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• Orange Beach Citizens Invited to Public Safety Academy | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach residents will soon have a chance to gain an inside understanding of how their local public safety teams operate. The Orange Beach Police Department and Orange Beach Fire Department have announced that they will host the 2025 Citizen’s Public Safety Academy. This annual program opens the doors to the daily efforts of law enforcement and fire rescue, giving community members knowledge and tools to better connect with local officers and firefighters. The academy aims to strengthen relationships and foster trust between first responders and the public.
  8/9/2025 5:16am Orange Beach Citizens Invited to Public Safety Academy | OBA News
• Orange Beach Schools Celebrate Upgraded Science Center for Students | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Sea, Sand and Stars Steven W. Baker Science and Nature Center has officially reopened after a major renovation, bringing fresh excitement to Orange Beach Elementary School. The upgraded facility aims to help students discover science, technology, engineering, art, and math in new and exciting ways. A special event marked the grand reopening, filled with enthusiasm from teachers, students, and community leaders. The project was designed to create better learning experiences and encourage exploration for everyone at the school.
  8/9/2025 5:15am Orange Beach Schools Celebrate Upgraded Science Center for Students | OBA News
• Today is Day 2 for students in Gulf Shores City Schools (WALA) - Today is Day 2 for students in Gulf Shores City Schools! The new school year is underway. Gulf Shores City Schools Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin and Assistant Superintendent Stephanie Harrison sat down with Sarah Wall to talk about the new year.
  
  For more information about the upcoming school year in Gulf Shores City Schools, click here: Home - Gulf Shores City District
  8/9/2025 5:12am Today is Day 2 for students in Gulf Shores City Schools
• New traffic pattern with new school year for Spanish Fort school SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - Some Spanish Fort parents are in for a change when dropping off their children on the first day of school. Rockwell Elementary will have a brand-new traffic flow pattern designed to ease the morning rush along Highway 31, but the tradeoff will likely more congestion and longer commute times to all schools along Jimmy Faulkner Boulevard.
  8/9/2025 5:11am New traffic pattern with new school year for Spanish Fort school
• Baldwin County's CR 87 to close temporarily | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A portion of Baldwin County Road 87 will not be accessible to through traffic due to a drain project.
  8/9/2025 5:10am Baldwin County's CR 87 to close temporarily | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County travel advisory revised | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A portion of Baldwin County Road 52 will continue to be impassable for traffic until Friday, Aug. 29.
  8/9/2025 5:10am Baldwin County travel advisory revised | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County baby recovering from second open heart surgery, long road ahead | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Fairhope family is holding onto hope as their baby girl is recovering after her second major open heart surgery.
  8/9/2025 5:09am Baldwin County baby recovering from second open heart surgery, long road ahead | WKRG.com
• Fairhope vandalism, trespassing under investigation | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Fairhope Police Department is investigating reports of trespassing and vandalism in two locations.
  8/9/2025 5:09am Fairhope vandalism, trespassing under investigation | WKRG.com
• 'Battle of the Bay' in Daphne to feature free food, school supplies and haircuts | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Daphne Police Department will face off against a local charity for their annual Battle of the Bay basketball game.
  8/9/2025 5:08am 'Battle of the Bay' in Daphne to feature free food, school supplies and haircuts | WKRG.com
• Missing girl in Foley found safe | WKRG.com UPDATE: An updated Facebook Post says Solorzano was found safe.
  8/9/2025 5:08am Missing girl in Foley found safe | WKRG.com
• Fairhope event to focus on adopting and fostering children | WKRG.com (WKRG) — Each year in Baldwin County, nearly 150 children are in and out of the foster care system. The University of South Alabama is doing their part to help find those kids a safe and secure forever (or temporary) home.
  8/9/2025 5:07am Fairhope event to focus on adopting and fostering children | WKRG.com
• Mobile police officer hits person on scooter in Spanish Fort | WKRG.com SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — The Spanish Fort Police Department is investigating after a Mobile Police Department officer crashed Friday morning into a person on a scooter.
  8/9/2025 5:07am Mobile police officer hits person on scooter in Spanish Fort | WKRG.com
• MAAAC Gala Returns to Perdido Beach Resort This Weekend | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach’s signature school-benefit gala returns this weekend with a clear mission and a familiar venue. The Makos Academics, Arts and Athletics Club (MAAAC) will stage its sixth annual Gala at Perdido Beach Resort, continuing an event that helps fund scholarships for Orange Beach students. Organizers expect an evening built around community support, with food, music and a silent auction anchoring the program. The gala’s growth reflects steady backing for Orange Beach City Schools and the desire to sustain student opportunities in the coming year.
  8/8/2025 5:31am MAAAC Gala Returns to Perdido Beach Resort This Weekend | OBA News
• New AI-Powered Platform Baldi Boosts Baldwin County Services | OBA News Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County has made it easier for residents to access county services by launching a new digital platform called Baldi. The AI-powered system lets people get help at any time using either a web chat or texting option. County officials hope the platform will help everyone find answers faster, submit requests, and even reach county staff if they need extra help. This move is part of Baldwin County’s ongoing efforts to make local government more efficient and accessible for all residents.
  8/8/2025 5:30am New AI-Powered Platform Baldi Boosts Baldwin County Services | OBA News
• New Baldwin County Shelter Helps Residents Keep Pets Safe During Disasters | OBA News Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County residents will now have a safe place to bring their pets during severe weather emergencies, thanks to a new plan approved by county officials this week. The Baldwin County Commission has agreed to set up a pet-friendly emergency shelter, allowing people to seek safety with their companion animals when disasters strike. Developed by the Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Baldwin County Animal Shelter, this new measure is intended to protect the health and safety of both residents and their pets. The shelter will be especially important during hurricanes and other emergencies that require evacuation.
  8/8/2025 5:30am New Baldwin County Shelter Helps Residents Keep Pets Safe During Disasters | OBA News
• Foley Invests in Downtown Parking with New Beautification Project | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is taking steps to improve its downtown area by upgrading a central public parking lot. The city council recently accepted funding from Riviera Utilities and Energy Southeast Inc. to support these changes. The improvements are set to benefit downtown businesses by making parking more convenient and accessible for customers, employees, and visitors. Residents will soon see a more attractive and user-friendly space in the busy heart of the city.
  8/8/2025 5:30am Foley Invests in Downtown Parking with New Beautification Project | OBA News
• CHARM recycling facility opens in Fairhope FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A ribbon cutting for the first CHARM facility in Alabama took place today in Fairhope.
  
