Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is looking for a way to fill the void left by the cancellation of the Hangout/Sand in My Boots Festival. The City of Gulf Shores announced earlier this week that the 2026 festival was called off.

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.

No, it isn't meant to shred unwanted Christmas presents. The event can help you eliminate unwanted electronics and papers with personal information. The cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are inviting residents to gather their old gadgets and paperwork for a free community event.

(Update) Law enforcement officials have taken a man into custody following a shooting earlier this week in Foley. The arrest comes after a detailed investigation into the shooting. Officers worked quickly to track down the person they believe is responsible.

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.

The holiday season in Orange Beach will shine a little brighter this year as residents prepare for a unique community tradition. The Garner C. Tampary Memorial Foundation and the City of Orange Beach are teaming up once again to host a festive celebration.

Maintenance dredging is currently underway at Perdido Pass to ensure the busy waterway remains clear and safe for navigation. The project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, began in late November and is expected to be completed before Christmas, weather permitting.

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce announced this past Wednesday that applications are now open for its Membership Director position following the departure of Frank Shepard, who has accepted a role as Economic Development Manager for the City of Foley.

Baldwin County’s housing market showed a mixed picture in November 2025, with prices moving in different directions across key areas. New data from Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service point to falling prices in the Resort market and moderate gains in the Traditional Residential market.

The City of Orange Beach is preparing for the 2026 beach season by opening resident parking pass registration and renewals for Gulf State Park and City Beach accesses. City officials announced that passes will be handled through Orange Beach City Hall.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores has a new resident that is helping raise awareness about one of the world's most endangered big cats. Mystique, an eleven-year-old melanistic Amur leopard, recently arrived at the zoo and has already started showing off her personality to keepers.

The popular Hangout Music Festival will not take place in 2026, according to last night’s announcements from Gulf Shores city officials. The cancellation comes after the festival organizers were unable to secure the required musical acts in time. Despite this setback, plans are already underway to bring the event back

Tis the season to celebrate coastal style. Whether you’re donning your glitziest Barbie pink, humming along to Holiday Classics, shopping local coastal brands, or watching the Christmas Boat Parade, this week delivers something merry for every kind of beachgoer.

For the past few years the City of Foley has held distinction for it's percentage of growth and new businesses. A new report states Auburn is now Alabama's "Boom Town." According to Go Banking Rates, the city on the plains has surpassed other Alabama towns in growth and per capita income.

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941— a date which will live in infamy— the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." Those words meant the United States would be at war. A conflict that saw over 20 million soldiers die and over 50 million civilians per

The American Heart Association will be launching its national blood pressure program at the Orange Beach Public Library. The initiative is called Libraries with Heart and is designed to help residents monitor their blood pressure at home.

Owning a business can be very time consuming and filled with hours of paperwork preparation. One item each local business must have is a certified business license to operate in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. The administrations of both cities have made changes to the licensing system in order to speed up the process for

Construction on the City of Gulf Shores Pedestrian Bridge is moving forward on schedule, with steady work visible on both sides of the project. Crews are working on the bridge structure as well as nearby parking and streetscape improvements.

Walmart is warning customers about current scams, especially a major PlayStation 5 purchase scam via robocalls/texts asking you to press 1 to cancel, and email/text phishing attempts for gift cards or login info, but you should never call back, click suspicious links, or provide personal data.