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No longer ‘Redneck Riviera,’ says Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon

During his tenure as mayor, Tony Kennon has referred to the city as the “Redneck Riviera.” However, during a town hall Wednesday, he said that is a thing of the past.

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'Casinos kill communities': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon opposes opening 'Pandora's box' on gambling

Casinos and gambling are on the minds of people across Alabama as lawmakers prepare for the 2026 Legislative Session.

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'I think any council can be a successful council if they're willing to compromise': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon lays out priorities for new term

The heated, controversial Orange Beach mayoral election ended in a victory for incumbent Tony Kennon, who won reelection with 60% of the vote.

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Exclusive: Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, wife slam ‘cabal’ behind 'theatrical' political smear campaign (Video)

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and his wife, Paula, said enough is enough. In response to what they call political attacks during Tony Kennon's re-election campaign, the couple sat down with 1819 News to address numerous ethical and criminal allegations.

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1819 News presents Orange Beach Mayoral Debate; Incumbent Mayor Tony Kennon vs. challenger Jeff Boyd (Full Video)

Over 1,000 people attended the Orange Beach mayoral debate at the Orange Beach Event Center on Tuesday evening.

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Orange Beach mayoral debate hosted by 1819 News — Kennon, Boyd go head-to-head in heated debate

The rain did not stop over 1,000 people from showing up for the highly-anticipated Orange Beach Mayoral debate Tuesday.

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Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Foley mayors head to D.C. Monday to meet with Tuberville, Britt

The three Mayors of Alabama's Gulf Coast travel to Washington Monday to meet with Alabama U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt.

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1819 News to host Orange Beach Mayoral Debate on August 12

The 2025 Orange Beach Mayoral Debate will be held on August 12 at the Orange Beach Event Center (4671 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL).

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Orange Beach mayor aggravated over Baldwin County Schools tax legislation failure

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said on FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show" Thursday he thinks the public complaints about a Baldwin County tax could have led to failure of the Alabama Legislature to make a change.

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Orange Beach Mayor Kennon defends decision to break from Baldwin County schools, seek share of tax revenue — 'County system is an NEA-AEA controlled system, it's the Democrat system, it's the liberal system'

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Wednesday, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon defended his city's system to split from the Baldwin County Public School system.

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Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon running for re-election focusing on 'clean, safe city'

"I want to finish what we've started with a lot of projects that have to be done."

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Orange Beach, Gulf Shores mayors come together against ALDOT 'ridiculous' plan for new bridge and former toll bridge

The Alabama Department of Transportation and Director John Cooper are being criticized by mayors in south Baldwin County over changes made to bridges over the Intracoastal Waterway.

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'Hell no': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon scorches pro-gambling lawmakers, warns constitutional amendment would open door to casinos in Baldwin County

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is among the skeptics who said the measures taken by pro-gambling lawmakers to keep casino gambling out of Baldwin County were not sufficient.

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Orange Beach honors doctor who help save teen’s life after shark attack

The Orange Beach City Council recognized a local doctor after his efforts to save the life of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin after she was attacked by a shark on June 7.

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‘Anybody that wants to sexualize grade-age kids is a pervert themselves’: Orange Beach moves inappropriate juvenile books, writes new policy

The Orange Beach Public Library has made moves to protect children and teens from books some may consider inappropriate for juveniles.

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Orange Beach Mayor Kennon on Baldwin Beach toll hike: 'Don't call me, call the Governor'

On Wednesday, the Baldwin County Bridge Company significantly hiked the tolls on its Beach Express bridge connecting Orange Beach to point north on the Foley Beach Express.

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Kennon vows to counter woke cancel culture as Orange Beach mayor — 'You won't ever see CRT, nor will you see transsexual bathrooms'

Last week, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon pledged his support for country singer Jason Aldean, embroiled in controversy for his "Try That In A Small Town" hit single.

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'Jason Aldean is always welcome in Orange Beach!' — Mayor Tony Kennon supports 'Try That in a Small Town'

One supporter of the Country music star is Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, who tweeted, “Jason Aldean is always welcome in Orange Beach!”

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Mayor Tony Kennon says family-friendly Orange Beach seeing positive impact from Spring Break: ‘MTV has not shown up’

For coastal communities in south Alabama, Spring Break lasts two months. The months of March and April are considered Spring Break Season, according to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism.

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Owners of Orange Beach toll bridge sue ALDOT – Claim agency's director John Cooper attempting to destroy business

The owners of the Foley Beach Bypass toll bridge are suing the Alabama Department of Transportation after the state agency introduced plans to build a new toll-free bridge nearby.

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‘Let’s do this publicly’: Orange Beach mayor challenges Gulf Shores mayor to town hall over toll bridge dispute

Orange Beach mayor Tony Kennon said he wants to speak with Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft publicly over disputes surrounding the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) proposed alternative to the Foley Beach Express toll bridge.

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Orange Beach Mayor Kennon rips Mobile TV's WPMI, AL.com cartoonist J.D. Crowe for 'false' Bad Ass Coffee controversy

If you believe the reporting, you might think Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon was seeking to deny Hawaii-based Bad Ass Coffee the opportunity to open a franchise in his hometown.

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Orange Beach Mayor Kennon reacts to 'abortion ship' – 'Time for pro-life people to say that ain't going to happen, lady'

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said he vehemently opposes such an effort off the coast of his city.