  CHARM ― Center for Hard to Recycle Materials ― offers residents a place to properly dispose of materials not accepted in standard curbside recycling.
  8/8/2025 5:24am CHARM recycling facility opens in Fairhope
• Jaime Huffman and Tevin Price preview Battle of the Bay back-to-school event (WALA) - The Battle of the Bay is set to take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. at Daphne Middle School. The back-to-school event offers a day of food, family fun and some free school supplies.
  
  Officer Jaime Huffman with the Daphne Police Department and Tevin Price sit down with Lenise Ligon to give a preview of the event which is being put on by Daphne PD and Compass II Life.
  8/8/2025 5:24am Jaime Huffman and Tevin Price preview Battle of the Bay back-to-school event
• Gulf Shores mayoral candidate forum set tonight GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Gulf Shores residents have a chance this evening to hear from the candidates running for mayor.
  
  The South Baldwin Common Sense Campaign is hosting a mayoral candidate forum at 6 p.m. today at the Erie Meyer Civic Center.
  
  Those on the ballot for mayor of Gulf Shores include incumbent Robert Craft, and candidates Ray S. Moore Jr. and Angie Swiger.
  8/8/2025 5:23am Gulf Shores mayoral candidate forum set tonight
• Woman accused of abusing disabled adult in Baldwin County BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A 57-year-old woman is facing charges after being accused of abusing and neglecting a disabled adult.
  
  Lyly Dutcher was arrested Wednesday on a warrant in relation to the case, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office said.
  8/8/2025 5:23am Woman accused of abusing disabled adult in Baldwin County
• ALEA investigating fatal crash in Baldwin County BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A man is dead after crashing into a protective barricade at the entrance to a private neighborhood in Gulf Shores. The crash happened moments after Orange Beach Police said they broke off a high-speed chase. They say speeds reached more than 100 miles per hour.
  
  Orange Beach Police said they tried to stop the driver for suspicion of DUI and Reckless Driving. When he didn’t pull over, the chase began.
  8/8/2025 5:22am ALEA investigating fatal crash in Baldwin County
• City of Gulf Shores celebrates the first day of school GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - It has been a long summer, but Thursday morning, the buses were rolling and the car line was full for the first day of school in Gulf Shores.
  
  And for the principals, this is the result of hard work that’s been going on all summer.
  8/8/2025 5:22am City of Gulf Shores celebrates the first day of school
• 'A big boom': witness describes deadly crash in Gulf Shores after Orange Beach police chase | WKRG.com GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — This is the last thing Chris Wash ever expected to happen on vacation.
  
  “I was just standing out here in front of the house, trying to get some stuff out of the truck, and saw the car fly by,” said Wash.
  8/8/2025 5:20am 'A big boom': witness describes deadly crash in Gulf Shores after Orange Beach police chase | WKRG.com
• Orange Beach chase leads to crash | WKRG.com ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Orange Beach police pursued a vehicle that was later found crashed.
  
  According to a release from the Orange Beach Police Department, officers attempted to pull a vehicle over on suspicion of driving under the influence and reckless endangerment at around 1 a.m. on Thursday.
  8/8/2025 5:19am Orange Beach chase leads to crash | WKRG.com
• New Fairhope center simplifies drop-off for hard-to-recycle items | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — From lightbulbs to old electronics, some items are tough to recycle, but now on the Eastern Shore, they’re easier to drop off.
  8/8/2025 5:18am New Fairhope center simplifies drop-off for hard-to-recycle items | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County tasing incident leads to arrest, officials say | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a woman accused of tasing a disabled adult.
  
