Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley’s newest fire truck is now in service to meet the growing demand for services in the city. The Foley Fire Department dedicated the new pumper Wednesday, May 8, with a ceremony at the city’s main fire station.

The Foley Planning Commission will meet in a regular session on May 15 in council chambers at city hall. During the meeting, the commission will discuss: A request to extend the plan of the Knoll Subdivision located in the planning jurisdiction at the northwest corner of County Road 16 and County Road 65. The parcel is 38.87 acres and is currently vacant and zoned rural residential. Staff will recommend approval of the request.

The Orange Beach Billfish Classic, originally slated to begin this weekend, has been rescheduled due to an unfavorable weather forecast. The annual fishing tournament will now see boats departing on Monday, May 20th at noon, with activities concluding on Wednesday, May 22nd.

The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will take to the skies over Pensacola, Florida, for a spectacular airshow this November. The Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola announced this morning that both elite flight demonstration teams will be performing during the 2024 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow on November 1 and 2.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – May marks the beginning of the busy season on the Alabama Gulf Coast, with Summer fast approaching. The region offers a mix of relaxing activities plus once-in-a-lifetime experiences like the Hangout Music Festival, bird's-eye view helicopter skydiving tours, live music, good ole southern coastal cuisine, and historical pastimes. To help you get started, we've selected a few top picks for this week, including the much anticipated Orange Beach Billfish Classic at the Wharf.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Residents and visitors of Orange Beach can elevate their physical fitness by attending evening fitness classes at the Adult Fitness Center, located at 4847 Wilson Blvd. Classes are designed to cater to various interests and fitness levels, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Two requests before the Orange Beach Planning Commission at its May 13 meeting will look to add 110 single-family residential lots along Canal Road in the East Orange Beach area.

Happy Mother's Day! You might think that some nice, grateful men got together and created "Mother's Day." It was actually started by three fearless women with a noble cause during the time of the Civil War. The Holiday is now celebrated in over 40 countries. We thought on the meaningful holiday we should pay deep respect to our Mom's, and the three founders who wanted celebration for peace.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a warning for an increased risk of excessive rainfall from Monday morning through Tuesday morning. The forecast predicts widespread rainfall amounts ranging from 3 to 5 inches across the region, with the possibility of localized totals exceeding 6 inches, especially in the circled area.