Orange Beach Government and Politics News

A Day to Remember in Orange Beach

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Orange Beach marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

Washington's Intent to Run for County Commissioner District 3

Hello, I, Tiffany Washington, am writing to make known my intent to run for the Office of County Commissioner, District 3! Many know that this has been a dream & goal, of mine,...

The Power of a Single Vote - Orange Beach Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Orange Beach elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Orange Beach and across the country. With...

United Way Job Postings

Job Postings: Would you like to help support after school tutoring session? Would you like to help provide shelter during natural disasters or meals for the homeless? Maybe...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated Airman

In honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and...

AmericanTown Heroes: John Henderson Demands Respect for the Flag

When John Henderson saw a torn and tattered flag flying outside a local fast food restaurant he was as upset as he was sad. As a Vietnam veteran he looks on our nation's flag as a...

This Year, You Can Vote Twice!

On Election Day, you get to vote for the choices on the ballot – like them or not. But this year, through AmericanTowns, you can vote twice. Simply tell us which important...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Logan Hearn Takes Control And Saves His Brother's Life

Recent junior lifeguard training taught him what he needed to know to take charge and save his brother's life. Logan knew they were running out of time to save his brother, so...

Governor Crist Applauds Opening of Florida's First Oil Spill Response Branch Office

Branch office will allow federal, state and local government to streamline response efforts. PENSACOLA, FL---Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his commitment to recovery efforts...

Ranking America's Deadliest Highways

Road trip! Summertime is the time for driving with the top down. With less to pack you can hop in the car and take a weekend road trip or an all-day driving tour. Summertime...

Governor Crist Joins Ocean Experts, Coast Guard in Pensacola To Assess Gulf Recovery ...

Governor Crist Joins Ocean Experts, Coast Guard in Pensacola To Assess Gulf Recovery Cleanup Progress. PENSACOLA – Governor Charlie Crist, continuing his commitment to recovery...

Governor Crist Announces Free Fishing Weekend in Honor of Father’s Day

PENSACOLA, FL---Governor Charlie Crist June 15, 2010 announced another free fishing weekend to encourage people, especially dads and their kids, to get out and catch saltwater...

Governor Crist Announces License Extensions, Early Bay Scallop Harvest Season for Florida’s Fisher

Pensacola, FL – Continuing his commitment to assisting businesses and individuals impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Governor Charlie Crist On June 11 announced...

Recycling In Post Offices Expanding

Washington, DC - More than 200,000 tons, and counting. That’s how much paper, plastics and other waste the U.S. Postal Service recycled in 2009, representing a decrease in its...

Governor Crist Announces Free Saltwater Fishing Weekends

Memorial Day weekend and opening weekend for red snapper will be free for Floridians and visitors to the Sunshine State Pensacola, FL - On May 28, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist...

Orange Beach Tax Day Tea Parties' Protest Rally set for April 15, 2010 (Tea Party)

Escambia DEC Meeting

The Escambia Democratic Executive Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm Please visit www.escambiademocrats.org  for meeting location and for other...

A Balanced Budget Now - October 1, 2009

Today marks a new fiscal year and a new opportunity to realign the nation’s spending priorities. Bailouts, stimulus programs, government takeovers of private industry, and...

Dedication of Park

On Saturday, July 4th, the congregation of Pine Forest Baptist Church had a dedication service for the opening of America's Christian Heritage Park located next to the...

Fairhope Tax Day Tea Parties Protest Rally April 15 Tea Party

On Wednesday, April 15, many Americans will be not only paying their taxes - some will be protesting those taxes and the current economic policies in Washington by attending a...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Orange Beach area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Gov. Crist Welcomes Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, Celebrates ...

Gov. Crist Welcomes Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, Celebrates Florida’s Historic Spanish Ties. Events in Pensacola and Miami highlight Florida’s linkages with...

Forming Relationships … and Awards

Pensacola, FL - The Home Instead Senior Care family network has cared its way into the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s November Small Business of the Month award. ...

10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues

No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season. Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some...

Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis

No doubt about it, the current economic situation in­ the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect o­urselves and keep things from...

Daylight Savings Time: Gain an hour of sleep in Orange Beach

Time to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time...

Find Polling Place Locations in Orange Beach, AL

Updated 2008 voter information ­can be found here: Orange Beach Polling Places and Election Information Did you know that in­ some countries, like­ Fiji...

Super Tuesday Voting Information for Orange Beach

With "Super Tuesday" in the spotlight this week, lots of voters in Alabama are talking about the candidates and thinking about whom to vote for - whether in the...