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Orange Beach claims 3rd consecutive softball state championship

John Mullen • May 20, 2023
Orange Beach, Alabama, won its third consecutive softball championship on May 20.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – In three years of competitive softball at the high school level, Orange Beach has ended all three seasons the same way. As state champions.


Orange Beach defeated Houston Academy 5-0 on May 20 at Jacksonville University’s softball stadium to complete a 4-0 state tournament run to claim the Class 4A state title. Sophomore pitcher K.J. Favors allowed a hit to the first batter but then allowed only two Houston Academy batters to reach first base the rest of the game. Her one-hit shutout earned her the Class 4A MVP. Also making the all-tournament team were freshman Teagan Revette and eighth-grader L.C. Robbins.


The school first entered competition as a Class 2A school for the 2020-21 season and won the title two years straight in Class 2A. After reclassification the school moved up to 4A based on student population and won again in that classification. Houston Academy won the Class 3A state championship last year.

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"Mary Poppins JR." Returns to Orange Beach Stage This Spring

By OBA Staff • April 12, 2025
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach Middle/High School Theatre program will take the stage with its spring production of Mary Poppins JR., a musical full of magic, music, and fun for all ages.
A ‘Darlin’ Life: Gulf Shores K9 Officer Hangs Up Her Handcuffs

A ‘Darlin’ Life: Gulf Shores K9 Officer Hangs Up Her Handcuffs

By Erica Thomas • April 12, 2025
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The days of sniffing out crime have come to an end for an nine-year-old K9 cop in Gulf Shores. K9 Darlin retired this week after eight years in service. During her time as a narcotic's detector, she helped sniff out 159 pounds of methamphetamine, 171 pounds of cocaine, 93.5 pounds of marijuana and 5.5 pounds of heroin.
Orange Beach Golf Center

Orange Beach Golf Center Welcomes New Pro Mack Tucker

By R. Ken Cooper • April 11, 2025
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach Golf Center will host a special event to introduce its new golf pro, Mack Tucker. Today, Friday, April 11th from 4 to 6 pm, golfers and fans are invited to visit the center’s simulator room to meet Tucker, get swing tips, and learn more about his background in the sport. Staff say Tucker is eager to meet both longtime members and new faces.
Bug Bite Battle Leads to Natural Repellant Breakthrough

Bug Bite Battle Leads to Natural Repellant Breakthrough

By Allison Marlow • April 11, 2025
Fort Morgan, Ala. – (OBA) – In her quest to be bug-bite free, Gail Cole has become a home chemist, businesswoman, shipping company, marketing firm and financial advisor. But first, she was a very itchy test subject.
Trees extend over East Laurel Avenue in Foley. The city plans to acquire a bucket truck designed for

Foley to Build on Arbor Day Title With a New Tree Canopy Vehicle

By Guy Busby • April 11, 2025
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley city crews will soon have a new tool to help improve the tree canopy over local roads — a bucket truck. The Foley City Council approved the purchase of a surplus bucket truck that the Street Department will use to trim tree limbs along city streets and on public property.
53rd Annual Art in the Park Returns to Foley's Heritage Park

53rd Annual Art in the Park Returns to Foley's Heritage Park

By OBA Staff • April 10, 2025
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.
Gulf State Park to Close Trails for Prescribed Burn on Friday

Gulf State Park to Close Trails for Prescribed Burn on Friday

By OBA Staff • April 10, 2025
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.
Gulf State Park Gopher Tortoise

April 10 is Gopher Tortoise Day, a Day to Promote Awareness

By R. Ken Cooper • April 10, 2025
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.
Photo: Safe Haven Box in Tuscaloosa

Foley To Install Safe Haven Baby Box At Fire Station

By Erica Thomas • April 9, 2025
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 Implements Traffic Safety Measures Amid Pedestrian Bridge Work

Gulf Shores Implements Traffic Safety Measures Amid Pedestrian Bridge Work

By OBA Staff • April 9, 2025
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.
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