Monday's Scores Nov 17, 2009
Gulf Shores 68, Alabama Sch ... Gulf Shores 52, Alabama Sch. (WSJA.com, AL)
Dolphin found stranded after Tropical Storm Ida Nov 14, 2009
The 190-pound dolphin was found at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in Gulf Shores and had been stranded for many hours. Refuge Manager Jereme Phillips said the dolphin was being treated at The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Miss. (WSJA.com, AL)
Ida weakens to a depression, soaks the Southeast Nov 11, 2009
Tourists walk along the beach at sunrise as Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall along the Alabama Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores, Ala ... (AP Photo/Dave Martin) Tourists photograph the sunrise as Tropical Storm Ida makes landfall along the Alabama Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores, Ala ... (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) Surfers take advantage of rough surf as Tropical Storm Ida approaches the coast in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Ida Weakens After Making Landfall Nov 11, 2009
Atlanta resident Mike White drove down Monday to see the storm and was watching breakers crash at Gulf Shores early Tuesday. The sky was clear overhead but there were clouds all around. (CBS News -- World)
Gulf Coast Preps As Ida Weakens Nov 10, 2009
Nancy Box, 68, of Gulf Shores, Ala. said she hoped the storm fizzled but did not want to chance riding it out in her elevated town house on the beach. (Click2Houston, TX)
Gulf Coast residents stay put ahead of Ida Nov 10, 2009
Andrew Abbott stood under a sheltered area at Gulf Shores' public beach as rain blew sideways under street lights and frothy sea water washed up against the seawall ... The streets were quiet Monday night in downtown Mobile, about 40 miles northwest of Gulf Shores, with many stores and restaurants closing early. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tropical Storm Ida aims at Gulf Coast Nov 10, 2009
Nancy Box, 68, of Gulf Shores, Ala ... Jason Rodgers is hit by high surf, rain and wind from Tropical Storm Ida as it approaches the coast at Perdido Pass in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Rains hit Gulf Coast ahead of storm Nov 10, 2009
In Gulf Shores along the coast, some streets were flooded and the city was under a 10 p.m. curfew, and Allen Hastings, general manager of The Original Oyster House, was closing his restaurant even earlier ... Jason Rodgers holds his girlfriend Lindsey Brown as they watch as rain and wind from Tropical Storm Ida approach the coast at Perdido Pass in Gulf Shores, Ala. (Florida Today)
Tropical Storm Ida Nov 10, 2009
HEAVY RAIN WILL SPREAD ACROSS CENTRAL A. 2 hours, 38 minutes ago. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Recruiting 5A Playoffs Nov 8, 2009
Tallassee, AL #4 Gulf Shores (8-2) #1 Tallassee (8-2) ... Region 1 (Gulf Shores) produced last year's champ in Vigor ... Gulf Shores quarterback (6-1, 185) has been recognized twice by Coach Saban at the University of Alabama camps. (CUTigers.com)
Wildcats advance; Dolphins and Red Devils end area teams seasons Nov 7, 2009
TALLASSEE The Gulf Shores Dolphins, after coming out of a five-way tie for first, claimed a 17-14 victory over the Region 1 champion Tallassee Tigers to advance to the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. MikeSmith, Tallassees senior runningback, ran for 109 yards but was held without a touchdown. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Guide: Alabama High School Playoffs Nov 7, 2009
5A Gulf Shores vs. Tallassee Spanish Fort vs. Eufaula Valley vs. Vigor Chilton County vs. Briarwood Christian Demopolis vs. Shelby County Fairfield vs. Springville Athens vs. Boaz Muscle Shoals vs. Fort Payne. 6A Murphy vs. Fairhope Blount vs. McGill-Toolen Enterprise vs. Wetumpka Spain Park vs. Tuscaloosa County Decatur vs. Oxford Hewitt-Trussville vs. Bob Jones Clay-Chalkville vs. Florence. (autigers.com)
New teams move into new regions Nov 7, 2009
The 8-2 Tigers, as 5As current smallest school, claimed the Region 2 championship and hosted Gulf Shores in the first round of the playoffs. In the final season as a member of Class 6A, the Warriors ended the 2009 campaign with a 2-8 record a Week 3 win over Smiths Station(38-36) and a Week 5 win over 5A Booker T. Washington (30-19). (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
UAB's Carolyn Cochran Wins Fall Beach Blast Title Nov 4, 2009
UAB's Carolyn Cochran Wins Fall Beach Blast Title - UAB OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. UAB's Carolyn Cochran Wins Fall Beach Blast Title. (Uabsports.com)
Roadwork to begin on $55M I-20 project Oct 2, 2009
