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• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Sunday, August 9th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Purple Flags are for the presence of Jellyfish. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high temperature will be in the lower 90’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds at 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 5:48AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 5:34PM
  8/9/2026 8:57am Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Dr. Nelson Bauer Honored For Years Of Service To Orange Beach Community | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club has named Dr. Nelson Bauer the 2026 IMPACT Award recipient. The award honors individuals whose dedication has made a lasting difference in the community. Over the past several years, Bauer has served on multiple city and county boards. His contributions span public safety and education, youth sports, and faith-based leadership.
  8/9/2026 7:00am Dr. Nelson Bauer Honored For Years Of Service To Orange Beach Community | OBA
• Powering Through the Storm: Baldwin County Power Companies Improve Response Amid Record Growth | OBA Foley, Ala. — (OBA) —  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-normal 2026 hurricane season, but that hasn’t stopped Baldwin County agencies and utility companies from preparing. Emergency officials say despite an estimated 70% growth in 20 years, there have been drastic improvements, thanks to investments in making power grids more resilient.
  8/9/2026 7:00am Powering Through the Storm: Baldwin County Power Companies Improve Response Amid Record Growth | OBA
• Alabama Special Congressional Election Set For Tuesday In District 1 | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Voters in parts of Alabama are preparing for a special congressional primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The election affects Congressional District 1, which includes Mobile, Baldwin, and Escambia counties. The race follows the Alabama state legislature's redrawing of Districts 1 and 7. District 7 is out of our area and includes Washington, Clarke, Monroe, and Conecuh Counties. Four Republicans are competing for the party's nomination in District 1, while the Democratic candidate is running unopposed.
  8/9/2026 6:59am Alabama Special Congressional Election Set For Tuesday In District 1 | OBA
• City of Fairhope explores breaking with Baldwin County system to establish municipal system Fairhope leaders are weighing options to break away from Baldwin County Public Schools and create its own municipal system.
  
  Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have already formed their own systems. Residents have contacted local leadership about following suit, citing the need for more local control over educational decisions and the opportunity to improve and expand athletic facilities.
  8/9/2026 6:58am City of Fairhope explores breaking with Baldwin County system to establish municipal system
• Foley opens $20 million community library FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Foley’s new 40,000-square-foot community library opened its doors Tuesday, drawing hundreds of residents to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the $20 million facility.
  8/9/2026 6:57am Foley opens $20 million community library
• Battle of the Bay basketball game returns to Daphne DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The annual Battle of the Bay basketball game was held Saturday morning at Daphne Middle School, pitting Compass II Life Services against the Daphne Police Department.
  
  Compass II Life won the game by one point.
  8/9/2026 6:56am Battle of the Bay basketball game returns to Daphne
• Fairhope boy with muscular dystrophy receives wheelchair accessible vehicle from nonprofit FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A 10-year-old Fairhope boy living with muscular dystrophy and autism received a new power wheelchair-accessible vehicle Saturday.
  
  Beckham Kendall’s family received the vehicle, which will allow him to travel to medical appointments, family outings and other activities.
  8/9/2026 6:56am Fairhope boy with muscular dystrophy receives wheelchair accessible vehicle from nonprofit
• Judge revokes bond for former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum after he failed a drug test BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WCTV) - Former Tallahassee mayor and one-time Democratic Nominee for Florida Governor Andrew Gillum is back in an Alabama jail.
  
  According to Baldwin County jail records, Gillum was booked on Aug. 6.
  
  Court documents obtained show Gillum was taken into custody after failing a drug test in court on Thursday.
  8/9/2026 6:55am Judge revokes bond for former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum after he failed a drug test
• Ballyhoo Festival in Gulf Shores being paused in 2027 (WALA) - The Ballyhoo Festival posted on its Facebook page that the 2027 festival will be paused.
  
  Here is the post:
  
  An Important Ballyhoo Festival Announcement
  
  After careful consideration, the Ballyhoo Festival Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to pause the 2027 Ballyhoo Festival.
  8/9/2026 6:55am Ballyhoo Festival in Gulf Shores being paused in 2027
• Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Saturday, August 8th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Purple Flags are for the presence of Jellyfish. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
  • Daily Weather: Sunny the high temperature will be in the lower 90’s.
  • Wind: Northeast winds at 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 4:38AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 4:36PM
  8/8/2026 1:36pm Saturday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Tacky Jacks 11th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Returns To Gulf Shores On Labor Day Weekend | OBA Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores will host the 11th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run for the third consecutive year as part of the Run the Coast Summer Series. The race features an out-and-back course through Waterway Village, starting at 7:30 a.m. More than 400 runners participated in last year's event. The event is open to all ages and welcomes the whole family.
  8/8/2026 7:34am Tacky Jacks 11th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Returns To Gulf Shores On Labor Day Weekend | OBA
• Coastal Alabama Business Chamber to Host its 3rd Annual Business Expo in Orange Beach | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber's Small Business Council is bringing back its annual business showcase for the third year. The Coastal Alabama Business Expo, presented by Southern Sands Printing Company and powered by Printing Pros, will be held at the Orange Beach Event Center. The event is free and open to the public. Local businesses from across coastal Alabama are expected to participate.
  8/8/2026 7:33am Coastal Alabama Business Chamber to Host its 3rd Annual Business Expo in Orange Beach | OBA
• Alabama Lands $7.1 Million To Boost Oyster Restoration Along The Gulf Coast | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Alabama's oyster population has been struggling for decades, and state officials and conservation groups are fighting back on multiple fronts. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently received $7.1 million in Natural Resource Damage Assessment funds to support a major reef restoration project. The effort aims to increase oyster numbers and rebuild the resilience of oyster populations along the coast. Officials say the work will take about two years and involve a network of connected reefs spanning a range of habitats and salinity levels.
  8/8/2026 7:33am Alabama Lands $7.1 Million To Boost Oyster Restoration Along The Gulf Coast | OBA
• Corps refuses public hearing on Mobile Bay dredging plan that keeps "mud dumping" option (NBC 15) — The Army Corps of Engineers is refusing to hold a public hearing on a controversial plan that would allow dredged material from the Mobile Harbor shipping channel to continue to be pumped in Mobile Bay as a future option - a practice critics call "mud dumping." Environmental advocates say the decision shuts the public out of a debate that could impact the bay for decades. Meanwhile, oyster farmers say the practice is putting them out of business.
  
