FOLEY, Ala. The owners of OWA is mapping out their next big development in Foley, though it might be what one might expect.
OWA Parks & Resort in Foley is looking to develop a new project, The Waters at OWA.
The Waters at OWA would be a multi-family development on 150 acres north of North OWA Boulevard and west of the Foley Beach Express in Foley, according to city planning.
This development will be upscale and full of amenities and convenience to the shopping, restaurants and the beach.
OWA Parks & Resort in Foley, Alabama, said that they are exploring a 150-acre multi-family residential project called The Waters at OWA.
This project, which is in the early stages, would be located north of the existing entertainment complex and west of the Foley Beach Express. The development aims to diversify OWA’s revenue streams and make the overall destination more appealing to a wider range of visitors to Alabama’s Gulf Coast region.
OWA is a family entertainment destination featuring more than 20 rides and attractions developed and operated by the Porch Band of Creek Indians.
More information is planned to be released in the upcoming weeks.
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MONTGOMERY AL. — Twelve individuals were honored Thursday, March 26, during the Secretary of Alabama Law Enforcement’s Life-Saving Awards Ceremony at Headquarters in Montgomery, recognizing extraordinary actions taken to protect and preserve life across the state.
The recipients representing multiple divisions within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty in critical moments, delivering lifesaving aid, preventing tragedy and demonstrating the Agency’s unwavering commitment to public safety. Two of the honorees included FBI Special Agents assigned to ALEA’s Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit, highlighting the strength of ALEA’s state and federal partnerships.
ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor presented each recipient with their award while Colonel Jonathan Archer, Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Director Chris Inabinett, Administrative Bureau Director, Captain Jeremy Burkett and Protective Services Division Chief Wayne Mackey shared details of each recipient’s lifesaving actions within their respective Division. Special guests included Sara Jones, Special Agent in
Charge of the FBI’s Mobile Field Office, and family members of the award recipients.
“These awards represent the very best of what our law enforcement professionals do every day, and often without recognition,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. “Today, we honor the actions we know about, but there are countless others that never make headlines. I am incredibly proud of these men and women who stepped forward in critical moments to save lives. I also want to sincerely thank their families, because behind every one of these individuals is a support system that makes tremendous sacrifices. It is not easy to watch your loved one walk out the door each day into uncertainty, but their strength and support make this mission possible. Together, they represent the heart of public safety in Alabama.”
Life-Saving Award Recipients and Shortened Summaries:
Pilot Carswell (Montgomery County) On Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, Pilot Carswell responded to a crash along Mobile Highway in Montgomery involving a vehicle that struck a power pole, overturned and caught fire. Pilot Carswell immediately began fire suppression efforts and remained engaged until the flames were extinguished. He also assisted firefighters during extrication by helping keep the vehicle cooled. His decisive actions significantly reduced the risk to the occupants and helped prevent fatalities.
Senior Trooper Woodruff (Autauga County) On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, Senior Trooper Woodruff responded to a shooting in Prattville and assisted with a gunshot victim. Sr. Trooper Woodruff quickly administered first aid, applying a clotting agent and direct pressure to control severe bleeding. His rapid actions helped stabilize the victim and were critical in preserving life.
Trooper Arnold (Houston County)
On Friday, June 6, 2025, Trooper Arnold encountered a critical situation on a bridge in Houston County where a family was attempting to prevent a loved one from jumping. Trooper Arnold quickly intervened, safely pulling the individual away from danger and maintaining control until help arrived. His actions directly prevented a tragedy.
Trooper Barton (Covington County)
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, during a traffic stop in Covington County, Trooper Barton learned a passenger was suffering severe bleeding. Trooper Barton immediately applied a tourniquet to stop life-threatening blood loss until EMS arrived. His quick thinking was instrumental in saving the victim’s life.
Trooper Henley (Montgomery County)
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, Trooper Henley responded to a crash at Perry Hill Road and Beth Manor Drive in Montgomery. He identified a victim with a severe leg injury and significant blood loss and quickly applied a tourniquet. His immediate intervention helped save the individual’s life.
Senior Trooper Walker (Dallas County)
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Senior Trooper Walker conducted a traffic stop in Dallas County that escalated when two-armed individuals fled. Through quick coordination with local law enforcement, a suspect was located within minutes and found to be in possession of a stolen firearm and an illegal machine gun conversion device. Senior Trooper Walker’s actions helped remove a dangerous individual and illegal weapons from the community.
