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• Alabama beaches welcome summer visitors, warn of dangerous rip currents Baldwin County officials are reminding beachgoers of safety precautions that could save lives.
  
  Just four years ago, Baldwin County Sheriff’s deputy William “Bill” Smith died in the line of duty while attempting to save a distressed swimmer. He was able to save the person but the 57-year-old drowned.
  
  The loss of Smith, who retired as a firefighter before going into law enforcement, shook the community and the state.
  Alabama beaches welcome summer visitors, warn of dangerous rip currents
• Sex offender arrested after Foley RV park restroom incident The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office charged a convicted sex offender with second-degree sexual abuse after a tip from a citizen led to a two-month investigation.
  
  Deputies first responded to an RV community in Foley on March 26. A caller told dispatch that she witnessed an adult man following a female juvenile into a public restroom. After conducting interviews and gathering evidence, they identified the suspect as John Allen Davis, 38, of Foley.
  Sex offender arrested after Foley RV park restroom incident
• "Gold Star Wife" using experience with trauma to help others in Stapleton | WKRG.com STAPLETON, Ala. (WKRG) — A woman who lost her husband in Afghanistan nearly 15 years ago is using her experiences with pain and trauma to help other families and veterans going through the same thing.
  
  Brittany Lawrence is now an intern at a horse therapy facility in Baldwin County, working toward her degree, and helping others with grief.
  "Gold Star Wife" using experience with trauma to help others in Stapleton | WKRG.com
• Second Straight Month of Falling Home Prices in Baldwin | OBA News Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) — Baldwin County home prices dropped for the second month in a row, according to the latest data from Baldwin REALTORS®. Both residential and resort markets saw lower average prices compared to last year. Homes also stayed on the market longer. Fewer properties were sold in some areas.
  6/8/2025 6:25am Second Straight Month of Falling Home Prices in Baldwin | OBA News
• Free Mental Wellness Platform Now Available for All Alabamians | OBA News A new online tool is now available to help Alabamians improve their mental wellness. CredibleMind, a free digital platform, offers personalized self-care resources to anyone in the state. It aims to close the gap between those seeking help and the shortage of mental health professionals. The program is completely anonymous, easy to use, and available right away.
  6/8/2025 6:25am Free Mental Wellness Platform Now Available for All Alabamians | OBA News
• Families set sail for 14th Children's Cup Regatta | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Families hit the water Saturday for the 14th annual Children’s Cup Regatta at the Fairhope Yacht Club, raising money to help support children across Alabama.
  
  “They race what is called windward lowered,” Cathy Cromartie with the Fairhope Yacht Club said. “There is a mark straight up wind. They race around that, come back down.”
  6/8/2025 6:19am Families set sail for 14th Children's Cup Regatta | WKRG.com
• Local Orange Beach Doctor Heads Back to the Beach Where Lulu Gribbin was Attacked | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Lulu Gribbin's nearly fatal shark attack, I could hear children laughing and playing with their family pets in the background, negotiating who gets to toss the ball next. “Are you done with your noodles” cried out the father, Dr. Ryan Forbess of Orange Beach, Alabama. Apologizing for the noise and distractions, he explained, “We are packing up to head out in the morning—back to the same place, actually.”
  6/7/2025 1:40pm Local Orange Beach Doctor Heads Back to the Beach Where Lulu Gribbin was Attacked | OBA News
• Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Saturday, June 7th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves around 2 feet and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high temperature is in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Southwest winds around 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 6:19AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 5:30PM
  6/7/2025 9:52am Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Orange Beach High School Star Gains Attention at University of Alabama | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach High School freshman Lee Steele is starting to make waves in the basketball world. The 6-foot-6 player had a standout day during a visit to The University of Alabama. His skills and work ethic caught the attention of head coach Nate Oats and his coaching staff. Observers say Steele is playing his best basketball yet.
  6/7/2025 7:03am Orange Beach High School Star Gains Attention at University of Alabama | OBA News
• Expect Excellence Brings Rock Hits to the Stage | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A high-energy rock show is returning to Orange Beach this summer. The Expect Excellence Music Department will perform “Dream On – A Tribute to Classic Rock” for three nights, June 26 through 28, at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center.
  6/7/2025 6:28am Expect Excellence Brings Rock Hits to the Stage | OBA News
• Gulf State Park to Host Three-Day Shark Fest Event | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores will once again host Shark Fest, a popular summer event focused on marine life. The event takes place at Gulf State Park’s Saltwater Pier and offers hands-on activities for all ages. Guests will learn about Gulf Coast sharks through interactive exhibits, expert presentations, and up-close encounters. This year’s event promises more excitement, learning, and family-friendly fun.
  6/7/2025 6:27am Gulf State Park to Host Three-Day Shark Fest Event | OBA News
• All the world is a stage: Bay Minette installs outdoor musical instruments at park BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) — Bay Minette's David B. Cox Universal Playground just got more exciting with the addition of outdoor musical instruments, inviting children and families to explore the joy of sound in a park setting.
  6/7/2025 6:24am All the world is a stage: Bay Minette installs outdoor musical instruments at park
• 3-year-old Baldwin County boy recovering in the hospital after contracting E. Coli BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — A 3-year-old Baldwin County boy is in the hospital tonight after contracting E. Coli around Memorial Day.
  
