Orange Beach Alabama
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Second dollar bill containing fentanyl found in Orange Beach, two officers exposed
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) – For the second time this summer in Orange Beach, fentanyl was discovered inside a folded dollar bill that had been dropped ... -
ZZ Top Adds Three New US Shows With Jeff Beck To 2022 Tour
Jeff Beck and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top in 2009; Kevin Mazur/WireImage High ZZ recently scheduled three concerts in September in their home state of Texas ... -
Hot Bar-BQ News in Baldwin County
Out-of-state investors paid $1.8 million for 198 acres at Sandy Creek Farms at 23720 US 98 in Elberta, according to Realtors. David and Angie Swiger of ... -
See the coastline with Sail Wild Hearts
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) – This week, Destination Gulf Coast takes us to Orange Beach, Ala. where you will find some of the most beautiful waters ... -
Jim Wyatt answers questions from Titans fans as training camp approaches
NASHVILLE- Training camp is just days away for the Tennessee Titans. The report date is Tuesday and the first practice is scheduled for Wednesday. We’re still ... -
Al Zelinka relishes his new role as city manager in Huntington Beach
Al Zelinka said he never aspired to become city manager. Instead, a service career led to him being asked to play the role of Riverside in ... -
Alabama FM, North Carolina AM-Translator Combo, Palm Springs Translator Sold
Sold GULF COAST BROADCASTING CO., INC. sells Classic Hits WCSN-F (SUNNY 105.7 FM)/ORANGE BEACH, AL to PORTSIDE MEDIA ... -
Orange Beach Middle School Named A+ College Ready School
ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (WKRG) – The A+ College Ready “School of Excellence” award is given to schools that experience record academic growth during the school year. ... -
Stolen vehicle recovered, may be linked to series of robberies in Orange Beach
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) – A stolen vehicle was found in Gulf Shores on Wednesday, July 13, and police believe it may be linked to a ... -
Tyreke Walker’s mother continues search for her missing son in the Gulf of Mexico
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – It’s been a painful month for a Louisiana family whose son has been missing since stormy waves hit Orange Beach, Ala. The ... -
Leeds Knights of Columbus Leeds Council present beach giveaway
According to staff reports from The Tribune LEEDS — Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo at the Leeds Civic Center drew its biggest turnout yet with 97 ... -
Q&A: Meet the first woman to lead the Alabama National Guard
Major General Sheryl E. Gordon is the first woman to serve as the Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guardhaving been appointed to the position in ... -
Morgan Wallen Grants a 12-Year-Old’s Wish to Meet Him With a Surprise Date at a Concert in Alabama
Morgan Wallen caught up with 12-year-old Brevin Guidroz backstage at his recent concert in Orange Beach, Alabama. The “You Proof” singer has already reached out ... -
Kirt Announces 2022 Slate – University of Tennessee Athletics
Knoxville, Tennessee. – As head coach Joe KirtFor the first year at the helm, Tennessee will look to build on the success it enjoyed in 2021 ... -
Dollar combo stores go big in a small town
A local investor/developer has paid $3 million for 12 acres on the southwest corner of Airport Boulevard and N. Davis Highway in Pensacola, Florida. according to ... -
Fairhope Swim notice issued for Mobile Bay at Orange Street Pier
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) – The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a public swimming advisory Friday for the waters of Mobile Bay at Orange Street Pier ... -
Okaloosa County’s newest artificial reef
FORT WALTON BEACH – Okaloosa County man-made reef system got a little bigger recently with the addition of 26 concrete and limestone structures in one of ... -
Hoover Sun Wins 2022 Alabama Press Association General Excellence Awards, Advertising Sweepstakes
The Hoover Sun received 30 awards at the Alabama Press Association’s 2022 Annual Awards Dinner at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach on Saturday night, ... -
1st Celebrity Golf Tournament a Success, Funds Raised for Gulf Coast Ministries
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) – Many sports celebrities visit the Gulf Coast in June. Last week, racing legends appeared at Five Flags Speedway. This Sunday and ... -
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and 14 other South Alabama cities among the state’s fastest growing
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – There are 16 cities in Mobile and Baldwin counties that have been listed as some of the cities with the fastest growing ... -