Special Agent Wasden (Butler County)
On Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, Special Agent Wasden, who was a Senior Trooper assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division at the time, overheard a call for medical assistance in Butler County and responded immediately. He located an unresponsive driver and began rendering aid. Special Agent Wasden provided lifesaving care until EMS arrived and continued assisting by manually ventilating the patient so medics could focus on advanced treatment. His swift response and continued efforts to assist medics were instrumental in saving the individual’s life.
MACS Unit & Federal Partners (Montgomery County)
Three ALEA Special Agents assigned to the MACS Unit, along with two FBI Special Agents, were recognized for their actions on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Montgomery. While conducting a traffic stop, the team identified an individual experiencing an opioid overdose and immediately administered Narcan, successfully reviving the individual.
During the same incident, Agents quickly identified and located the individual responsible for distributing the narcotics. The suspect attempted to conceal a firearm and was found in possession of multiple illegal substances before being taken into custody. The incident highlights the team’s ability to seamlessly transition from enforcement to lifesaving care and back to investigative action, ultimately saving a life while removing a dangerous career offender from the community.
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The following persons have recently been arrested by Daphne Police for DUI or drug offenses after committing traffic offenses and subsequent traffic stops.
Derek Andrew Perry Date/Time: 03/22/2026 – 00:37 Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol Location:US Highway Eastern Shore Motel
Turner Hayes Helton Date/Time: 03/22/2026 – 02:14 Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol Location: US Hwy 98 @ Walmart Dr., Daphne, AL
Brian Chase Edwards Date/Time: 03/23/2026 – 01:53 Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol Location: US Hwy 98 (Whiskey Bay Bar & Grill)
William Jeffery Eklund Date/Time: 03/23/2026 – 04:29 Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol Location: US Hwy 98 @ Van Buren St.
Elizabeth Brooke Gosa Date/Time: 03/25/2026 – 16:47 Offense: Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs Location: US Hwy XX @ Walmart Dr.
John Jacobs Drake Date/Time: 03/27/2026 – 01:45 Offense: Methamphetamine-Possess Location: State Hwy 181 @ Pleasant Rd., Daphne, AL
Trevor Dean Mckinney Date/Time: 03/27/2026 – 21:33 Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol Location: 8000 block of Irwin Loop
Raymond Julian Langley Date/Time: 03/28/2026 – 21:35 Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol Location: Pollard Rd. @ Eagle Creek
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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MOBILE Ala. The hurricane weather updates from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center will look a bit different starting with the 2026 hurricane season.
In previous years, the center concentrated mainly on coastal regions unless storms were destined to push inland causing severe weather conditions.
But this year, NOAA is implementing major updates to how it communicates storm threats including areas inland that could be impacted by a storm.
The agency is introducing an improved forecast cone graphic. Officials say these improvements are meant to help more people understand and prepare for dangerous weather. The updates impact both coastal and inland communities.
They include a redesigned tropical cyclone forecast cone and new storm surge watches and warnings for the Hawaiian Islands. Additionally, a new experimental version of the cone graphic will be introduced this year.
“These improvements empower communities to prepare earlier and more effectively for dangerous hazards from tropical storms and hurricanes,” said Michael Brennan, director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center.
One of the most significant changes to the standard forecast cone is the addition of inland watches and warnings. In previous years, the cone graphic mainly focused on coastal areas. Starting in 2026, it will display tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for inland regions across the continental United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The change follows a successful experimental phase last year. That trial showed that the updated graphic helped people living away from the coast better understand the dangers posed by tropical cyclone winds. The results gave forecasters confidence to make the change permanent for this season.
The updated cone now uses a uniform shading style for the entire five-day outlook area. A new legend will display symbols indicating locations with both a hurricane watch and a tropical storm warning simultaneously. These areas will be marked with diagonal pink and blue lines on the graphic.
The National Hurricane Center is also introducing a new experimental cone graphic this season. The original cone has been used since 2002 and indicates where the storm is most likely to go based on past forecast errors. The new experimental version will alter how that uncertainty is shown.
Instead of using circles at each forecast point, the new experimental cone will use ellipses. This shape allows forecasters to show uncertainty in both the speed and direction of a storm’s path. The experimental cone will also cover 90% of possible forecast tracks, compared to the traditional 67% used in the standard cone.