  After spending several nights at USA Health's Children’s and Women's Hospital, his parents say he seems to be getting better.
  
  According to the CDC, E. Coli can be transmitted through food, water, surfaces, and other people. How the boy got sick is still unknown, but his parents worry he may have come in contact with the bacteria while swimming at the beach.
  6/7/2025 6:23am 3-year-old Baldwin County boy recovering in the hospital after contracting E. Coli
• CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins shares her love of beach bar Flora-Bama on Jon Stewart's podcast - al.com Stewart praised Alabama for its comedy scene but hinted that he’d had a little difficulty at a spot “in between Alabama and Florida” when he had a show on MTV in the early ‘90s.
  
  “Do you have a problem with that place?” asked Collins. “Because I have said previously that if I ever get married I want to get married at the Flora-Bama because I love it so much.”
  
  “What I love about the Flora-Bama is that you can be there on a Saturday night listening to some cover band. There’s, like, underwear lining the walls and hanging from the ceilings,” she said. “And then on Sundays they host church. … So you can go and go to the service, get a bloody Mary while you’re there, it’s great.”
  6/7/2025 6:21am CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins shares her love of beach bar Flora-Bama on Jon Stewart's podcast - al.com
• Sand in My Boots vs Hangout Fest: Gulf Shores residents prefer country crowd - al.com As Gulf Shores considers the future of a major music festival, residents and business owners in Gulf Shores have made it very clear that the country-oriented Sand in My Boots fest held in May was a much, much bigger hit with them than recent editions of the Hangout Music Fest.
  6/7/2025 6:19am Sand in My Boots vs Hangout Fest: Gulf Shores residents prefer country crowd - al.com
• Alabama’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - Enjoy a day of free fishing in the state on Saturday, June 7, for Alabama’s Free Fishing Day.
  
  On Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey invited the public to participate in the event that allows anyone - resident or not - to enjoy the fishing Alabama has to offer without purchasing a fishing license.
  
  Free Fishing Day is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 1-8.
  6/7/2025 6:17am Alabama’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday
• Gulf Shores PD expanding services with Marine Patrol unit GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The Gulf Shores Police Department has launched its new Marine Patrol unit as the summer tourist season kicks off. Two officers are now assigned to patrol the waters in and around Gulf Shores throughout the week and on weekends.
  
  Officers Ian Wallace and Tim Jones have been assigned to that team. While relatively new to the department, both have ties to the gulf coast and said they’re honored to have been chosen to start up the unit. From east to west, there are more than 22-miles of coastline to service on both the intracoastal side and the gulf front…so their hands are full.
  6/7/2025 6:16am Gulf Shores PD expanding services with Marine Patrol unit
• Registered sex offender reportedly follows girl into public restroom in Foley, BCSO says FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office reports that a registered sex offender is back in trouble with the law -- this time charged with second-degree sexual abuse following an alleged incident at a Foley recreation vehicle park.
  
  The BCSO said deputes on March 26 responded to the RV community to investigate a report of an adult male following a female juvenile into a public restroom.
  6/7/2025 6:16am Registered sex offender reportedly follows girl into public restroom in Foley, BCSO says
• Bay Minette Police Department reports inmate death BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The Bay Minette Police Department has reported an inmate death that occurred last week.
  
