Tropical Storm Bertha Closes Gulf Waters at Fort Morgan Beaches
The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office patrolled Fort Morgan beaches this week, urging visitors to stay out of the Gulf as Tropical Storm Bertha whipped up rough surf and double red…
USA Health Water Safety Push Reaches Over 1,150 Kids, Hands Out 565 Life Jackets
A USA Health outreach program fitted more than 565 free life jackets and taught drowning-prevention skills to over 1,150 children and families across Mobile and Baldwin counties this summer.
Gulf State Park Pier Closes in Gulf Shores as Bertha Roughs Up the Surf
Gulf State Park closed its fishing pier in Gulf Shores late Monday night as a precaution while Tropical Storm Bertha churned in the Gulf of Mexico, stirring up rougher surf…
Gulf Shores Junior and Adult Lifeguards Turn Heads at Southeast Regional Competition
Gulf Shores lifeguards brought home dozens of awards at the Southeast Regional Lifeguard Competition, debuting a junior team while earning praise from national officials.
Gulf Shores Plans Major Expansion of Beach Surveillance Camera Network
Gulf Shores is planning to replace its aging beach camera system with 25 new high-definition cameras, including two with pan-and-zoom capability, in a $49,420.20 upgrade aimed at boosting public safety…
Rip Current Danger Persists as Gulf Waters Remain Closed Across Baldwin and Mobile County Beaches
Double red flags remain posted at Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island as Tropical Storm Bertha keeps the Gulf churned up, with officials warning that rip currents…
Orange Beach Adds Third Enclosed Lifeguard Tower at Gulf State Park’s Romar Beach Access
Orange Beach Surf Rescue has installed a new enclosed lifeguard tower at Gulf State Park's Romar Beach Access, giving lifeguards better visibility and storm protection as the city expands its…
Swimming Advisory Issued for Wolf Bay Waters at Orange Beach Waterfront Park
The Baldwin County Health Department has issued a swimming advisory for Wolf Bay at Orange Beach Waterfront Park after bacteria levels exceeded safe limits.
Rip Current Blamed for Second Gulf Shores Drowning This Season
A visiting swimmer died Tuesday after being pulled from the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores, marking the second drowning in the beach town this season, according to city beach…
Heat Advisory Kicks Off the Week for Mobile as Index Values Top 105 Degrees
South Alabama opened the work week under a heat advisory as searing temperatures and oppressive humidity pushed the heat index well past the danger threshold across the Mobile area. Actual…