ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — When the LuLu hits bottom, some of the first divers to hit the water right behind her will be from the Orange Beach Fire Department’s Dive Team.

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Looking for something else to do this holiday weekend? Why not take a walk on the wild side at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. “We’re a zoo of a different color because we are small and we’re able to do a lot of the things the larger zoos aren’t able to do,” says director Patti Hall.

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ORANGE BEACH, Alabama — Size matters in football and in burgers, so it only makes sense that former Alabama and NFL defensive lineman Bob Baumhower’s restaurant would create a lineup of burgers that can satisfy even the biggest appetites at the table.

Click here to view more... Best burgers on the beach: Thick Conecuh bacon makes Baumhower’s burger ‘Da Boss’ | al.com.

North Alabama residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy sugar-white sand, gentle ocean breezes and breathtaking ocean views.

Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan have all three – in a family friendly style.

Click here to view more... Alabama beaches expect record crowds this summer – The Redstone Rocket: Military Scene.

ORANGE BEACH, Alabama — Gulf Coast Ballet will present “Sleeping Beauty” as its spring performance and the last one directed by Kathleen Tucker.

Organizers say that the 123-year-old classical ballet was rewritten to be appropriate for young dancers.

Click here to view more... Gulf Coast Ballet and Triple Threat Studio receives a new owner | al.com.

FOLEY, Alabama – The Optimist Club of Perdido Bay finished a busy spring by awarding three $1,000 scholarships to three Foley High School Seniors.

Click here to view more... Foley students receive scholarships from the Optimist Club of Perdido Bay | al.com.

ELBERTA, Alabama – The organizers of the Elberta Farmer’s Market are pleased to announce the opening of the market for the spring season.

Click here to view more... Elberta Farmer’s Market opens on Saturday | al.com.

The South Baldwin Education Foundation recently awarded more approximately $145,000 in scholarships to 150 graduating seniors and undergraduates.

Click here to view more... South Baldwin Education Foundation awards more than $140,000 in scholarships (photos) | al.com.

My walk covered the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. It started at the intersection of Fort Morgan road and Cortez street and extended eastward to just past the end of the Beach Highway. I have my backpack full of bottled water so none of us get dehydrated and not just a backpack but also a pedometer on my phone so we can find out how far we’re walking as we walk along the beach here. There’s not much to see near the Fort Morgan road condos and resorts.

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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) – The Crimson Caravan made it's eighth and final stop at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf.

University of Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban, along with other UA personnel, spoke at the event.

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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) We're less than 10 days from the start of hurricane season and local agencies are working to prepare. The Alabama Department of Transportation held a drill Wednesday morning to practice getting Interstate 65 ready for a mass evacuation.

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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – Vince Lucido can’t wait to dive on the LuLu after it settles on the Gulf floor 17 miles south of Perdido Pass on Sunday afternoon.

But he’ll just have to. Until Monday anyway.

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On Saturday, June 8, Alabamians will have the opportunity to fish for free in most state waters. This Free Fishing Day is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 1-9.

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ORANGE BEACH, Ala, – The Wind and Water Learning Center on Wolf Bay was officially opened on Tuesday with a reception from 1-5 p.m. and a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Summer classes for children’s sail camp will begin on Monday, June 3. (JOHN MULLEN/Islander Photos))

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ORANGE BEACH, Alabama — The Color Run, called the “Happiest 5k on the planet,” is coming to The Wharf in Orange Beach this Saturday.

Click here to view more... The Color Run 5k heads to Orange Beach Saturday | al.com.

The first sea turtle nest of the season was discovered early Monday morning by volunteers walking a stretch of private Alabama beach west of Gulf Shores.

Click here to view more... Share the Beach volunteers find first sea turtle nest of 2013 west of Gulf Shores | al.com.

GULF SHORES, Alabama — Police revealed Tuesday that a dozen people were involved in the counterfeiting and drug bust Thursday that started with three people trying to use about $900 in fake $20 bills to purchase tickets to the Hangout Music Festival.

Click here to view more... Gulf Shores police identify 12 people charged in counterfeiting bust at Hangout Fest | al.com.

Gulf Shores, AL-based SHRIMP BASKET (founded 1993) has increased by 4 units for the Shrimp Basket concept, from 14 to 18 (29% concept growth).  The company also operates Mikee’s Seafood (1) and The Steamer Baked Oyster Bar (1).

Click here to view more... Restaurant Chain Growth Report 5/21/13 | RestaurantNews.com.

PERDIDO, Alabama –- Laurie and Norman Myer moved to Alabama in 1986 with their four children, a dog and cat, and a dream.

Click here to view more... Laurie Myer went from dairy farmer to Perdido School’s Teacher of the Year | al.com.

Gulf Shores High School held its commencement ceremony for 170 seniors on Tuesday, May 21, at The Wharf Amphitheater.

Click here to view more... High school graduations: Bice is guest speaker for Gulf Shores High (photos) | al.com.