  According to Bay Minette Police Chief Al Tolbert, on May 27 Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Correctional staff discovered a 46-year-old female inmate, Venus Watts, unresponsive. Immediate lifesaving efforts were initiated but were ultimately unsuccessful, the chief stated.
  6/7/2025 6:15am Bay Minette Police Department reports inmate death
• 33 Teams in 33 Days: Spanish Fort Toros | WKRG.com SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — The storied Spanish Fort football program will look to take another big step in 2025. Head coach Chase Smith enters his fourth season at the helm. The Toros have a new workout facility with cutting edge equipment. Smith says the he can hold a full team workout in one place.
  6/7/2025 6:14am 33 Teams in 33 Days: Spanish Fort Toros | WKRG.com
• 33 Teams in 33 Days: Elberta Warriors | WKRG.com ELBERTA, Ala. (WKRG) — Longtime coach Joel Williams has coached at every level of football from high schools to the professional ranks. Williams is using his 45 years of experience to lead the Elberta football program. His coaching resume includes 17 years at the collegiate level as an offensive coordinator at Delta State, Samford, Mississippi College, among others.
  6/7/2025 6:13am 33 Teams in 33 Days: Elberta Warriors | WKRG.com
• 33 Teams in 33 Days: Robertsdale Golden Bears | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Things are starting fresh for the Robertsdale football program. The Golden Bears added new head coach Justin Jones in the offseason. The team finished the 2024 season with a 2-8 record, but there are plenty of reasons for excitement heading into 2025.
  6/7/2025 6:13am 33 Teams in 33 Days: Robertsdale Golden Bears | WKRG.com
• Spanish Fort home invasion, shooting leads to arrests and frustration over 'revolving door of justice' | WKRG.com SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WKRG) — A tree-covered dirt road just off Driftwood Lane in Spanish Fort was the scene Tuesday night of a home invasion and shooting.
  6/7/2025 6:12am Spanish Fort home invasion, shooting leads to arrests and frustration over 'revolving door of justice' | WKRG.com
• Lagniappe Home Store in Daphne to close its doors permanently | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — After closing the store in Mobile, Lagniappe Home Store owner Kevin Booker said he is closing the Daphne store.
  6/7/2025 6:12am Lagniappe Home Store in Daphne to close its doors permanently | WKRG.com
• 64-home neighborhood coming to Daphne (photos) | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A new neighborhood, featuring 64 newly-built homes, constructed by Birmingham-based builder Tower Homes, is being built in Daphne.
  6/7/2025 6:12am 64-home neighborhood coming to Daphne (photos) | WKRG.com
• Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red flags in Orange Beach today - Friday, June 6th. Single red flags represent High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 2 to 3 feet and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with the high temperature is in the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: Southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 6:13AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 5:21PM
  6/6/2025 8:37am Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• CoastAL Orange Beach Becomes Diamond Sponsor for Orange Beach City Schools | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — CoastAL Orange Beach has stepped up to support education. The local business was named a Diamond Sponsor for Orange Beach City Schools. This is the highest level of sponsorship available. It means students will benefit across academics, arts, and athletics.
  6/6/2025 6:21am CoastAL Orange Beach Becomes Diamond Sponsor for Orange Beach City Schools | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Post Office Hosts Passport Fair June 7 | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Summer is a great time to travel and see the world. Unfortunately, many people do not have a passport when the opportunity arrives for international travel. Some citizens think that the paperwork is too much of a hassle. The USPS actually makes the process easier by holding Passport Fairs within local locations throughout the US. One such place is the Gulf Shores Post Office.
  6/6/2025 6:20am Gulf Shores Post Office Hosts Passport Fair June 7 | OBA News
• Baldwin County Teens Join City of Foley as Summer Interns | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — High school students from across Baldwin County are getting a chance to learn how local government works. They will do this through a new internship program with the city of Foley. This is the first time Foley has offered this opportunity. The city introduced the first group of interns at the City Council meeting on Monday, June 2.
  6/6/2025 6:20am Baldwin County Teens Join City of Foley as Summer Interns | OBA News
• Escambia County approves $42.5M sale of OLF 8 property in Beulah ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County commissioners unanimously approved a sale agreement for the OLF 8 property in Beulah.
  
  Tri-W Development and Chad Henderson Enterprises will purchase the 540 acres for $42.5 million.
  6/6/2025 6:17am Escambia County approves $42.5M sale of OLF 8 property in Beulah
• Here’s your chance to adopt an Alabama sea turtle nest - al.com Have you ever wanted to adopt a sea turtle nest?
  
  If so, an organization along the Gulf Coast is giving volunteers that option to help protect hatchlings that make their way from the nest to the sea.
  6/6/2025 6:16am Here’s your chance to adopt an Alabama sea turtle nest - al.com
• City of Gulf Shores hosts meeting on potential future of the Hangout/Sand In my Boots festival GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Gulf Shores is one step closer to making a big decision.
  
  City leaders had the chance to hear the community’s thoughts on this year’s new music festival, Sand in my Boots, and whether or not they should bring it back next year.
  6/6/2025 6:15am City of Gulf Shores hosts meeting on potential future of the Hangout/Sand In my Boots festival
• As phase-1 of Fairhope’s Fly Creek Nature Preserve nears completion, planners address concerns over phase-2 FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Fairhope will soon be opening phase-one of Fly Creek Nature Preserve (FCNP) to the public. The multi-use park has been in the works for many years and its opening is highly anticipated.
  
  Construction crews will spend the next few weeks putting the finishing touches on the north side of FCNP. Amenities will include the park office and nature center, covered trailhead with gravel parking lot, outdoor classroom, birdwatching blind and several miles of walking trails.
  6/6/2025 6:14am As phase-1 of Fairhope’s Fly Creek Nature Preserve nears completion, planners address concerns over phase-2
• Adopt a sea turtle nest along the Alabama Gulf Coast DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) -It is a month into sea turtle nesting season and there are many volunteers across the Alabama Gulf Coast who are helping to protect our local hatchlings from Dauphin Island’s West End to the Alabama/Florida line.
  
  There are three different species of turtles who nest on Alabama beaches and now, you can adopt one of those nests.
  6/6/2025 6:14am Adopt a sea turtle nest along the Alabama Gulf Coast
• ‘Just keep fighting’: Camp Rapahope holds annual summer camp (WALA) - When a child is diagnosed with cancer, their sense of normalcy disappears.
  
  Camp Rapahope, a camp for children who have been diagnosed with cancer, is trying to change that.
  
