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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding this Fourth of July, Orange Beach is honoring the milestone with a permanent tribute to its veterans. The City of Orange Beach has launched a commemorative brick program at the Orange Beach Veterans Memorial on Orange Beach Boulevar

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — State 4A Champions, Ranked 4th in the nation, State's Player of the Year, and Five Players selected for the All-State Team. It seems like the accolades just keep building for the Orange Beach Makos softball team. But wait, there is one more to add.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A free community block party is coming to Marjorie Snook Park in Orange Beach one week from today. The city invites residents and families to gather for an outdoor night of live music, lawn games, and food. The event is free and open to the public. A kids' zone and local food trucks will

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Surf Rescue lifeguards are prepared and on duty to keep beachgoers and boaters safe during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The holiday weekend draws large crowds to the sugar-white sands and waterways of Orange Beach, Alabama. Officials urge residents and visitors to take

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has added another major attraction to the state's artificial reef system. The 408-foot Argosy VI was deployed this week, about 23 miles south of Orange Beach. The former Indiana riverboat casino now rests on the Gulf floor, servi

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — The Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation is bringing back one of Baldwin County's most anticipated summer events. The 28th Annual Professional Rodeo will offer three nights of family-friendly entertainment for all ages. The covered arena ensures the event will go on, rain or shine. Livestock an

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A Baldwin County nonprofit that supports people experiencing homelessness has launched a new campaign to bring the community into the fight. The Sea Glass Initiative recently announced the Light the Way campaign, a monthly giving program for Baldwin County residents. The campaign invites s

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — An Orange Beach commercial property sold for $3.2 million, and West Marine will remain open under a new landlord. The deal included a 13,600-square-foot building on Canal Road in Orange Beach, Alabama. Real estate agent Heather Harp represented the buyer. The sale is considered one of the

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Organizers of the National Shrimp Festival are warning the public about a scam targeting prospective vendors. Fraudulent emails are circulating, claiming to offer vendor opportunities for the 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival. Officials say scammers are impersonating the event to deceive

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Garden Club and the City of Orange Beach have announced the winners of the inaugural Great American Mailbox Challenge. The contest invited residents to decorate their mailboxes in honor of the United States and its upcoming 250th birthday. The event was designed to raise a

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley Main Street held its biannual "Idea Exchange" meeting, drawing elected officials, board members, volunteers, and local entrepreneurs to downtown Foley, Alabama. Led by Executive Director Wes Abrams, the event celebrated new funding, new technology tools, and a wave of new businesses. The gat

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — City governments across South Baldwin County have announced holiday schedules for the Independence Day weekend. Residents in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Foley will experience temporary changes to office hours and select city services. Emergency operations will continue as applicable.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach City Council held a special-called meeting Monday to consider pursuing the purchase of a local RV park property. The council heard a financial presentation from City Administrator Ford Hanley before voting on a resolution. A motion to authorize an independent appraisal ult

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — High surf and dangerous rip currents have made this an unusually active season for beach rescue teams along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Lifeguards in Orange Beach have already responded to numerous water rescues as summer gets underway. Heavy crowds at the beaches have encountered hazardous wa

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — A woman from Oklahoma died after falling from a moving vehicle in Gulf Shores, and police are continuing to investigate. Officers said the woman was a passenger when the incident occurred. Emergency responders found her with life-threatening injuries shortly after. Investigators are now ask

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The first week of July has officially arrived, and if there were ever a time to fall in love with the Alabama lineup, it is bursting at the seams with hometown charm, unforgettable adventures, delicious bites, and enough patriotic spirit to paint the shoreline red, white, and blue—whether

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The new Gulf Shores High School is open and already welcoming visitors, even as crews continue moving furniture into the building. School officials said the campus is not yet finished, but significant progress has been made. The facility has already hosted major educational conferences desp

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The unanimous Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the convictions of a Gulf Shores business owner who had been found guilty of operating a golf cart rental business without a business license. The court ruled that the City of Gulf Shores failed to prove its case under the ordinance i

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In a special-called meeting, the Orange Beach City Council will consider hiring a real estate appraisal firm to assess a much-discussed 24-acre parcel near City Hall. Beech’s Campground and RV Park has occupied the parcel for years, and developers recently looked into buying it for a pirate