Orange Beach Approves $4.5 Million Purchase of Waterfront Property Near The Wharf
Orange Beach council approved buying 32 acres of waterfront land near The Wharf for $4.5 million, calling it a smart long-term investment.
Orange Beach Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Friend’s Death, Freed on Appeal Bond Under House Arrest
Jon Washington of Orange Beach was sentenced to more than 14 years for manslaughter in a 2012 shooting, then released on a $25,000 appeal bond under house arrest while he…
150th Battle of Mobile Bay Commemoration Aims for Education and an Economic Boost
With thousands of visitors expected at Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines, organizers of the three-day 150th Battle of Mobile Bay commemoration hoped the coastal event would deliver both an economic…
Ono Island Man Avoids Prison in Orange Beach Road Rage Shooting Case
A Baldwin County judge handed down a suspended sentence and probation to a man convicted in a 2012 road rage shooting near Orange Beach.
Coastal Alabama Cities Enforce Different Fireworks Rules Ahead of Fourth of July
Fireworks rules vary sharply across Mobile, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Spanish Fort as officials urge caution for the holiday.
Two Boats Destroyed in Early Morning Fire at Orange Beach Marina
Orange Beach firefighters battled a pre-dawn blaze that destroyed two boats at Bear Point Marina, with no injuries reported.
Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island Beaches Earn National ‘Superstar’ Water-Quality Honor
Two Gulf Shores beaches and the public beach on Dauphin Island were named national water-quality 'superstars' in an annual study, ranking among the cleanest of thousands of coastal beaches nationwide.
Daphne Weighs Ban on E-Cigarettes in Some City Buildings After Complaints
After complaints about vaping at the civic center, Daphne's ordinance committee began reviewing changes that could bar e-cigarettes from some indoor city facilities in the summer of 2014.
Surveys Show Broad Support as Gulf Shores Nears Vote on Hangout Fest Permit
With a June 30 vote approaching on a five-year Hangout Music Fest permit, Gulf Shores officials heard survey results and public testimony showing broad support for the beachfront festival.
Shark Sightings Near Orange Beach Prompt Questions From Worried Swimmers
Researchers explain what caused a cluster of shark sightings near Perdido Pass and Orange Beach that closed swimming areas and rattled beachgoers.