Orange Beach Students Prepare to Head Back to School
Orange Beach students return to classrooms this week, with the school system marking the occasion with its annual Makos on Main parade.
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.
Health Officials Warn Swimmers to Avoid Two Baldwin County Bay Sites
Baldwin County health officials are urging swimmers and boaters to steer clear of two popular waterfront spots in lower Baldwin County after routine testing turned up bacteria levels high enough…
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…
Mobile County DA Drops Charges Against Orange Beach Businessman Austin Tanner
Prosecutors dropped four theft and insurance fraud charges against Orange Beach consultant Austin Tanner after discovering errors in a 2024 indictment, though his firm agreed to a two-year ban from…
Charter Boat Billfish Tournament Set to Return to Zeke’s Landing in Orange Beach
The fourth annual Charter Boat Billfish Tournament returns to Zeke's Landing Marina in Orange Beach Aug. 26-28, bringing together licensed charter boats and benefiting a fund for the local fishing…
One Dead, Several Injured After Two Boats Collide Near The Wharf in Orange Beach
A Mobile woman died and several others, including a Fairhope man, were injured when two boats collided on the Intracoastal Waterway near Wolf Bay in Orange Beach on July 18,…
Orange Beach Police Warn Residents About Alleged Towing Scam
The Orange Beach Police Department is warning motorists about an unlicensed wrecker company, Earl's Towing Service, that has allegedly been overcharging customers in the community.
Boat Catches Fire Near Baldwin Beach Express in Orange Beach
A boat caught fire near the Baldwin Beach Express in Orange Beach on Wednesday afternoon, drawing attention from passersby who watched smoke rise from the vessel. The fire was reported…