  This week, children ages 7 to 17 are spending a week at Camp Grace in Mobile. Many of them are taking a break from endless doctors visits to simply just be kids.
  6/6/2025 6:13am ‘Just keep fighting’: Camp Rapahope holds annual summer camp
• Gulf Shores residents give feedback on Sand In My Boots Festival | WKRG.com GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Shores officials hosted an input meeting to hear feedback on last month’s first-ever Sand In My Boots Festival.
  6/6/2025 6:12am Gulf Shores residents give feedback on Sand In My Boots Festival | WKRG.com
• Daphne residents now have curbside recycling | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Daphne residents can now recycle without leaving home, thanks to a new program from the City of Daphne and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of Baldwin County.
  6/6/2025 6:11am Daphne residents now have curbside recycling | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County Road 32 to close for repairs — what to know | WKRG.com According to a Baldwin County Highway Department news release, the section of County Road 32 between CR 87 and CR 95 will be closed to through traffic from 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 11 until 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16.
  6/5/2025 4:26pm Baldwin County Road 32 to close for repairs — what to know | WKRG.com
• Thomas Hospital earns Primary Stroke Center certification | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Thomas Hospital, an Infirmary Health affiliate, has received The Joint Commission’s certification as a Primary Stroke Center, News 5 has learned.
  6/5/2025 4:25pm Thomas Hospital earns Primary Stroke Center certification | WKRG.com
• Two Vehicle Wreck Near Foley Claims Orange Beach Woman’s Life | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALES) is reporting that an Orange Beach woman died after a two-vehicle crash late Wednesday morning near Foley. The accident happened on South Hickory Street near Baldwin County 20. The ALEA said the crash involved a Chevrolet pickup and a Jeep SUV. Troopers are still investigating the cause of the crash.
  6/5/2025 10:55am Two Vehicle Wreck Near Foley Claims Orange Beach Woman’s Life | OBA News
• Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red flags in Orange Beach today - Thursday, June 5th. Single red flags represent High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves around 2 feet and strong west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high
  temperature is in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 6:53AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 5:27PM
  6/5/2025 10:00am Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Orange Beach Fire Department Achieves Elite Class 1 ISO Rating | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Fire Department has officially achieved the highest possible Public Protection Classification (PPC) from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), securing an elite Class 1 rating. This prestigious designation, effective September 1, 2025, places Orange Beach among a select group of fire departments nationwide recognized for their exceptional fire protection and emergency response capabilities.
  6/5/2025 6:30am Orange Beach Fire Department Achieves Elite Class 1 ISO Rating | OBA News
• Foley Adds 22 Public Courts for Pickleball and Volleyball | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley now offers 12 public pickleball courts and 10 sand volleyball courts near the Coastal Alabama Farmer's and Fishermen’s Market. The city officially opened the new courts on Monday, June 2. Just minutes after the 6 p.m. opening, all 12 pickleball courts were full. Each court had four players enjoying the new space.
  6/5/2025 6:30am Foley Adds 22 Public Courts for Pickleball and Volleyball | OBA News
• Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie kicks off campaign for sheriff Share
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  Baldwin County District 2 Commissioner Matt McKenzie will run for sheriff in 2026.
  
  "As sheriff, my focus will be building trust, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring every citizen feels protected and heard,” McKenzie said. “I am excited to get to work on my campaign and to share my vision for the future with the voters.”
  6/5/2025 6:28am Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie kicks off campaign for sheriff
• Foley Police detain victim of rental scam as family seeks new home for quadriplegic son FOLEY, Ala. -- A family’s worst nightmare got even worse Wednesday night.
  
  The Foley Police Department detained a victim of a home rental scam after the property manager made a complaint about the family living in the home illegally.
  
  The family includes 29-year-old Chad New, who's paralyzed from the neck down, bound to the home on a ventilator. They've been living there for three weeks and paid a $2,000 deposit.
  6/5/2025 6:27am Foley Police detain victim of rental scam as family seeks new home for quadriplegic son
• Bay Minette PD: Felon arrested on drug and firearm charges BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) — According to bay Minette Police, on June 3, 2025, a Bay Minette Police Officer conducting routine patrol observed a vehicle stationary on D’Olive Street with the driver asleep behind the wheel. The vehicle was still running and in drive.
  6/5/2025 6:24am Bay Minette PD: Felon arrested on drug and firearm charges
• Gulf Shores seeking community feedback on Sand In My Boots/Hangout Fest GULF SHORES, Ala.(WPMI) — The city of Gulf Shores says the inaugural Sand in My Boots Music Festival was a big success across the board. The multi-day country music festival was the third weekend in may and it brought in big crowds. Now, the city wants to hear the community's thoughts as it has been approached to host the festival in the future.
  6/5/2025 6:24am Gulf Shores seeking community feedback on Sand In My Boots/Hangout Fest
• Bob Wills to seek another term as Mayor of Bay Minette BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WPMI) — Bob Wills has announced his intention to seek another term as Mayor of Bay Minette. Read his full release below:
  6/5/2025 6:24am Bob Wills to seek another term as Mayor of Bay Minette
• Flora-Bama outranks Hawaii beach bars in USA Today poll - al.com A legendary Gulf Coast watering hole held its own with Hawaii’s best in a new USA Today ranking of the 10 best beach bars in the country.
  