The experimental graphics will be accessible on hurricanes.gov alongside regular and intermediate advisories. However, officials noted that technical issues could occasionally affect whether the graphic is available or posted on time during the experimental phase.
The National Hurricane Center is also expanding its storm surge tools to include Hawaii for the first time. The new products feature storm surge watches and warnings, along with a peak storm surge graphic for the Hawaiian Islands. These tools are already used along the U.S. East Coast, the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This expansion means Hawaii residents will now have access to the same storm surge information as communities on the mainland.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. A new bill making its way through Alabama’s legislative session will give police more authority to enforce speed limits even outside of their city or town’s limit.
The bill which was introduced late in the session would allow municipal police to enforce speed limits outside city limits, extending their authority into surrounding police jurisdictions. Essentially, this would mean that more than one police agency could enforce these laws in the same area.
The measure, sponsored by Rep. Kristin Nelson (R) and first read on March 19, would amend state law to permit municipalities to enforce speed limits not only within their corporate boundaries but also in adjacent areas that fall under their police jurisdiction.
With the growth of many areas of our state and the increased wrecks most often caused by speeding and reckless drivers, some law enforcement agencies say it makes sense.
Under current law, municipal law enforcement officers are limited to enforcing speed regulations strictly within city limits. The proposed change would broaden that authority, potentially increasing enforcement coverage in unincorporated areas just outside municipalities.
The bill is currently in the House Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
If approved, the legislation would take effect Oct. 1, 2026
GULF SHORES, Ala. The Gulf Shores Police responded to complaints of a large group of teens gathering near the 2400 block of West Beach Blvd and officers responded to investigate.
According to GSPD when their officers arrived in the area, they immediately observed dozens and dozens of apparent spring breakers and as officers approached the home, a large amount of beer was poured on one of the officers from a balcony, soaking his uniform.
Over 100 people were arrested after police shut down the large house party.
This comes as 30 schools from around the country are visiting the Gulf Coast for spring break.
The Gulf Shores police said that most of the arrests involved underaged drinking and other misdemeanors.
Those arrested were from states like Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Texas, to name a few.
We have contacted GSPD to see if the homeowner was or will be charged for allowing the “Open House” party.
Under Alabama law (Code § 13A-11-10.1), it is a Class B misdemeanor for an adult to allow an “open house party” to continue if they know, or should know, that minors are consuming alcohol or drugs on their property. Adults must take reasonable steps to prevent this, with penalties including up to six months in jail and/or a $2,000 fine.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. More nuclear reactors are destined for northern Alabama according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last week announced Japan’s commitment of up to $40 billion for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, known as SMRs, in Alabama and Tennessee as part of the second tranche of investments under last year’s U.S.-Japan trade deal, which commits the Asian country to $550 billion in direct investment.
These reactors can be deployed faster and at lower cost than traditional units.
The result could be lower utility prices for Alabamians.
Hollywood, Alabama, approximately 45 miles east of Huntsville, is expected to be the site of the reactors. Bellafonte is the site of a dormant nuclear power plant owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority and they would be built there.
According to the current information, GE Vernova-Hitachi, will handle the proposed project, and is currently building several small reactors in Canada but none have been built in the U.S. yet. Under the new U.S.-Japan trade deal, however, the company will build 10 nuclear reactors. Each reactor will produce 300 megawatts of power, or enough to power 200,000 to 300,000 homes.
“The groundbreaking commercial deployment of the advanced SMRs in the U.S. will serve as a next-generation stable power source, stabilizing electricity prices for the American people and strengthening the U.S. leadership in global technological competition,” the department said.
“The project aligns with the U.S. energy dominance agenda by expanding domestic power generation, enabling long-term national energy security. Nuclear power from SMRs would fuel industrial growth by adding firm, dispatchable capacity.”
Alabama Congressman Dale Strong said it is important to expand American energy capacity amid growing demand for affordable power. “Alabama has a strong history of supporting nuclear energy initiatives, and our second-to-none workforce stands ready to deliver on advanced energy innovation,” Strong, R-Monrovia, said.
Similarly, U.S. Senator Katie Britt said the investment shows President Trump’s commitment to making America energy dominant.