Sea Turtle Friendly Lighting, an Ongoing Community Effort at Alabama Beaches
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) – Before sunrise, when most people are still in bed, volunteers from Share the Beach are on patrol, searching. “Potentially a crawling ... -
Cumberland Farms comes to the Gulf Coast
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — Convenience store and fuel retailer EG Group introduced its Cumberland Farms brand to the Florida Gulf Coast and Alabama. It is opening two ... -
🌱 Approval of updated Hoover School Board Capital Plan + Farmers Markets
Hello friends. I’m here with your new copy of the Hoover Daily, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Let’s do ... -
Superintendent of Phenix City schools quits Orange Beach post
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) – Phenix City Schools Superintendent Randy Wilkes announced Wednesday that he is stepping down to take on a role in southern Alabama. ... -
The price of gas in Alabama rose 27 cents last week
Another day, another record at gas pumps in Alabama. The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Alabama is at an all-time high again ... -
Alabama School Resource Officers Recognized at Annual Conference in Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) – School resource officers from across Alabama are in Orange Beach this week for their annual training conference. They play a huge ... -
Man who faked death to avoid child rape charges gets 85 years in prison
article Jacob Blair Scott (photo credit: US Marshals Service) PASCAGOULA, Miss. – A veteran who once faked his own death in an attempt to avoid criminal ... -
Now is the summer of my displeasure – Red Bluff Daily News
As I sit here in my uncomfortable chair, I hear the screams and roars of laughter from what sounds like about 500 teenagers in my back ... -
Three Incredible Scenic Drives to Take in Alabama
The open road: a temptress calling all souls eager to explore. In Alabama, few things beat a springtime walk through the countryside. Dense forest highways spill ... -
Phish Dusts Off “Quadraphonic Reversal” At Alabama Tour Opener [Photos/Videos]
Every year, at some point before Phishing hit the road, I find myself asking the same rhetorical question: “Is it the summer tour already?! But I ... -
Alabama’s tourism industry is booming, official says
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Tourists are packing their bags to visit Alabama’s Gulf Coast and its attractions. The Alabama Department of Tourism has seen strong growth. ... -
AHSAA Spring Reclassification: 3 State Baseball Champions Advance in 2023
Eight private AHSAA schools, including a pair of state champions, will move up one ranking next spring due to AHSAA’s competitive balance factor. The Central Board ... -
‘I wish I had lasted longer,’ says father of teen missing in Orange Beach waters
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) – The unimaginable happened to a Louisiana family vacationing in Orange Beach. On Saturday, their 14-year-old son was swept away in rough ... -
Election 2022: Challengers shoot two incumbents in Alabama Public Service Commission races
Alabama’s Senate and gubernatorial races grab the headlines, and announcements of attacks come fast and fierce. But among the ballot races, the contest for the Public ... -
Surf Fishing on the Alabama Coast
Currently, pompano, whiting and flounder hang out in the usual spots along the sandbar, usually the first closest to the breaking waves. These breakers stir up ... -
The Gulf Coast Retreat is one of the most unique lodges in the world
If you’re looking for glorious sunrises, carefree afternoons, and jaw-dropping sunsets, Eagle Cottages at Gulf State Park is the perfect getaway to Gulf Shores and Orange ... -
Chill is the word for the first day of Orange Beach Powerboat Week
As of 6 p.m. tonight, much of the 55-boat Orange Beach Powerboat Week Poker Run fleet was still on the water, but mostly near the marina ... -
Jeffrey Lynn Gregory | Obituary
DRAKESBORO – Jeffrey Lynn Gregory, 67, of Drakesboro, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 3:12 a.m. at his home. Mr. Gregory was a businessman for Gregory’s ... -
4 beach restaurants for date night
For an unforgettable date: The Gulf A night under the stars, with tasty food and toes in the sand: that’s The Gulf. Located right on the ... -
Wiedmer: UTC volleyball’s Van Horns start a life of Mother’s Day
For one thing, the timing couldn’t have been worse. When William “Bronko” Van Horn made his presence known to the world on March 15 – weighing ... -
AHSAA Softball Regional Pairings Set
