Point Clear News

Paul Davis, of Fairhope, Ala. watches the rough surf as Tropical Storm Ida churns inside Mobile Bay Tuesday Nov 10, 2009 at the Grand Hotel Marina in Point Clear, Ala.

Polo may be the only sport in which the spectators are called upon at intermission to mend the field, and are then served champagne for their efforts.

Sheepshead, like the one shown above, of all sizes have invaded any structure located in a large wedge of clean, salty water that as of Wednesday extended from just north of May Day Park at Daphne to beyond Zundel's Reef.

A proposed state law to regulate pier building is dead in the water for now, according to its sponsor.

Janet Sherman Dasinger's whimsical fused glass creations bear little resemblance to the discarded beer, wine and liquor bottles that once filled recycling bins.

A former chairman of the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau and resort manager has been hired to oversee the city's beaches, parks, recreation facilities and arts programs.

Amy Michelle Dietz and Eric Christopher Evans were married at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at St.

A Baldwin County judge ruled today that Bradford Barron Maples will stay in jail until his trial Nov.

Duane O'Neill, president and CEO of the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership, was recently honored as the newest Honorary Life Member of the Southern Economic Development Council , the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America.

Sept. 8 -- Some changes could be coming to Mobile's waterfront, if the city gets the grant money it's hoping for.

Sept. 1 -- Mobile's BayFest Music Festival has been named Alabama's Event of the Year by the state Tourism Department.

Officials: Recession could be a lot worse for Gulf Coast tourism industry - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com Officials: Recession could be a lot worse for Gulf Coast tourism industry - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com : "POINT CLEAR, Ala.

"Falling Water" is title as well as the inspiration for a new exhibit opening Sept.

Bradley Byrne of Montrose was the big winner in one of the first significant straw polls on the 2010 Alabama governor's race.

Army Private Jeremy Smith has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, OK.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim James introduced his 2010 camapaign platform on Monday in Mobile, saying his "common sense" plan is designed to create jobs and improve education in Alabama.

Fox10tv.com : "POINT CLEAR, Ala - Eight Gubernatorial candidates for governor in Alabama took the stage at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear Saturday to present their view for the future.

Aug. 1 - The field of candidates vying to become the next governor is quite diverse and boasts some top names in the state political houses.

POINT CLEAR, Ala.a 'Alabamaa TMs Governor and state lawmakers are in Point Clear, Alabama meeting for the annual Business Council of Alabama.

George Talbot from the Mobile Press-Register offered this tidbit through his Twitter feed from the Business Council of Alabama conference in Point Clear, AL today: BCA buzz: rumors about a Palin event in Ala for one of the candidates.