beach season

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.

Gulf Shores is banning alcohol during spring break for the eighth year in a row. City leaders said the ban hasn’t caused tourism in the city to take a hit, but instead, has helped bring in business.

Hangout Music Festival has revealed its 2024 lineup, featuring an eclectic group of artists set to perform on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama this May 17-19.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released its “Summer of Safety” playbook, featuring safety tips for the road, waterways, and beaches during the summer season. Recommendations include emergency road-kits, Coast Guard approved life preservers and checking beach warning flags.

The beach season didn't end too soon for public safety officials who say they saw an increase in the number of tourist deaths along Alabama's coast this…