  For this USA Today 10Best list, “An expert panel nominated their top beach bars across the country — places in postcard-perfect locations with diverse drink menus and great atmospheres to boot. Then, readers voted to decide which bars are most exceptional.”
  6/5/2025 6:22am Flora-Bama outranks Hawaii beach bars in USA Today poll - al.com
• Alabama beach dining: What makes Original Oyster House a Gulf Shores icon - al.com Vintage outboard motors hang on the walls, little cups of horseradish sit ready on the tables and there’s a view of water. You could bring a lot of Lower Alabama residents in blindfolded, and once they glimpsed those few things they’d know exactly where they were.
  6/5/2025 6:22am Alabama beach dining: What makes Original Oyster House a Gulf Shores icon - al.com
• Jimmy Buffett’s widow files lawsuit in ‘hostile and adversarial’ dispute over $275 million estate - al.com Jimmy Buffett’s widow has filed a petition to remove the co-trustee of the late singer’s $275 million estate, claiming that he has failed to act in her best interests.
  
  In her filing, reviewed by Variety, Jane Buffett is seeking to remove Richard A. Mozenter from his role in overseeing the trust, claiming that he has been “openly hostile and adversarial” towards her since her husband of 46 years died in Sept. 2023.
  6/5/2025 6:21am Jimmy Buffett’s widow files lawsuit in ‘hostile and adversarial’ dispute over $275 million estate - al.com
• Mobile man arrested on drug and firearm charges, Bay Minette police say BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - A Mobile man has been arrested on multiple drug charges and firearm charge in Bay Minette on Tuesday.
  
  Bay Minette police says an officer discovered a vehicle stationary on D’Olive Street. The driver was asleep at the wheel with the vehicle running and in drive.
  6/5/2025 6:19am Mobile man arrested on drug and firearm charges, Bay Minette police say
• Bay Minette woman arrested in connection to deadly shooting at house party, shooter remains at large Bay Minette, Ala. (WALA) - Bay Minette Police have arrested a woman for her alleged involvement with a deadly house party.
  
  Martina Johnson, 35, is charged with illegal house party and obstructing governmental operations.
  6/5/2025 6:19am Bay Minette woman arrested in connection to deadly shooting at house party, shooter remains at large
• Local food pantry meeting the summer swell and bracing for increased need SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - For 22 years Prodisee Pantry has been meeting one of the most basic needs of Baldwin County -- feeding the hungry.
  
  “We have coolers and freezers where we store. Last year we gave out a 176 tons of locally sources fresh produce,” explained Deann Servos, Prodisee Pantry Executive Director.
  6/5/2025 6:18am Local food pantry meeting the summer swell and bracing for increased need
• Mobile man arrested in Bay Minette after found asleep at wheel of running vehicle | WKRG.com BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man was arrested Tuesday in Bay Minette after he was found asleep at the wheel of a running vehicle.
  6/5/2025 6:16am Mobile man arrested in Bay Minette after found asleep at wheel of running vehicle | WKRG.com
• Portion of Baldwin County road to close Friday | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — On June 6, a section of Wood Acres Road, off of County Road 3, will be closed to all traffic, according to Baldwin County officials.
  6/5/2025 6:16am Portion of Baldwin County road to close Friday | WKRG.com
• Bond set for Mobile man accused of robbing Bay Minette bank | WKRG.com BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Mobile man accused of robbing a Bay Minette bank was in court this morning for a bond hearing.
  6/5/2025 6:16am Bond set for Mobile man accused of robbing Bay Minette bank | WKRG.com
• Fairhope man injured in Florida crash: FHP | WKRG.com WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Fairhope man was critically injured Tuesday evening during a crash in Walton County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
  6/5/2025 6:15am Fairhope man injured in Florida crash: FHP | WKRG.com
• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, June 4th. Single red flags represent High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. Morning view: Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 2 to 3 feet and strong west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high temperature is in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: East winds around 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Extreme
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 7:35PM & Low Tide is scheduled for 10:26PM
  6/4/2025 12:34pm Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Annual Flyover Reveals a Changing Landscape at the Orange Beach Islands | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The annual Memorial Weekend tradition of flying over the islands of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Perdido Key continued on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend in 2025 with the help of Lost Bay Helicopters. Our tradition, which has been in place for well over a decade, offers an aerial perspective of the busy boating scene around the Islands of Perdido, (also known as the Orange Beach Islands or Islands at Perdido Pass).
  6/4/2025 7:20am Annual Flyover Reveals a Changing Landscape at the Orange Beach Islands | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Police Launches Full-Time Marine Patrol | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The Gulf Shores Police Department has launched a full-time Marine Unit to improve safety on local waterways. The unit is responsible for patrolling the area, helping boaters, and responding to emergencies. The team also supports wildlife rescues and other marine-related issues. Officers are already working on the water this season and plan to grow their team.
  6/4/2025 7:19am Gulf Shores Police Launches Full-Time Marine Patrol | OBA News
• A Deadly Foley Intersection Will Become A 4-Way Stop: City Reduces Speed Limits | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A dangerous intersection in Foley will soon undergo a redesign that city officials say is much needed.
  
