day after he walked away while a judge was conducting a remote hearing though a video hookup from Mobile County Metro Jail. Judge Moore set his bail at $450,000, a total that exceeds the maximum of the recommended bail schedule. The judge said he was concerned by Rogers’ criminal history.
  10/24/2025 5:17am Local man accused of holding woman captive and raping her for days
• 13 men arrested in Gulf Coast child sex exploitation operation | WKRG.com PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A five-day operation has netted 13 arrests in Alabama and Florida, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
  10/24/2025 5:15am 13 men arrested in Gulf Coast child sex exploitation operation | WKRG.com
• Baldwin Prep school zone brings new speed limits | WKRG.com UPDATE (5:28 p.m.): Baldwin Prepatory Academy in Loxley is home to over 600 students, many of whom drive themselves to school, taking Highway 59. The current posted speed limit in front of the school is 65 miles per hour.
  10/24/2025 5:14am Baldwin Prep school zone brings new speed limits | WKRG.com
• Gulf Shores Restaurants Undergo Genetic Retesting Revealing Shrimp Sourcing Changes | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Since October of 2024, Alabama has required restaurants and seafood retailers to disclose the country of origin on all seafood sold within the state. Area outlets have since changed their menus and signage to show if their seafood is locally sourced or imported. Since the law was initiated a DNA testing company has tested the outlets periodically and published their results.
  10/23/2025 12:03pm Gulf Shores Restaurants Undergo Genetic Retesting Revealing Shrimp Sourcing Changes | OBA News
• Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Thursday, October 23rd. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 79 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high temperature in the mid 70’s.
  • Wind: East winds around 10 mph.
  • UV Index: High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 6:37AM & High Tide is scheduled for 9:22PM
  10/23/2025 9:40am Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Orange Beach Fishing Rodeo Returns to Support Local Schools | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Mobile Big Game Fishing Club is hosting the 2nd MAAAC Fall Fishing Rodeo at Orange Beach Marina. Anglers of all skill levels are invited to participate in this community fundraiser. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Orange Beach City Schools. The three-day tournament promises fun on the water while supporting local education.
  10/23/2025 5:22am Orange Beach Fishing Rodeo Returns to Support Local Schools | OBA News
• Foley Expands Facade Grant Program to Help More Downtown Properties | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is making it easier for downtown property owners and business operators to get help fixing up their buildings. The city has been running a program that gives money to people who want to improve how their downtown buildings look from the outside. Now officials have made changes that will let more people participate and make the application process easier to understand. The program has already helped transform several buildings in the historic downtown area.
  10/23/2025 5:22am Foley Expands Facade Grant Program to Help More Downtown Properties | OBA News
• Baldwin County and State Partner to Install New Traffic Signal in Lillian | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A new traffic signal will be installed at a busy Baldwin County intersection after local officials approved a funding partnership with the state. The Baldwin County Commission has agreed to split the cost of the project with the Alabama Department of Transportation. Each agency will pay $500,000 toward installing the new signal at US Highway 98 and County Road 91. The project is designed to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion in the area.
  10/23/2025 5:22am Baldwin County and State Partner to Install New Traffic Signal in Lillian | OBA News
• U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Lock the clock It’s that time of year again. In just a few short weeks, Alabamians will once again be forced to change their clocks in the middle of the night. On Nov. 2, we will all wake up and “fall back” out of Daylight Saving Time (DST). 
  
  In the five years I have served in the Senate, making DST permanent is the number one issue I hear about. A lot of folks have asked me over the years, “Why do we even have Daylight Saving Time?”
  10/23/2025 5:20am U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Lock the clock
• Gulf could escape storm free for 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season The Gulf has been unusually quiet this hurricane season, leaving many people wondering how that’s even possible. Normally, hot Gulf waters are like fuel for tropical storms, but this year, the atmosphere just hasn’t provided the rest of the fuel needed.
  10/23/2025 5:19am Gulf could escape storm free for 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
• Okaloosa County approves nearly $68K to livestream SS United States' final journey MOBILE, Ala. -- The SS United States' final voyage and sinking will be livestreamed.
  
  Okaloosa County commissioners have approved nearly $68,000 to document the towing and sinking with a live video stream.
  
  "WMV Productions" and "Gannet Creative House" have been hired for the stream. They'll also produce a documentary within two weeks of the sinking.
  10/23/2025 5:18am Okaloosa County approves nearly $68K to livestream SS United States' final journey
• Test shows 90% of Gulf Shores eateries still mislabel imported shrimp as local GULF SHORES, Ala. (NBC 15) — A follow-up investigation conducted by SeaD Consulting using its RIGHTTest™ (Rapid ID Genetic High-Accuracy Test) has revealed new insights into shrimp sourcing integrity at Gulf Shores-area restaurants. The retesting, part of an ongoing regional study supported by the Southern Shrimp Alliance, found both encouraging signs of progress and persistent misrepresentation in the labeling and sourcing of shrimp served to local diners.
  10/23/2025 5:17am Test shows 90% of Gulf Shores eateries still mislabel imported shrimp as local
• Latest round of shrimp testing finds mixed results in this Alabama Gulf Coast city - al.com It turns out that when they were in Gulf Shores to check shrimp at the National Shrimp Festival, independent seafood testers also hit some local restaurants – with mixed results.
  