  "It's really been devastating," said Bama Bay Oyster Farm owner Jackie Wilson.
  8/8/2026 7:30am Corps refuses public hearing on Mobile Bay dredging plan that keeps "mud dumping" option
• Former Tallahassee Mayor Gillum arrested on drug charge again BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. -- Jail records obtained by Fox 49 News show former Tallahassee Mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum is in the Baldwin County Jail in Alabama tonight.
  
  The "TMZ" website quotes Baldwin County Assistant District Attorney John Oxford as saying the 46-year-old Gillum was jailed after reportedly failing a drug test.
  8/8/2026 7:30am Former Tallahassee Mayor Gillum arrested on drug charge again
• 2026 Gulf ‘dead zone’ is second smallest on record. But not for the reason you think. - al.com Every summer, a large area of low-oxygen water forms in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. This area is called the “dead zone” because marine life there dies.
  
  Scientists have been measuring the dead zone for 40 years, but thanks to a tropical storm, this year’s dead zone is the second smallest on record.
  8/8/2026 7:28am 2026 Gulf ‘dead zone’ is second smallest on record. But not for the reason you think. - al.com
• Horse arena crossroads: Foley weighs growth, redevelopment and equestrian needs - al.com An annual three-day professional rodeo returned for its 28th edition this weekend, drawing crowds to the indoor Robertsdale Arena for high-energy competition.
  8/8/2026 7:28am Horse arena crossroads: Foley weighs growth, redevelopment and equestrian needs - al.com
• Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested again in Alabama, tests positive for illegal drug - al.com Andrew Gillum, a former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has been arrested again in Alabama, just over a month after a prior arrest in July.
  
  According to court documents, a judge on Thursday ordered Gillum, 46, to be taken to the Baldwin County Jail after he missed a drug screening and tested positive for methamphetamine in a drug court appearance Thursday.
  8/8/2026 7:27am Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum arrested again in Alabama, tests positive for illegal drug - al.com
• Family of Alabama soldier once MIA in Korean War receives Purple Heart DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The community came together Thursday night to honor Purple Heart recipients and their families at a special “Purple Heart Salute” in Daphne.
  
  The event was hosted by the Mobile Bay Area Veterans Commission and the South Alabama Veterans Council at the Daphne Civic Center.
  8/8/2026 7:24am Family of Alabama soldier once MIA in Korean War receives Purple Heart
• Long-lost siblings reunite in Daphne after DNA match DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - A New York man adopted in 1964 met his half-siblings in person for the first time Friday afternoon at a home in Daphne.
  
  How the search began
  
  Joe Zubin’s search for his biological family led him to Ancestry.com, where he discovered a probable family match. He reached out to the matched family, setting off a chain of events that would bring together five half-siblings who had not known each other existed.
  8/8/2026 7:24am Long-lost siblings reunite in Daphne after DNA match
• Baldwin County Schools kicks off new year with system-wide institute in Foley FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Thousands of Baldwin County Public Schools employees gathered in Foley for a system-wide institute ahead of the upcoming school year.
  
  Educators from across the district spent the morning sharing resources, tips, and connecting with colleagues. Students are set to return the following Wednesday.
  
  Superintendent Marty McRae, who was named to the position less than a month before the event, said the gathering reflected the district’s collective effort heading into the new school year.
  8/8/2026 7:23am Baldwin County Schools kicks off new year with system-wide institute in Foley
• Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Friday, August 7th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Purple Flags are for the presence of Jellyfish. Please swim with caution. : Romar Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly Sunny with a slight chance for afternoon showers. The high temperature will be in the lower 90’s.
  • Wind: East winds at 5 to 10 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 3:33AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 3:39PM
  8/7/2026 9:12am Friday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Honoring Local Lighthouses for National Lighthouse Day | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Four historic lighthouses stand watch along the northern Gulf Coast. Sand Island, Mobile Point, Middle Bay, and Pensacola each guided ships through treacherous waters. Their stories span centuries of maritime heritage. Preservation efforts continue to keep their legacies alive.
  8/7/2026 5:11am Honoring Local Lighthouses for National Lighthouse Day | OBA
• Gulf Shores High School Ribbon Cutting Set For August 10 | OBA Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  Gulf Shores City Schools and the City of Gulf Shores are preparing to open a brand-new high school. The school features state-of-the-art classrooms, advanced technology, and modern athletic and performing arts complexes. Community members, families, and students are invited to join the celebration. The event marks a significant step forward in the district's effort to provide top-quality learning environments.
  8/7/2026 5:11am Gulf Shores High School Ribbon Cutting Set For August 10 | OBA
• Orange Beach Sportfishing Club Hosts Kenny Vines Memorial Tournament In September | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Sportfishing Club is gearing up for its annual Kenny Vines Memorial Tournament, one of the area's most anticipated offshore fishing events of the fall. The tournament draws anglers from across the Gulf Coast to compete in multiple species categories. The event is hosted at Tacky Jack's Downstairs in Orange Beach, Alabama, a well-known waterfront venue on the Intracoastal Waterway. Participants can register now on the club's official website at www.OBSFC.org.
  8/7/2026 5:10am Orange Beach Sportfishing Club Hosts Kenny Vines Memorial Tournament In September | OBA
• New Daphne roundabout opens ahead of school year DAPHNE, Ala. (NBC 15) — The new roundabout at County Road 13 and Milton Jones Road is now complete and open to through traffic, just in time for the start of the school year.
  
