Embrace the advent of spring and explore the great outdoors. Discover the rich history of Orange Beach, indulge in French wine and tastes at one of the island's OG marinas. Empower yourself with rich local historical knowledge and support MAAAC Orange Beach’s City School program while enjoying a game of golf. Get creative with washi tape painting at the library or take a leisurely cruise through the waterways. Challenge yourself at Flora Bama's Mullet Man triathlon or enjoy the first ever doggy fest in Gulf Shores with your furry companion! Make this week an unforgettable adventure.

Since buying new lights for the Gulf Shores Sportsplex, the city has found the electrical infrastructure for just the football stadium will have to be upgraded. The city council will meet in a work session on April 15 at city hall in council chambers at 4 p.m.

The Foley City Council will receive a report on bids let by the city in March including the bid for improvements to the intersection of County Road 12 and the Foley Beach Express to Mobile Asphalt Co. for $7.9 million. The council will meet in a joint work/regular session on April 15 at 4 p.m. in council chambers at city hall.

Today marks National Pecan Day, a celebration that not only honors the nut itself but also the agricultural efforts that support its production. Particularly, here in Baldwin County, pecan cultivation has a storied history and continues to be a significant part of the local agricultural landscape.

Foley is working on plans for improvements along major routes through the city as part of a plan to increase safety for traffic moving through South Baldwin County. The city and consultants developing the Foley Safety Action Plan held a public meeting recently to discuss preliminary recommendations for the project.

Baldwin County schools are getting ready for a healthy event on May 1st, 2024. It's the fourth year for the Spring Walk and Roll to School Day. This day is all about showing the benefits of walking and biking to school. It helps make the roads safer for kids and reduces traffic. Plus, it's great for the earth and gets kids moving.

The Gulf Shores Police Department has announced they are selling replicas of their famous K9 Squad. The stuffed dogs are available for a limited time and are a perfect gift for young ones, or young at heart. The GSPD posted the following statement on social media:

The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber skipped participation in the popular nationwide Lemonade Day in 2023 and took the time to plan a similar but broader local Coastal Alabama Kid Entrepreneurs Day. “Some of you guys may remember Lemonade Day we’ve done in the past,” Chamber Vice President for Programs and Education Penny Hughley said. “That was a national franchise that we had to pay a lot of money to use that branding and that system and it seemed like we constantly had some issues and problems with it. So, we kind of sun-setted that program. We took a year off and decided to develop our own program which is affectionately known as C.A.K.E Day.”

Orange Beach City Schools has announced the appointment of William Christopher Laatsch as the new Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach. Laatsch comes to the district with an impressive record of achievements on the courts.