Alabama is not traditionally a beach state, so most of our tourists don't think of beach traffic as a deterrent to vacationing or moving there. Yet Alabama, like its Gulf Coast neighbors, has a plethora of gorgeous beach space. Unfortunately, this means beach traffic Continue Reading

A March 31st Baldwin County referendum will determine whether a proposal to raise an additional $28.6 million per year for local schools will be enacted. The benefits of the additional finances would not, however, be fully realized until two years down the line. In 2017, the Continue Reading

The W.C. Holmes Bridge, crossing the Intracoastal Waterway on Alabama 59, may soon see a new addition. City development has allocated $7,500 in analysis of the bridge, to determine whether a pedestrian and biker walkway would be feasible, and if so, what the potential cost Continue Reading

With white sands, crystal-blue waters, and sunshine, people are drawn to Alabama's beaches. The shores, however, are not just a tourist destination; they are home to a small, endangered animal. The Alabama beach mouse make its home in the coastal sand dunes with a limited Continue Reading

New and exciting developments are in progress and soon to come to Gulf Shores, AL, and the surrounding region. A number of new chain stores are opening up locations in the area, and the first step is the much-anticipated Blue Collar Country entertainment center. The center Continue Reading

Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a small coastal city located in Baldwin County on the Gulf of Mexico. It is the southernmost city or town in Alabama, located near the end of the Mobile Point Peninsula, east of the historic Fort Morgan and the Fort Morgan community. Gulf Shores is a Continue Reading

Hurricane season is never far away when you're in Alabama. Sadly, a recent study ranked Alabama 15th out of the 18 states near the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean when it comes to building safety. Statewide codes generally set the standard for how structures are Continue Reading

If you are struggling to determine whether or not a part of your property is a wetland, you're not alone. Many homeowners have the same question - and even experts have trouble agreeing on what's considered a wetland. However, ecologists have greatly expanded our Continue Reading

Fort Morgan is one of Alabama's many historical sites. It's located at the mouth of Mobile Bay, Alabama. Considered an architectural marvel for its star shape, Fort Morgan has a long and interesting history in which native Alabamans take pride. The fort was built Continue Reading

Alabama's Gulf Shore is home to several species of endangered sea turtles. While these animals spend most of their time living in the ocean, every year they return to Alabama to nest. When they return, they are, at youngest, 10 years old, and haven't been back to the beach Continue Reading