Alabama firms included in the job include Good Hope Contracting Co. Inc. in Cullman; Abramson LLC in Birmingham; Webb Concrete in Pell City; McCartney Construction Co. in Gadsden; Batey and Sanders in Gadsden; Delta Ground Works in Gulf Shores; H&L Construction Inc. in Troy; C.D. Roberts Contracting Inc. in Jasper; and Kelly Road Builders in Birmingham. Most Read Stories. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Venture sets casing in State Farm well No. 2 (5) Sep 23, 2009
In the article, it was stated that Prison Commissioner Richard Allen announced Tuesday that the department has signed a five-year contract with Foote Oil and Gas Properties of Gulf Shores to explore for oil near the G.K Fountain Correction Center in South Alabama. Andy Farquhar, director of Alabama Correction Industries, said. (Atmore Advance, AL)
IvanThe Forgotten Hurricane? Sep 16, 2009
IvanThe Forgotten Hurricane. IvanThe Forgotten Hurricane. (KWTX.com, TX)
Katrina stamps out memories of terrible storm Ivan Sep 15, 2009
It made landfall at Gulf Shores on Sept. 16, 2004, as a Category 3 storm with 120-mph winds and a huge surge. Ivan's remnants tracked north and turned east, bringing record flooding and power outages as far north as Pennsylvania before curling south through Florida again and hitting the Louisiana-Texas coast as a tropical storm a week after it struck Alabama. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bamas NCAA troubles a concern for North Gwinnetts James Sep 15, 2009
James is just a mama s boy that has a change of heart and wants to play near his home, which is closer to Athens, GA than it is to Auburn, AL. As for the Curtis Anderson incident, you have a 56 year old man that spends 3/4 of the year in Gulf Shores and swears to JC himself that he didn t know Julio Jones played football, yea right. The reason everyone gets frustrated at the U of A is that with all the little quirks and inconsistancies that seem to have happened since the $4 million dollar fraud... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Gulf Shores The 38th annual National Shrimp Festival, Oct. 8-11, features more than 300 vendors, arts and crafts, shrimp, live music, children s activities, competitions and more. 251-968-4237, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Man told to avoid Tide players after fishing trip Aug 25, 2009
Anderson, who has a condominium in Gulf Shores, has been asked to end his relationship with the players during their playing careers, and Jones and Ingram were told not to contact him. He paid for the trip. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
3 price points: Alabama's coast Aug 21, 2009
BUDGET Special Orange Beach is the place to pull up a beach chair and relax at Gulf Shores ... 65 miles east of Gulf Shores, from $49 each way during frequent sale periods; from $94 with 21-day advance ... Stay: Fully-equipped rentals at Gulf Shores Plantation include Sunsuites, one- to three-bedroom condos and up to five-bedroom cottages. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The bounty of the sea Aug 14, 2009
Several top festivals, like the North Carolina Seafood Festival along the state s Crystal Coast, and the National Shrimp Festival in Alabama s Gulf Shores, have been around for decades, attracting thousands of hungry veterans and first-time festival-goers ... Held each year in Gulf Shores, highlights of this multifaceted festival includes: 300-plus vendors featuring fine art, arts and crafts, and lots of food from restaurants and purveyors; a live entertainment schedule; Children s Activity... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bookman: 'Water' war not really about water Aug 5, 2009
Those folks in Montgomery, Gulf Shores, Tuscaloosa and around the lakes sure would be surprised they re living in such squalor. Turd Ferguson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Alabama Homes Jul 31, 2009
Gulf Shores, AL 36542 ... Gulf Shores, AL 36542. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
New pier opens in Gulf Shores Jul 29, 2009
By DAVID RAINERAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Published: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:30 AM CDT Now that the brand spankin new Gulf State Park Pier has opened with great fanfare, those with the opportunity to experience this modern marvel need to become familiar with the rules and regulations of the long-anticipated facility. (Brewton Standard, AL)
New pier opens in Gulf Shores (3) Jul 28, 2009
New pier opens in Gulf Shores. By DAVID RAINERAlabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Brewton Standard, AL)
TRM and WSN honored by AHSAA Jul 21, 2009
Alma Bryant (6A); Bayside Academy (3A); Daphne (6A); Frisco City (1A), school was closed at end of school year; Gulf Shores (5A)*; Mary G. Montgomery (6A); McIntosh (1A); T.R. Miller (3A)*; Mobile Christian (2A)*; W.S. Neal (4A)*; B.C. Rain (4A)*; J.F. Shields (1A); Southern Choctaw (2A). District 2. (Brewton Standard, AL)
