Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The 53rd Annual Art in the Park will be held at Heritage Park in the heart of Downtown Foley. Hosted by the Foley Art Center, this juried fine arts show will feature over 80 artists from across the Southeast. Attendees can explore various artworks, including pen and ink drawings, oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, stained-glass, wood carvings, porcelain, fused glass, textiles, and jewelry.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Gulf State Park has announced the temporary closure of three trails on the Hugh Branyon Backcountry Trail to conduct a prescribed burn aimed at enhancing the park's ecosystem. The affected trails are Twin Bridges Trail, Rattlesnake Ridge Trail, and Hidden Lake Trail. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety of visitors and allow forestry teams to perform the burn efficiently.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – April 10 is now officially recognized as Gopher Tortoise Day, thanks to the Gopher Tortoise Council. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of these threatened reptiles.

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city of Foley is poised to be the 16th location in Alabama with a Safe Haven Baby Box. The baby boxes allow mothers to surrender their newborns for up to 45 days, no questions asked.

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The City of Gulf Shores is actively monitoring and adjusting traffic patterns in the Gulf Pines neighborhood to ensure resident safety during the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. Recent traffic analyses indicate a 35% decrease in vehicles on East Canal Drive between 3rd and 4th Streets, with current daily traffic at approximately 8,800 vehicles. The average speed recorded in this area is 35 mph, below the posted limit of 45 mph. Additionally, about 60% of drivers are using the detour to East 22nd Avenue, while 40% opt for East 24th Street. Traffic counts on East 10th Street show typical neighborhood volumes, with a 97% compliance rate to speed limits.

Robertsdale, Ala. – (OBA) – The Baldwin County housing market showed positive trends in March 2025, with increases in home sale prices and new property listings. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reported nearly 1,200 new listings added during the month, marking a 10% rise compared to March 2024. Total revenue from residential sales also surpassed the previous year's figures by approximately $6.5 million.

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Nearly 90 years after Baldwin County’s first hospital opened, the Holmes Medical Museum is honoring the hundreds of children born there.

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – On February 3, 2025, officers with the Gulf Shores Police Department's Criminal Patrol Unit were investigating a person suspected of selling illegal drugs. During a traffic stop in the 6900 block of Crimson Ridge Street, officers encountered the suspect and arrested him for trafficking cocaine.

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – At its April 8 meeting, the Foley City Council will consider a proposal from GeoCon Engineering & Materials Testing to provide inspections and construction material testing for the city’s new library. The council will meet April 8 at 4 p.m. in a joint regular/work session in council chambers at city hall.