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Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  The Orange Beach Police Department (OBPD) has launched a new recruitment campaign seeking police officers to join its force in one of Alabama's most popular coastal cities. Department officials are looking for candidates dedicated to public service and committed to fostering strong community ties.

Foley, Ala. — (OBA) —  Foley is moving ahead with a sidewalk project. The work focuses on the Mills Community in west Foley. City officials said the route will connect to other walkways and lead to a planned community park. Mills residents voted in 2023 to annex their community into Foley. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said city officials have been planning both the sidewalk and the park since then. The Foley City Council recently voted to solicit bids for the project.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Sweet Grown Alabama Seafood Cook-Off drew a large crowd to The Wharf for a night celebrating Alabama seafood and the people who help produce it. The event honored chefs, fishermen, farmers, and other producers from across the state. Chefs competed by preparing dishes that showcased seafood from Alabama waters, giving attendees a chance to see culinary talent up close while highlighting the local industry behind it.

Oxford, Ala. – (OBA) – Among Alabama softball teams and consecutive state titles, the Orange Beach Lady Makos stand taller than any program. Orange Beach completed its sixth straight tournament by going undefeated at the state tournament site here on May 18-19.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach will utilize a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help develop a safety action plan in the city. The funds will come from the department’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program and will require a city match. The Orange Beach City Council will discuss the grant during the work session portion of a joint regular/work session meeting on May 19 at 5 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall.

One of several topics covered by Kennon at the city’s May 6 town hall included a spur of a road to take two lanes south from Canal Road near Big Mike’s Steakhouse to a meeting with State Route 161. From there, the stream of traffic will continue to flow with two lanes of traffic heading south to the State Route 182 or beach road. “It is paid for,” Kennon told the standing-room-only crowd on May 6.

Oxford, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach is poised to make history with a chance to claim a sixth straight Alabama softball state championship. The Lady Makos struggled at times at the plate, got stellar pitching from MK McMullan, and pounded out timely hits in two big innings to go 3-0 on the day and a date in the championship round to complete the historic sweep. First pitch on May 19 at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the softball stadium at the complex.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  A restaurant sitting right on the Gulf in Orange Beach, Alabama, has earned a spot on a national list of the best waterfront restaurants in the United States. CoastAL Restaurant in Orange Beach is located on the beautiful Gulf. It sits directly on the beach, where guests can walk straight from the sand to their table. The Gulf is always in view, and that connection to the water is a big part of what makes the place special.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Three acts from Alabama walked away as big winners at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. The show took place this past weekend at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Shania Twain hosted the ceremony, which streamed live on Prime Video. It was a strong night for the state, with artists from Hope Hull, Jacksonville, and Mobile, Alabama, all taking home trophies. The awards took place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Memorial Day weekend is officially rolling onto the Alabama Gulf Coast, and with it comes one of the biggest weeks of the season for coastal events, live music, waterfront dining, family fun, and unforgettable beach memories.