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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued its updated guide to eating fish. The state regularly monitors chemical buildup in local waterways to keep the public safe. This new guide helps anglers determine which fish are safe to eat. Recreational activities such as swimming and boa

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Orange Beach is hosting a full-moon paddle on Wolf Bay once again. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of paddling and relaxation under the night sky. The Wind and Water Learning Center is organizing the event. Attendees can bring their own boats or rent gear at the Learn

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — NOAA Fisheries is imposing new limits on the Gulf’s Other Shallow-Water Grouper complex and establishing a fixed recreational closure for part of the year. The rule affects scamp, yellowmouth grouper, black grouper, and yellowfin grouper. Officials say it is intended to slow harvest and pr

Fort Morgan, Ala. — (OBA) — A father died after a water rescue in Fort Morgan, where he tried to save his son in the Gulf. Emergency crews swiftly responded to reports of swimmers in distress and worked diligently to bring both individuals back to shore. Once they reached land, life-saving efforts commenced immediatel

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — As Orange Beach grows, it is leaning into ecotourism, focusing on protecting the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail and surrounding habitats. The effort integrates conservation, education, and visitor access in a way that fits the area’s changing needs.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County officials are sounding the alarm as dangerous weather moves into the region. The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and rough seas. The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency urges residents and visitors to take this threat seri

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach sits on some of the Gulf Coast's best fishing waters, and this week offers a fitting reason to take advantage of them. National Go Fishing Day comes around once a year, encouraging people to drop a line in the nearest body of water. The day champions fishing as a relaxing, acc

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — World-renowned marine artist Wyland is set to visit Gulf Shores this week to unveil a new large-scale public art installation at Surf Style, at the corner of Highway 59 and Beach Boulevard. The visit comes just weeks after national headlines reported the destruction of one of his iconic Wha

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores is preparing to host its annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo to help residents prepare for storm season. The event will bring together local agencies, vendors, and city departments. The program is designed to provide helpful information about hurricane preparedness in

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – It’s a big piece of property. At one of the busiest intersections in South Baldwin County. And it’ll be a big topic of conversation at the next meeting of the Foley Planning Commission as developers move forward with plans for the parcel, which include four requests.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The name "Last Mango" traces back to one of Jimmy Buffett's most iconic albums, Last Mango in Paris, released in 1985. Buffett, who grew up in Mobile and spent childhood summers along the Alabama Gulf Coast, built a global brand around the coastal lifestyle those early years inspired. That

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — World Sea Turtle Day is a global observance that raises awareness of the threats sea turtles face. According to Rachael Holdsworth of the Share the Beach group, three species nest along Alabama's Gulf Coast: the Loggerhead, the Green Sea Turtle, and the Kemp's Ridley. Seven species of sea t

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – It’ll be somewhat of a procedural start to the biweekly meeting of the Orange Beach City Council that could end in the appointment of a new council member. In the upcoming regular session, councilors will have two resolutions to consider, one to declare Jerry Johnson’s seat vacant and a sec

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Every spring, a brown wave of seaweed begins moving toward the Gulf Coast and Atlantic beaches. It smells like rotten eggs, piles up on the sand, and leaves tourists frustrated. But scientists and conservationists say sargassum is more complicated than it appears. There's a reason some peo

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Summer is officially settling in along the Alabama Gulf Coast, and this week’s lineup shows there are many ways to enjoy it. Whether you're creating mosaic artworks, learning about local wildlife, enjoying a midweek coffee break, stockpiling for a backyard feast, testing your luck in a fis

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley looks to begin the journey to a new senior center as it considers hiring a firm for the construction design, engineering, and inspection at an upcoming council meeting. The city is looking for plans to be developed from June to December, with the goal of receiving bids in early 2027 and open

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Gulf Shores is seeking a grant to help the city celebrate the America250 Alabama Initiative. The state money would be for “community programming and historical engagement” to help celebrate the Declaration of Independence’s 1776 enactment.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County voters will return to the polls Tuesday for a runoff election after several races in the May primary failed to produce outright winners. The runoff follows a May 19, 2026, primary in which only 19% of registered Baldwin County voters cast ballots, compared with 23% statewide

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Elementary School is preparing for its third annual Free Uniform Shop, offering local families the chance to stock up on school supplies at no cost. The event is open to all Orange Beach Elementary School students. Organizers are providing a wide range of items, including unif