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Visit the OBA Community Website for news & information about the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast from Fort Morgan to Perdido Key. What’s Happening Now... The OBA page posts photos as well as news and information about current events in our community. If you like following local news for Baldwin County visit our OBA Blog, where we constantly aggregate the latest news from all sources. Whether y
ou’re looking for a great restaurant or fun things to do you’ll find it in the OBA Orange Pages. If you have any questions we can help you with please feel free to email us at [email protected].
15/12/2025
ORANGE BEACH POLICE WARN OF A SCAM ALERT...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Police Department is warning residents and local contractors about a new email scam that targets people involved in subdivision and permit applications. The scam messages pretend to be official notices from the City of Orange Beach Planning Commissio...
15/12/2025
From the NFL to Fairhope and Back to the NFL: Philip Rivers' Remarkable Return to Professional Football
Fairhope, Ala. — (OBA) — In one of the most extraordinary stories in recent NFL history, Philip Rivers—the head football coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama—has come out of retirement to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts, nearly five years after throwing his last NFL p...
15/12/2025
Coastal Christmas Magic: Your Week-by-Week Guide to Holiday Fun
Ice Rinks, Art Markets & Whoville Wonders Along the Alabama Coast...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The holiday season is officially in full swing! Schools let out this week, and the coast is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas with its salty breeze and twinkling lights. From gliding across real ice and sipping hot cocoa under the festive lights to strolling t...
15/12/2025
Foley Opens Bids for First Responder Safe Room Project
Facility would provide 10,000 square feet of shelter...
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley opened bids on a new first responder safe room for tropical and other disasters on Dec. 4. Roy Lewis Construction won the contract with a bid of $39.7 million. The facility will be able to house up to 200 people in a 10,000-square-foot space.
14/12/2025
SS United States Reef Project Moves Closer to Sink Date
Tourism taxes and partners cover $10 million project cost...
Okaloosa County has approved another funding increase for the effort to sink the SS United States as an artificial reef off Destin‑Fort Walton Beach. Commissioners backed an amendment to the county’s contract with Coleen Marine Inc., the company handling remediation, preparation, transport, and ...
14/12/2025
January Events Bring Art, Travel and Games to Seniors
Seniors invited to explore create and connect locally...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Senior Center has scheduled a series of January activities aimed at keeping older adults active and connected. The programs include art classes, guided outings, and a music bingo night, with most registrations available online or at the center. These...
13/12/2025
Last Mango Bar & Chill to Bring a Taste of Margaritaville to The Wharf
Marlin Circle is adding a new coastal-themed dining spot...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — A well-known brand is bringing its special island magic to Orange Beach. The Wharf is about to get a lively new addition to its heart. This new venue promises to be a fun spot for everyone. It will sit right in the center of the action around Marlin Circle.
13/12/2025
Gulf Shores And Orange Beach Host Annual E-Cycling And Shred Day
Residents Invited To Recycle Old Electronics And Shred Personal Papers...
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — The cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are inviting residents to gather their old gadgets and paperwork for a free community event. Officials say the Annual E-Cycling and Shred Day is designed to protect both the environment and personal information. Residents wil...
12/12/2025
Santa Scramble Returns to the Orange Beach Golf Center on Saturday...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Families, friends, and local golfers are getting ready to dress in red and green for the 2nd Annual Santa Scramble at the Orange Beach Golf Center. The holiday-themed tournament turns a morning of golf into a way to give back. Organizers say the event blends fun, fri...
12/12/2025
Gulf Shores Christmas Tradition Lights Up the Intracoastal Waterway tomorrow evening...
Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — After the sun goes down in Gulf Shores, the magic is set to begin on the Intracoastal Waterway. LuLu’s will once again host the LuLu’s Lighted Christmas Boat Parade, sending a dazzling fleet of decorated boats into the night on the Intracoastal Waterway. Organizer...
12/12/2025
Holiday Fun Shines At Tacky Jacks In Orange Beach And Gulf Shores
Guests Invited To Deck Out In Tacky Sweaters Meet Santa Enjoy Reindeer Rides And Watch Boats Glow At Dusk...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Tacky Jacks is kicking off the holiday season with a full lineup of family events at its Orange Beach and Gulf Shores locations. Families can enjoy tacky sweaters, live music, Santa visits, reindeer rides, and a lighted boat parade on the water. The celebrations are ...
12/12/2025
Red Snapper Season Reopens For Charter Boats in Gulf Waters
New December Opening Applies Only To Federally Permitted Charter And Headboats...
Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The federal red snapper season for charter and headboat anglers in the Gulf is getting a second act to close out 2025. NOAA Fisheries has decided to reopen the recreational for hire season in federal waters. The move comes after scientists reviewed updated catch data...
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Visit the OBA Community Website for news & information about the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast from Fort Morgan to Perdido Key.
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