  NBC 15 first reported in May that crews were building the $3 million roundabout and road extension as part of a larger plan to connect Highway 181 to Pollard Road and help ease congestion on County Road 64. At the time, city leaders said the goal was to finish the work before traffic picked up again with the new school year. Kids return to Baldwin County Public Schools on Wednesday, August 12.
  8/7/2026 5:08am New Daphne roundabout opens ahead of school year
• Fairhope weighs forming a city-run school system, separate from Baldwin County Fairhope city officials are exploring whether to create a municipal school system and separate from Baldwin County Public Schools, following the path taken by Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The city recently completed a feasibility study conducted by Criterion and has launched a public information campaign to educate residents and gather community feedback before any decisions are made. In announcing the effort, city officials emphasized that the discussion is not intended as criticism of the current school system.
  8/7/2026 5:07am Fairhope weighs forming a city-run school system, separate from Baldwin County
• Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation rodeo kicks off in Baldwin County ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WALA) - The Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation’s Professional Rodeo began Thursday night at the City of Robertsdale’s Arena behind the Baldwin County Coliseum.
  
  The three-day event benefits the nonprofit’s support programs and mental health resources for Baldwin County parents, caregivers and youth.
  
  Before the main event, children participated in calf scrambles and interactive corral games.
  8/7/2026 5:06am Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation rodeo kicks off in Baldwin County
• Fairhope considers breaking away from Baldwin County school system FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Fairhope has scheduled a series of public meetings to determine whether residents support breaking away from the Baldwin County Public School system to form an independent city school district.
  8/7/2026 5:05am Fairhope considers breaking away from Baldwin County school system
• Fundraiser to benefit Daphne High School Marching Band (WALA) - The Daphne High School Marching Band is set to perform in a special event that gives the Gulf Coast a “taste” of the Eastern Shore.
  
  The fundraiser helps cover the band’s costs for travel to games, competitions, uniforms, equipment maintenance, etc.
  8/7/2026 5:04am Fundraiser to benefit Daphne High School Marching Band
• Fairhope looks into establishing city-run school system FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A new feasibility study has found it could be financially possible for Fairhope to establish its own city-run school system, separate from the Baldwin County Public School System.
  
  Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have already broken away from Baldwin County schools. City officials said many Fairhope residents want more local control over education and better athletic facilities, though officials said they are satisfied with the city’s current schools.
  8/7/2026 5:04am Fairhope looks into establishing city-run school system
• Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Thursday, August 6th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Purple Flags are for the presence of Jellyfish. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves at 1 foot or less and west running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly Sunny with a slight chance for afternoon showers. The high temperature will be in the lower 90’s.
  • Wind: South winds around 5 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 2:39AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 2:46PM
  8/6/2026 8:43am Thursday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Laguna Cove Nature Park Nears Completion In Gulf Shores | OBA Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  A new nature park is taking shape along the shores of Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores. The Laguna Cove Nature Park will span 53 acres at the western end of West Beach Boulevard. The park will provide wetland restoration, outdoor recreation, and protected wildlife habitat. It is among the city's largest conservation projects in recent years.
  8/6/2026 5:30am Laguna Cove Nature Park Nears Completion In Gulf Shores | OBA
• Two Conservation Groups Team Up To Celebrate Alabama's Marine Life In Gulf Shores | OBA Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Two conservation groups are partnering to celebrate the marine animals inhabiting Alabama's Gulf Coast. The Alabama Coastal Foundation and Healthy Gulf are hosting a free public event at the Gulf Coast Eco Center in Gulf Shores. The evening will include short films, educational displays, and presentations by local advocates. Snacks and beverages will also be served.
  8/6/2026 5:29am Two Conservation Groups Team Up To Celebrate Alabama's Marine Life In Gulf Shores | OBA
• South Baldwin Chamber Seeks Artist For 23rd Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival | OBA Foley, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival is seeking a local artist to design the official poster and t-shirt artwork for its 23rd annual event. Organizers invite creative talent from across the region to submit original designs for the 2027 festival. The contest is open to artists who want their work to become part of the festival's lasting legacy. Each year, a unique design is selected to represent the celebration and its traditions.
  8/6/2026 5:29am South Baldwin Chamber Seeks Artist For 23rd Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival | OBA
• Baldwin County Mayor's Association requests more time to review Commission draft master plan The Baldwin County Mayor’s Association sent a letter to the Baldwin County Commission, county administrator Roger Rendleman, and county engineer Frank Lundy, asking that a draft master plan be tabled until elected officials can thoroughly review it.
  
  The plan was first presented at a July 14 Roads & Bridges meeting. It will be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission on Thursday and could be sent to the full Commission.
  8/6/2026 5:27am Baldwin County Mayor's Association requests more time to review Commission draft master plan
• Baldwin County farmers raise property rights concerns as cities seek more time to review master plan draft The Baldwin County Commission is working on updating its master plan, which is required by state statute. The master plan is part of legislation from the 1990s that gave the county the rare authority to enact zoning. However, some say they want the plan update tabled.
  
  The document lays out plans for land use, transportation, facilities and goals as the county experiences unprecedented growth. It focuses on implementing plans that protect the quality of life for residents and businesses.
  8/6/2026 5:26am Baldwin County farmers raise property rights concerns as cities seek more time to review master plan draft
• Elberta teen donates nearly every organ after ATV crash death; recipients include family and strangers FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - A 16-year-old Baldwin County boy who died following an ATV crash in June donated his organs to multiple recipients — including two people with close ties to his own family.
  
