Alabama beaches

"Shantay, you stay!" B-Bob's Downtown in Mobile is a popular stop for touring drag performers, including contestants on the iconic reality TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race." Jerry Ehlen owns the nightclub, which is one of the longest operating gay bars in Alabama. He talks with with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about LGBTQ+ life in the Port City, the popularity of drag along the Gulf Coast and misconceptions about queer acceptance in Alabama.

Mark Berte is the Executive Director of the Alabama Coastal Foundation. He talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about the ACF's mission, the importance of sea turtle conservation, and his favorite coastal animal (hint: it's not a sea turtle). Plus, how Alabama the Beautiful is living up to the name!

An environmental group that advocates for the Alabama Gulf Coast is asking for help to protect endangered sea turtles and their nests. The Alabama Coastal Foundation is working to protect the remaining sea turtle nest that remain along the Alabama coast after a series of severe storms washed them away last month.

The latest Forever Stamp collection by the United States Postal Service (USPS) shines a light on Alabama reptiles. The new Protect Sea Turtles stamps from USPS showcase six unique sea turtle species taken by different photographers.

A nonprofit group along the Gulf Coast is working to make a difference in the community by picking up one piece of litter at a time. Eco Clean Marine is currently seeking volunteers for its July cleanup event in Orange Beach.

Memorial Day marks the start of the summer tourism season, but not just along the Alabama Gulf coast. But, the State’s visitor industry is bigger than that.

The deadline is fast approaching for interested participants to apply for a summer internship with an environmental nonprofit organization based out of Mobile. The Alabama Coastal Foundation works to improve and protect Alabama's coastal environment through cooperation, education and participation.

Earth Day is celebrated during the month of April, but there are also several other free events happening throughout coastal Alabama this month to help people learn about and appreciate the local environment.

Alabamians are being called on to help protect wildlife on state beaches. The Share the Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Program is set to kick off the 2024 season with workshops to teach participants how to monitor sea turtle nests and hatchlings.

Spring break is signaling the start of the summer tourism season along the Alabama Gulf Coast. City leaders are reminding locals and vacationers to keep the beaches clean and respect wildlife.