  57-year-old Lyly Dutcher was arrested and charged with abuse/neglect of a disabled adult.
  8/8/2025 5:17am Baldwin County tasing incident leads to arrest, officials say | WKRG.com
• Battle of the Badges Event Returns to Orange Beach with Family Fun | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Everyone along the Gulf Coast is invited to a special day of excitement, giving, and community spirit. All of the area's badged first responders will be battling it out for the crowds. The Orange Beach Sportsplex will be the scene of a free family event packed with activities for all ages. Organizers hope the event will provide fun and raise support for next year’s USPCA Region 1 K-9 Trials. The gathering aims to bring together the local community for a good cause while highlighting the dedication of first responders and their K-9 partners.
  8/7/2025 5:32am Battle of the Badges Event Returns to Orange Beach with Family Fun | OBA News
• Honoring Local Lighthouses for National Lighthouse Day | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — National Lighthouse Day, celebrated each year on August 7, offers a special opportunity to honor the towering guardians that have guided sailors safely along our coastline for generations. These steadfast beacons have played a crucial role in maritime navigation and safety, and their stories are woven deeply into the fabric of our local history. In our region, four remarkable lighthouses—Sand Island, Mobile Point, Middle Bay, and Pensacola—stand as monuments to the enduring spirit of our coastal communities.
  8/7/2025 5:32am Honoring Local Lighthouses for National Lighthouse Day | OBA News
• 36-year-old Perdido woman killed in head-on collision near Atmore ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. -- A 36-year-old Perdido woman was killed in a head-on collision on Tuesday in Escambia County, Alabama.
  
  The crash happened around 1 a.m. on State Route 21 near mile marker 13 near Atmore.
  8/7/2025 5:28am 36-year-old Perdido woman killed in head-on collision near Atmore
• SS United States dismantling begins in Mobile: What parts will be preserved? - al.com On the morning of Lundi Gras in early March, the SS United States arrived quietly in Mobile as a sleeping giant, rusting but regal as it was guided up the Mobile Bay.
  
  From a distance, “America’s Flagship” seemed frozen in time, still bearing the same silhouette that once graced postcards of its glory days in the 1960s. But that illusion was shattered this week, as workers began dismantling one of the vessel’s most iconic features - its forward smokestack.
  8/7/2025 5:25am SS United States dismantling begins in Mobile: What parts will be preserved? - al.com
• A man allegedly involved in a global drug trafficking ring, just booked into the Baldwin County jail BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A man allegedly involved in a global drug trafficking ring, just booked into the Baldwin County jail.
  
  An undercover investigation that began in New York led to the arrest of Leeladhar Tandel, an Alabama resident.
  
  Federal court documents said special agents uncovered some websites believed to part of a larger drug trafficking organization.
  8/7/2025 5:24am A man allegedly involved in a global drug trafficking ring, just booked into the Baldwin County jail
• Lack of transparency from Baldwin County Public School System BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Public School System is refusing to provide internal communications regarding the illegal immigration raid at Loxley elementary.
  
  FOX10 News submitted a public records request to the school system on July 28, asking for any and all communications, like texts and emails, involving Superintendent Eddie Tyler and any school employees, officials and board members regarding the raid at the construction sites of Loxley Elementary and Gulf Shores High School.
  8/7/2025 5:23am Lack of transparency from Baldwin County Public School System
• What’s old is new again at Fairhope’s Working Waterfront FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - Fairhope’s updated waterfront at the pier has been opened just over a month now. In that time, many have had a chance to check out the facelift, even as work continues on the park’s south side.
  
  “The first reaction is it’s a beautiful place,” said Fairhope resident, Lynn Parker. “It’s a beautiful day and I see the Old Glory flying there in the breeze, you know, and it just does something to my heart and just riding around and seeing how everybody’s enjoying it.”
  8/7/2025 5:22am What’s old is new again at Fairhope’s Working Waterfront
• Work begins on Alabama 225 widening project SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - After a two-day weather delay, Alabama Department of Transportation crews are working to widen Alabama 225 to include a center turn lane between General Canby Boulevard and Oakridge Drive in Spanish Fort.
  
  The long-term goal is to alleviate traffic backups and potential accidents. Currently, drivers turning left into neighborhoods along that stretch must wait in the main roadway for traffic to clear.
  8/7/2025 5:22am Work begins on Alabama 225 widening project
• 24 arrested in immigration raids in Mobile and Baldwin counties, FBI Mobile says (WALA) - FBI Mobile has confirmed 24 individuals were arrested following immigration raids in Baldwin County and Mobile County on Aug. 5-6.
  
  Officials say those who were arrested had prior convictions, including forgery, assault, DUI and immigration offenses.
  8/7/2025 5:22am 24 arrested in immigration raids in Mobile and Baldwin counties, FBI Mobile says
• Orange Beach students explore 'sea, sand, and stars' at new center | WKRG.com ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) – The Orange Beach City School System is diving into a new chapter of hands-on learning where the sea, sand, and stars come to life inside the classroom.
  8/7/2025 5:20am Orange Beach students explore 'sea, sand, and stars' at new center | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County teachers learn how to spot child predators | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Teachers were the students in a Baldwin County classroom as they learned how child predators operate.
  8/7/2025 5:19am Baldwin County teachers learn how to spot child predators | WKRG.com
• Immigration arrests continue on Gulf Coast | WKRG.com UPDATE (8:30 p.m.): News 5 has learned more information regarding the immigration arrests that took place yesterday and today.
  