  The Foley City Council unanimously approved a resolution to accept the portion of County Road 65 in the area of Airport Road and Little Rock Road from the Baldwin County Commission.
  6/4/2025 7:19am A Deadly Foley Intersection Will Become A 4-Way Stop: City Reduces Speed Limits | OBA News
• Foley Named Alabama’s First Monarch City | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley, Alabama has been named the first official Monarch City in the state. This announcement makes Foley part of a national movement that supports butterfly conservation and pollinator education. Monarch City USA made the designation official, recognizing Foley’s strong commitment to protecting local ecosystems and teaching residents about the importance of native species. The city is located in southern Baldwin County on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
  6/4/2025 7:18am Foley Named Alabama’s First Monarch City | OBA News
• 'I'm under attack every day': James Spann received death threats following Gulf of America name change FAIRHOPE — The City of Fairhope welcomed famed meteorologist James Spann for a hurricane preparedness event at the start of what is expected to be an active season.
  
  He spoke about the current hurricane season, which runs from June to November and addressed attacks he's faced concerning the naming of the Gulf of America.
  6/4/2025 6:20am 'I'm under attack every day': James Spann received death threats following Gulf of America name change
• Four hospitalized after ambulance struck during emergency run LOXLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Four people were sent to the hospital, including two by helicopter after an ambulance on an emergency run was struck broadside in Loxley Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025. It happened on Highway 59 near I-10.
  
  “When I looked and I heard the impact when I looked, I saw the bottom of the ambulance and then it proceeded through the ditch and then up and over the fence, through the parking lot and then hit a parked car over there in the hotel parking lot,” Marshal Thomas said.
  6/4/2025 6:15am Four hospitalized after ambulance struck during emergency run
• Summer reading programs begin in Daphne and other cities | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Libraries across the region are starting summer reading programs this week. One of the goals is to keep kids’ reading skills sharp during the longest vacation of the year.
  6/4/2025 6:14am Summer reading programs begin in Daphne and other cities | WKRG.com
• Truck, ambulance crash in Baldwin County — two people airlifted | WKRG.com UPDATED (2:48 p.m.): A violent impact right into the driver’s side door of a Medstar ambulance, hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 59 and Flowerwood Road in Loxley around 9 a.m. Tuesday.
  
  “The light had turned red, and the ambulance went to clear the intersection, and the truck pulled out in front of the ambulance and t-boned the ambulance.” Marshall Thomas saw and heard the lights and sirens of the ambulance as it headed north on Highway 59.
  6/4/2025 6:13am Truck, ambulance crash in Baldwin County — two people airlifted | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County linemen 'Light Up Navajo' with something they have never had before: electricity | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — We take it for granted, but a simple flip of a switch is changing lives — not only for the Navajo people in Chinle, Arizona, but in the lives of those responsible for making it happen right here at home.
  6/4/2025 6:12am Baldwin County linemen 'Light Up Navajo' with something they have never had before: electricity | WKRG.com
• Teamwork Leads to Multiple Arrests in Foley Robbery Case | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — An armed robbery call on May 27 led Foley police to a major investigation involving several agencies. Officers responded to Keil Trail off Dailey Lane around 6:50 p.m. after victims reported being held at gunpoint. Two firearms were stolen during the robbery. Police launched a search for the suspects immediately after arriving.
  6/3/2025 1:38pm Teamwork Leads to Multiple Arrests in Foley Robbery Case | OBA News
• Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, June 3rd. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 81 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves building to 2 feet and strong west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: East winds at 10 to 15 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 1:21PM & Low Tide is scheduled for 10:55PM
  6/3/2025 9:30am Tuesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo Returns for Eleventh Year | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo is back for its 11th year, offering fun for anglers of all ages and skill levels. The event welcomes both seasoned fishermen and first-timers—no boat is required to compete. With prizes, live music, and food, it's a full weekend of Gulf Coast entertainment. Registration is now open and includes both youth and adult divisions.
  6/3/2025 6:17am Flora-Bama Fishing Rodeo Returns for Eleventh Year | OBA News
• Orange Beach to Consider Spending Opioid Funds on Defibrillators | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach is looking to spend $287,604 received from opioid litigation settlements. The council wants to buy automated external defibrillators for the fire department. The council will discuss authorizing the money and buying the defibrillators at an upcoming work session. They will replace aging equipment.
  6/3/2025 6:16am Orange Beach to Consider Spending Opioid Funds on Defibrillators | OBA News
• Volunteers Needed to Drive Foley Historic Train Tours | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is expanding its event train schedule now that school is out and summer has started. The city is also looking for more volunteer drivers to help run the train. The event train gives rides around Heritage Park and is a popular summer activity. Volunteers are needed to help keep the train running smoothly.
  6/3/2025 6:16am Volunteers Needed to Drive Foley Historic Train Tours | OBA News
• New Pedestrian-Friendly Features Coming to Downtown Foley | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Downtown Foley is getting updates to make it safer and more enjoyable for people walking through the area. New bollards will block cars from entering pedestrian zones. Decorative lights will be added above city streets. The improvements are meant to create a more welcoming atmosphere.
  6/3/2025 6:16am New Pedestrian-Friendly Features Coming to Downtown Foley | OBA News
• Escambia County to review $42.5M offer for OLF-8, potential job creation in Beulah ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County commissioners will review a new offer for OLF-8 on Thursday.
  
