The OBA Community Website is dedicated to providing up-to-date local news, weather, events & information to the people who love the Orange Beach Area, OBA®
OBA® News
Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — The real estate market in Baldwin County started the new year with stability, as prices remained strong despite changing inventory levels. Buyers and sellers are navigating a market that balances steady demand with a slowly increasing supply of homes. Some areas are seeing properties stay...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The last full week of carnival season on the Gulf Coast has officially kicked off, and it's packed with activities. As we get closer to Fat Tuesday, expect to see beads flying, creativity shining, and a calendar filled with exciting events. This week offers a variety of fun experiences...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Festival of Art is back in the national spotlight after being nominated again for Best Art Festival in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The coastal event earned the title last year and is now aiming to defend its crown in the 2026 voting. City and arts leaders...
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials are preparing to begin construction of a new Safe Room to shelter first responders during major emergencies. The facility will be built on city property on North Poplar Street and is designed to keep police, firefighters, and other responders safe during hurricanes and other...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Residents of Bear Point are preparing to celebrate the Mardi Gras season with one of the community’s favorite traditions. The Bear Point Mardi Gras Golf Cart Parade will bring neighbors and visitors together for an afternoon full of color, laughter, and local spirit. Each year, residents...
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Specialty Food Festival, spotlighting Alabama’s coast once again. This honor recognizes the festival as one of the top food events nationwide and gives fans...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County fifth graders have a new opportunity to showcase their creativity and learn about U.S. history simultaneously. The Baldwin County Commission invites students across the county to participate in the America 250 Poster Contest. The project emphasizes student artwork and...
Magnolia Springs, Ala. — (OBA) — Magnolia Springs is preparing to open some of its most cherished homes to the public as part of a community celebration of history, architecture, and small-town pride. The Magnolia Springs Community Association invites residents and visitors to join in a weekend of activities...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Public Works crews are set to remove almost 20 palm trees from the median at the south end of the Beach Express bridge on Saturday morning. The work will occur near the bridge’s southern tip, where traffic enters Orange Beach’s busy beach corridor. City officials say this...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County voters will see changes at the polls this year as the Baldwin County Commission adds four new voting precincts before the 2026 statewide elections. The county is sending updated voter registration cards to residents in areas where precinct boundaries have been recently...