* Shark victims speak out in defense of their attackers Jul 17, 2009
We bring pretty instant credibility, said Chuck Anderson, a school athletic director who spent 13 days in intensive care and lost most of his right arm after being attacked by a bull shark in 2000 while swimming off Gulf Shores, Alabama. Ive yet to run into anyone who disagrees with us. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Winds of change Jul 14, 2009
Harris s Fairhope company has installed the same kind of turbine at Lulu s restaurant in Gulf Shores, where it powers the facility s Bama Breeze bar. The turbines were manufactured by Southwest Wind Power in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy, Harris said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Prep player shuns Mississippi State for draft Jul 5, 2009
Ellis becomes the fourth high school player to officially declare for the draft, joining Oklahoma State signee Gerald Green (Gulf Shores Academy in Houston, Texas), unsigned Andray Blatche of South Kent Prep School (Conn. and Memphis signee Shawne Williams (Laurinburg Prep, N.J.). (ESPN -- College Basketball News)
AHSAA changes basketball venue Jun 30, 2009
In track, the state track and field championships for 1A, 2A, and 3A were held in Gulf Shores along with the 4A, 5A, and 6A results. Originally, the meet was set to be held in Troy, but was pushed back a week due to swine flu outbreaks in the state. (Brewton Standard, AL)
High school closes with softball title and tears Jun 17, 2009
Lawrence County defeated Speake 2-0 a few days after the merger was proposed, but Speake came back to defeat Lawrence County 3-2 in the Gulf Shores Tournament. "I have a lot of friends in Moulton," Black said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Duo named to All-State Jun 16, 2009
Guthrie and the Lady Tigers advanced to the class 3A softball regionals in Gulf Shores before falling in two games. Shell was also a football and basketball player at W.S. Neal. (Brewton Standard, AL)
JDCC signs players Jun 5, 2009
LHP Chad Petersen from Gulf Shores. MIF Matthew Watkins and OF Stephen Scoggins from Leroy. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Legislative labyrinth finished Jun 5, 2009
This move was a compromise that allows a privately operated hotel and state operated convention center to be built at the location of the old motel at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The hotel site has been dormant since being devastated by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 because of disagreements over how to proceed. (Brewton Standard, AL)
America on two wheels, Pt. 8: Keenans cross state lines into Florida May 7, 2009
By Sarah Keenan/Pedaling Pals. Wed May 06, 2009, 10:36 PM EDT. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
AHSAA resumes all activities Tuesday May 5, 2009
TRACK : All classes will compete at Gulf Shores Sportsplex, the 1A-3A meet Thursday and Friday (May 7-8) and the 4A-6A meet Friday and Saturday (May 8-9). SOCCER: The second round games will be Tuesday (May 5). (Atmore Advance, AL)
AHSAA games delayed May 5, 2009
The track meet was set to be ran in Gulf Shores and Troy on Friday and Saturday will now be just ran in Gulf Shores ... As soon as they reschedule it, the thing is that the one in Gulf Shores is the hotels ... The they will run the 4A-6A meet on the remainder of Friday then all day Saturday is what I am hearing with all of that being in Gulf Shores. (Brewton Standard, AL)
AHSAA halts weekend championships, tournaments May 2, 2009
Also, the third round of the state baseball tournament and the state track meet (scheduled for May 1-2 in Gulf Shores and Troy) have also been rescheduled ... ACA Track was Gulf Shores bound ... She pitched for us at Gulf Shores and did pretty good. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
BREAKING NEWS: AHSAA cancels games until Tuesday May 1, 2009
That means the AHSAA state track and field championships scheduled for May 1-2 at Gulf Shores and Troy will be rescheduled ... The state track meet is in Troy and Gulf Shores, Haney said ... I don t have anything to do with track, but that is people coming from Huntsville, Muscle Shoals and everywhere up there they come down to Troy or Gulf Shores. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Swine flu concerns alter prep sports schedules May 1, 2009
The state track and field championships scheduled for May 1-2 at Gulf Shores and Troy will be rescheduled. Savarese says all other post-season activities scheduled through Monday are also being postponed, including baseball, soccer, softball and golf. (USA Today -- Sports)
BREAKING NEWS: ASHAA cancels high school sports events through weekend May 1, 2009
