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Orange Beach Planning Commission Revisits 45-Acre Subdivision Proposal
Planning Commission to Discuss Oak Shores and Other Projects. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – A plan receiving an unfavorable recommendation during the May session of the Orange Beach Planning Commission is being resubmitted to the panel and will be discussed at the July 8 meeting. Lawyer Daniel...
Sen. Gudger injured in July 4 jet ski accident
Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, was airlifted to UAB Hospital after a jet ski accident on Smith Lake on Thursday. Gudger was in intensive care late Thursday after a “brief surgical procedure to address internal bleeding,” according to a press release from the Alabama Senate. He sustained other injuries that are being monitored.
Eight local football games to look forward to this season
Jul. 4—Fireworks exploded in the sky Thursday as everyone celebrated the Fourth of July, but it won't be long before there's a different type of fireworks attracting locals in Alabama. We're a little over a month away from the start of the 2024 high school football season, and this year has the chance to be a good one. There will be a lot of must-see games this fall, but here are eight of the ...
Great July 4th Celebrations on the Coast
The Gulf Coast is geared up for a vibrant celebration of Independence Day, with a host of events scheduled across the region. From lively burger-eating contests and beachside barbecues to patriotic parades and spectacular fireworks displays, residents and visitors alike can look forward to a diverse array of activities. Venues like The Hangout in Gulf Shores, LuLu’s, Flora-Bama Lounge, OWA Parks & Resort, The Wharf in Orange Beach, Perdido Beach Resort, Turquoise Place, The Beach Club, and Gulf State Park Pier are pulling out all the stops to ensure a memorable Fourth of July.
Alabama judge extends hold on medical cannabis licensing
An Alabama judge Tuesday said he would enter another temporary restraining order on the stalled licensing process for medical cannabis licenses. Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson directed companies denied a license and the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to provide a jointly proposed order that would allow investigative hearings on awarded licenses to continue […] The post Alabama judge extends hold on medical cannabis licensing appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Former BayBears general manager talks future sale of The Hank and why it sits empty today
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — In 1996, the stadium that would eventually be named after home run king Hank Aaron, was just a yellow square on a map, a series of artists drawings of what it could be. But eventually it was, and the Bay Bears were a real thing,...
Okaloosa County to break ground on new Agriculture Learning Center in Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa County will break ground on a new Agriculture Extension Office in Fort Walton Beach, replacing a storm-damaged building in south Okaloosa County. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. near Miss Ruth’s Farmers Market at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, located at 1954 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Operation Dry Water launches in Destin to crack down on impaired boating
On July 3, 2024, a coalition of law enforcement agencies and boating safety organizations gathered at U.S. Coast Guard Station Destin to launch Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign aimed at reducing alcohol and drug-related boating incidents and fatalities. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted the kickoff...
Bank robbery in Destin, suspect remains at large
Authorities are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Wednesday evening, July 3, in Destin. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reports that a man robbed the Truist Bank on Emerald Coast Parkway around 5 p.m. The suspect, described as a white male, entered the bank wearing a blue floral shirt, baseball cap, and surgical mask.
Weather Aware continues on Friday for dangerous heat
Weather Aware Through Friday for Heat Friday will remain hot and humid ahead of a cold front moving into Alabama from the northwest. This front will set off scattered to numerous showers and storms. A few storms could be strong with heavy rain and gusty winds. High temperatures will be in the lower to middle […]
Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge Returns to Orange Beach
Live Music and Bacon Dishes and Prizes at the Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will host the Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama, on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event features a game day...
Celebrate Independence Day with the Gulf Coast's Best Parties and Fireworks Shows
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Gulf Coast is geared up for a vibrant celebration of Independence Day, with a host of events scheduled across the region. From lively burger-eating contests and beachside barbecues to patriotic parades and spectacular fireworks displays, residents and visitors alike can look forward to a diverse array of activities. Venues like The Hangout in Gulf Shores, LuLu’s, Flora-Bama Lounge, OWA Parks & Resort, The Wharf in Orange Beach, Perdido Beach Resort, Turquoise Place, The Beach Club, and Gulf State Park Pier are pulling out all the stops to ensure a memorable Fourth of July.
Miracle League of Pensacola gives athletes of all ages and abilities a chance to shine
The Miracle League of Pensacola recently wrapped up another successful season at Escambia County’s John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Complex, providing an opportunity for players of all ages and skill levels to play T-ball, baseball and softball in a safe, fun environment. In Miracle League, every player hits, gets...
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Graci McGillicuddy, co-founder of the All Star Children’s Foundation, has been selected to be a 2024 inductee into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, it was announced July 2. Each year, the governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women,...
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