James Spann Warns of Hurricane Disinformation on Social Media
Meteorologist James Spann warned a Mobile audience about hurricane disinformation on social media, urging people to rely on credible sources before storms threaten.
Grace Lutheran Marked 150 Years in Mobile in 2017
Grace Lutheran Church marked its 150th anniversary in Mobile in 2017, reflecting on its 1867 founding and its role as Alabama's oldest Lutheran congregation.
Baldwin County and State Officials Meet in Robertsdale to Discuss Hurricane Readiness
State and Baldwin County emergency management officials gathered in Robertsdale to review storm readiness at the start of the 2015 hurricane season.
A Decade After Hurricane Ivan, Baldwin County Beaches Build Tougher
Ten years after Hurricane Ivan devastated Baldwin County's coast, tougher building codes and emergency plans have reshaped Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
How a Generator Shortage After Hurricane Ivan Almost Canceled Bellingrath’s Lights
Bellingrath Gardens staff nearly lost power for the Magic Christmas in Lights display after Hurricane Ivan strained the region's generator supply.
Remembering Hurricane Ivan 10 Years Later on the Alabama Coast
Ten years after Hurricane Ivan slammed into Baldwin County's beaches, the storm's record-setting surge and unusual second life still resonate along the Alabama coast.
Daphne Couple Recalls Racing Hurricane Frederic Home in 1979 With a Truck Full of Igloo Coolers
A Daphne couple looks back 35 years to Hurricane Frederic, when a risky truck run from Houston and a house full of extension cords became neighborhood legend.
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 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.