TRM's area softball tourney now set for Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. and all track finals now in Gulf Shores, others wait to hear ... That means the AHSAA state track and field championships scheduled for May 1-2 at Gulf Shores and Troy will be rescheduled ... The state track meet is in Troy and Gulf Shores, Haney said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Ala. cancels all high school sports over swine flu May 1, 2009
The decision means the state track and field championships set for Friday and Saturday at Gulf Shores and Troy will be rescheduled. Other postseason competition scheduled for Monday was also postponed. (News & Observer -- Sports)
AHSAA halts all activities due to Swine Flu Apr 30, 2009
The decision means the AHSAA state track and field championships scheduled for May 1-2 at Gulf Shores and Troy will be rescheduled and all other post-season activities scheduled through Monday May 4 are also being postponed until further notice. Those postponments include baseball, soccer, softball and golf. (WSJA.com, AL)
Gators to fight complacency with rugged offseason Apr 16, 2009
Have a family beach condo in Gulf Shores ... In Gulf Shores, Orange Beach I don t see the kind of language abuse you speak of but I know we all have our share of grammar challenged people in the deep south. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alabama court: plan for Gulf hotel violates law Mar 28, 2009
(AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court says the state government's plan for a luxury hotel at the state park in Gulf Shores violates Alabama law. The ruling Friday came in a four-year legal battle over plans by Gov. Bob Riley's administration to lease land at Gulf State Park to Auburn University and then have the Atlanta-based West Paces Hotel Group build a luxury hotel on the land. (WSJA.com, AL)
Prep softball rankings Mar 27, 2009
Madison County Record : Sports. by Staff Reports (Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:20 PM CDT). (Madison County Record, AL)
GCT splits with Alabama team Mar 26, 2009
Tech was scheduled to play Gulf Shores, Ala. on Tuesday. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Lady Patriots win three Mar 20, 2009
GULF SHORES Bob Jones trip to the beach started off slow, but the Lady Patriots made up for lost time with three wins Tuesday in the Nike Gulf Shores Classic. The Lady Patriots won three straight games in the tournament to improve to 15-4 overall. (Madison County Record, AL)
A video mic records voice and video for Brewton Police officers on patrol. Mar 19, 2009
Other agencies named to receive funding under the bill include Mobile County Commission, Dothan Public Safety Emergency Communications System, Gulf Shores Law Enforcement and the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. The bill includes critical funding for the law enforcement community to upgrade technology, including in-car computers, cameras and communications systems, Shelby said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
It will be fun, fun, fun Mar 12, 2009
Gulf Shores Guided tours of the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge continue March 17, 24, 26 and 31 ... Gulf Shores The Spring Bird Banding Session 2009, March 28-April 9, allows visitors to watch as migratory birds return from Central America and South America. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lady Wildcats, Tigers, Generals lose three apiece Mar 10, 2009
BRHS plays in Gulf Shores, Dadeville travels to Sylacauga and HBHS will take part in the Woodland Park Tournament. Article Rating. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Park's popularity explosive Mar 7, 2009
The 2008 total, which came to 936,606, placed the park third in attendance on the list of state destinations, behind the beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the Gulf State Park, also in Gulf Shores. According to Mills, 78 percent of the park s attendance comes from residents in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, with most of those being people over the age of 61. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Where to take the kids for spring break? Feb 19, 2009
It difficult to list all of the great family-friendly beaches within Atlantans easy reach, but check out Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Ala ... Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are good family choices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
December 16-31, 2008 Obituaries Feb 18, 2009
three daughters and sons-in-law, Jean (Frank) Doyal of Rossville, Lynda (Lonnie) Roberts of Gulf Shores, Ala. Donna (Melvin) Ogle of Rossville; two grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Gulf Shores, AL Weather Feb 7, 2009
5-Day Forecast for Gulf Shores, AL. Gulf Shores, AL Local Weather ... View the Current Weather in Gulf Shores, AL. (AL.com)