  Connor Burgess was riding his four-wheeler near his home when something went wrong. He was rushed to the hospital and taken into surgery. Doctors could not save him. A week later, family, friends and hospital staff stood beside Connor during an honor walk at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
  8/6/2026 5:22am Elberta teen donates nearly every organ after ATV crash death; recipients include family and strangers
• ‘It is this plan or none’ – Mobile River bridge takes important step MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A key government board on Wednesday approved revisions that will pave the way for a new bridge over the Mobile River.
  
  With little fanfare, the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization voted to amend its Transportation Improvement Program to include revisions in cost and scope.
  
  “All of us are really happy that we’re moving this forward,” Mobile County Commissioner and MPO Chairwoman Merceria Ludgood said after the vote.
  8/6/2026 5:21am ‘It is this plan or none’ – Mobile River bridge takes important step
• County Road 13 roundabout opens in Daphne DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Daphne announced the County Road 13 and Milton Jones Road roundabout is complete and open for through traffic.
  
  Mayor Robin LeJeune said in a statement: “Thank you to everyone for your hard work and to our community for your patience, as we continue to improve our infrastructure.”
  8/6/2026 5:20am County Road 13 roundabout opens in Daphne
• Baldwin County judge to rule on bond for accused killer Lee Snider FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County judge has 48 hours to decide whether accused murderer Lee Eric Snider will be held without bond until trial.
  8/6/2026 5:20am Baldwin County judge to rule on bond for accused killer Lee Snider
• Happening this weekend: Rodeo, S’mores on the Shore, and local dance performance BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A number of family-friendly activities and live performances are happening this weekend in Baldwin County.
  
  Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation’s 28th Annual Professional Rodeo
  
  The Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation is hosting its 28th Annual Professional Rodeo this weekend at the City of Robertsdale Arena. The event begins Friday and will take place rain or shine.
  8/6/2026 5:19am Happening this weekend: Rodeo, S’mores on the Shore, and local dance performance
• Orange Beach students prepare to head back to school ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - Students in Orange Beach are set to return to classrooms on Wednesday, with teachers and community members spending the summer preparing for the new school year.
  
  The school system released its 2026 State of Education report on its social media pages earlier this week.
  8/6/2026 5:19am Orange Beach students prepare to head back to school
• Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, August 5th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Purple Flags are for the presence of Jellyfish. Please swim with caution. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Calm with waves around 1 foot and east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Low Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly Sunny. The high temperature will be in the lower 90’s.
  • Wind: West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 2:03AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 1:58PM
  8/5/2026 9:50am Wednesday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Alabama's Strongest Man Challenge Returning to the Hangout in Gulf Shores | OBA Staff Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  Gulf Shores is set to host one of the state's most physically demanding competitions this summer. Alabama's Strongest Man Challenge will take place at The Hangout, one of the city's most well-known waterfront venues. The event promises high-energy athletic competition on the Gulf Coast. Fans and families are encouraged to come out and watch top strength athletes push their limits.
  8/5/2026 5:46am Alabama's Strongest Man Challenge Returning to the Hangout in Gulf Shores | OBA Staff
• CCA Lower Alabama Chapter Returns To The Wharf For 26th Annual Beach Party | OBA Staff Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Coastal Conservation Association's Lower Alabama Chapter is gearing up for its 26th Annual Beach Party. The event will take place at Heron Pointe at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Attendees can expect live music, food, drinks, and the chance to bid on auction items. It is one of the chapter's signature fundraising events.
  8/5/2026 5:46am CCA Lower Alabama Chapter Returns To The Wharf For 26th Annual Beach Party | OBA Staff
• Mobile Bay Oyster Comeback Gains Momentum as We Celebrate National Oyster Day | OBA Staff Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Oyster beds in Mobile Bay are slowly coming back to life, and the work is happening close to home for Gulf Coast residents. The Alabama Wildlife Federation and several partners launched a 50-acre oyster cultch planting project near Cedar Point Beach. Separately, Mobile Baykeeper's Oyster Keepers Program placed 240,000 oysters on restoration reefs in 2025 alone.
  8/5/2026 5:46am Mobile Bay Oyster Comeback Gains Momentum as We Celebrate National Oyster Day | OBA Staff
• Patronis sends letter to Navy over Blues' suit contract, backing Pensacola's 'Sewing Box' PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Congressman Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to the Navy asking for support for the Pensacola business that made the Blue Angels flight suits for the past 43 years.
  
  "The Sewing Box" on North Navy Boulevard just lost that contract this year.
  
  
  Last week, owner Candy Whitehurst learned that the Navy awarded the new contract to a company in Virginia, Aquila International.
  8/5/2026 5:44am Patronis sends letter to Navy over Blues' suit contract, backing Pensacola's 'Sewing Box'
• Daphne PD issues public safety notice after child picks up dollar containing meth DAPHNE, Ala. (NBC 15) — Daphne Police Department are issuing a public safety notice:
  
  Daphne Police Department recently responded to a report involving a child who picked up a folded dollar bill inside a local business. After handling the bill, a white powdery substance was noticed on the child's hands. Testing indicated that residue on the bill was methamphetamine. The child was medically evaluated and is safe.
  8/5/2026 5:42am Daphne PD issues public safety notice after child picks up dollar containing meth
• 11-year-old picks up dollar bill containing meth at Daphne Walmart, police say What started as a routine shopping trip ended with a visit to the emergency room for one Baldwin County family.
  
