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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Late Sunday night, a group of thieves stole eight outboard motors and several lower units from Jones Canvas Storage in Orange Beach, located at 27011 Canal Road, Orange Beach. Investigators say the theft occurred overnight and appeared carefully planned. The suspects worked through the...

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach will discuss spending nearly $800,000 on the renovations and a new pool at the city’s recreation campus. The work will include design services to develop construction plans, permitting services, bidding assistance, and other construction-related services. This is the...

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city of Foley awarded bids in December worth $4.5 million in December for various projects around the city. A safe room for first responders to use during hurricanes was the biggest-ticket item. Others, including street work, lighting for a city park, and furniture for the new library.

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – With the new high school expected to open this fall, Gulf Shores is looking at buying inside equipment. The school is located at the southwest corner of the Foley Beach Express and Coastal Gateway Boulevard. The bulk of the purchases will be equipment, furniture, and IT and audiovisual...

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Mobile, Alabama, on January 1, 1959, delivering a speech at the International Longshoremen's Association Hall. This event marked his only known speaking engagement in the city. The hall, built in 1949 in the Art Moderne style, became a significant...

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Good Game Sports and the established Two Man Tour have announced a new partnership to introduce a major competitive golf event in Gulf Shores. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to high-level play and community involvement. Organizers say the event will elevate the local golf...

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Winter may be cool, but the Gulf Coast social calendar is heating up in exciting ways. This week offers a variety of activities, including rolling the dice, clinking wine glasses, meeting some wonderfully unusual sea creatures, shopping for books paired with cheese, and diving headfirst...

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gardeners along the Alabama Gulf Coast will have a chance to grow their skills and their collections at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo this month. The zoo invites the public to a community seed and plant swap to bring people together in a fun, hands-on way. Organizers say the gathering is...

Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County leaders say drivers saw major road upgrades across the county last year. The work focused on resurfacing worn pavement and paving some dirt roads. Officials say the projects help protect roads people use every day. More work is planned.

Lee Charities has announced the appointment of Mitchell Lee as its new president. The organization said the leadership change reflects its continued focus on strengthening nonprofit work across Baldwin County. Lee Charities works with groups that provide critical services to residents. Leaders say the appointment...

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Two fish species that have received little research attention will soon be the focus of a major Gulf-wide study. Dr. Sean Powers of the University of South Alabama is leading a $5 million project to study cobia and tripletail, two popular saltwater fish found along the Gulf Coast.

Fort Morgan, Ala. — (OBA) — A brush fire burned through open land west of Sunrise Drive and State Highway 180, drawing a large emergency response. Fire crews moved quickly to stop the blaze before it could threaten homes in the area. Officials said about fifteen acres were affected by the fire. Responders credited...

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores city officials are inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports vital services for residents. The City has opened the Spring 2026 cycle of its Nonprofit Grants Program, which supports community groups expanding programs that serve Gulf Shores residents.

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — While City officials must sometimes approve new construction projects, they also spend time preserving tranquil areas of nature in Gulf Shores. One such area is the Laguna Cove Nature Park in West Beach.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Game Day will return to Orange Beach this winter as the Orange Beach Garden Club prepares for its 38th Annual Game Day and Salad Luncheon fundraiser. The longtime event is known for combining casual tabletop games with homemade food and friendly competition. Community members gather not...

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Ballyhoo Festival organizers are preparing to bring fine art, live music, and American heritage back to Gulf State Park this spring. The popular event draws both locals and visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast, for a weekend of culture and community. The festival also announced new support...

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County officials are preparing to help people stay warm as forecasters watch the chance of rare winter weather along the Alabama Gulf Coast. The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency announced that a temporary warming center will open in Foley for anyone who needs a safe place out...

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials will dedicate the city’s airport this afternoon in honor of former Mayor Arthur Holk, who led the community for two decades and helped guide its growth. The airport will now be known as Holk Field at Foley Municipal Airport, recognizing Holk’s years of public service and his...

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Hundreds of winter visitors packed the Foley Civic Center for the city’s annual Snowbird Coffee, turning the event into a busy morning of conversation, information and hospitality. Many of the guests were part-time residents who spend the colder months on the Alabama Gulf Coast. City staff...