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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — November is hitting the coast at full speed this week—and we’re here for it! The Frank Brown Songwriters Festival is filling our island with music, alongside local art, family fun, waterfront adventures, a comic hero’s luncheon, and a special day honoring our veterans. With something for j

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A residential expansion near The Wharf is nearing completion as city planners prepare to review final subdivision plans for 142 new lots in the Margaritaville development. The multi-phase project marks a significant step in the ongoing revitalization and stewardship of brownfield and resor

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Gulf Shores plans to advance infrastructure improvements along East 2nd Street as part of ongoing efforts to optimize local traffic flow and revitalize corridor access. A construction bid for the East 2nd Street Improvements Project is scheduled for formal council consideration.

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores High School is set to make robotics history next month. The school's Hyperwave robotics program will host the world premiere of the VEX AIR Drone Competition. No team anywhere on the planet has competed in VEX AIR before this event. The game's creators and VEX Robotics leadershi

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Some Orange Beach residents could soon receive new street addresses. Baldwin County 911 is preparing changes that will affect certain city streets. Affected residents should receive notification letters. Officials say the changes are intended to improve public safety and emergency response

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores wrapped up its first-ever Gulf Shores 101 Citizenship Academy after eight weeks of programming that gave residents a close look at how city government operates. Thirty residents participated in the inaugural class. The academy covered departments, services, and the employees who

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Average residential sales prices increased across both resort and traditional markets in October 2026, according to the latest monthly statistical report from Baldwin REALTORS®.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a $900,000 jury verdict against Walmart after a fatal traffic accident in Gulf Shores. The case involved alcohol purchased at the company's Orange Beach store. The buyer was underage and used a fake driver's license. The jury found Walmart liable.

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A building that sheltered Foley's National Guard soldiers for more than half a century has found a new purpose as a community hub. The city of Foley dedicated its new Activity Center on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in a ceremony honoring both the past and the future. Local officials, veterans, Nationa

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — In the opening round of the AHSAA Class 4A playoffs at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, the Orange Beach Makos secured a 21–20 victory over the top-seeded Charles Henderson Trojans. The win marks Orange Beach's first postseason victory and makes head coach Wade Waldrop the program's winn

Baldwin County, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County is honoring three longtime commissioners as they conclude their time in public office. Commissioners Charles "Skip" Gruber, Jeb Ball, and Matt McKenzie are being recognized for their years of dedication and service to the county and its residents. Each has devoted signific

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are working to clarify which city has jurisdiction over a new roundabout north of the Intracoastal Waterway. The proposed agreement would define the two cities' boundaries. Police already assist each other in the area. The cities are also discussing additional

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is moving forward with plans to expand and renovate its Aquatics Center. The City Council approved up to $274,000 for construction oversight. The contract covers the project's first phase. Plans include a larger leisure pool, additional building space, and updated pool decks.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The 42nd annual Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival kicks off this evening along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast. The event draws songwriters and music fans from across the country to hear original songs performed by their authors. It is one of the largest gatherings of its

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Downtown Foley is gearing up for a full holiday season, and Foley Main Street has a lineup of events to match. The organization invites residents and visitors to take part in a schedule featuring food and drink trails, live music, interactive scavenger hunts, and festive Third Thursday celebratio

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Local vacation rental management companies and property owners are raising concerns directly with the Orange Beach City Council about tactics used by national booking firms. Vacation rentals are one of the largest sources of tax revenue for local cities, making this sector's stability vita

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Mystics of Pleasure Mardi Gras krewe, based in Orange Beach, is hosting a special bourbon dinner to honor two veterans known as the Horse Soldiers. The organization has invited two of the six Horse Soldiers to serve as Grand Marshals for the group's 27th-anniversary Mardi Gras Parade.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Wharf in Orange Beach is preparing for a winter filled with seasonal entertainment, outdoor activities, and holiday shopping. Guests can look forward to a real ice skating rink, photo sessions with Santa Claus, and community gatherings throughout the property. The lineup offers family-

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Construction is underway in Foley on a new sidewalk and drainage project to connect the Mills Community to other parts of the city. The project includes 8,700 feet of concrete sidewalk, providing residents with pedestrian access to areas east of the neighborhood. City crews are also improving dra