Foley Community Library Lands New Funding For Programs And Staff

Friends of the Library, residents, and grants combine to fund staff and programs. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Foley Community Library will expand its programs and services after the Foley City Council accepts several financial contributions. The donations and grants will fund education, staffing, and other public opportunities. Mayor Ralph Hellmich praised the community members and organizations that stepped up to support the library. Library Director Kate Norris said the funds will enable the facility to expand its offerings for Foley-area residents.

Inside Alabama’s 150-year-old fortress where cannons once faced a Union fleet

On the eastern tip of Dauphin Island, off Alabama’s Gulf Coast, you’ll find a brick fort that has watched over Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Walk the ramparts and you’re standing where cannons once faced down a Union fleet, where tunnels still run beneath your feet, and where a museum traces the island’s story back three centuries. The fort has survived storms, wars, and decades of erosion.

Two Hidden Gems Make Coastal Mississippi a Must-Visit Golf Destination

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is widely known for its casinos, seafood restaurants and beaches, but the region also offers some of the most interesting public golf experiences in the Southeast. Two courses in particular deserve attention from golfers planning a trip to the area: Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier...

Mobile Public Library system, Saraland clash over hours and services

A social media post about reduced hours and services at the Saraland library prompted a response from city officials.

2026 Stapleton Bluegrass Festival

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Stapleton Bluegrass Festival brings outstanding live music, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and small-town hospitality together for a day the whole family can enjoy. This one-day festival serves as the primary fundraiser for Stapleton School; festival proceeds help expand educational opportunities for Stapleton students. Six bands...

Parrot Heads return to Gulf Shores for annual Meeting of the Minds festival

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Parrot Heads are back in Gulf Shores for the annual Meeting of the Minds festival, celebrating late singer Jimmy Buffett. Thousands of people from across the country are attending the weekend event, which includes live music, games, and other activities. John McDonald, a performer at...

From Sun-Kissed to Spellbound: The Shoreline’s Halloween Event Guide

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (GSN) — Once a year along the coast, dedicated sun worshipers temporarily turn goth, pumpkin lattes spill into heavy-duty Yeti tumblers, and locals flock to Lowe’s to buy giant, ugly monsters for their front yards. Spooky season has officially taken over the shoreline, bringing a full lineup of Halloween festivities, costume contests, and community events to the Gulf Coast.

Orange Beach Arts Center Host Frank Brown Songwriters

Orange Beach, Ala. — (GSN) — Music fans and supporters are invited to an inspiring evening celebrating the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, located at 26389 Canal Road. Presented by the Coastal Arts Center and proudly sponsored by Flora-Bama, the City of Orange Beach, and Friends of the Arts, the event features acclaimed Nashville songwriters Mark Nessler and Will Kimbrough, alongside special surprise guest performers.

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 […]