State Visitors can return to Gulf State Park Pier today Renovation work that began in November 2023 has been completed. StaffAugust 19, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey finalizes state’s purchase of the Foley Beach Express With the end of tolling, all routes to Alabama’s beaches will be toll-free. StaffMay 23, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Agreement on Foley Beach Express Bridge is victory for all Alabamians As soon as the agreement is finalized in May, Alabamians and visitors alike will see immediate benefits. Lee SentellMay 3, 2024
Infrastructure Alabama buys Foley Beach Bridge, ends tolls This strategic move will render the bridge toll-free, enhancing accessibility to the state's flourishing coastal areas. Bill BrittApril 19, 2024
Courts Orange Beach spends $300K to settle anti-LGBTQ discrimination suits Both lawsuits describe a hostile environment created by the former recreation director, and actions from the mayor and council that perpetuated the situation. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2024
Education Right-wing media prompts Orange Beach schools to review library books At least three of the books appear to have been challenged for LGBTQ themes or messages. Jacob HolmesDecember 18, 2023
Infrastructure Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear Baldwin bridge dispute The court rejected Baldwin Bridge Company's request to rehear the case, meaning the state can resume work on a new toll-free bridge. Jacob HolmesSeptember 25, 2023
Infrastructure Montgomery judge blocks new state bridge, but appeal looms ALDOT will likely ask the ALSC to stay the injunction to allow crews to resume construction. Bill BrittMay 18, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Orange Beach officials still fighting same “Bad Ass” fight 20 years on It’s simply not the government’s place to dictate cultural morays and niceties. Will NevinSeptember 27, 2022
State Orange Beach awarded federal aid to boost tourism after pandemic slowdown The federal aid will pay for planning and marketing to bolster tourism along the coast. Eddie BurkhalterApril 9, 2021