University of South Alabama to Host National Environmental Symposium on Coastal Development
A $75,000 gift from a USA trustee will fund a national environmental symposium in Mobile examining lasting Gulf of Mexico oil spill impacts.
Dauphin Island Named Seventh-Best Island in the Country in National Poll
Dauphin Island earned a top-10 ranking in a national island poll, with the mayor calling it a proud moment for the Gulf Coast community.
The Hidden Risks of Tar Sands Pipelines, Oil Trains, and Storage Tanks in Mobile
The Hidden Risks of Tar Sands Pipelines, Oil Trains, and Storage Tanks in Mobile As energy companies expanded oil infrastructure across Mobile in 2013, the potential dangers of transporting tar…
Gulf Oil Spill Claims Administrator Brings Progress Report to Mobile
Deepwater Horizon Claims Administrator Patrick Juneau planned a Mobile press conference to update officials on the settlement process, reporting thousands of claims filed and millions in determination letters.
Dauphin Island Considered as Site for Military Resort in 2011
Dauphin Island officials said Army and Navy representatives explored the island in 2011 as a possible site for an armed-forces recreation center.
Orange Beach Began Independent Beach Testing in 2011
A 2011 WKRG report described Orange Beach's independent testing of beach sand following the oil spill.
Orange Beach Deep Cleaning Nearing Completion in 2010
A 2010 WKRG report described oil-spill cleanup crews nearing the end of deep cleaning work on Orange Beach.
Baldwin County Tourism Reported Sharp Oil-Spill Decline in 2010
A 2010 WKRG report described a sharp summer tourism decline in Baldwin County's coastal communities after the Gulf oil spill.
Orange Beach Businesses Raised BP Claims Concerns in 2010
A 2010 WKRG report documented Orange Beach business owners' concerns over oil-spill claims ahead of a meeting with Kenneth Feinberg.
Orange Beach Increased Water Testing After 2010 Corexit Report
A 2010 WKRG report said Orange Beach officials planned additional testing after a resident's samples were reported to contain Corexit.