Local news Orange Beach faces new lawsuit tied to former city employee’s death A complaint alleged officials tried to discredit Harry Still after he questioned a drowning ruling and deposed city officials. Jacob HolmesJuly 15, 2026
Local news Controversies come to a boiling point at Orange Beach council meeting Residents pressed for answers as unreleased police footage and ethics complaints deepened divisions at City Hall. Jacob HolmesJuly 9, 2026
Local news Orange Beach council members allege mayor threatened them over body cam footage The ethics complaint detailed an April executive session and questions over why council members were not told about the police encounter. Jacob HolmesJune 19, 2026
Courts Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam footage to move forward The ruling does not address the merits of the case, but instead whether Dixon-Moreno alleged enough facts to state a claim. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2026
Local news Orange Beach faces lawsuit alleging violation of Open Meetings Act Plaintiffs allege the Orange Beach City Council failed to provide mandatory 24-hour notice of a special called meeting. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2025
Local news Orange Beach public records lawsuit back on in federal court The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call. Jacob HolmesOctober 7, 2025
News DEA sues Orange Beach health provider over controlled substance record keeping Baldwin County authorities flagged fishy practices at Orange Beach's health provider. Feds found scant records of how controlled substances flow through the provider. Jacob HolmesSeptember 8, 2025
Courts Orange Beach public records request to start from scratch A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Orange Beach, but the plaintiff was given 30 days to amend and refile the suit. Jacob HolmesSeptember 4, 2025
Courts Lawsuit over Orange Beach body cam heads to court A lawsuit is seeking footage of police encountering Mayor Tony Kennon after audio confirmed a bartender reported a naked man assaulting a woman. Jacob HolmesSeptember 2, 2025
Municipal elections Orange Beach mayor reelected amid controversy over domestic violence report Amid controversy, the incumbent secured his position, having admitted to being at a public building during a reported incident of domestic violence. Jacob HolmesAugust 27, 2025