Orange Beach

Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear Baldwin bridge dispute

The court rejected Baldwin Bridge Company's request to rehear the case, meaning the state can resume work on a new toll-free bridge.

Jacob Holmes

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September 25, 2023

Montgomery judge blocks new state bridge, but appeal looms

ALDOT will likely ask the ALSC to stay the injunction to allow crews to resume construction.

Bill Britt

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May 18, 2023

Opinion

Orange Beach officials still fighting same “Bad Ass” fight 20 years on

It’s simply not the government’s place to dictate cultural morays and niceties.  

Will Nevin

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September 27, 2022

Orange Beach awarded federal aid to boost tourism after pandemic slowdown

The federal aid will pay for planning and marketing to bolster tourism along the coast.

Eddie Burkhalter

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April 9, 2021

Alabama Gulf Coast beaches remain closed for now

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beaches will remain closed for now due to ongoing repair and cleanup efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sally. “Working closely with Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft and Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, as well as Commissioner Billy Joe Underwood, the governor has agreed to keep Baldwin County’s beaches … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 25, 2020

Alabama Democrats: Tuberville doesn’t have a plan or experience

The Alabama Democratic Party on Wednesday released a statement slamming Republican Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville for not commenting on Hurricane Sally. Tuberville is challenging U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, in the Nov. 3 general election. “Tommy Tuberville said he didn’t have a clue how to address the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, so it isn’t surprising that … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 18, 2020

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores closed to tourists

The top tourist towns in Alabama are closed to tourists as the two beachfront towns clean up from the biggest hurricane to hit the state’s Gulf Coast since Ivan in 2004. Hurricane Sally plowed into Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and surrounding communities before dawn Wednesday, doing tremendous damage. Tourists are banned from visiting Gulf Shores, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 17, 2020

Hurricane Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores as category two hurricane

Hurricane Sally has officially made landfall near Gulf Shores as a category two hurricane with sustained winds at 105 miles per hour and torrential rainfall. Ahead of landfall, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urged Alabamians who live on the coast and in flood-prone areas of Mobile and Baldwin counties to evacuate but many residents stayed in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 16, 2020

GOP candidate Tommy Tuberville leads Trump “boat parade” in Orange Beach

Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville rode in the lead boat in a “boat parade” on Sunday in Orange Beach, celebrating Independence Day and the launch of President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. Hundreds of boats participated in the Trump parade in the Perdido Pass area. WKRG TV estimates that more than 8,000 people joined. Orange Beach and … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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July 7, 2020