Archives for June 2013

By Marc D. Anderson | GULF SHORES, Alabama -- The city's public beach and Gulf State Park Pavilion have been recognized as “superstar beaches” in a nationwide water quality study by the Natural Resources Defense Council. In the report, “2013 Testing the Continue Reading

by: Gayle McCarthy The Gulf Shores region of Alabama is known for its pristine beaches, fresh-from-the-boat seafood and traditional Southern hospitality. Its milder winters draw snowbirds during the colder months, and the endless summers make vacationers flock to the beach Continue Reading

ORANGE BEACH, Alabama -- A restriction on dogs at two popular islands that attract hundreds of Gulf Coast boaters on weekends and holidays is causing a stir among locals as the City Council grapples with complaints and a need to enforce its own laws. At the heart of the Continue Reading

FOLEY, Alabama -- Plans are beginning to come together for a 500-acre entertainment development and city sports complex that could generate more than $100 million in annual sales and employ nearly 3,000 people in Lower Alabama. If everything falls into place, developers Continue Reading