Storms Knock Out Power for Thousands Across Mobile County
Strong afternoon storms cut power to thousands of Mobile County customers, with the heaviest outages reported in west Mobile, downtown and Dauphin Island.
Mobile City Council Holds Off-Site Meeting at B.C. Rain High School
The Mobile City Council took its regular session on the road, meeting in the B.C. Rain High School gymnasium to reach more residents citywide.
Dauphin Island Ferry Captain Recalls Hurricane Frederic Aftermath
Mike Thierry recalls riding out Hurricane Frederic aboard his boat, then running Dauphin Island's makeshift passenger ferry service for months afterward.
For Dauphin Island’s Mayor, Hurricane Frederic Set a Course That Still Guides Him
Hurricane Frederic in 1979 derailed Jeff Collier's college plans, keeping him on Dauphin Island and eventually leading him to become its longtime mayor.
How Hurricane Frederic Shaped a Young FEMA’s Playbook in Alabama
A newly formed FEMA cut its teeth on Hurricane Frederic in 1979, learning lessons in coastal Alabama that still guide disaster response nationwide today.
Dauphin Island Tables Rezoning Plan After Resident Pushback
Dauphin Island's planning commission tabled a rezoning plan this week after residents raised concerns about protecting the island's small-town character.
Cannons Roar Again as Reenactors Mark 150th Anniversary of Battle of Mobile Bay
Reenactors staged a weekend siege and grand bombardment at Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines to commemorate 150 years since the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Battle of Mobile Bay Reenactment Draws Big Crowd to Fort Gaines
Hundreds of costumed re-enactors staged a mock battle at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island, marking 150 years since the Battle of Mobile Bay.
Battle of Mobile Bay 150th Anniversary Reenactment Draws Crowds to Fort Gaines
Reenactors and visitors gathered at Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island to mark 150 years since the Battle of Mobile Bay with cannon fire and camp life.
Weekend Guide: Battle of Mobile Bay 150th Anniversary Reenactment
Fort Gaines and Fort Morgan host a sesquicentennial reenactment of the Battle of Mobile Bay, with tickets, shuttles, ferries and a full weekend schedule.