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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Orange Beach is seeking a new leader to manage the Coastal Arts Center, a waterfront arts and events facility on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from managing an annual art festival to overseeing wedding and event bookings. City of

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Three Foley businesses earned recognition this month for efforts to enhance the city's appearance. The City of Foley presented its annual Beautification Awards to a trio of local companies, with honorees selected by the Foley Revitalization and Beautification Advisory Board. The awards honor busi

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Alabama's Gulf Coast is experiencing a strong sea turtle nesting season in 2026. Share the Beach, the state's sea turtle conservation program, has confirmed 89 nests along the shoreline so far this year. The program patrols all 47 miles of Alabama's Gulf Coast daily, searching for signs of

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Former U.S. Representative Jerry Carl won the Republican special primary in Alabama's 1st Congressional District. Carl, a Mobile Republican, defeated three other candidates to secure the party's nomination. The district includes Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia and most of Covington counties.

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores has announced the launch of Gulf Shores 101, a new interactive citizen academy. The program is open to residents and local business owners seeking to learn more about how the city operates. Participants will meet city leaders, visit key departments, and tour importan

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Planning Commission formally adopted the city's Comprehensive Plan during its meeting this week, marking the end of a yearlong planning process that included public surveys, community charrette meetings, and collaboration with The Walker Collaborative of Nashville, Tenness

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The National Hurricane Center in Miami is tracking three areas of disturbed weather across the Atlantic Ocean. As of the latest report, none of the three systems had reached tropical depression status. One of the disturbances is likely to develop by the end of the week. The outlook was aut

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — On the same day that Gulf Shores celebrated the opening of its new high school, Tara McMeans addressed the city council about an EPIC program which helps students navigate business skills outside of the schools.

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County's housing market sent mixed signals in July 2026, as resort-area home prices climbed even as overall sales activity slowed. Baldwin REALTORS®' data showed fewer closed sales and new listings in both the Resort and Traditional Residential markets compared with the same month l

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is preparing to officially consider adopting its updated Comprehensive Plan to establish a long-range blueprint for future land use, public amenities, and controlled development across the community. The city's current master plan was established in 2020, making this updated v

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — It’s that time of year when backpacks replace beach bags and school bells begin chiming across the Alabama Gulf Coast–but don’t be so quick to close the book on summer just yet! This week offers a little bit of everything, starting with a warm welcome to the new school year and Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Shores City Council is set to review a coastal management agreement. They will also discuss strategies to enhance public safety. During the upcoming meeting, high-profile recognitions for public safety will be presented. This session aims to address environmental management and com

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club has named Dr. Nelson Bauer the 2026 IMPACT Award recipient. The award honors individuals whose dedication has made a lasting difference in the community. Over the past several years, Bauer has served on multiple city and county boards. His

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-normal 2026 hurricane season, but that hasn’t stopped Baldwin County agencies and utility companies from preparing. Emergency officials say despite an estimated 70% growth in 20 years, there have been drastic improve

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Voters in parts of Alabama are preparing for a special congressional primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The election affects Congressional District 1, which includes Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia counties. The race follows the Alabama state legislature's redrawing of Districts 1 a

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Alabama's oyster population has been struggling for decades, and state officials and conservation groups are fighting back on multiple fronts. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received $7.1 million in Natural Resource Damage Assessment funds to support

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores will host the 11th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run for the third consecutive year as part of the Run the Coast Summer Series. The race features an out-and-back course through Waterway Village, starting at 7:30 a.m. More than 400 runners partici

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber's Small Business Council is bringing back its annual business showcase for the third year. The Coastal Alabama Business Expo, presented by Southern Sands Printing Company and powered by Printing Pros, will be held at the Orange Beach Event Center. The e

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Sportfishing Club is gearing up for its annual Kenny Vines Memorial Tournament, one of the area's most anticipated offshore fishing events of the fall. The tournament draws anglers from across the Gulf Coast to compete in multiple species categories. The event is hosted at