Surfing Alligator Seen Relaxing in the Waves of Dauphin Island
There are plenty of alligators in Alabama. But how many enjoy a day at the beach?
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Two Drown in Gulf Shores, One at Fort Morgan in the Past Week
Tourists to Alabama’s Gulf coast beaches say they’re noticed the rough waters and are taking precautions.
Tourism Surge Meets Worker Shortages at Alabama Beaches
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Tourism officials say Alabama’s Gulf Coast beaches are seeing a surge of tourists that for some businesses could turn into their busiest June ever. They’re asking visitors to bring along a little extra patience, as businesses including hotels and restaurants struggle to find enough workers in an economy still emerging from the coronavirus pandemic. Orange Beach…
Hurricane Sally Aftermath: Recovery Incomplete on Alabama Coast
GULF SHORES, Ala. — Alabama’s beaches have reopened, but the state’s coast is hardly recovered from the effects of Hurricane Sally last month. Visitors still have limited options for getting to the sand because so many boardwalks and beach entry points were damaged. Residents in hard-hit Baldwin County are complaining about the response from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Both…
Reopening of Alabama’s Beaches Delayed Because of Hurricane Cleanup
Alabama’s largest beach towns are delaying the reopening of their beaches because the cleanup from Hurricane Sally is taking longer than expected. Officials in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach say the beaches won’t reopen until Oct. 2 rather than this Saturday as originally planned. Some beaches were badly eroded when the storm made landfall at Gulf Shores last week. Others…
