Extreme Heat Triggers Widespread Fish Kills in Orange Beach Backwaters
A brutal summer heat wave left back-bay waters near Orange Beach starved of oxygen, killing schools of small fish from Cotton Bayou to Bear Point.
Gulf Shores Police Warn Public Against Using Uber, Draw Pushback
Gulf Shores police called ride-hailing service Uber 'highly dangerous' in a social media post, sparking public criticism as Baldwin County cities debate ridesharing rules.
Gulf Coast Recovery Council Holds Off on BP Settlement Spending
Local officials overseeing BP oil spill settlement funds for Mobile and Baldwin counties are pausing new decisions until federal guidance arrives.
Montgomery Man Gets 20 Years for Fatal Gulf Shores Spring Break Crash
A Montgomery man was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison for a hit-and-run crash that killed a college student during Spring Break in Gulf Shores.
Dairy Queen ‘Miracle Treat Day’ Raises Funds for USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital
A one-day Dairy Queen fundraiser held at multiple South Alabama locations sent proceeds from every Blizzard sold toward USA Children's and Women's Hospital.
Baldwin County Pre-K Programs Set to Expand to 25 Sites With New Grant Funding
Baldwin County pre-K programs grew to 25 sites in 2015 with new state grant funding, including a first-ever classroom at Orange Beach Elementary.
ALEA Honors Troopers for Dauphin Island Regatta Rescue Efforts
ALEA honored five Marine Patrol troopers for search-and-rescue work after sudden storms capsized boats during the Dauphin Island Regatta.
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.
Baldwin County Jury Views Arrest Video in Fatal Gulf Shores Crash Trial
A Baldwin County jury viewed police video in the manslaughter trial over a fatal Spring Break crash that killed a college student in Gulf Shores.
Orange Beach Launches $103,000 Traffic Study for Beach Road Safety
Orange Beach approved a $103,000 study to update traffic counts, upgrade signals, and improve pedestrian safety along Perdido Beach Boulevard.