“We need electrons on the grid, and Bellefonte is a great location to house these small modular reactors. This investment will result in more jobs and reliable power for Alabamians, which is always cause for celebration,” she said in a statement to AL.com. “Alabama is proud to support and advance the Trump Administration’s vision for American reindustrialization.”
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March 26, 2026
MOBILE, Ala. The ALEA state troopers in conjunction with ICE agents continue their crackdown along Alabama’s highways looking for undocumented and unlicensed commercial truck drivers.
As announced last year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) has coordinated efforts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through ALEA’s Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU).
ALEA troopers continue their mission and in recent weeks here along the Gulf Coast, jail records indicate that there have been at least a dozen arrests of illegal migrants in Mobile and Baldwin County, specifically truck drivers that have no legal status, no driver’s license and are operating motor vehicles illegally.
“Alabama is leading the way when it comes to going after illegal bad actors in trucking. I’m proud of ALEA for taking decisive action and grateful for our strong partnership with ICE. Alabama will not look the other way while illegal immigration and illegal operators threaten the safety of our communities or undermine the integrity of our trucking industry,” said Governor Ivey. “If you are here illegally and breaking our laws or putting folks at risk on our highways, you will be held accountable in our state.”
Similar operations continue across the state but the total number of those arrested since the initiative began has not been released.
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FAIRHOPE, Ala. Two new businesses are set to open in the same area of Fairhope soon.
Chick-fil-A and a new grocery store called “Apple Market” will soon be neighbors.
The grocery store will open in the vacated Winn Dixie while Fairhope’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant will open nearby.
According to a Chick-fil-A news release, the new store, located at 901 Fairhope Avenue, will officially open March 27, at 6 a.m. with Daniel Nance as the owner-operator. Nance has been the owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Daphne since 2005.
Nance and his team invite the public to “show their spots” at a “Moove-In” party on opening day.
“Whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, guests of all ages are invited to join the fun,” the release said. “Anyone who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow spots can redeem one free entrée (exclusions may apply) or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.”
The restaurant’s dining room will be open Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., while the drive-thru will stay open until 10:30 p.m. They will also offer carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pick-up and Mobile Thru, offering pickup through the drive-thru.
Nance and Chick-fil-A are already supporting the local community, with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A to Feeding the Gulf Coast, participation in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program that gives surplus food to local non-profits and creating approximately 100 jobs.
This Chick-fil-A joins another new one being built on State Highway 181 in Fairhope and two other established locations in Daphne and Spanish Fort.
The “Apple Market” is owned by Manning, Inc. which also operates several Piggly Wiggly stores in the area. They report that they are currently hiring and that the opening date will be announced soon!
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FOLEY, Ala. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at around 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a call of a woman who had been stabbed with a screwdriver on Dailey Lane in Foley.
Upon arrival, officers learned that there had been an incident of domestic violence and began searching for the suspect in the vicinity of the home. This led to a brief standoff as the suspect, 37-year-old Bruce Sterling Williams, when he refused to comply with repeated verbal commands to exit the residence or respond to law enforcement. After several warnings were issued, a canine with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office was deployed into the home to locate the individual.
The police dog successfully located and apprehended Williams hiding inside the structure, leading to his arrest.
Williams was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries sustained during the dog apprehension. He faces charges of Assault 2nd Degree and Domestic Violence – Strangulation.
Williams is currently being held at the Baldwin County Detention Center.
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MOBILE, Ala. In a Mobile Fire and Rescue Department news release, several firefighters have been praised for their quick actions. The release stated that during an after-incident review of the scene from an early-morning fire on Plover Street, a man was rushing down the street, carrying a newborn, and yelling for help.
A woman had just given birth nearby. Teams immediately jumped to action and administered emergency care to mother and child.
District Chief Brandon Jackson praised, “This is a good example of crews being adequately trained and ready for anything at any given moment. They responded to the entire situation with the utmost respect for the mother, child, and community as a whole.
Moving without thought, seeing our neighbors in need, and helping to get the proper care our irefighters made the difference for the mother and her child.
I would say the actions this morning represented the entire MFRD, reacting to hectic situations with grace and calm. This is why we train, prepare, and do the job each and every day. We stand ready to go!”
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. Two people are in the Baldwin County Detention Center after being charged with multiple child sexual abuse charges.
The sheriff’s office, acting on a tip, arrested Daniel and Ashley Coon in the Stockton area on Live Oak Road.