  On Aug. 5, 13 individuals were located through traffic-related incidents in Baldwin County. Three individuals were arrested on other criminal charges.
  8/7/2025 5:19am Immigration arrests continue on Gulf Coast | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County Public Safety to host job fair | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Public Safety is hosting a job fair in Robertsdale on Aug. 19.
  
  According to a Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, multiple agencies within the county are looking to hire.
  8/7/2025 5:19am Baldwin County Public Safety to host job fair | WKRG.com
• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, August 6th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 86 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. The high
  temperature is in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 6:55AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 6:06PM
  8/6/2025 8:57am Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Registration Opens for Summer Kayaking Lessons in Orange Beach | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Parks and Recreation is inviting people 12 and older to join a special two-part kayaking class this August. The city is offering a chance for beginners and families to get comfortable paddling their local waterways. Organizers say all needed equipment will be provided, making the class an easy way for anyone to try kayaking for the first time. With spots limited for this hands-on program, registration is now open for those interested.
  8/6/2025 5:19am Registration Opens for Summer Kayaking Lessons in Orange Beach | OBA News
• Foley Residents Prepare for Election Day Decisions | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley residents will soon decide who leads their city for the next four years. On August 26, voters from every district will go to the polls to select officials who will make decisions about the city’s growth and development. All elections, including those for mayor and five city council seats, will take place at the Foley Civic Center, located at 407 E. Laurel Ave. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., making it easier for everyone to cast their votes.
  8/6/2025 5:19am Foley Residents Prepare for Election Day Decisions | OBA News
• Senate passes bill to stop poaching of red snapper from Alabama's waters (WPMI) — MOBILE, Ala. — Roughly 100,000 red snapper are harvested annually in Alabama waters, according to the University of South Alabama. However, U.S. lawmakers claim that American fishermen are struggling to compete with Mexican cartels.
  
  Senator Tommy Tuberville, along with several other senators, has successfully passed the "Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act" through the Senate. The bill now awaits approval in the House. Lawmakers assert that if passed, the legislation would cut off financial resources to Mexican cartels and create a fairer market for U.S. fishermen.
  8/6/2025 5:15am Senate passes bill to stop poaching of red snapper from Alabama's waters
• FBI warning: Danger could be arriving at your door in an unlikely package - al.com QR codes – the small black and white squares that direct smartphone users to an external URL – are a common part of modern life. Restaurants use them so patrons can see menus, real estate agents display them on signs to provide virtual tours and all types of businesses encourage shoppers to scan and save.
  
  But what should you do if a box displaying a QR code arrives unsolicited at your doorstep?
  8/6/2025 5:14am FBI warning: Danger could be arriving at your door in an unlikely package - al.com
• ‘That’s total bulls**t:’ Gulf Shores officials’ texts about illegal immigration raid uncovered (WALA) - FOX10 News has uncovered text messages between Gulf Shores officials and the general contractor after the illegal immigration raid at the new Gulf Shores High School.
  8/6/2025 5:13am ‘That’s total bulls**t:’ Gulf Shores officials’ texts about illegal immigration raid uncovered
• Metal detectors, other security measures coming to Baldwin County sporting events FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - As the new school year gets underway, high school football is back with it, and there are new security measures you should know about. All schools in the Baldwin County School System will require those attending games to follow these new rules.
  
  Cheerleaders at Fairhope High School spent Tuesday, August 5, 2025 coloring banners to adorn the halls with signs of school spirit. Teachers have spent the summer getting ready to welcome students back and that day comes in less than a week. Then, just a week later, thousands of folks will cheer on their schools under the Friday night lights and there are several changes in place this year.
  8/6/2025 5:12am Metal detectors, other security measures coming to Baldwin County sporting events
• Spanish Fort fire crews rescue person who went into water along Bayway SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - FOX10 News is learning more about a traffic incident that held up drivers this morning along the Interstate 10 Bayway.
  
  Crews with the Spanish Fort Fire Rescue Department were called after an accident on the Bayway to assist in the rescue of a person in the water. Fire department officials said witnesses told them it was the driver of the vehicle involved who jumped from the Bayway into the water.
  8/6/2025 5:11am Spanish Fort fire crews rescue person who went into water along Bayway
• WATCH: Viewer submitted video shows jubilee in Mobile Bay (WALA) - This video was taken in Fairhope by Gavin Applewhite.
  8/6/2025 5:11am WATCH: Viewer submitted video shows jubilee in Mobile Bay
• Bay Minette sells former rec center for hotel and restaurants | WKRG.com BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Bay Minette has confirmed a redevelopment project will proceed.
  
