Alabama Gulf Coast

Legislature

State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files legislation to bolster commercial seafood industry

His legislative package included measures to support commercial fishing, retail seafood sales and the protection of local marine waters.

August 26, 2025

Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear Baldwin bridge dispute

The court rejected Baldwin Bridge Company's request to rehear the case, meaning the state can resume work on a new toll-free bridge.

September 25, 2023

Gov. Ivey signs tax cuts for Gulf Coast commercial fishing operations into law

Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law his legislation that provides tax cuts and exemptions to commercial fishing businesses.

April 8, 2022

Carl says Biden’s moratorium on oil and gas leases on public lands will cost jobs

The U.S. is the largest producer of oil and gas in the world. Biden says his policy is necessary to fight climate change.

January 29, 2021

Zeta poses potential threat to Alabama Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Zeta is forecast to come ashore between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle at or near hurricane strength later this week.

October 26, 2020

Alabama Gulf Coast beaches remain closed for now

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beaches will remain closed for now due to ongoing repair and cleanup efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sally. “Working closely with Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft and Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, as well as Commissioner Billy Joe Underwood, the governor has agreed to keep Baldwin County’s beaches … Continued

September 25, 2020

Hurricane Sally may not make landfall until Wednesday

24 hours ago the storm was expected to come ashore at 8 a.m. Tuesday but because it has slowed, landfall is now not expected before Wednesday.

September 15, 2020

Tropical Storm Sally approaches Alabama Gulf Coast

The storm is currently tracking toward coming ashore near New Orleans at 8 a.m. on Tuesday at hurricane strength, but history tells us that the tracks of these storms can and do change.

September 13, 2020

Ivey speaks at USA Hospital Trauma Center groundbreaking

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was in Mobile County for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Fanny Meisler Trauma Center at University Hospital. “A year after awarding a $4 million grant to @usaunivhospital, I’m thrilled to join them & many others in breaking ground on a much-needed expansion of the region’s only Level One Trauma Center.” Gov. … Continued

December 5, 2018