The charges against 41-year-old Ashley Coon include rape, sodomy, and permitting a child to engage in pornography and Daniel Coon is charged with sodomy. Both are also charged with giving drugs to the minor.
Bond for Ashley Coon has been set at $450,000 and Daniel Coon’s total bond is set at $300,000.
Authorities say that the victim was a young boy who is currently in the care of the Department of Human Resources.
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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. A state representative is now under investigation after his 6-year-old son accidentally shot his 13-year-old brother in the back of the shoulder at their home.
Yarbrough’s wife called 911 to report the incident but when Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies and EMS responded to their home Saturday evening, March 21, 2026, the family had already transported the injured child to the emergency room before deputies arrived and later took him to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brian Covington reported.
Covington said the 6-year-old had retrieved a .556-caliber AR-style rifle which was loaded with ammunition and accidentally fired it, striking his 13-year-old brother in the back of the shoulder.
The 13-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is reportedly back home recovering. Yarbrough, his wife, and four other children were inside the home at the time of the shooting.
The case is under investigation and has been forwarded to the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office, according to the sheriff’s office.
The first-term lawmaker has not publicly commented on the shooting
Alabama law mandates locked storage of firearms when children are in the home and parents can face legal liability for negligence if a child accesses an unsecured gun.
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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. A free program helping keep beachgoers safe by using a life jacket if you’re not a strong swimmer or a younger child and it has made a difference along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
It’s part of a program through the Sea Tow Foundation, making water safety easy and accessible and right now, they’re asking that area residents donate some life jackets so that more people can be safe when they’re in the water.
You can find the free life jackets at Alabama Point in Orange Beach.
“We chose this place here at the pass because it’s kind of a higher hazard area with the tides coming in and out,” said Zac White with Orange Beach Fire Rescue.
“We keep multiple sizes on there just so it’s able to be used by whoever,” he said.
The idea is simple — take one, wear it, bring it back.
Officials say the jackets have proven to save lives year after year.
It’s so successful that they need you to donate life jackets of all sizes especially those made for young children. You can drop off new or gently used life jackets at the Orange Beach Fire Rescue administration building.
“Yes, the safety aspect has definitely improved,” said White. “Seems like people are more aware. We have more lifeguards. We upgraded this tower last year and the life jackets have definitely improved the conditions here for swimmer safety.”
“One of the lifeguards comes out, takes them out of the closet, sets them out, inventories them, checks the buckles, check to make sure there’s not any mold growth, just to make sure they’re in all good working order,” White said. “So, they get regularly checked and yes we see them used quite regularly.”
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GULF SHORES, Ala. Legislation inspired by a Mountain Brook teenager who lost a hand and a leg in a shark attack in Florida in 2024 became law in May 2025 and directs the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to work with emergency management agencies and law enforcement offices on the state’s coast to set up an Amber Alert-style notification system for shark attacks.
Alabama’s new mass notification system for statistically rare shark attacks on Mobile and Baldwin counties’ beaches will finally go into effect next month.
This alert system is set to kick off on April 1, 2026.
Alerts will be sent to all cellphones in the specific sighting zone.
Similar to an Amber or Silver Alert, Alabama beachgoers will receive a cell phone alert if there’s a shark attack close to the device.
“All of these wireless emergency alerts will be geofenced to where they’re only hitting people along the coast of Alabama,” Baldwin Emergency Management Agency Director said.
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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. A Saturday afternoon collision has taken the lives of two people.
At approximately 5:25 p.m. on March 21, 2026, a single vehicle rollover crash was reported on Vernant Park Road, which runs between Foley and Magnolia Springs and is also known as Country Road 12.
The Magnolia Springs Fire department was dispatched to the scene, as well as law enforcement and EMS. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly made their way under the vehicle to assess the injuries and found that the two occupants were trapped.
A medical helicopter was dispatched to the scene while firefighters continued working on gaining access to the patients.
Sadly, both occupants were deceased.
Jefferson B. Davis, 61, of Foley, was fatally injured when the 2014 Maserati Ghibli he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Tamatha F. Davis, 57, of Foley, who was a passenger in the Maserati, was also fatally injured. Both Jefferson B. Davis and Tamatha F. Davis were pronounced deceased at the scene according to ALEA.
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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. A huge line up of 14 concerts has been announced for this year’s line up at the Wharf Amphitheater!