  According to a City of Bay Minette press release, the City has sold its former recreational center, consisting of four acres and a pre-existing building, to Bay Minette Development Group, LLC.
  8/6/2025 5:09am Bay Minette sells former rec center for hotel and restaurants | WKRG.com
• Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, August 5th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 88 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves at 1 to 2 feet and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day. The high temperature is in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 6:00AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 5:26PM
  8/5/2025 12:30pm Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Foley Woman Loses Life in Gulf Shores Retention Pond Accident | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — A tragic accident took place in Gulf Shores this morning when emergency crews responded to a vehicle partially submerged in a retention pond. The incident happened near the freestanding emergency department on the 3400 block of Gulf Shores Parkway. Several agencies rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised. Bystanders quickly joined officers and firefighters to help.
  8/5/2025 5:36am Foley Woman Loses Life in Gulf Shores Retention Pond Accident | OBA News
• Celebrate National Oyster Day on Alabama Gulf Coast | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Each year on August 5th, seafood lovers across the nation celebrate National Oyster Day—a moment set aside to savor one of the world’s most enduring culinary delicacies. For the Alabama Gulf Coast, National Oyster Day is more than an annual observance; it is a deep-rooted tribute to a thriving local culture and a growing oyster industry that has become a cornerstone of the region’s economy and cuisine.
  8/5/2025 5:35am Celebrate National Oyster Day on Alabama Gulf Coast | OBA News
• Registration Open for Gulf Shores Walking School Bus | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores City Schools is inviting students and families to register for the Walking School Bus program for the 2025–2026 school year. The initiative is open to all students in kindergarten through eighth grade across the school district. This program encourages children to walk to school together each morning as a group, promoting a safe, healthy, and social start to the day. Organizers say it helps build friendships, increase independence, and foster healthy daily routines for students while also helping to decrease traffic around local schools.
  8/5/2025 5:35am Registration Open for Gulf Shores Walking School Bus | OBA News
• Orange Beach Begins Search for Interim Police Chief | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach has begun the process of naming an interim police chief following the retirement announcement of Chief Steve Brown. The city council will hear a detailed report on the internal search for the interim chief. Brown’s retirement starts on Sept. 1. Officials hope to have the interim named at that time.
  8/5/2025 5:35am Orange Beach Begins Search for Interim Police Chief | OBA News
• Woman dies after car plunges into Gulf Shores retention pond GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - A Foley woman is dead after police said she drove her car into a retention pond in Gulf Shores. First responders and some Good Samaritans were able to get her out of the car and start CPR, but it was too late. It happened Monday morning, August 4, 2025 in front of Baldwin Health’s free-standing ER.
  
  Pictures and video sent to FOX10 News by a passerby show Gulf Shores Police and Fire on the scene just after noon where a car had plunged into a deep pond. Police said the first officer arrived on the scene within 30 seconds of the call coming in and along with help from others, had the female driver out of the car within a couple minutes.
  8/5/2025 5:27am Woman dies after car plunges into Gulf Shores retention pond
• Semi-truck driver arrested in police chase on I-10 from Mobile to Baldwin County MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile police say a semi-truck driver was arrested in a police chase on I-10 from Mobile to Baldwin County on Friday night.
  
  Authorities say a semi-truck was driving at a high rate of speed in the area of Dauphin Island Parkway and Old Military Road around 11:18 p.m.
  8/5/2025 5:26am Semi-truck driver arrested in police chase on I-10 from Mobile to Baldwin County
• Back-to-school season is officially here! BALDWIN CO, Ala. (WALA) - Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler sat down with Sarah Wall this morning to talk about everything students and parents need to know for the new school year, including the new policies on cell phones and security at athletic events.
  8/5/2025 5:26am Back-to-school season is officially here!
• Foley sewage spill flows into local creek | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Due to equipment failure at the Wolf Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, a sewage overflow has occurred.
  
  According to a release from the Utilities Board of the City of Foley, the 4,500-gallon overflow occurred on Sunday, Aug. 3, when an afternoon storm yielded three inches of rainfall.
  8/5/2025 5:25am Foley sewage spill flows into local creek | WKRG.com
• BCSO off-duty deputy cleared after shooting neighbor's dogs, killing one | WKRG.com SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — This is Picasso. “He’s only a year and a half old. He loves to swim, loves to play fetch,” but all that will have to wait for now, as he recovers from three gunshot wounds. “Once through each shoulder and through the front left leg.”
  8/5/2025 5:24am BCSO off-duty deputy cleared after shooting neighbor's dogs, killing one | WKRG.com
• Deadly Gulf Shores car crash under investigation | WKRG.com GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — A single-car crash has led to a death in Gulf Shores.
  
  WKRG News 5 has learned that the Gulf Shores Police Department confirmed a fatality after a car crashed into a retention pond.
  8/5/2025 5:24am Deadly Gulf Shores car crash under investigation | WKRG.com
• Fairhope 2025 municipal elections — what to know | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Fairhope General Municipal Election will take place on Aug. 26 and multiple people are running for city council seats.
  8/5/2025 5:23am Fairhope 2025 municipal elections — what to know | WKRG.com
• Fairhope drivers warned of delays due to roundabout construction | WKRG.com UPDATE (5 p.m.): Drivers headed in and out of downtown Fairhope could see smoother traffic sooner than expected because construction on a major roundabout is months ahead of schedule.
  
