I’d always considered myself a zoo connoisseur. I’ve been to countless zoos all over the U.S. and in many other countries as well. But I experienced a couple of cool things at the small Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores, Alabama that I never before encountered. First of all my husband, Doug, and I came to a large fenced-in area with four super-cute baby kangaroos. As if it wasn’t enough to watch these charming critters bounce around at warp speed – and I do mean warp speed – the keeper asked us if...
Georgia-Pacific Reaches Agreement to Purchase Alabama River and Alabama Pine Pulp Mills
PR Newswire
PR Newswire
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Alabama's June unemployment rate decreased by the second-largest amount in the nation
The Examiner
The Examiner
In June Alabama's unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage points, which was the second largest amount among the 50 states, D.C., and Purerto Rico. According a report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics this...
Alabama angler wins Bassmaster event
Tulsa World
Tulsa World
Alabama's heat and a tournament day that followed a full-moon night continued to torture Oklahoma's three anglers in the running for Bassmaster Angler of the Year on Sunday. The trio has two more full days of the grind...
Tests show bat found in NW Alabama was rabid
MSNBC
MSNBC
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) - Officials have confirmed the first case of rabies in northwest Alabama in three years after tests...
27 schools back Alabama in trademark suit
The Press Democrat
The Press Democrat
The Tuscaloosa News reported Tuesday that every Southeastern Conference school except Mississippi State was among those who asked the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to let them back Alabama in the 5-year-old suit....
Alabama leads in starter pay for teachers
MSNBC
MSNBC
According to the Southern Regional Education Board, Alabamas beginning teacher pay of $36,144 leads the national average for beginning pay Discuss: Discussion comments...
SEC media predicts Alabama-Florida rematch for title
MSNBC
MSNBC
HOOVER, Ala. — If Southeastern Conference media are right, 2010 will be more of the same. Out of 177 voters who cast ballots at the league's annual SEC Media Days, with results announced on Friday, all but 34...
Fire at Alabama go-kart plant ruled arson
MSNBC
MSNBC
BRUNDIDGE, Ala. (AP) - The state fire marshals office says a fire at a go-kart manufacturing plant in Pike County last week was caused by arson. Steve Holmes, a spokesman for the fire marshals office, said Tuesday...
Alabama teen shoots 57 in State Junior
Seattle Times
Seattle Times
MOBILE, Ala. - Bobby Wyatt shot a 57 at the Alabama Boys State Junior Championship. The University of Alabama-bound teen, who turns 18 this weekend, had 12 birdies, an eagle and five pars Wednesday on the par-71,...
Alabama teen shoots score of 57 in State Junior
Post-Bulletin
Post-Bulletin
7/29/2010 12:43:00 AM Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. Bobby Wyatt shot a 57 at the Alabama Boys State Junior Championship. The University of Alabama-bound teen, who turns 18 this weekend, had 12 birdies, an eagle and...


