Gulf Shores Prepares For Sand In My Boots Festival Comeback

) — Gulf Shores is preparing to welcome back Sand In My Boots after a yearlong break. The beachside music festival is expected to draw thousands of fans to Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Its return will bring more customers to local hotels, restaurants and shops ahead of the summer tourism season. Organizers are building on a sold-out debut that earned praise from city leaders and local businesses.

Parrot Heads Gather in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Ala. — (GSN) — Thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans, affectionately known as Parrot Heads, have descended upon the sugar-white sands of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach for the 34th Annual Meeting of the Minds (MOTM) convention. Hosted by Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. (PHiP), the 2026 gathering carries the theme "The Tiki Bar is Open" and brings together music, camaraderie, and community fundraising across Alabama's coast.

Pascagoula’s 1920s history on display at Krebs Cemetery Tour

Alabama’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library license plate set for Nov. 1 release

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Judge of Probate announced that a specialty license plate featuring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will soon be available. “📣New Plate Alert!” a Facebook post on Wednesday said. “We’ve had a lot of inquiries about this one. Today we received confirmation...

Foley Hometown Halloween takes place Thursday, Oct. 29

FOLEY, Ala. (NBC 15) — On Thursday, Oct. 29, crowds of costumed children will wander the streets of downtown Foley when the annual Hometown Halloween celebration takes place. Hometown Halloween begins at 5:30 p.m. The event takes place in the downtown area near the southwest corner of East Laurel...

Award-winning rock band's 2027 tour will start at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum

On the heels of a 2025 U.S. tour, Rock band Papa Roach announced a 30-city tour Monday that will begin at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Biloxi stop is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2027, and ticket pre-sales begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. The full general sale begins at 10 a.m. Friday, October 23. The band’s biggest hit is “Last Resort,” which has been streamed more than 1.6 billion times on Spotify. Their 2004 hit “Scars” has also been streamed nearly a half-billion times.

Mobile Saenger & Regions Arena upcoming events

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Hannah Dietz with the Oak View Group joined us on Studio 10 with more details on upcoming events at the Saenger and Regions Arena!. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Sonic Live in Concert | 7:30 PM – Celebrating 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with live music from the games.

Trevor Finlay bringing blues rock to Orange Beach

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Music fans can catch a midweek live show as blues rock artist Trevor Finlay performs at CoastAL tonight. Finlay is set to take the stage on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with the show starting at 5 p.m. The show takes place at CoastAL in Orange Beach,...

Alabama’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library license plate set for Nov. 1 release

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Judge of Probate announced that a specialty license plate featuring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will soon be available. “📣New Plate Alert!” a Facebook post on Wednesday said. “We’ve had a lot of inquiries about this one. Today we received confirmation that issuances will begin on November 1, […]

Sculpting a Legacy with Benjamin Victor

What does it take to turn artistic talent into a successful business, especially when your creations can take months or even years to bring to life?

Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Honors Veterans at Orange Beach Arts Center

Special show set for Nov. 11 at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival is bringing a special Veterans Day performance to Orange Beach this fall. The event will be held at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, 26389 Canal Road. Two acclaimed Nashville songwriters will perform their award-winning music. The evening will also feature powerful songs co-written with veterans through the nonprofit SongwritingWith: Soldiers.

Foley Community Library receives $17,000 in donations for staffing and education programs

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 21, 2026 FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Foley Community Library has accepted several donations from organizations that are expected to boost program expansions. According to a city news release, the Foley City Council has accepted donations for the library that it said will provide funding […]

Sand in My Boots fest to return to Gulf Shores in May 2027

Fans are being told to "stay tuned" for details.

Food and fun at Robertsdale’s Oak Park Church Fall Festival

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 20, 2026 ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Robertsdale will be the place for food and fun at the Oak Park Church Fall Festival. According to a news release, the festival will be on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m. at the church, 20814 Alabama Highway 59 […]

Sand in My Boots Festival Is Back in 2027 - Will Morgan Wallen Return, Too?

Sand in My Boots is heading back to Gulf Shores after a year away, bringing a festival that blends country heavyweights with artists from across the musical spectrum.

Night at the History Museum 2026

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - When the clock strikes 4:00, history comes to life! Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 4-8pm and see the Mobile in the Gilded Age exhibition when you visit. Admission is $5 per person (children 3 and under are free). Tickets may be purchased at...

Waterway Village Merchants Host Art Walk Pop-Up to Support Area Artists

Area merchants step up following the storm cancellation in Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Waterway Village is organizing a special community art walk to support regional creators. Local shop owners want to help vendors who lost sales opportunities this season. The district plans a lively day featuring handcrafted goods, live music, and dining. Visitors can stroll through the neighborhood to meet participating creators in person.

Artists in South Mississippi paint mural on 18-wheeler

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — A mural painted in South Mississippi will soon travel the country on the sides of an 18-wheeler. The owner of the truck commissioned three artists to paint a mural on it. Qin Mobley, a local artist based in Moss Point, partnered with college friend and...