  It’s one of the busiest intersections in Fairhope, but for the past few months, it’s been a construction zone.
  8/5/2025 5:23am Fairhope drivers warned of delays due to roundabout construction | WKRG.com
• Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, August 4th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: City Beach Access at CoastAL.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 88 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The high
  temperature is in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 5:03AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 4:45PM
  8/4/2025 10:06am Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Orange Beach Sees First Turtle Hatch for the 2025 Season | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach residents and visitors were treated to a heartwarming sight as the first sea turtle nest of the season hatched along the shoreline. On the night of July 29, 2025, tiny hatchlings began their slow crawl from the nest to the Gulf. Volunteers, conservationists, and beachgoers watched quietly as the fragile creatures made their way across the sand. It was a reminder of the important role the community plays in protecting endangered wildlife.
  8/4/2025 6:04am Orange Beach Sees First Turtle Hatch for the 2025 Season | OBA News
• A Week of Gulf-Side Gatherings, Music, and More | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As the first full week of August begins, the summer season continues its slow wind-down along the Gulf Coast, but the calendar remains packed with events and opportunities to make the most of the warm weather. From morning coffee runs and midday marina adventures to live music, local brews, and coastal clean-ups, this week offers something for every pace and interest. Whether you're a resident fitting in a few more family outings before school starts or a visitor squeezing the last bit of sunshine from your trip, the Alabama-Florida coastal corridor.
  8/4/2025 5:29am A Week of Gulf-Side Gatherings, Music, and More | OBA News
• Orange Beach SROs Train Ahead of School Year | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach School Resource Officers (SROs) were among nearly 100 officers in Baldwin and Mobile Counties who took part in intensive training ahead of the 2025-26 school year.
  8/4/2025 5:29am Orange Beach SROs Train Ahead of School Year | OBA News
• Upgrades Planned for State Route 59 and CR 6 Junction | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Improvements to County Road 6 are slated to begin with a design contract for Neel-Shaffer to design the upgrades sought in the project. Most of the work will be done at the County Road 6 and State Route 59 intersection. This project will also tie into the third southbound lane along State Route 59. The design cost for the project from Neel-Shaffer is $477,900.
  8/4/2025 5:29am Upgrades Planned for State Route 59 and CR 6 Junction | OBA News
• Foley Council to Discuss Park Funding and Annexations | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is looking at spending more than half a million dollars for improvements at the Aaronville Park. Several areas of the park will see upgrades, including restrooms and fencing. The city spent $200,000 on the park in fiscal year 2024. Officials are back now requesting an additional $350,000 to complete the project.
  8/4/2025 5:28am Foley Council to Discuss Park Funding and Annexations | OBA News
• Thomas Kaufmann: Saving the S.S. United States, the last great American ocean line As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, it’s quite natural for all of us to reflect upon the events of our country’s birth, history and the people who have made our nation great.
  
  Regarding the area of our nation’s history alone, under the category of cultural resources, most Americans know the famous landmarks, places and artifacts well enough: Independence Hall, The Declaration of Independence and the Liberty Bell, among many other famous examples. These would be considered "major key" examples of America’s cultural resources, while under the same category, there are many "minor key" examples – also highly significant and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which are no less important than the "major key" examples, but are placed on the National Register for being significant for different reasons and critical to include in telling the story of America.
  8/4/2025 5:25am Thomas Kaufmann: Saving the S.S. United States, the last great American ocean line
• 235th anniversary of Coast Guard to be observed at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on Monday Happy birthday, U.S. Coast Guard. Honors and remembrances to Alabama members of the Coast Guard who have fallen in the line of duty.
  
  On Monday, August 4, a wreath-laying will be held on the advent of the 235th anniversary of the guard. It will take place at 8:15 a.m. at the USS Alabama Battleship Park near the U.S. Coast Guard Memorial.
  8/4/2025 5:25am 235th anniversary of Coast Guard to be observed at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park on Monday
• Foley National Guard members to deploy to Egypt | WKRG.com FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Several members of a National Guard unit based out of Foley are preparing to deploy to the Middle East.
  
  Approximately 200 soldiers will deploy under the 1st Battalion of the 173rd Infantry Regiment. In Foley, about 85 members of C company prepared their gear and packed their bags on Saturday. They’re heading to Egypt in a month.
  8/4/2025 5:22am Foley National Guard members to deploy to Egypt | WKRG.com
• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Sunday, August 3rd. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 88 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. The high temperature is in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 4:08AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 4:06PM
  8/3/2025 9:39am Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• High School Students in Gulf Shores Get Inside Look at City Government | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores is expanding its efforts to involve young people in local government as it launches the second year of its Junior City Council Program. The city is inviting high school students to apply for the program designed to build future leaders and encourage community engagement. Participants get to explore the workings of city government firsthand while making a difference in their own hometown. The Junior City Council is open to up to 15 students in grades 10 through 12 who live within Gulf Shores city limits.
  8/3/2025 6:35am High School Students in Gulf Shores Get Inside Look at City Government | OBA News
• The Wharf and Pepsi Help Fight Childhood Hunger in Alabama | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — This summer, The Wharf and Buffalo Rock Pepsi joined together in Orange Beach to help fight childhood hunger in the state. As part of the Wharf Summer Nights series, they donated $5,000 to support the Secret Meals for Hungry Children program. The donation was presented at a special event on Wednesday, July 30, during the final 2025 Pepsi Summer Adventure for Hunger. Various representatives from The Wharf and Pepsi took part in the check presentation, giving back directly to the local community.
  8/3/2025 6:34am The Wharf and Pepsi Help Fight Childhood Hunger in Alabama | OBA News
• How this coastal city became the monarch butterfly capital of Alabama - al.com As millions of monarch butterflies make their way from Canada to Mexico this fall, you’ll have the chance to see some of these spectacular insects along the Alabama coast.
  
