Flora-Bama to Host Celebration of Life for Co-Owner Pat McClellan
Flora-Bama will host a celebration of life Aug. 9 for co-owner Pat McClellan, who died July 22 at age 77 after helping build the iconic beach bar's traditions since 1984.
Columbia Southern University Tops 200 Programs With New Human Services and Criminal Justice Options
Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach has surpassed 200 degree and certificate programs after adding 11 new offerings, including a human services concentration woven into four criminal justice degrees.
Orange Beach Police Help Senior Reclaim Boat After Tropical Storm Bertha
Orange Beach police helped a senior citizen recover his boat after Tropical Storm Bertha washed it ashore near Maria Hawkins' dock, guiding him safely from the water and back home.
Orange Beach City Schools to Kick Off the Year With Makos on Main Parade
Orange Beach City Schools kicks off the 2026-27 school year with the free Makos on Main Parade at The Wharf on August 5, featuring a Pre-K through 12th grade march…
Storm Surge, Rough Surf Hit Orange Beach Before Dawn as Bertha’s Outer Bands Linger
Storm surge reached the lifeguard stand at Cotton Bayou and waves pounded Perdido Pass before dawn Thursday as Tropical Storm Bertha's outer bands lingered along Orange Beach.
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon Apologizes to City Council as Meetings Turn Calmer
Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon apologized to the City Council for recent clashes with members over transparency and a disputed body camera video, and the board's next meeting passed without…
Bertha’s Track Shifts West, Sparing Orange Beach and Gulf Shores From the Storm’s Heaviest Wind and Rain
Tropical Storm Bertha's center drifted west of Orange Beach early Wednesday, leaving Baldwin County's beaches with only light rain and rough surf instead of the heavier totals forecasters had once…
Orange Beach Council Set to Fund Sea Turtle Facility Upgrade, Weigh AC Hotel PUD Changes
Orange Beach's City Council is set to fund new life-support equipment at its sea turtle facility and consider redesigning the AC Hotel by Marriott's parking, among a packed Tuesday agenda.
American Red Cross Blood Drive Set for Orange Beach Adult Fitness Center
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Orange Beach Adult Fitness Center on July 24, with donors eligible for a movie ticket incentive through the end…
Coastal Spotlight Theatre Camp Wraps First Year With 70 Young Performers in Orange Beach
Coastal Spotlight Theatre Camp, a new two-week partnership between Orange Beach City Schools and the city, brought 70 young performers together for a free public performance of Finding Nemo KIDS.