  According to the Daphne Police Department, officers were called to Thomas Hospital around 10:30 p.m. Monday after a mother reported her 11-year-old son had picked up a folded dollar bill while shopping at the Walmart on U.S. Highway 98. When the child unfolded the bill, a white powdery substance fell out.
  8/5/2026 5:42am 11-year-old picks up dollar bill containing meth at Daphne Walmart, police say
• 'A place where stories begin': Foley celebrates opening of new 40,000-square-foot library Foley, AL (NBC 15) — Hundreds of people filled Foley's newest public building Tuesday morning, but they weren't gathering for a concert, a sporting event or a festival.
  
  They were there for the opening of a library.
  8/5/2026 5:42am 'A place where stories begin': Foley celebrates opening of new 40,000-square-foot library
• City of Bay Minette releases info on Street's Seafood fire Following this weekend’s sudden fire which engulfed the Street’s Seafood building, the City of Bay Minette shared the community’s heartbreak and joined in the reminiscence of fond memories. Mayor Joshua Brown reflected, “Street's Seafood Restaurant has been a major staple in our Bay Minette community, and we are praying for the Overstreet family and their employees during this difficult time. I have a special place in my heart for Street's because it was the last place I remember having dinner with my great-grandmother in the 90s."
  8/5/2026 5:41am City of Bay Minette releases info on Street's Seafood fire
• Baldwin County Courthouse cuts ribbon on new sally port security upgrade BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Commission held a ribbon cutting for a major security upgrade at the Baldwin County Courthouse, adding a new sally port and inmate holding facilities designed to improve safety and courthouse efficiency.
  
  The project features a new sally port with high-speed roll-up doors, gates and fencing intended to reduce the risk of escapes during inmate transport — what the sheriff described as one of the highest-risk moments in the process. New male and female holding cells and break rooms for transport deputies were also constructed beneath the courthouse.
  8/5/2026 5:38am Baldwin County Courthouse cuts ribbon on new sally port security upgrade
• Foley opens new library to the public FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The city of Foley opened its new library to the public Tuesday following a ceremony and ribbon-cutting.
  
  Hundreds attended the event, which included pop-up story time and a scavenger hunt.
  
  The 40,000-square-foot building on East Orange Avenue is twice the size of the former library and includes activity centers for all ages.
  8/5/2026 5:37am Foley opens new library to the public
• Baldwin County man found stabbed to death in yard; suspect had prior manslaughter conviction BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man found stabbed to death in his front yard Monday and made an arrest shortly after.
  8/5/2026 5:37am Baldwin County man found stabbed to death in yard; suspect had prior manslaughter conviction
• Man arrested in connection to Daphne stabbing after more than a week on the run DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Authorities have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that occurred last week in Daphne.
  8/5/2026 5:36am Man arrested in connection to Daphne stabbing after more than a week on the run
• Daphne child exposed to meth residue on dollar bill found inside business, police say DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - Daphne police are warning parents after a child picked up a folded dollar bill inside a local business and ended up with drug residue on the child’s hands.
  8/5/2026 5:36am Daphne child exposed to meth residue on dollar bill found inside business, police say
• Orange Beach City Council Amends Regulations for Recreational Vehicle Rentals and E-Bikes | OBA Staff Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Municipal leaders across the coastal community are working to balance rapid local growth with public safety. The Orange Beach City Council will vote on updates to local safety ordinances covering recreational vehicle rentals, electric bicycles, and micromobility devices. The updated rules aim to protect residents and visitors while establishing clear operational boundaries across the city.
  8/4/2026 5:25am Orange Beach City Council Amends Regulations for Recreational Vehicle Rentals and E-Bikes | OBA Staff
• Orange Beach City Schools Sets Public Budget Hearings For Fiscal Year 2027 | OBA Staff Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Orange Beach City Schools has announced two public budget hearings for its Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The hearings are open to parents, staff, and community members. District leaders will present a detailed overview of the proposed budget at both sessions. The meetings are intended to give the public a closer look at how the school system plans to spend its funds.
  8/4/2026 5:24am Orange Beach City Schools Sets Public Budget Hearings For Fiscal Year 2027 | OBA Staff
• Foley Community Library Opens Today In Its New Home On East Orange Avenue | OBA Staff Foley, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Foley Community Library opens today in a brand-new building at 230 E. Orange Ave. The new center is a major upgrade for the city, offering significantly more space and modern features. The $20 million facility spans about 40,000 square feet — twice the size of the old library. Foley officials will hold an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. to mark the occasion.
  8/4/2026 5:24am Foley Community Library Opens Today In Its New Home On East Orange Avenue | OBA Staff
• 'We're proud:' Blue Angels' new flight suit provider explains how contract came along PENSACOLA, Fla. -- WEAR News is learning more about the Blue Angels' new flight suit provider, Aquila International.
  
  The "Sewing Box" on North Navy Boulevard no longer outfitting the team after 43 years.
  
  
  According to sam.gov, the Navy has awarded a new contract to the Virginia-based company to take over that role.
  8/4/2026 5:22am 'We're proud:' Blue Angels' new flight suit provider explains how contract came along
• Memories bring comfort to Street's Seafood family as fire investigation continue Bay Minette, AL (NBC 15) — Even two days after a devastating fire destroyed Street's Seafood Restaurant, the smell of smoke still lingers around what's left of the Bay Minette landmark.
  
  While investigators spent Monday working through the collapsed building searching for the cause of Saturday's fire, the Overstreet family found comfort somewhere else — in the hundreds of memories being shared by the community that has supported the restaurant for nearly four decades.
  8/4/2026 5:21am Memories bring comfort to Street's Seafood family as fire investigation continue
• Homicide investigation underway in Bay Minette; one suspect in custody (WALA) - Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a homicide in the Wash Branch Road area of Bay Minette, according to authorities.
  
  Deputies said they responded to a call in the area Monday afternoon.
  