  Several groups in Baldwin County — gardeners, utilities, hotels, and more — are now providing the necessary milkweed habitat for the threatened butterflies.
  8/3/2025 6:30am How this coastal city became the monarch butterfly capital of Alabama - al.com
• Daphne Animal Shelter holds Clear the Shelters event DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The all-new Daphne Animal Shelter joined with Telemundo and others for the Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign.
  
  Clear the Shelters is part of a national campaign that since 2015 has helped more than one point 2 million pets find new homes.
  8/3/2025 6:28am Daphne Animal Shelter holds Clear the Shelters event
• Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Saturday, August 2nd. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 88 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves at 1 foot and east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. The high temperature is in the low 90’s.
  • Wind: West winds at 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 3:19AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 3:32PM
  8/2/2025 9:59am Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Intracoastal Waterway Between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores to Close for 5 Days | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Boaters and residents in the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area will need to prepare for a temporary closure of the Intracoastal Waterway. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile Waterways Management Division, daytime vessel traffic will be stopped for 5 days while work crews install new bridge girders. The closure will take place along the waterway at the site of the upcoming AL 180 Connector fixed bridge, affecting those traveling between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. The move is necessary to allow for safe and efficient construction of the bridge.
  8/2/2025 6:04am Intracoastal Waterway Between Orange Beach and Gulf Shores to Close for 5 Days | OBA News
• Brett Robinson Joins Platinum Level School Sponsors For 2025 | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Brett Robinson has stepped forward as a Platinum Sponsor for Orange Beach City Schools, committing $25,000 to support students for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year. The local company has built a strong relationship with the district, helping fund new opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Their donation will benefit key programs, from academics to the arts and athletics. School officials say support like this is essential for student success and growth in Orange Beach.
  8/2/2025 6:03am Brett Robinson Joins Platinum Level School Sponsors For 2025 | OBA News
• Foley City Council Candidates to Meet Public at Civic Forum | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents of Foley will soon have the chance to hear from City Council candidates at a public forum. The event, open for everyone interested in the city’s leadership, will let voters hear from those running in Foley’s upcoming municipal election. The forum is designed to help voters learn what each candidate stands for and how they plan to address the city’s issues. City officials say the forum will offer each candidate a fair opportunity to present their ideas.
  8/2/2025 6:03am Foley City Council Candidates to Meet Public at Civic Forum | OBA News
• Fairhope man caught in Pensacola burglary attempt as witnesses use drone to track escape PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 36-year-old Fairhope man was arrested on Thursday after homeowners caught him attempting to burglarize their Pensacola neighborhood.
  
  The Escambia County Sheriff's Office says John Rush tried to steal $4,400 worth of property on the 7400 block of Woodside Road, also causing at least $500 in damages to an RV he broke into.
  8/2/2025 6:01am Fairhope man caught in Pensacola burglary attempt as witnesses use drone to track escape
• Daphne Police seek runaway teen missing since July 4 DAPHNE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Daphne Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, Avery Perkins. Avery is approximately 5’3”, 100 lbs. Avery ran away from her home in Daphne on 07/04/2025. Please contact the Daphne Police Department at 251-620-0911 if you have any information on her whereabouts.
  8/2/2025 5:59am Daphne Police seek runaway teen missing since July 4
• Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s 'takes off' at Gulf Shores International Airport GULF SHORES, Ala. (SBG) — Headed home but not quite ready to leave your vacation behind? Good news: LuLu’s has landed at Gulf Shores International Airport.
  
  That’s right, Lucy Buffett’s beloved coastal restaurant, famous for its fresh seafood, beachy energy, and world-class allergy-friendly menu, is opening a new store right inside the terminal.
  8/2/2025 5:59am Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s 'takes off' at Gulf Shores International Airport
• Baldwin Co.: Honduran man arrested on 4 counts of child porn possession in Foley FOLEY, Ala. (SBG) — According to BCSO, on 07/31/2025, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office arrested twenty-year-old Jonatan Alberto Campos-Garcia for 4 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
  8/2/2025 5:58am Baldwin Co.: Honduran man arrested on 4 counts of child porn possession in Foley
• ALDOT to begin Alabama 225 widening project in Spanish Fort SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - A lengthy road construction project in Spanish Fort begins Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, and it will impact thousands of motorists. A stretch of Alabama 225 in town will be getting a center turn lane. The work is completely state funded, but it will be a headache for drivers for the next several months.
  8/2/2025 5:57am ALDOT to begin Alabama 225 widening project in Spanish Fort
• Tax on groceries in Alabama to go from 3% to 2% (WALA) - Get ready to pay a little less for a cart full of groceries.
  
