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2 Orange Beach chefs chosen to compete in 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Gulf Seafood selected two Orange Beach chefs to compete in the 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off, according to the Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission. Villaggio Grille’s Chef Laurence Agnew and Coastal Orange Beach’s Chef Emilio Urban were the two Orange Beach chefs selected, according to a release from the ASMC. […]
Quiche at Warehouse Bakery & Donuts
Warehouse Bakery & Donuts in Fairhope is featured on Studio 10, showing off their quiche and other homemade goodies. Warehouse offers breakfast, including biscuits, burritos, and breakfast bowls; and they also have a lunch menu that includes sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, and more. ABOUT:. Warehouse Bakery & Donuts. 759 Nichols...
Louisiana man drowns at The Wharf in Orange Beach: Police
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with quotes and more information from the Orange Beach Police Department. ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — A Louisiana man’s body was found Saturday after he drowned while cleaning his boat at The Wharf, according to the Orange Beach Police Department. The release said officers were called to The […]
20th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival at OWA May 2-4
FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — Celebrating its 20th year of flying, the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will take sail at OWA Parks & Resort for the 4th year in a row. The festival will take place on May 2 through 4 and promises high-flying excitement and tons of family fun, showcasing over 50-plus balloons from across the nation.
Police: Asphalt had to be replaced at Fairhope Pier due to vandalism
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - A section of asphalt at the Fairhope Municipal Pier had to be replaced after efforts failed to clean off vulgar words and images that had been spray painted by a vandal, city officials said. Attempts to remove the graffiti using detergent and a power washer were...
Group looking to expand Meals on Wheels in Foley and beyond
FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — Members of a faith-based charity in Baldwin County are trying to expand their program to bring meals to senior citizens. They’re asking more people to be a part of Ecumenical Ministries in central Baldwin County, Meals on Wheels ships dozens of meals to seniors and homebound people every weekday–but they need […]
Gulf Shores gears up for last year of NCAA Beach Volleyball championship
Next month, Gulf Shores will host—for the last time—the NCAA Beach Volleyball National Championship tournament that it has hosted for more than a decade. “It has been a distinct honor to play a major role in growing the sport of beach volleyball by creating a dynamic and downright fun championship alongside the NCAA,” Michelle Russ, vice president of sales, sports and events for Gulf Shores | Orange Beach Sports & Events, said in a news release. “We highly encourage locals to come out and support this championship to experience this energetic event first-hand – all on the beach.”
Gulf Shores High Coach inspires students through sports and art
Gulf Shores, Ala. (WKRG) — We waited to bestow this Golden Apple where many students at Gulf Shores High School like to hang out when they have some downtime —Coach Austin Boyd’s art classroom. You can see they take art seriously here. “But I coach soccer, basketball–I’m...
All the info on the NCAA’s 2024 National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship
That’s how much NCAA women’s beach volleyball has grown over the past 10 years. The 2013-14 season had 39 teams. In 2023-24 that total is up to 97 teams, all with the same end goal: Win a national championship. Seventeen teams will be selected for the 2024 National...
Legendary hard rock band will be on tour this summer: How to find tickets
If “It’s Been a While” since you’ve seen Staind in concert, now’s your chance. Staind is out on its Tailgate Tour with Seether as opener. The hard-rock band will be at the Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Ala., on May 14, and Oak Mountain Amphitheater near Birmingham on May 15.
Alabama city has one of the nation’s best small-town food scenes, USA Today says
USA Today readers have ranked one Alabama city among the “10 best small town food scenes in the U.S.” in a recent Readers Choice 10Best poll. Orange Beach made the elite list, a far-flung assortment of places that ranges from Cape May, N.J. to Oxford, Miss., to Mequite, Nev. Coming in at No. 7, Orange Beach is praised for “a vibrant culinary scene and a peaceful coastal charm. There are many noteworthy restaurants here, and fresh seafood delicacies are always a popular choice … Guests enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views and this town’s unique dining experiences that capture the essence of this region’s rich flavors.”
Alabama to purchase Foley Beach Express Bridge
Alabama is planning to buy the Foley Beach Express Bridge. The potential purchase would end tolls to drive across it according to state and local officials. Thursday, Gov. Kay Ivey and the mayors of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach announced an agreement for the Alabama Department of Transportation to purchase the bridge from the Baldwin County Bridge Company for $57 million.
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