  According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, they discovered a victim had been stabbed multiple times.
  8/4/2026 5:19am Homicide investigation underway in Bay Minette; one suspect in custody
• Sunken tugboat off Mobile Bay prompts rescue, salvage efforts FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - Salvage crews spent Monday attempting to raise a small tugboat or barge that sank Friday night in rough weather off the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
  
  The vessel went down near Mullet Point Park along County Road 1, leaving only the pilothouse visible above the waterline. The Coast Guard said the boat measures 20 feet by 12 feet and is owned and operated by S and J Construction. A marine radio warning has been issued for boaters to avoid the area.
  8/4/2026 5:19am Sunken tugboat off Mobile Bay prompts rescue, salvage efforts
• Local dance educator bringing original performance to Eastern Shore Art Center (WALA) - A performance blending dance, music, and visual art is coming to the Eastern Shore Art Center on Friday.
  
  Local dance educator Mia Guzlas recently completed the Dance Choreography Essentials program through Juilliard Extension. Now, Mia is bringing her training to the stage with her original work, “The Other Side of Fine.”
  8/4/2026 5:18am Local dance educator bringing original performance to Eastern Shore Art Center
• ARC Baldwin County circuit court challenge dismissed, administrative appeal continues BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A Baldwin County judge has approved ARC Baldwin County’s request to dismiss its legal challenge to the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s decision to shut it down, moving the case out of circuit court and back into the state’s administrative appeals process.
  
  Judge J. Byron Brackin approved the nonprofit’s petition to dismiss its request for judicial review of the department’s decision to decertify ARC Baldwin County.
  8/4/2026 5:18am ARC Baldwin County circuit court challenge dismissed, administrative appeal continues
• Saving Grace Kitchen opens early to help support Streets Seafood in Bay Minette after weekend fire (WALA) - A local restaurant is opening earlier than usual following a weekend fire that destroyed Streets Seafood on Highway 31 in Bay Minette.
  
  Saving Grace Kitchen, located on East 2nd Street, is now serving breakfast daily from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. ahead of its normal 10 a.m. opening to accommodate customers and employees from Streets.
  8/4/2026 5:17am Saving Grace Kitchen opens early to help support Streets Seafood in Bay Minette after weekend fire
• Community rallies behind Streets Restaurant employees after devastating fire | WKRG.com Customers and staff were inside the restaurant when the fire started, but everyone made it out safely.
  
  Marcus Richardson, a Streets Restaurant employee for nearly 30 years, was working in the kitchen when the fire started.
  8/4/2026 5:16am Community rallies behind Streets Restaurant employees after devastating fire | WKRG.com
• Baldwin County Sheriff's Office investigates death on Wash Brand Road According to a BCSO news release, deputies were called to Wash Brand Road, where the investigation began.
  
  One person is in custody, and officials do not believe there is any threat to the public.
  8/4/2026 5:15am Baldwin County Sheriff's Office investigates death on Wash Brand Road
• Students invited to audition for 'High School Musical Jr' in Daphne | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Students are invited to audition for Disney’s High School Musical JR, a celebration of 20 years of High School Musical by Daphne’s Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre.
  8/4/2026 5:15am Students invited to audition for 'High School Musical Jr' in Daphne | WKRG.com
• Daphne's Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre offers musical theatre program for K-6th graders | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Eastern Shore Rep in Daphne is offering a musical theatre program for students, which ends with a fully staged performance, according to company officials.
  8/4/2026 5:14am Daphne's Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre offers musical theatre program for K-6th graders | WKRG.com
• Professional rodeo returns to Robertsdale Arena | WKRG.com ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) – The 28th Annual Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo returns for three nights of professional rodeo competition from August 6 to August 8 at the Robertsdale Arena on Fairground Road.
  
  Proceeds from the rodeo go directly to the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation’s youth mental health and resiliency programs.
  8/4/2026 5:14am Professional rodeo returns to Robertsdale Arena | WKRG.com
• Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, August 3rd. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. Purple Flags are for the presence of Jellyfish. Please swim with caution. : Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 2 feet and strong east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly Sunny. The high temperature will be in the lower 90’s.
  • Wind: Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 2:26AM & 11:07AM. Low Tide is scheduled for 6:43AM & 6:27PM
  8/3/2026 8:38am Monday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Sunshine’s Still Clocked In | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Summer may be slowly turning the calendar page, but don’t tell the Alabama Gulf Coast—that message clearly gets lost every year in the seabreeze. From beach concerts and bonfires to fresh starts at the Foley library, back-to-school shopping, rodeo thrills, retro throwbacks, and unforgettable local eats, this week shows there’s no such thing as an “off season” around these parts. So grab your calendar (and maybe your flip-flops), because here’s what’s happening and what's good along the Alabama Coastline and beyond.
  8/3/2026 5:32am Sunshine’s Still Clocked In | OBA
• Gulf Shores City Council To Evaluate Municipal Contracts And Permits | OBA Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  Gulf Shores leaders are scheduled to meet this afternoon for the City Council Work Session. City officials will discuss and evaluate several departmental items and public permit applications. Agenda items include municipal contract renewals, local land-use requests, and commercial applications. Members of the community can expect reports and updates from city departments and leadership throughout the session.
  8/3/2026 5:31am Gulf Shores City Council To Evaluate Municipal Contracts And Permits | OBA
• Foley Council Prepares for Major Library Restructuring and Business Development Expansion | OBA Foley, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Foley City Council is preparing to address several key municipal items to expand business development and update administrative operations. A major topic of discussion is a resolution to adjust the city's pay classification plan and restructure personnel positions for the upcoming Foley Community Library. Municipal leaders will also consider the second reading of an ordinance rezoning more than 23 acres of land near Magnolia Walk East to an extended business district. These efforts underscore the council's ongoing focus on managing local community resources and guiding commercial growth effectively.
  8/3/2026 5:31am Foley Council Prepares for Major Library Restructuring and Business Development Expansion | OBA
• Barrel race benefits Baldwin County toddler battling brittle bone disease ROBERTSDALE – A Baldwin County mother said she is grateful for the community coming together as her child undergoes treatment for brittle bone disease.
  