AHSAA regional softball action begins Tuesday with 208 teams playing to earn a spot in the state championship tournament in Oxford. The top two teams from ... -
Biden’s little political snub from Governor Kay Ivey belittles the post she’s been striving to keep
This is an opinion column. That’s a shame. Really. A fraud, too. “[We’re] here to do business, not politics. That’s what our governor said. That’s what ... -
See Friday’s High School Baseball Scoreboard, Saturday’s Games
The AHSAA high school baseball playoffs resumed Friday across the state of Alabama. Classes 1A-6A are in the midst of second-round action, while Class 7A teams ... -
Huntington Beach to hire Riverside city manager – Orange County Register
While Riverside loses its city manager, Huntington Beach gains it. The two cities announced on Wednesday (April 27) that Riverside City Manager Al Zelinka is expected ... -
Visit Cobalt, Alabama’s restaurant for panoramic coastal views
Posted in Alabama To eat April 25, 2022 by Jennifer Young When it comes to dining out, a restaurant’s atmosphere is ... -
AHSAA, AISA Baseball Pairings | Sports
AHSAA SECOND ROUND PAIRINGS Here are the pairings for the Alabama High School Athletic Association baseball playoff second round 1A-6A and playoff 7A first round. All ... -
Lindy Blanchard touts financial independence as an ‘advantage’ in gubernatorial race
Lindy Blanchard has spent far more money than any other candidate, including Governor Kay Ivey, in the Republican primary race for governor of Alabama. The source ... -
13th cruise on the coast of Bama on April 29 and 30 at the quay –
13th cruise on the coast of Bama on April 29 and 30 at the quay Bama Coast Cruisin’ returns to The Wharf in Orange Beach April ... -
Mega space rented at The Wharf
Dick’s Last Resort and Cats Meow have together leased 16,000 square feet of retail space on Main Street at The Wharf in Orange Beach, and plan ... -
What’s behind those orange tags at the Fairhope gas station
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) – Competing gas stations on Interstates 48 and 181 in Fairhope. The price of regular both – $3.85 per gallon. “That’s how it ... -
Chris Stapleton adds two more Alabama shows for 2022
Country music superstar Chris Stapleton has added two more Alabama shows this year, Red Mountain Entertainment announced this week. His “All American Roadshow” will stop at ... -
Graduation Dates for Gulf Coast High Schools and Colleges
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Graduation season is almost upon high school and college students across the country. Mobile County Public Schools, Baldwin County Public Schools and ... -
Alabama Gulf Coast launches beach safety campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – A new campaign aims to keep you safe while visiting Alabama’s Gulf Coast. It’s called the Beach Safe campaign. This is a ... -
Alabama baseball and softball rankings
The fourth Alabama Sports Writers Association high school baseball and softball rankings were released Thursday. The teams were named by sports journalists in their region. MONTGOMERY: ... -
Ryan Lolley leaves Gordo after 99 wins to take over Northridge football program
Ryan Lolley’s 100th coaching career win will come at a new school. The Gordo High coach was approved Tuesday night by the Tuscaloosa City School Board ... -
State Championship football coach Patrick Browning leaves Pike Road for Greenville
State Championship coach Patrick Browning leaves Pike Road to become Greenville’s head football coach. The move was announced this morning. “I love Pike Road,” Browning said ... -
Former Orange Beach fire chief dies – WKRG News 5
UT Austin researchers are finding ways to eliminate… 24 hours ago Because, remains found at Winston Lake could be linked… 4 hours ago UT scientists use ... -
Veteran football coach Jamey DuBose returns to Alabama to lead Orange Beach
Veteran football coach Jamey DuBose is back at Alabama State. DuBose, who won a Class 7A state title at Central-Phenix City and a pair of 6A ... -
South Alabama Spring Roundup: No. 1 Mobile Christian and Bayshore Christian continue to win
Top-ranked Mobile Christian improved to 15-3 overall last week with a double sweep at Class 7A Fairhope. The defending 4A champions won 7-2, 5-1. RELATED: Birmingham ... -
9 Delicious Restaurants I Loved Near Gulf Shores, Alabama
The Gulf Shores region of Alabama is fast becoming one of Alabama’s most popular destinations. Its 32 miles of white sand beaches combined with attractions ranging ... -
Nashville parents remember their 11-year-old daughter killed in I-65 crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A Nashville family is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old daughter and sister. Earlier this month, Charasma Moseley, her daughter Karmyn, and ... -
Dierks Bentley unveils Summer Beers On Me tour after surprise Ryman Auditorium appearance
