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 Birmingham Money and Families Helped Build Gulf Shores in the 1950s
Long before condos lined the coast, Birmingham families and investment helped transform Gulf Shores from barren beach into a growing resort town.
Snowbirds Bring Tens of Millions to Baldwin County Beaches Each Winter
Winter visitors from the Midwest pump over $30 million into Gulf Shores and Orange Beach each year while also fueling local charity fundraisers.
Bellingrath Gardens’ Magic Christmas in Lights Earns National Attention
Bellingrath Gardens' Magic Christmas in Lights, now in its 19th year, is drawing national recognition among the country's top holiday light displays.
Battleship Memorial Park Stages Pearl Harbor Attack Reenactment
Mobile's Battleship Memorial Park marked the Pearl Harbor anniversary with a first-of-its-kind reenactment and flyover aboard the USS Alabama.
Fairhope Revisits Short-Term Rental Ban Amid Rise of Airbnb
Fairhope officials are reconsidering a 2007 ban on short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods as home-sharing sites like Airbnb grow in popularity.
Senior Bowl’s Mobile Future Was Uncertain During 2009 Talks
In March 2009, Senior Bowl leaders said the event had not entered exclusive talks with Tampa but was considering interest from other cities as Mobile's contract expired.