  The Run for Resilience Barrel Race went off without a hitch for participants who raced to benefit Eleanor Faith Butler.
  8/3/2026 5:29am Barrel race benefits Baldwin County toddler battling brittle bone disease
• Mackey emphasizes importance of ethical usage of AI in K-12 schools — 'It is here to stay' During an appearance on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey echoed U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) remarks about the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
  
  Mackey acknowledged that there is reason to be skeptical of AI, but said that "it is here to stay," so it is important that the state's students are prepared to utilize it "ethically."
  8/3/2026 5:29am Mackey emphasizes importance of ethical usage of AI in K-12 schools — 'It is here to stay'
• Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach The Wharf says it has officially broken ground ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach The Wharf posted on its website information and pictures, saying it has officially broken ground.
  
  It says the five acre water park will have pools, poolside cabanas, waterslides, and river floating.
  
  The post also says condominium sales are now open.
  8/3/2026 5:27am Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach The Wharf says it has officially broken ground
• ‘Watched our whole livelihood burn up’: Streets Seafood destroyed in Bay Minette fire BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - A fire tore through Streets Seafood Restaurant on Highway 31 Saturday morning, destroying the building and leaving the owner’s family to consider whether to rebuild.
  
  The owner’s daughter, Leigh Overstreet Johnson, said the fire started in the kitchen before spreading throughout the entire building. Multiple fire crews responded, including Bay Minette Fire Rescue, as thick smoke poured from the structure. The restaurant was declared a total loss.
  8/3/2026 5:26am ‘Watched our whole livelihood burn up’: Streets Seafood destroyed in Bay Minette fire
• New projects at airport in Baldwin County FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Officials are moving forward with several projects at the Foley Municipal Airport.
  
  The Foley City Council voted to accept funds from federal and state grants to continue to improve drainage work.
  
  The council also voted to accept grants from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Alabama Department of Transportation to reimburse them for the costs of the hanger constructed at the airport back in 2024.
  8/3/2026 5:26am New projects at airport in Baldwin County
• Former Daphne sports stars return to help teach kids skills | WKRG.com DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Former Daphne sports stars are giving back to the community through enrichment camps. It’s a chance to improve skills and learn more about opportunities beyond athletics.
  
  Alabama Softball Standout, Vic Moten, held an “Elite Softball & Leadership Camp” at her old High School Saturday. The goal was to teach girls the finer points of the game while also using softball as the starting point to develop discipline, teamwork, confidence, and work skills.
  8/3/2026 5:24am Former Daphne sports stars return to help teach kids skills | WKRG.com
• Community shares memories of iconic Bay Minette eatery | WKRG.com BAY MINETTE, Ala. — (WKRG) People in Baldwin County are looking back on the legacy of a beloved restaurant in Bay Minette. Fire destroyed Street’s Restaurant on Highway 59 Saturday. The owner wants people to share their memories of this decades-old place.
  
  Sunday morning, the normal post-church lunch crowd is gone. Cars are replaced by a wrecked building and yellow caution tape.
  8/3/2026 5:23am Community shares memories of iconic Bay Minette eatery | WKRG.com
• Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach We are flying single red and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Sunday, August 2nd. Single red represents a High Hazard for surf/currents. Purple flags are for jellyfish. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. : Cotton Bayou Beach.
  
  • Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
  • Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 3 to 4 feet and strong east running current.
  • Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
  • Daily Weather: Mostly Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. The high temperature is in
  the upper 80’s.
  • Wind: West winds around 15 mph.
  • UV Index: Very High
  • Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 2:52AM & 11:04AM. Low Tide is scheduled for 4:43AM & 6:43PM
  8/2/2026 9:20am Sunday's Surf & Weather Report from the Beach
• Orange Beach City Schools Highlights Record Gains In 2026 State Of Education Report | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Orange Beach City Schools released its annual State of Education report for the 2025–2026 school year. District officials shared data from the Alabama State Department of Education, the College Board, and the ACT, highlighting academic, athletic, artistic, and safety outcomes. Superintendent Randy Wilkes cautioned that much of the locally compiled data remains preliminary and is embargoed ahead of official state accountability reporting later this fall.
  8/2/2026 7:21am Orange Beach City Schools Highlights Record Gains In 2026 State Of Education Report | OBA
• Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Brings Back Annual Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at The Wharf | OBA Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is bringing back one of the Alabama Gulf Coast's most popular food events. The 4th Annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge, presented by Columbia Southern University, will return to Orange Beach. The event is a fundraiser for the chamber's education programs. Professional and amateur cooks from across the Southeast are invited to compete.
  8/2/2026 7:21am Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Brings Back Annual Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at The Wharf | OBA
• City of Foley To Resurface More Than Four Miles Of City Streets | OBA Foley, Ala. — (OBA) —  Foley is set to improve more than four miles of city streets after the City Council approved the annual road resurfacing plan. The plan calls for bids to resurface 4.76 lane miles of roads citywide. If additional funding is available, the city may also resurface an additional 1.54 miles as an elective project. The approval marks another step in Foley's ongoing effort to maintain and upgrade its road infrastructure.
  8/2/2026 7:20am City of Foley To Resurface More Than Four Miles Of City Streets | OBA
• Fire breaks out at Streets Seafood Restaurant in Bay Minette BAY MINETTE, Ala. -- A longtime Bay Minette seafood restaurant caught fire on Saturday morning.
  