by Cindy Watts 3 hours ago Summer is coming and so is Dierks Bentley. After spending much of the past two years with his family in ... -
WATCH: Morgan Wallen shocks the Nashville crowd with a two-song performance alongside musical hero Eric Church
Morgan Wallen surprised fans at the second of three sold-out shows in Nashville, Tennessee, with a special performance alongside his musical hero and friend, Eric Church. ... -
Orange Beach votes to create a municipal school system
With no comment and little information provided, the Orange Beach City Council voted on Tuesday to create its own municipal school system. The unanimous vote was ... -
Katy Lou Croft Obituary
Katy Lou Croft Likos, 91, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. After ... -
$17 million park and boat ramp in Orange Beach set to open in April
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) – There are only a few weeks of work left on Baldwin County’s first boat launch. The $17 million park on the ... -
Spring Break 2022: What to know before hitting Alabama’s beaches
The calendar has officially moved to March, which means spring and spring break are right around the corner. Whether this Spring Break is your first Spring ... -
Angry Crab Shack arrives at Casa Grande
Locally owned and operated Angry Crab Shacka restaurant specializing in seafood broths with Asian-Cajun flavors and signature sauces, is set to open its next Arizona location ... -
William Clinton Cowden – The Greenville Lawyer
William “Bill” Clinton Cowden, 75, of Greenville, Alabama, died Monday, February 28, 2022 at his home. A memorial service will be held in his honor on ... -
Chase Smith leaves Orange Beach to return to Spanish Fort as head football coach
Once again, Spanish Fort High School has looked south to find its new head football coach. On Thursday, the Baldwin County School Board approved the hiring ... -
BREAKING: Lainey Wilson, Kameron Marlowe, ERNEST and more added to Morgan Wallen’s ‘dangerous tour’
by Morgan Wallen Dangerous Tour just got bigger! The country superstar and East Tennessee native added Lainey Wilson, Kameron Marlowe, ERNEST, Ian Munsickand Hunt the rice ... -
The Greatest Coastal Killer May Not Be What You Think
The biggest killer on the coast, in terms of weather, is not hurricanes. Or tornadoes. Or even lightning. These are rip currents. According to the National ... -
Arrests made in connection with series of fires at Walmart stores
Five men have been arrested and charged with burning down a series of Walmart stores in the south, two of which were located on the Mississippi ... -
Skilled to Work: Culinary Arts Academy, trains future restaurateurs | Community events
Food Culinary Arts Academy Something is brewing in Decatur! In this week’s Skilled to Work, we head to Decatur’s Career Academies. The instructors train the restaurateurs ... -
Great horned owl search ends at Orange Beach – WKRG News 5
UPDATE (2/2/22 8:53 PM): The owl was captured this evening near The Gulf Rest, where it was spotted earlier today. The owl has built-in sharp hooks, ... -
A mega development in the direction of Summerdale
An out-of-town investor paid $2.1 million for Rosewood Apartments, a 34-unit complex at 6601 Old Shell Road in Mobile, according to John Napper of Gulfbelt Properties, ... -
Jason Aldean Returns to Alabama for ‘Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour’
Prepare to be happy, Jason Aldean Fans. The country star has announced 35 dates for his “Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour”, including a stopover in Alabama. ... -
Check Out AHSAA Boys, Girls Sub-Regional Basketball Pairings
AHSAA sub-regional basketball games are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. The girls play on Monday with the boys’ sub-regional games scheduled for Tuesday. Zone champions of ... -
Cosmo’s restaurant and bar in Alabama offers shrimp happy hour
Posted in Alabama To eat February 12, 2022 by Jennifer Young Do you like prawns? If so, you’ll want to visit ... -
Alabama’s Walker Hayes continues to soar with 5 ACM Award nominations
Walker Hayes continues to capture the attention of the country music world, earning five nominations for this year’s award ACM Award. Hayes, from Alabama, is nominated ... -
Ballyhoo Fest March 5-6 at Gulf State Park –
Ballyhoo Fest March 5-6 at Gulf State Park By Eloise ThomleyIt’s almost time for Ballyhoo! Ballyhoo Festival is a unique blend of art and cultural exchange, ... -
Kenny Chesney adds Orange Beach date to his spring tour
Country superstar Kenny Chesney added a May date at the Wharf in Orange Beach to his spring tour, which already included a date in Huntsville. The ... -
What does the crowded field of GOP challengers mean for Alabama Governor Kay Ivey?
