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September Road Closure
By OBA Staff August 28, 2026
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores has announced a road closure on East 29th Avenue. The closure will affect drivers traveling near The Track in Gulf Shores and those traveling to and from the Gulf Shores International Airport. The project is part of planned intersection upgrades in the area. City off
Oyster Shells Being Recycled
By OBA Staff August 28, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Coastal Foundation's Oyster Shell Recycling Program reported collecting 30,956,299 shells year to date — just shy of the 31 million mark. The program launched in August 2016, following a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation as part of the Gulf Coast Conservation
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
By OBA Staff August 28, 2026
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores will welcome members of the local business community to the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s VIBE @ 5. The gathering is designed to bring business professionals together, allowing attendees to make new connections and strengthen relationships with other Chamber mem
Gulf Shores Fire Rescue
By OBA Staff August 27, 2026
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores Fire Rescue is set to celebrate a major milestone with the official ribbon-cutting for its new fire training facility. The event will be held on the facility grounds at 19600 West 36th Ave in Gulf Shores. The ceremony is open to the public, and refreshments will be provided for
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By OBA Staff August 27, 2026
Lillian, Ala. — (OBA) — The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay is preparing for another community tradition in Lillian. The annual Mullet Festival will feature races, food, music and family activities. A silent auction, bake sale and drawings are also planned. Proceeds will benefit local children and teens.
Gulf of America Jeep Fest
By OBA Staff August 27, 2026
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores is preparing to welcome Jeep enthusiasts from across the region for a four-day gathering on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Gulf of America Jeep Fest will feature Jeep activities, live entertainment, and vendors. Local businesses will also participate. Charitable fundraising will be a maj
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores
By OBA Staff August 26, 2026
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores Elementary School is partnering with Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores for a Spirit Night fundraiser. The event will bring families together for a fun evening of food, entertainment, and school pride. A portion of restaurant sales from in-person and online orders will benefit Gulf Shores
Elberta German Sausage Festival
By OBA Staff August 26, 2026
Elberta, Ala. — (OBA) — The Elberta German Sausage Festival is getting new management. The Town of Elberta and its municipal volunteer fire department will take responsibility for organizing the longtime community event. Elberta Community Partners will step aside as the event's organizer. The nonprofit says it will co
2026 Lunar Eclipse
By OBA Staff August 26, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Night-owl beachgoers along Alabama's Gulf Coast can enjoy a special treat this week! A near-total lunar eclipse will take place Thursday night, and watching it over the Gulf makes it even better. You don't need any special glasses, so it's one of the easiest celestial events to relax and e
Free Bird Identification Class
By OBA Staff August 25, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Parks and Recreation is offering residents a chance to learn more about the birds that live along the Gulf Coast. The city's Adult Learning Lab is hosting a class, Coastal Wings & Waves, designed to make bird identification fun and easy. The class is open to adults and will be
Orange Beach Adult Fitness Center
By OBA Staff August 25, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Parks & Recreation is challenging residents and visitors to get moving this fall with a fun, fitness-focused program. The department is launching Fall Fitness Bingo, a monthlong activity challenge designed to encourage people of all fitness levels to stay active. The program i
Orange Beach Community Center
By OBA Staff August 25, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Community Center is kicking off its 2026 season with a Labor Day potluck dinner. Annual membership dues of $10 per person will be collected at the event. The evening will feature BBQ from Moe's, served with all the fixings. No guest speaker is planned, and the night is int
Things to do on the Gulf Coast This Week.
By Jessica A. Taylor August 24, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The calendar may be creeping towards September, but the Alabama Gulf Coast summer is still swinging for one more big hit. This week offers a wonderfully random–and very Gulf Coast–mix of activities to see, do, learn, hear, and eat. Test your trivia skills under the stars and twinkle lights
Gulf Shores City Hall
By K. Cooper August 24, 2026
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores City Leaders are considering key infrastructure and workforce investments, including the adoption of the city’s 2027 Transportation Plan and a one-time lump-sum bonus for eligible municipal retirees.
Orange Beach Event Center
By OBA Staff August 24, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras Krewe is gearing up for a fun night in Orange Beach. The Krewe will host its 26th Annual Drawdown fundraiser at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. The event promises an evening packed with food, live music, dancing, and a chance to win $10,000. T
Orange Beach City Hall
By OBA Staff August 23, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is closely examining how stormwater moves through one of its neighborhoods. Thompson Engineering presented a drainage basin study and a stormwater master plan for the Bear Point area to the City Council. The study aims to help the city better understand and manage its drainage
Alabama Launches New License System
By OBA Staff from David Rainer’s Article on Outdoor Alabama August 23, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Alabama hunters and anglers now have a new way to buy their licenses this season. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has launched a redesigned license platform, My Outdoor Alabama. The new system replaces a custom-built platform that had been in use for 20 years.
Foley's 45-Year-Old Reindeer
By Guy Busby August 23, 2026
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Although Christmas may still be months away, the city of Foley is already planning for the holiday season. The Foley City Council has approved the purchase of nine new reindeer to pull Santa's sleigh at the city's annual Christmas Parade. The parade rolls through downtown Foley each December and
The Wharf in Orange Beach
By OBA Staff August 22, 2026
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Wharf in Orange Beach and Birmingham-based Buffalo Rock Pepsi announced a $5,000 donation to Alabama Credit Union's Secret Meals for Hungry Children program. The program provides non-perishable weekend meals to children across Alabama during the school year. Representatives from both o
Work to improve the Beulah Heights Regional Stormwater Facility is near completion.
By Guy Busby August 22, 2026
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A major stormwater drainage project in southeast Foley is nearing completion after nearly two decades of work. The Beulah Heights Regional Stormwater Facility has received funding from multiple grant sources to reach this point. The project is expected to improve drainage for hundreds of acres in
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