  Just before noon, dozens of first responders flocked to Street's Seafood Restaurant.
  
  
  Founded in 1986 by the Overstreet family, the restaurant now has an uncertain future.
  8/2/2026 7:19am Fire breaks out at Streets Seafood Restaurant in Bay Minette
• Vic Moten hosts inaugural elite softball and leadership camp at Daphne High School DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - A University of Alabama softball pitcher returned to her hometown to hold a camp at the high school where she played.
  
  Vic Moten hosted her inaugural Elite Softball and Leadership Camp at Daphne High School. The camp was designed to provide softball instruction while teaching leadership, confidence and life skills to prepare young women for success beyond athletics.
  
  Moten said she wanted to create an opportunity for young girls in the community.
  8/2/2026 7:18am Vic Moten hosts inaugural elite softball and leadership camp at Daphne High School
• Daphne animal shelter hosts 2nd annual Clear the Shelter event DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA) - The Daphne Animal Shelter hosted its second annual Clear the Shelter event Saturday, bringing together multiple organizations to place animals in homes.
  
  The Azalea City Cat Coalition offered cat adoptions for $100. The Baldwin County Animal Shelter and the City of Mobile Animal Services brought dogs from their shelters for adoption.
  8/2/2026 7:17am Daphne animal shelter hosts 2nd annual Clear the Shelter event
• UPDATE: Fire crews battle blaze at landmark Bay Minette restaurant BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WALA) - There are some new Facebook posts Sunday morning from the Street’s Seafood Restaurant Facebook page concerning the fire Saturday.
  
  Here is one:
  
  We just wanted to say thank you to the first responders who were on scene within minutes of us calling 911!
  8/2/2026 7:17am UPDATE: Fire crews battle blaze at landmark Bay Minette restaurant
• Fire tears through iconic Bay Minette restaurant | WKRG.com UPDATE 7:20 PM: A GoFundMe page has been set up according to Street’s social media page to help employees affected by the fire. For more information click here.
  
  ORIGINAL STORY: BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fire heavily damages a landmark restaurant in Bay Minette. Crews were called to Street’s Restaurant on Highway 59 at about 11:15 Saturday morning.
  
  Owner Eugene Overstreet said it started as a fire in the kitchen that spread quickly. Fire officials say no one was hurt. It’s a heartbreaking loss for the area.
  8/2/2026 7:15am Fire tears through iconic Bay Minette restaurant | WKRG.com
• Gulf Shores Sunset Series Returns With Free Live Music This Fall | OBA Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  The City of Gulf Shores just announced its 2026 Sunset Series lineup. The free outdoor concert series takes place at the Town Green at Gulf Place, 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy. The event features live music, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. All concerts are open to the public at no charge.
  8/1/2026 7:30am Gulf Shores Sunset Series Returns With Free Live Music This Fall | OBA
• Baldwin County Commission Unveils Long-Range Growth And Infrastructure Blueprint | OBA Robertsdale, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Baldwin County Commission has released a sweeping long-range planning document for public review. The Commission announced the "Draft Master Plan 2026" in late July. The plan outlines strategies for growth, infrastructure, land use, and transportation throughout the cou
  8/1/2026 7:30am Baldwin County Commission Unveils Long-Range Growth And Infrastructure Blueprint | OBA
• Foley City Council Approves Grants And Bids For Municipal Airport Improvements | OBA Foley, Ala. — (OBA) —  Foley's municipal airport is set for a series of upgrades following action taken by the Foley City Council. The council accepted a bid for drainage improvements and approved federal and state grant funding to help pay for the work. The project is one of several improvements either planned or recently completed at the city-owned facility. The airport, known as Holk Field, serves the area's general aviation needs.
  8/1/2026 7:30am Foley City Council Approves Grants And Bids For Municipal Airport Improvements | OBA
• Daphne PD arrests two in online gun sale meet-up armed robbery Daphne Police Department said it is working to identify two additional suspects in an armed robbery at Sam’s Club.
  
  The robbery occurred at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday when the victim met the suspects to sell firearms after connecting with them online.
  
  Police arrested Travon Worsley, 19, and Ka’Leyce Gulley, 19, both of Mobile. The two were booked into the Baldwin County Jail Friday morning.
  8/1/2026 7:27am Daphne PD arrests two in online gun sale meet-up armed robbery
• Baldwin County's proposed master plan includes transportation, land use and 'Good Neighbor' education The Baldwin County Commission released a detailed, 76-page Master Plan draft and asked the public to take part in the planning.
  
  The document lays out plans for land use, transportation, facilities and goals as the county experiences unprecedented growth. It focuses on implementing plans that protect the quality of life for residents and businesses.
  8/1/2026 7:27am Baldwin County's proposed master plan includes transportation, land use and 'Good Neighbor' education
• Authorities seek Perdido arson suspect PERDIDO, Ala. (WALA) - The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help identify a man wanted in connection with an arson investigation in Perdido.
  
  Investigators describe the suspect as possibly White or Hispanic. He was wearing a plain white sleeveless shirt, shorts, athletic shoes and a balaclava at the time of the incident. The suspect also has a visible tattoo on his right arm.
  8/1/2026 7:23am Authorities seek Perdido arson suspect
• 2 Baldwin men charged in sex trafficking scheme involving coded business cards MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal grand jury has indicted two Baldwin County men on sex trafficking charges, alleging that they ferried women from Georgia to the Gulf Coast to have sex for money.
  
  Prosecutors allege that the Foley men used coded language on business cards to advertise sex services, using the cover of a food delivery business.
  8/1/2026 7:23am 2 Baldwin men charged in sex trafficking scheme involving coded business cards