Eight Republican candidates are challenging Governor Kay Ivey for the party’s nomination this year, five more than in her first gubernatorial campaign in 2018. Ivey won ... -
MS man who faked death faces federal charges in Alabama
A Moss Point military veteran who faked his own death in 2018 to avoid jail time for alleged sex crimes in Jackson County faces new federal ... -
Republican candidates in Alabama far outnumber Democrats as qualifying for May 24 primary winds down
Republican primary voters in Alabama will have the final say in seven of the statewide races on the ballot this year as no Democrats have registered ... -
Orange Beach gears up for Seafood Festival and Car Show
Constructions of military tankers of the Airbus Lockheed Martin plan 23 minutes ago The pilot is celebrating 50 years since his last plane flight on… 3 ... -
Margaritaville troubadour Jimmy Buffett sails to Houston for 2022 tour
Rejoice, parrot heads! The legendary islander arrives in Houston. Relaxed Margaritaville maestro Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band are heading to town for one night ... -
Poll shows lack of support for I-10 toll bridge, but officials not surprised by results
A new poll commissioned by former congressional candidate Dean Young shows that 68% of those who responded support using “current public funds” to fund the Interstate ... -
Orange Beach Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect
Erik Runge goes on a rant against drivers who don’t do the right thing… 4 hours ago WGN car wash service courtesy of Erik Runge 4 ... -
Bob Dylan will play Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile this spring
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will be performing in Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile this spring, according to tour information released on Monday. According to details provided by ... -
Nearly 200 Charlotte Douglas flights canceled on Saturday due to winter weather – WSOC TV
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Nearly 200 flights were canceled Saturday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport due to winter weather conditions. As of 10 p.m. Saturday, more ... -
Thomas Rhett returns to Alabama: How to get tickets
Country star Thomas Rhett will return to Alabama this summer, Red Mountain Entertainment announced Friday. Rhett’s “Bring the Bar to Your Tour” will stop at the ... -
Relative of imprisoned Alabama mayor seeks protection from abuse
WETUMPKA, Ala. A relative of an Alabama mayor jailed for domestic violence while campaigning for statewide office has sought court protection, saying he choked to death ... -
Fight leads to stabbing at Poughkeepsie Galleria
It was a wild scene at the Poughkeepsie Galleria on Monday afternoon after police said a fight broke out and two people were stabbed. There aren’t ... -
12 Fantastic Vrbos In Gulf Shores, Alabama
White sand beaches, stellar sunsets, and sensational seafood await on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Nestled on a long narrow strip of land between Orange Beach and Fort ... -
Sharon Anne Hill – The Daily Globe
IRONWOOD, Michigan – Sharon Anne Hill, 76, of Ironwood earned her wings on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Ironwood. Sharon was born January 16, 1945 in ... -
Popular Pennsylvania Spot Named One of Nation’s Top 10 Winter Fishing Destinations
Presque Isle Bay in Lake Erie is one of the top winter fishing destinations in the United States, according to FishingBooker, an online reservation service for ... -
State task force raises awareness of human trafficking in Alabama
The Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force sponsors Alabama Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11 to raise awareness of one of the world’s most dynamic and ... -
Morro Bay named one of the best winter fishing spots in the United States
A website that offers a nationwide recreational fishing trip booking platform has listed its 10 best winter fishing destinations of 2022 in the United States – ... -
Representative Steve McMillan to undergo treatment for brain tumors
By MARY SELL, Alabama Daily News Longtime state MP Steve McMillan for R-Gulf Shores will undergo “an aggressive treatment plan” targeting three small tumors in his ... -
Alabama beaches set for another record breaking season despite COVID
GULF SHORES, Alabama (WKRG) – Alabama beaches are the gem of the state’s tourism industry. Governor Kay Ivey touted the state’s coast from Gulf Shores on ... -
Smiley: They were warming up for NASCAR | Smiley anders
The best story of 2022 so far, from Donald Landaiche, Donaldsonville: âSister Frances (Aunt Bitty) was a very special member of our family, the only one ... -
Georgia win over Michigan sets up defining rematch for Alabama
Support local journalism by obtaining a digital subscription to the Palm Beach Post. For a limited time, new subscribers can get full digital access for six ... -
Welcome the New Year with great entertainment from Can’t Miss Alabama
Enjoy great entertainment as the New Year approaches. MoonPie on mobile Ring the bell in 2022 during one of the biggest and coolest New Years celebrations ... -
McMain crushes Universal Academy in TexLou Christmas storefront – Crescent City Sports
Zone Prep Basketball Report for Tuesday, December 28 As the reigning state champion, Eleanor McMain is on the verge of winning a second straight state title. ... -
Moratoriums, Impact Fees, and More: How Fastest Growing Alabama County Continues to Fight Growth
Kendall Eringman lives in a subdivision north of Fairhope Business Center where her grandparents once lived and where this “little town, little country” still reigns today. ... -
Christmas Eve sees light traffic in the Mobile-Baldwin area | Mobile County Alabama News
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama (WALA) – The vacation trips projected by the AAA would almost match the pre-pandemic 2019 Christmas season, but the roads were clear on Christmas ... -
Winter Fishing at Gulf Shores
It takes a bit cooler weather for sheep’s head to appear most of the time, but anglers have been able to catch some toothy fish lately. ... -
7 best destination restaurants in Alabama
Posted in Alabama To eat December 17, 2021 by Jennifer Alabama is home to a variety of wonderful restaurants. While most of them attract locals, many ... -
Orange Beach city officials unhappy with airport name change spend $ 75,000 to support it
Orange Beach city officials on Tuesday decided they would continue to invest in marketing an airport where a name change annoyed them. By unanimous vote, the ...