  Tri-W Development and Chad C. Henderson enterprises are offering $42.5 million for the 540-acre property in Beulah.
  6/3/2025 6:13am Escambia County to review $42.5M offer for OLF-8, potential job creation in Beulah
• Honduran man arrested after crashing into barricade outside NAS Pensacola PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 34-year-old Honduran man is facing multiple charges after crashing into a barricade outside NAS Pensacola last Sunday.
  
  Orly Moises Garcia Hernandez is charged in federal court with:
  6/3/2025 6:12am Honduran man arrested after crashing into barricade outside NAS Pensacola
• Daphne Police seek missing 13-year-old girl DAPHNE, Ala. (WPMI) — 13-year-old Annabella Chatel was last seen at her residence on County Rd 64 at 7:30 AM on 6/2/2026. She is believed to have left on her black bicycle.
  
  She is 5’5”, weighs 100 lbs, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Clothing description is unknown.
  6/3/2025 6:11am Daphne Police seek missing 13-year-old girl
• Bay Minette bank robbery suspect in custody Monday, at approximately 10:53 a.m., the Bay Minette Police Department received a 911 call from an employee at United Bank, located at 404 Courthouse Square in Bay Minette, Alabama, reporting a robbery in progress.
  6/3/2025 6:11am Bay Minette bank robbery suspect in custody
• Mobile man arrested for allegedly robbing a bank in Bay Minette BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - Police said a Mobile man has been arrested for robbery at a United Bank in Bay Minette.
  
  Authorities said they received a call at 10:53 am about a robbery in progress.
  
  Investigators discovered a man entered the bank and handed the teller a note indicating he was armed and demanded money before leaving.
  6/3/2025 6:08am Mobile man arrested for allegedly robbing a bank in Bay Minette
• 14th Children's Cup Regatta set for this weekend in Fairhope | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Children and their families will be flocking to Fairhope this weekend for the 14th annual Children’s Cup Regatta.
  6/3/2025 6:07am 14th Children's Cup Regatta set for this weekend in Fairhope | WKRG.com
• Bay Minette bank robbery: police give new details | WKRG.com UPDATE (5:50 p.m.): Law enforcement officers have said that a man accused of robbing the United Bank in Bay Minette took an undisclosed amount of cash from the bank, News 5 has learned.
  
  According to information from the Bay Minette Police Department, the cash was recovered from the car that suspect Dondi Pettway was driving when Spanish Fort Police officers stopped him.
  6/3/2025 6:07am Bay Minette bank robbery: police give new details | WKRG.com
• Daphne teen charged as adult in Fairhope shooting: FPD | WKRG.com FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Daphne teenager who was arrested in connection with a Fairhope shooting on May 24 is now being charged as an adult, according to the Fairhope Police Department.
  6/3/2025 6:06am Daphne teen charged as adult in Fairhope shooting: FPD | WKRG.com
• Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, June 2nd. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 81 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 1:01PM & Low Tide is scheduled for 12:08AM & 11:21PM
  6/2/2025 11:26am Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Coastal Events Highlight Education, Art, and Community this Week | OBA News Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A full slate of family-friendly events, hands-on experiences, and cultural celebrations are taking place this week across the Gulf Coast. From nature encounters and educational programs to music concerts and fishing competitions, there’s something for all ages and interests.
  6/2/2025 4:18am Coastal Events Highlight Education, Art, and Community this Week | OBA News
• Gulf Shores Eyes Traffic Fixes Near Bridge Project | OBA News Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Gulf Shores will present an analysis of the new traffic pattern in the Gulf Pines neighborhood because of the construction of the pedestrian bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway at East Second Street and Canal Road. The 90-degree intersection had to be closed for construction. Traffic now is routed down East Third Street to East 22nd Street and then west to East Second Avenue. The new route goes through a neighborhood and past Meyer Park.
  6/2/2025 4:18am Gulf Shores Eyes Traffic Fixes Near Bridge Project | OBA News
• Foley to Vote on $700K Cedar Street Sidewalk Project | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley will consider appropriating almost $700,000 to complete phase two of the North Cedar Street sidewalk. This portion of the project will run from Fern Street in the south to West Peachtree Avenue to the north. The winning bid was from James Brothers Excavating. It was under the budgeted amount and is projected to cost 698,984.
  6/2/2025 4:17am Foley to Vote on $700K Cedar Street Sidewalk Project | OBA News
• Iconic smokestacks of SS United States to be removed in coming weeks as work in Mobile to prepare it to be sunk as artificial reef continues - al.com Fred Miller II didn’t know it then, but the $50 model ship he bought at age 9 would become more than just a childhood obsession – it charted a course straight into the future.
  
