Orange Beach News

A Birmingham-based utility that agreed last year to build and operate a rural wastewater treatment facility for the nonprofit East Central Baldwin County Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority has announced that it is pursuing a partnership with Orange Beach to lease capacity in the city's sewage system.

July 9, 2009 - Orange Beach, AL (OBA) - It was another beautiful day on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Local angler Lea Scruggs and his friends Jessica Simpson, Melvin Lowdermilk and Shelby Wolven headed out on Scruggs boat, the Wahooter, for a day of offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

When the Wahooter Fishing Team started out that morning, they didn't expect to have such an exciting tale to tell, especially not another Whale Tale from the Gulf of Mexico story originating from Orange Beach, Alabama.

Dog park home site decided - al.com : "ORANGE BEACH a ' Unless a more suitable site arises in the coming months, the city will build its dog park on part of a Canal Road tract once eyed for a municipal marina.

July 8, 2009 - Orange Beach, AL - The long awaited Blue Angles' Weekend has finally arrived on the Gulf Coast.

Festivities begin today at 8:00am with "Breakfast with the Blues". The Blues will practice Thursday at 2:00pm at Pensacola NAS, the team's home base.

Phoenix West II condo opening set for 2011 - al.com : "ORANGE BEACH a ' Originally slated for completion this summer and delayed because of slow sales and storms, the 31-story Phoenix West II condominium tower is on pace to open at the start of 2011, according to its developers, Brett/Robinson. Once finished, the 1.9 million- square-foot, ...

July 5, 2009 - Orange Beach, AL (OBA)- The Airborne Fishing Team once again wowed the spectators on the docks at Zeke's Marina - this time with their 132.9 pound Warsaw Grouper. Comments heard on the docks were "Holy Cow, that's a big fish", and "Oh My God".

Marine Patrol Keeping Waterways Safe - Alabama Orange Beach Holiday Water - WKRG.com : "We rode along with the Orange Beach Police Department's Marine Patrol Unit Friday.

Phillip Sweet, center, of Little Big Town said the group is working on material for a new album due for release next year.

July 2, 2009 - Orange Beach, AL - Are you bummed out that you can't make it to Orange Beach for the fireworks this 4th of July holiday? You can still be entertained by some of the goings on by watching the video clip below where videographer Steve Cochran terrorizes beach-goers with a blue crab at the surf's edge tied to fishing line. This is a really funny video.

June 30, 2009 - Gulf Shores / Orange Beach, AL (OBA) - Thousands of anglers from around the southeast have been anxiously awaiting the reopening of the Alabama Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004.

June 30, 2009 - Gulf Shores, AL (OBA)- The upcoming Fourth of July holiday is special for Edward Bonifay of Gulf Shores. “I’m going to spend it with my family and friends,” the 2006 Gulf Shores High School graduate said.

Although his plans don’t sound like anything out of the ordinary, Bonifay considers himself fortunate to be able to spend the holiday here. Until less than one month ago, his Marine Corps unit was deployed in Afghanistan. “We were over there from November until June 4,” he said.

June 29, 2009 - Orange Beach, AL (OBA)- Rum Runners USA announced its newest location at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama will open the first week in July. As part of the grand opening week Rum Runners will be giving away 2 Free Front Row tickets to the Montgomery Gentry Concert. The tickets will be given away on Friday night (7/3/09) for the live concert at the Amphitheater at The Wharf on Saturday night (7/4/09). The drawing will be done by the World Famous Dueling Piano Players around 11pm. “We are very excited to be adding this new store to our growing family of locations that feature Great Food, Great Music and Great Fun for customers of all ages,” said James Auerbach, Vice President of Rum Runners USA.

Baldwin sheriff says man shot during drug argument in Elsanor - al.com : "An Orange Beach man was shot in the chest and arm late Thursday night during what investigators suspect was a dispute over a drug purchase in Elsanor, Baldwin County Sheriff Huey 'Hoss' Mack Jr.

A two-bedroom, two-bath condominium unit on the beach in Gulf Shores that sleeps six: $1,500 to $1,900 a week.

Florence, AL : "There are some days when the fish don't bite, the weather is awful or the boat breaks down.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Detected In Orange Beach - Alabama Orange Beach Eastern Equine Encephalitis Eee - WKRG.com Eastern Equine Encephalitis Detected In Orange Beach - Alabama Orange Beach Eastern Equine Encephalitis Eee - WKRG.com : "The Baldwin County Health Department announced that a sentinel chicken from the Orange Beach area has tested ...

Baldwin County Health Department officials said a sentinel chicken in the Orange Beach area has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

Monika Romanowska Watts was a native of Poland who was an aspiring fashion designer with a specialty in dresses, according to her profile on a talent-database Web site.

Orange Beach Police Department Crime Reports - al.com : "Following are crime reports provided by the Orange Beach Police Department covering the period of May 5-May 25, 2009.

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office says a 31-year-old woman apparently has killed herself in the Orange Beach jail.