Tickets have already gone on sale for this year’s season with some big headline shows coming to the beach.
A lot of country hitmakers will be in the spotlight along with some of your favorite pop singers and even comedians.
Kicking off the season, Bailey Zimmerman with special guests Tucker Wetmore and McCoy Moore will hit the stage on March 27 at 7 p.m.
Then on May 23rd, HARDY with Tucker Wetmore & McCoy Moore will hit the stage at 7 p.m.
Godsmack and Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy will play May 24, also at 7 p.m.
The Dave Matthews Band will play on May 25 at 7:30 p.m., and The Black Crowes with Whiskey Myers & Southall will play on May 27 at 6:30 p.m.
On June 6th, two of our favorite country singers will be on the stage at the Wharf. Gary Allan and Tracy Lawrence will kick it off early at 5:30 p.m.
Train, Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson are scheduled to play on July 12 at 6:45 p.m.
Parker McCollum with Vincent Mason and Jackson Wendell will take the stage the following month on July 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Creed will play on July 24 at 7 p.m.
Georgia singer and American Idol judge, Luke Bryan will be on stage at the Wharf on July 25, also at 7 p.m.
On August 4, the lineup includes Toto with Christopher Cross and The Romantics playing at 6:45 p.m.
Rounding out this season’s schedule is the Goo Goo Dolls on August 21 at 8 p.m., Jack Johnson with Lake Street Dive will play on Aug 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Weird Al Yankovic will wrap up the season on October 3rd at 8 p.m.
That’s a season packed full of great music and entertainment!
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A mega country music artist is heading to the Flora-Bama for an exclusive SirusXM concert.
Kenny Chesney will be here on Saturday April18, to celebrate ten years of his SiriusXM channel No Shoes Radio with this exclusive concert.
SiriusXM announced the concert on Thursday, March 19, with the show being held at the iconic Flora-Bama located on the beach between the border of Orange Beach, Alabama and Perdido Key, Florida. SiriusXM will broadcast the performance for listeners on the No Shoes Radio channel at 2 p.m. CT that day, both on the radio and on streaming via the SiriusXM app.
A representative with SirusXM said “We started No Shoes Radio on the internet as something fun to do, a place to play that special cocktail of reggae, rock, country, and more,” Chesney said as part of the announcement. “When SiriusXM embraced what we were doing, it opened up a whole other portal for people who live in these songs. After 10 years, we needed to do something that captured the sea salt, the joy, and all the memories in our music. What better place than inside the Flora-Bama?”
Of course, Chesney is no stranger to the Gulf Coast. Chesney first single released to radio was “Whatever It Takes” in 1993, followed closely by “The Tin Man” in 1994, both from his debut album In My Wildest Dreams. While “The Tin Man” is often cited as his breakout first song, as every since, he’s been racking up awards and accolades including being a four-time winner of the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025, is no stranger to the Flora-Bama, having previously played a free beach show at the site back in 2014 and has occasionally passed in and out of the establishment over the years, including in 2023 when he partook in a surprise performance there during a tour stop at the Wharf in Orange Beach.
Admission is expected to be limited, but those who are hoping to attend the concert in person can enter for a chance to win a trip to the concert.
All you have to do is submit a voice message explaining what your favorite Kenny Chesney song is and why. To enter, you must be 21 or older and a SiriusXM subscriber, even if it is just a trial subscription.
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MOBILE, Ala. A war criminal wanted and on the run for almost twenty-five years has been captured in Mobile County.
Hamdja Alukic is accused of committing war crimes in Bosnia and was taken into police custody on Wednesday following an extradition request from the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He is accused of being involved in two deadly attacks on behalf of a Bosnian Muslim paramilitary group during the Bosnian War.
According to area residents, Alukic and his family lived a quiet life in Wilmer for several years.
“They had dogs, chickens and they would sell eggs to Walmart and stuff,” the neighbors said.
There was never any signs that he was any type of wanted fugitive, a neighbor said. They were always cool. I’ve been over there a few times and they seemed cool but didn’t speak good English the neighbor said.
Attorneys for Alukic are requesting that he be released with conditions to prepare to oppose the extradition. Alukic, now 70 years old, is not a danger to the community, according to attorneys, who said they can show his advanced age, medical condition and character and background will demonstrate he is not a flight risk.
However, that will be up to the federal judge and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama Sean P. Costello’s office.
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