  Back in 1970, Miller brought home a large but deteriorating replica of the SS United States. He had it scrubbed clean, and then watched as his father carefully repainted it. For decades, that model followed him through life—first in Port Huron, Michigan, and later to Daphne in South Alabama —eventually placing it on a mantle above the fireplace.
  6/2/2025 4:14am Iconic smokestacks of SS United States to be removed in coming weeks as work in Mobile to prepare it to be sunk as artificial reef continues - al.com
• FBI Mobile conducts immigration “takedown” this week in Baldwin County BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The FBI-Mobile posted on its Facebook page that 18 people were arrested Thursday in an immigration takedown.
  
  Here is what was posted on Friday:
  
  The large scale immigration takedown in Baldwin County yesterday was due to the joint efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies working in sync.
  6/2/2025 4:13am FBI Mobile conducts immigration “takedown” this week in Baldwin County
• 2025 hurricane season begins — why you should prepare for expected 'above average' season | WKRG.com FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The forecast is still quiet for now, but hurricane season is just getting started. Sunday marks the first day of the 2025 hurricane season, and from now through the end of November, everyone will be keeping a close eye on the tropics.
  6/2/2025 4:13am 2025 hurricane season begins — why you should prepare for expected 'above average' season | WKRG.com
• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Sunday, June 1st. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 81 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny with the high temperature in the mid 80’s.
  • Wind: North winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 12:27PM
  6/1/2025 9:53am Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Sugarcane Jane Nominated for Top Americana Duo Honor | OBA News Sugarcane Jane, a popular Americana duo from Loxley, Alabama, has been nominated for Duo of the Year in the Americana category at the 11th Annual Josie Music Awards. The duo includes Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee. They are known for their soulful harmonies and heartfelt songwriting.
  6/1/2025 4:14am Sugarcane Jane Nominated for Top Americana Duo Honor | OBA News
• New Pavilion Planned for Graham Creek Preserve | OBA News Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A new pavilion is coming to Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley. This addition will create more space for outdoor activities. The pavilion will help the community enjoy events and gatherings in a natural setting. It will make the preserve even more inviting for visitors.
  6/1/2025 4:13am New Pavilion Planned for Graham Creek Preserve | OBA News
• Another Established Restaurant In Gulf Shores Closes The local residents of Gulf Shores have often strived to find a restaurant which caters to them instead of the tourist. In the past few years many thought they had found such a restaurant but would it be able to survive without tourist revenue? Would local clientele be enough to support the location?
  6/1/2025 4:13am Another Established Restaurant In Gulf Shores Closes
• AG Marshall secures injunction against Baldwin business for scamming customers – ‘If you steal from consumers, we will find you’ Attorney General Steve Marshall has secured a preliminary injunction against a Baldwin County company for falsely claiming to be certified to sell nursery plants and other agricultural products in violation of Alabama's Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
  
  Marshall filed the complaint earlier this year against AKME Group, LLC and AKME, LLC, collectively known as AKME Gardens. Also named in the complaint are the two presumptive owners, Adam Karsten Morck and Kristina Nis Dias.
  6/1/2025 4:11am AG Marshall secures injunction against Baldwin business for scamming customers – ‘If you steal from consumers, we will find you’
• GLOAT mentors teach teens to turn life pressures into positives at Daphne retreat DAPHNE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mentors from different walks of life led a retreat Saturday in Daphne to teach young men strategies on how to deal with the pressures of life. It's called GLOAT, which stands for Greatest Leaders of All Time. The mentors included a popular local DJ, workers in the correction system, a family therapist, and a convicted murderer who turned his life around in prison.
  6/1/2025 4:08am GLOAT mentors teach teens to turn life pressures into positives at Daphne retreat
• Young Men’s Retreat in Daphne focuses on important issues DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Counselors joined with mentors for a special retreat in Daphne Saturday for young men to learn life skills and avoid violence.
  
  FOX10 News Reporter Steve Alexander takes us to the session and tells us about the lessons it wanted to teach.
  
  About two dozen young people took part in a session held by Compass 2 Life Counseling and other mentors focusing on life skills.
  6/1/2025 4:06am Young Men’s Retreat in Daphne focuses on important issues
• Dauphin Island prepares for 2025 hurricane season MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Hurricane season starts Sunday.
  
  Dauphin Island is one of the most vulnerable areas. With new residents moving to the island year after year, Mayor Jeff Collier has an urgent message for everyone.
  6/1/2025 4:06am Dauphin Island prepares for 2025 hurricane season
• The Haven animal shelter hosts first benefit concert | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Haven hosted its first benefit concert Saturday night to help animals in need.
  
  Several local bands and singers performed at “Greg Travis and Friends” at the Fairhope Civic Center, bringing a variety of country tunes for the crowd.
  6/1/2025 4:04am The Haven animal shelter hosts first benefit concert | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County road closure extended for bridge replacement | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Highway Department says a bridge replacement project will take a little longer than expected.
  6/1/2025 4:04am Baldwin County road closure extended for bridge replacement | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County man sentenced after possessing firearm as convicted felon | WKRG.com BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Baldwin County man has been sentenced for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
  6/1/2025 4:03am Baldwin County man sentenced after possessing firearm as convicted felon | WKRG.com