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Benson Boone Thought Call From Lana Del Rey Was ‘Don From State Farm’
Benson Boone still gets excited telling the story of how he got to perform his hit “Beautiful Things” with Lana Del Rey. During an interview at the Grammy Museum Thursday night, Boone recounted getting a call from the “Born To Die” singer, inviting him to join her for a duet at Hangout Fest in Alabama in May.Zach Bryan, Quavo, Lana Del Rey, Kesha, and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week “I’m sitting here on the plane and it’s about to take off and I get a call. I obviously have no idea who it is,” he recounted....
New Orange Beach School Athletic Center Construction Progressing Rapidly
While there is still some dirt work to be done on the new Orange Beach City Schools $42 million athletic complex, walls are going up on of one of the components to serve coaches, student-athletes, band activities and the community. “We’re getting close to being finished on the dirt work,”...
Tanger Outlet Celebrates Families With Tax Free Back to School Shopping Holiday
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Want to save money on school clothes and have a chance to win Taylor Swift Tickets! Tanger Outlets in Foley invites shoppers to kick off the start of the school season in style with its Back-to-School Era Event on Saturday, July 20 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., which also coincides with Alabama’s Tax-Free Holiday, July 19 – July 21. While shopping for the latest looks and best deals from top brands including Nike, Crocs, J.Crew, H&M and Gap, families can celebrate with an array of fun-filled activities, games and giveaways. Mix 99.9 will be on-site to give away a pair of Taylor Swift tickets for her New Orleans show. Registration will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winner will be announced at 5:30 p.m., and they must be present to win.
Celebrate National Daiquiri Day at Island Time Daiquiris
Frozen Treats and Tropical Vibes Await at The Wharf. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Today, July 19th, marks National Daiquiri Day, and what better way to celebrate than by visiting Island Time Daiquiris at The Wharf in Orange Beach? This New Orleans-style daiquiri bar offers the perfect blend of tropical ambiance and refreshing cocktails to help you embrace the spirit of this rum-based holiday.
CABC Cook-Off Challenge Announced
The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC) is holding the second-annual Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge at The Wharf in Orange Beach on August 24. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of foods, featuring bacon, in a tailgating atmosphere. Tailgating teams will be competing for a golden ticket to the World Food Championships in Indianapolis. Attendees will vote on a People’s Choice Award, with the winning team receiving a trophy and prize package. The best-dressed fan will also receive an award, and attendees can also expect live music and games. The entry fee to take part in the challenge is $100. It is open to amateurs and professionals of all ages, who can compete either as individuals or as a team. Attendance is $20 and free for children aged 5 and under, and sponsorships are available by contacting CABC’s Kimberly Ray at email.
Foley To Discuss Plans For Indoor-Outdoor Aquatic Center
Foley residents will have a chance to provide input on plans for the city’s indoor-outdoor pool facility to be built in Max Griffin Park. The city will hold a public input meeting on July 23 on the proposed Foley aquatics center. The discussion will allow residents to comment on the project before the design of the center is complete. The new facility will replace the outdoor pool built in 1953. Features for the new facility are still being designed, but the new pool will include improvements such as Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility. The new center would be built on the site of the current pool in Max Griffin Park. Plans call for construction to begin after the end of the summer swimming season in 2025. The current pool would be demolished to allow for construction of the new aquatic center.
Foley Space Leased To Excel Beach Services
Mike Reid of Merrill P. Thomas Co., Inc., represented both the landlord (a private company) and tenant (Excel Beach Service) in the lease of 18270 County Road 12 in Foley. This is a 4,480-ft2 industrial building featuring office, showroom and warehouse space. Excel Beach Service is a locally owned and operated provider of beach and bonfire experiences along the Gulf Shores, Perdido Key, 30A and Destin coastlines. It offers a range of services including beach chair, umbrella and side table rentals, as well as paddleboard rentals and beach bonfire setups.
Travelers at VPS hit with delays amid worldwide cyber outage
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A widespread faulty software update caused major disruptions for businesses across the globe, including airlines. People at airports across the country faced major delays in their travels, including local airports. At Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), long lines could be seen with people waiting at...
How this Gulf Shores restaurant is repurposing used oyster shells to help the ecosystem
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Original Oyster House sells over 3,000 oysters every day, but what happens to those shells at the end of the night? Thanks to the Alabama Coastal Foundation Oyster Shell Recycling Program, none of the used shells are wasted. The Oyster House collects the empty shells to put back in […]
Foley moves forward with plans to create entertainment district in historic downtown
FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — The entertainment district proposed for Foley could bring more business and activity to downtown without leading to problems with disruptive behavior. The Foley City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance to establish an entertainment district in the downtown area west of Alabama 59. The ordinance is scheduled for a final vote in August.
Researchers study forest deep beneath the Gulf
BATON ROUGE – The ancient underwater forest about eight miles off the coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama, is known as a time capsule from the last ice age — and for the first time, researchers understand why. Chemical and pollen analyses found the bald cypress trees were buried...
Island Life Personalized Medicine Opens In Gulf Shores
Island Life Personalized Medicine, a direct primary care clinic, is now open in Gulf Shores and will hold a grand opening ceremony on August 6. Owner Maggie Wallace’s goal is to bring personalized medicine with a beach-vibe family atmosphere. Wallace is known in the area for her high-quality care, chronic health management, weight loss/lifestyle management, holistic approach and patient advocacy, according to a press release. Direct primary care is a membership-based primary care model similar to a gym membership, and the practice does not take insurance. Membership pre-enrollment is available.
U.S. News & World Report: UAB Hospital Claims No. 1 Ranking as Best in Alabama; Birmingham Metro
UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released last week. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition...
Firefighting agencies respond to Elberta home fire
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Multiple firefighting units responded to a house fire in Baldwin County Friday morning, News 5 has learned. The fire, which neighbors called in around 8:15 a.m., occurred at a home on Stucki Road in Elberta. LOCATION: Fire departments from Elberta, Lillian, Josephine, Perdido Beach, Summerdale, and Foley responded to the […]
Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back!. A beautiful speckled trout was caught in the Gulf of Mexico Friday afternoon by an angler taking part in the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. So why in the world, a short time later, was...
Lawsuit challenges timing of new Alabama law disqualifying more felons from voting on Nov. 5
Robert Crowley is a U.S. Army veteran, and volunteer with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Mid-South chapter representative. He’s described in a lawsuit as a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. But 27 years ago in 1997, he was convicted of attempted murder. Though he’s a registered voter in Alabama, his ability to vote on Nov. 5 is in doubt because of a new Alabama law that could disqualify him and many others from voting.
Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says
Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA). The two collaborated on an economic impact survey looking at the reach automakers have in...
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