beach warning flags

The purple and gold flags might appeal to LSU students on spring break but they have a more sinister meaning for beachgoers.

Purple and yellow flags have been posted at many Gulf Coast beaches this week, here's what that means for your beach getaway plans.

Looking forward to your annual beach trip? Hopefully you won't have to deal with a closed beach due to shark sightings like some vacationers did this past weekend in Orange Beach.