  For more than a year now, an industry trade group called the Southern Shrimp Alliance has commissioned SeaD Consulting to conduct shrimp testing at restaurants and festivals throughout the Southeast. The goal is to expose the practice of misrepresenting cheap imported shrimp as premium domestic shrimp.
  10/23/2025 5:16am Latest round of shrimp testing finds mixed results in this Alabama Gulf Coast city - al.com
• A 74-year-old Baldwin County man died after a tractor combine hit a low-hanging power line, causing a utility pole to snap and fall on him as he stood in his driveway. BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A 74-year-old Baldwin County man died after a tractor combine hit a low-hanging power line, causing a utility pole to snap and fall on him as he stood in his driveway.
  
  James Ronald Davis died 10 days after the Oct. 9 accident on County Road 54 near Daphne, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
  10/23/2025 5:15am A 74-year-old Baldwin County man died after a tractor combine hit a low-hanging power line, causing a utility pole to snap and fall on him as he stood in his driveway.
• Thousands of Parrot Heads are in town for the third annual Meeting of the Minds festival GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Thousands of Parrot Heads have made their way here this week for the third annual Meeting of The Minds festival in Gulf Shores.
  
  And they’re coming from all over to celebrate Jimmy Buffett. That includes one couple who made the drive from Green Bay.
  
  And they say it was their love for Jimmy Buffett that brought them together.
  10/23/2025 5:14am Thousands of Parrot Heads are in town for the third annual Meeting of the Minds festival
• Impact 100 Baldwin County announces grant recipients BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A local nonprofit has announced grant recipients for this year.
  
  Impact 100 is a group of women who come from all walks of live to make a difference in the community. Members met Tuesday to vote and award a total of $564,000 in grants.
  10/23/2025 5:14am Impact 100 Baldwin County announces grant recipients
• Impact 100 Baldwin County names grant recipients, donates $564K to nonprofits | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Impact 100 Baldwin County has named six nonprofit recipients to receive a grant.
  10/23/2025 5:12am Impact 100 Baldwin County names grant recipients, donates $564K to nonprofits | WKRG.com
• Some Gulf Shores restaurants serve imported shrimp, according to new study | WKRG.com Editor’s note: This article refers to a consulting group’s release of a report on Gulf Coast restaurants and the shrimp they serve. The group sampled just a fraction of restaurants in the Gulf Shores area and shared some of its results with News 5.
  
  GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — A group that tests shrimp for domestic authenticity has conducted more studies in Gulf Shores restaurants, News 5 has learned.
  10/23/2025 5:12am Some Gulf Shores restaurants serve imported shrimp, according to new study | WKRG.com
• Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle benefits camp for children with cancer | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket is hosting a pickleball and tennis tournament to raise money for Camp Rapahope, a local nonprofit for children battling cancer.
  10/23/2025 5:11am Gulf Coast Paddle and Racket Battle benefits camp for children with cancer | WKRG.com
• WATCH: Rare otter sighting at Fairhope Docks Marina (video) | WKRG.com A video of a North American River Otter shows the animal relaxing and eating crabs on one of the marina’s boats.
  10/23/2025 5:11am WATCH: Rare otter sighting at Fairhope Docks Marina (video) | WKRG.com
• Music and community meet at the annual Stapleton Bluegrass Festival – WKRG News 5 STAPLETON, Ala. (WKRG) – The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival is returning for another year with performances from Junior Sisk, Amanda Cook, Three on a String, and much more.
  
  The music festival will be held on the school grounds at 35480 Harriot Avenue from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25.
  10/23/2025 5:10am Music and community meet at the annual Stapleton Bluegrass Festival – WKRG News 5
• Gulf Shores team rescues and releases turtle Sinclair (video) | WKRG.com The City of Gulf Shores Public Works Department teamed up with members of Share The Beach and Orange Beach Coastal Resources to get the turtle, named Sinclair, back to the water on Monday.
  
  Sinclair was in rehab at the Gulfarium after spending a few days recovering.
  10/23/2025 5:09am Gulf Shores team rescues and releases turtle Sinclair (video) | WKRG.com
• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, October 22nd. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 79 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. The high temperature in the lower 80’s.
  • Wind: North winds around 10 to 15 mph.
  • UV Index: High
  • Tides: Low Tide is scheduled for 5:41AM & High Tide is scheduled for 8:48PM
  10/22/2025 8:56am Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Shorty’s Safe Haven Rodeo Rides into Foley to Aid Local Horse Sanctuary | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Shorty’s Safe Haven Rodeo is set to bring two nights of cowboy action and community spirit to Foley. Organizers say the new event will mix traditional rodeo thrills with family activities. Proceeds will support a local horse sanctuary and youth programs. Residents and visitors will find food, vendors, and kid-friendly attractions.
  10/22/2025 7:15am Shorty’s Safe Haven Rodeo Rides into Foley to Aid Local Horse Sanctuary | OBA News
• Anglers Gather at Tacky Jacks for Charity Weekend of Fishing | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The fall fishing community will reel in for a purpose at Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores this weekend. Organizers say the two-day tournament welcomes anglers of all skill levels. Veterans and first responders will fish at no cost. Other participants will pay a modest entry fee to compete for cash prizes. The event pairs friendly competition with a food pantry drive to help local families.
  10/22/2025 5:39am Anglers Gather at Tacky Jacks for Charity Weekend of Fishing | OBA News