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Tag: GULF OF MEXICO

Donald Trump, Gulf of America Alabama News
Standridge not giving up on effort for Alabama to officially recognize the Gulf of America — ‘I think it’s an important issue’

State Rep. David Standridge (R-Hayden), unfazed by his legislation failing to reach the finish line in the 2025 regular legislative session, has re-filed his bill renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

Donald Trump, Gulf of America Alabama News
House clotures debate, passes bill renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

The Alabama House of Representatives was forced to close out debate on legislation renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America after Democrats spent over an hour railing against the bill.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville backs Trump's plays in Panama, Gulf of Mexico, Greenland — 'I think it's great'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently backed several of President-elect Trump’s more ambitious proposals, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico, taking over the Panama Canal, and possibly purchasing Greenland for the United States.

Kennon New Map Alabama News
'We are not going to be bullied': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon loves Trump's plans to rename Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Donald Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico and said he is ready to impose "serious" tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

Orange Beach 1 Alabama News
Warning for beach goers as Hurricane Idalia impacts Gulf of Mexico: 'The water is going to be completely different'

The National Hurricane Center is expecting life-threatening conditions as Hurricane Idalia barrels towards the Florida Gulf Coast. Meanwhile, officials on Alabama’s coast are warning of a dangerous situation here, too.

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'Hopefully it’s something we don’t have to worry about': Non-profit failing to raise funds for 'abortion ship' in Gulf of Mexico

One woman's dream of building a floating abortion facility off the Gulf of Mexico is having trouble becoming a reality due to a lack of funding.

Bon Secour River photo Alabama News
Hurricane Sally debris still causing problems; City of Foley clearing stream beds

The City of Foley has approved a project to clear debris from Hurricane Sally from the Bon Secour River.

GULF SHORES SAFETY BEACH SAFETY WATER SAFETY Alabama News
Rip currents, sharks and bears, oh my! Gulf Shores Independence Day safety

Each year, more and more people flock to Gulf Shores for the week of Independence Day. More people means more fun but also more incidents.

Gulf Shores Alabama News
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office responds to multiple distress calls in the Gulf of Mexico, several drownings

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is spreading the word about dangerous rip currents and water safety after several incidents in the Gulf of Mexico this week.

GULF SHORES PIC Alabama News
Georgia man drowns in Gulf Shores while trying to save child

The Baldwin County Coroner’s Office identified a man who drown in the Gulf of Mexico while trying to save his son.