LifeSouth Bloodmobile Heads to Foley Farmers Market This Weekend

OBA Staff • August 20, 2026

Donors must be 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and bring a photo ID

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is rolling its Bloodmobile into Foley this weekend for a community blood drive. The event will be held at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market. Every donor will receive a free t-shirt as a token of appreciation. All donors will also receive a free cholesterol screening.

The blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be parked at 781 Farmers Market Lane in Foley, Alabama. Residents visiting the market that day are encouraged to look for the Bloodmobile on-site.

To be eligible to donate, a person must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. A valid photo ID is also required at check-in. Anyone who is exactly 16 years old must bring written parental permission before they are allowed to give blood.

In addition to the free t-shirt, all donors will receive a recognition item from LifeSouth Community Blood Centers. The free cholesterol screening adds extra value for those who take the time to donate. These benefits are offered to encourage more community members to step up and donate.

Blood donations are always in demand to support patients across the region who rely on transfusions. Community events like this one offer residents a convenient way to help others without traveling far from home. The Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market provides a familiar and accessible setting for the drive.

The Bloodmobile will be easy to spot at the market on Saturday morning.

< Older Post

Newer Post >

Share this article w/ Friends...

Manatee found dead on Wolf Bay last weekend.

Boat Strike Suspected In Death Of Manatee Found On Wolf Bay Shore

By OBA Staff • August 20, 2026

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A manatee was found dead along the southern shore of Wolf Bay near Orange Beach, Alabama, over the weekend. Researchers suspect the animal was killed by a boat strike. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Manatee Sighting Network received the report this past Sunday. The Alabama Marine Mammal Stra

Gulf Shores Officer G Scott Named Officer Of The Month For July 2026

By OBA Staff • August 20, 2026

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Shores Police Department has named Officer G. Scott its Officer of the Month for July. Scott was selected based on a letter of recommendation from his supervisors, which highlighted a busy, productive month of law enforcement activity. His supervisors praised his professionalism, s

Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich, right, presents Alabama Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resourc

Mayor Hellmich Presents Keys To The City To Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship

By Guy Busby • August 19, 2026

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The City of Foley honored Alabama Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources Chris Blankenship for his decades of work protecting the state's environment. Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich presented Blankenship with a city proclamation at a recent City Council meeting. The council also awarded B

Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Brings Bacon And Football Fun To The Wharf Saturday

By K. Cooper • August 19, 2026

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Football season kicks off early in Orange Beach this weekend, with plenty of food on the menu. The Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge returns to The Wharf for its fourth year. This year's competition puts bacon in the spotlight, and fans will help decide the winners.

Gulf Shores 2025-2026 Junior City Council Members

High School Students Invited To Join Gulf Shores Junior City Council

By OBA Staff • August 19, 2026

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Junior City Council program. The program offers high school students in grades 10 through 12 the opportunity to learn how local government works. Students also build leadership skills and participate in real community projects. The

Orange Beach to Review Bear Point Stormwater Master Plan and New Micromobility Rules

By K. Cooper • August 18, 2026

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is taking direct action to enhance coastal infrastructure as council members review the completed Bear Point Drainage Basin Study and Stormwater Master Plan. Prepared by Thompson Engineering, the comprehensive presentation outlines key strategies to optimize water management a

Baldwin Pops at the Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach

Smooth Jazz, Baldwin Pops and Songwriters Festival Headline Fall at Coastal Arts Center

By OBA Staff • August 18, 2026

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach is bringing a lineup of live music to the Alabama Gulf Coast this fall. Three concerts are planned, each featuring a different musical style for area residents and visitors. The events will take place at the arts center on Canal Road in Orange Beach.

Things to do on the Gulf Coast this week.

From Bingo to Ballads, Slithers to Summer Send Offs–The Coast Is Still Showing up and Showing Off!

By Jessica A. Taylor • August 17, 2026

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — If you thought just because we're halfway through August that these coastal towns might begin slowing down, think again! This week offers a bit of everything–from relaxed bingo and local tunes to sensational snakes, downtown adventures that impress and save, plus a nostalgic night under th

Orange Beach City Council To Focus On Recreation Campus Updates And Local Ordinances

By K. Cooper • August 17, 2026

Orange Beach leaders are preparing to evaluate major community updates and shift their focus to long-term stewardship of local parks and essential municipal guidelines during the morning work session. The council will review comprehensive facility plans to optimize city assets and support ongoing revitalization of publ

Gulf Shores Proposes Closing Canal Park Boat Launch for Waterway Village Transformation

By K. Cooper • August 17, 2026

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores is taking steps to transform the Waterway Village district by proposing to close the Canal Park boat launch to make room for expanded public parking, greenspace, and a scenic canal overlook.