Alabama’s Oyster Shell Recycling Program Nears a Historic 31 Million Shells
The Alabama Coastal Foundation's Oyster Shell Recycling Program has collected more than 30.4 million shells since 2016 and is approaching the 31 million mark.
Free ‘Connect to Your Coast’ Event Pairs Craft Beer and Coastal Conservation in Downtown Mobile
The Alabama Coastal Foundation and Oyster City Brewing host a free Connect to Your Coast event in downtown Mobile on Sept. 24, with proceeds benefiting coastal conservation.
Daphne Lands $5 Million GoMESA Grant for New Bayfront Park Pier
Daphne has received a $5 million GoMESA grant to build a new pier at Bayfront Park, the next piece of a $16 million waterfront redevelopment set to open in April…
Gulf Coast Forecast: Scattered Storms and Cooler Days Ahead as Tropical Storm Dolly Forms Far Out at Sea
Scattered showers and storms stay in the Gulf Coast forecast through the weekend with highs in the upper 80s, while Tropical Storm Dolly churns far out in the Atlantic.
Lawmaker Proposes Naming Mobile’s New Bridge for Dolly Parton
State Rep. Cindy Myrex wants the new Mobile River crossing named the Dolly Parton Memorial Bridge, citing the icon's Imagination Library work in all 67 Alabama counties.
‘Buffett Bridge’ Push Gains Steam: Should Mobile’s New I-10 Crossing Honor Jimmy Buffett?
A coastal movement is urging officials to name the future I-10 Mobile River bridge after Jimmy Buffett, whose ties to Mobile and Gulf Shores run deep — including the first…
Swimming advisory lifted at Fairhope park on Mobile Bay
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Public Health has lifted the swimming advisory it issued Oct. 5 for the waters of Mobile Bay at Mary Ann Nelson Park…