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Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Speaking to a crowd, engaging a crowd, has never been a problem for longtime Orange Beach City Councilman Jerry Johnson. Once, at a town hall meeting, former Gov. Bob Riley got up to follow a presentation by Johnson, deadpanning, “If I come back to Orange Beach, y’all don’t make me follow t

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Rotary District 6880 has a new leader in the wings. Penny Hughey was unanimously elected District Governor Nominee at the organization's Annual Multi-District Conference. The conference took place over Memorial Day weekend in Opelika, Alabama. In her new role, Hughey will help shape the fu

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — NOAA Fisheries has set the 2026 recreational greater amberjack season in federal waters in the Gulf. It announced the opening and closing dates. Size and daily limits remain the same. The agency also outlined rules for the closure.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is bringing back one of its most popular summer programs for kids. The Orange Beach Public Safety Kids' Camp is set to return for another year. The free camp offers children a hands-on look at local police and fire departments. It is a fun, educational experience that has beco

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Police Department is once again hosting the School Resource Officers and educators from across Alabama at the annual TAASRO Safe Schools Conference. Held at the Orange Beach Event Center, the event brings together law enforcement and school staff for a week of critical tra

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – More work is being planned for Orange Beach’s recreation campus as a new pickleball complex is complete, and a new pool and refurbishing of the aquatic center are on the drawing board. A new western addition to the campus, Contorno Park, now has a walking path around the pond there in addit

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach officials are asking for help protecting the city’s new pickleball courts. Parks and Recreation staff reported recent misuse. The city says damage has already occurred. Police plan increased evening patrols.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach first responders answered a serious crash call at Perdido Pass Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters and police officers found two damaged vehicles. One vehicle was lodged between the Jersey barriers and the chain-link fence that borders the pedestrian path. Crews safely wo

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley will formally accept a check from the state to buy 121 acres in the northern part of the city to use as an industrial park. The grant will help buy the land at the southwest corner of the intersection of the Foley Beach Express and the Baldwin Beach Express.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Well, would you look at that–summer has officially clocked in on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The backpacks are getting tossed aside, the beach towels are coming out of storage, and the calendar is suddenly open to all, with overflowing reasons to get outside and make those memories. This week’

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Looking to address parking issues in the beach walking district, Gulf Shores is looking to add more paid parking. The streets involved are just north of the beach, an area where residents and business owners have raised concerns. Residents with hurricane decals will not be charged for parkin

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Hurricane Season starts today, June 1st, and runs through November 30th. Gulf Coast agencies are urging residents to prepare now for hurricane season. Officials say early planning can reduce confusion during an emergency. Families are encouraged to review supplies and evacuation plans.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Senior Center in Orange Beach is scheduled to close temporarily for interior updates. The closure will affect most regular programming for most of June. Some activities will move to other locations, while others will not be held during the closure.

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley Main Street has earned one of the most respected honors in community development. The organization has been named a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program. This designation is the highest recognition given by Main Street America, a national nonprofit with more than 40 years of experien

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf State Park is bringing back Shark Fest, one of its most popular summer events. The three-day festival focuses on marine life, with an emphasis on Gulf Coast sharks. It will be held at the park's Saltwater Pier in Gulf Shores. Organizers are encouraging families to register and book the

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Just about every time Shane Alexander thinks about his softball team’s incredible run, another point of history seems to reveal itself. Like the fun fact that only one percent of high school athletes experience the thrill of a state championship. In any sport.

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Foley is moving ahead with plans for a fourth fire station. The project would provide better coverage on the city's north side. City leaders now have the land and are beginning the design process. Current plans call for the station to be designed in 2026 and for construction to begin

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Sea Glass Initiative announced the return of the Salty Shuffle Charity Poker Cruise. This local fundraiser will benefit Baldwin County residents in need. Organizers expanded the event this year to boost participation. Participants can now join by water or on land.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A beloved bar on the border of Alabama and Florida has once again captured the nation's attention. Flora-Bama has been named one of the Top 10 Best Beach Bars in the United States by the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The honor places the Gulf Coast landmark in the same conv