  Alabama house bill 386 is set to take effect a month from today after Gov. Kay Ivey signed off on it earlier this summer.
  
  It lowers the state sales tax on groceries from 3% to 2%.
  8/2/2025 5:56am Tax on groceries in Alabama to go from 3% to 2%
• Bay Minette voters to head to polls Aug. 26 to cast ballots for mayor, city council BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Bay Minette will be holding municipal election this month.
  
  The city will elect a new mayor and five new city council members.
  
  The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. In the event of a runoff, that election will be held on Sept. 23.
  8/2/2025 5:56am Bay Minette voters to head to polls Aug. 26 to cast ballots for mayor, city council
• Detangling the science behind jellyfish BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A couple of weeks ago, a post went viral on the City of Orange Beach’s Coastal Resources Facebook page showing that someone had thrown dozens of jellyfish onto some sand dunes.
  
  During a routine patrol of Orange Beach on an otherwise inconspicuous July day, Environmental Service Technician, Melinda McDonald, saw an alarming sight away from the water.
  8/2/2025 5:55am Detangling the science behind jellyfish
• Honduran national arrested on child porn charges in Foley FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - A 22-year-old Honduran national in the country unlawfully was arrested and charged with child pornography possession in Foley, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
  
  The BCSO has charged Jonatan Alberto Campos-Garcia with four counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
  8/2/2025 5:55am Honduran national arrested on child porn charges in Foley
• Daphne police searching for missing girl | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Daphne Police Department officers are searching for a girl they said has been missing since the beginning of July.
  8/2/2025 5:53am Daphne police searching for missing girl | WKRG.com
• Fairhope family turns hardship into hope for Texas students after devastating floods | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The new school year is right around the corner, but after devastating floods tore through parts of central Texas earlier this summer, many families are still recovering, and one local family is stepping up to help.
  8/2/2025 5:53am Fairhope family turns hardship into hope for Texas students after devastating floods | WKRG.com
• Daphne blood drive scheduled to 'diversify donor pool' | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A nonprofit founded by Daphne High School students is holding its first major blood drive in hopes of diversifying the blood donor pool and bring awareness to health care issues in Baldwin County.
  8/2/2025 5:53am Daphne blood drive scheduled to 'diversify donor pool' | WKRG.com
• Brush fire rips through Fort Morgan | WKRG.com FORT MORGAN, Ala. (WKRG) — A brush fire that broke out in the Fort Morgan area Thursday evening led to around 40 acres being burned, according to the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department.
  8/2/2025 5:52am Brush fire rips through Fort Morgan | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County Sheriff's Office arrests man in Foley on child porn charges | WKRG.com FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Honduran national who was living in Foley has been arrested on child pornography charges, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
  8/2/2025 5:52am Baldwin County Sheriff's Office arrests man in Foley on child porn charges | WKRG.com
• Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Friday, August 1st. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Romar Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 88 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves at 1 to 2 feet and east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with the high temperature in the low 90’s.
  • Wind: Southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 2:38AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 3:10PM
  8/1/2025 9:00am Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• South Baldwin Mayors Visit Washington for Infrastructure Talks | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Local leaders from South Baldwin County traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to speak with Alabama’s U.S. Senators about the area’s rapid growth and the future of its tourism industry. The group included the mayors of Foley, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores. These cities have all seen record numbers of visitors recently, and now leaders are looking for help to keep up with the changes. The meetings were organized by the Gulf United Metro Business Organization, also known as GUMBO.
  8/1/2025 4:53am South Baldwin Mayors Visit Washington for Infrastructure Talks | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Airport Welcomes LuLu’s to Terminal Lineup | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — LuLu’s has unveiled a new spot for travelers at Gulf Shores International Airport, letting visitors enjoy a taste of the Gulf Coast right up until they board their flight. The restaurant, popular for its lively atmosphere, seafood dishes, and allergy-conscious menu, officially opened inside the airport terminal this week. Lucy Buffett, the restaurateur behind LuLu’s, hopes this addition will help make the final moments of vacation a little brighter for those heading home. The new location aims to capture the same welcoming feeling as the original restaurants, even in a much smaller space.
  8/1/2025 4:43am Gulf Shores Airport Welcomes LuLu’s to Terminal Lineup | OBA News
• 71-Year-Old Boater Passed through Orange Beach, Breaking the Great Loop Record | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —Robert Youens, a 71-year-old adventurer from Austin, Texas, made history by traveling America’s Great Loop in a small Jon boat. These times are approximate, last night, July 31st, Robert passed through Orange Beach at around 8:00 p.m. and arrived in Pensacola at about 9:30 p.m.
  8/1/2025 4:43am 71-Year-Old Boater Passed through Orange Beach, Breaking the Great Loop Record | OBA News
• Annual Robertsdale rodeo kicks off in memory of local teen | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — More than 300 cowboys and cowgirls will compete on Thursday night at the 27th Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Rodeo in Robertsdale.
  
  The gates open at 5 p.m. with competitions starting at 7:30 p.m. each night under the lights of the arena behind the coliseum.
  8/1/2025 4:37am Annual Robertsdale rodeo kicks off in memory of local teen | WKRG.com