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?
Dauphin Island
Scaled-Back Fishing Rodeo Planned at Dauphin Island
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) – Organizers are scaling back plans for a major fishing tournament on the Alabama coast so it can be held despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo has grown to include music events and a “liars contest” during 86 years in operation. The three-day event draws thousands. This year’s tournament will just involve…
Dauphin Island bridge closed after strike by runaway barge
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) – A major bridge on the Alabama coast is closed after being hit by a runaway barge. Dauphin Island Mayor Jeff Collier posts on his Facebook page that the incident at the Dauphin Island bridge happened Friday morning. Collier says a barge hit the north end of the roughly 3-mile-long bridge. He says state transportation officials…
Possible Father & Son Drowning in Alabama Gulf Waters
17 year old's body found, Father is still missing.
AP-AL-Missing Swimmers Body found after father, son disappear off Alabama coast DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) – The body of a 17-year-old boy has been found after he disappeared while swimming off the coast of Alabama with his father. News outlets reported Thursday evening that authorities are still searching for the teen’s 47-year-old father. The two Taiwanese nationals were swimming…
