Bayou La Batre Alabama News

Back In The Bayou Again

Watching Dr. Regina Benjamin drive into work in a pickup truck, you would never guess that she's the president's nominee to be US Surgeon General. more »

Jul/15/09 5:55 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by bulldog: thanks buddy, keep the faith!!! 35 Responses »

She Predicted Surgeon General Pick

Nell Stoddard is a nurse at Dr. Regina Benjamin's clinic and predicted the nomination years ago. more »

Jul/14/09 5:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by carl: Hey! they’re planing on getting them on some shore enough big planes before it’s over. If that engine quit and there’s no place to set… 8 Responses »

From Bayou To Surgeon General?

She's nominated to be U.S. Surgeon General but is best known to our viewers as the hurricane doctor in Bayou La Batre. more »

Jul/13/09 5:40 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by ickthus: Doctor Regina Benjamin, has worked hard and there are alot of things she can do. The office of Surgeon General is just not one of them. The OSG is more… 32 Responses »

Alabama’s Political Leaders Congratulate Dr. Benjamin

President Barack Obama nominated Bayou La Batre Dr. Regina Benjamin to become the next Surgeon General. more »

Jul/13/09 1:42 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by southfan1981: I think when hospitals hand out pamphlets on breastfeeding that are NOT written by formula companies, we might see some more children benefit. Enfamil’s… 1 Responses »

Bayou La Batre Doctor Is Obama’s Pick For Surgeon General

Dr. Regina Benjamin made headlines in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, with her determination to rebuild her rural health clinic in Bayou La Batre which serves 4,400 patients who would be hard-pressed to find care elsewhere. more »

Jul/13/09 8:41 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by ickthus: good nite owl 100 Responses »

Update: Travelling Sex Offender In Jail

A convicted sex offender from Oregon who barged into a house in Grand Bay has been arrested. more »

Jul/10/09 5:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Yes there are laws on the books for panhandling and if they want to push it they can get him for vagrancy and loitering.They have ways to move them along… 21 Responses »

Oyster Reef Promises Hundreds Of Jobs

State conservationists say it could save Alabama's shellfish population too. more »

Jul/7/09 9:31 PM

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By Diana Lucio

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: My doctor told me to quit eating them raw but thats the only way i like them.But i hope the oysters have a long and healthy life.If people are working… 1 Responses »

Meth Explosion Caught On Tape

A meth lab explosion at a Bayou La Batre motel is caught on tape. more »

Jul/7/09 4:58 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by samhell: Novice chemists are dangerous and the drug war produces more and more of them. Just like the thousands of moonshiner accidents during prohibition. 116 Responses »

Former City Councilman Bonds Out Of Jail

Henry Barnes is charged with second degree arson. Bayou La Batre police say Barnes tried to burn down a house he owned on Downey Street last week when a controlled burn got out of control. more »

Jul/2/09 2:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by ethansmuma: This guy has been a snake in the grass for years. He’s gotten away with so much he has grown to believe that he’s above the law. … 2 Responses »

From Politics To The Pokey

He served four years on the Bayou La Batre City Council and now he's serving some time in jail. more »

Jul/1/09 5:25 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Former Bayou La Batre Councilman Arrested On Arson Charges

Police say Henry Barnes tried to burn down his house on Downey Street during last week's evacuation that was ordered when a conrol burn got out of control. more »

Jul/1/09 1:55 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by BamaBob: I’m shocked, shocked ....... view »

Tasers On Campus

Mobile County School officials reject a proposal that would allow security officers to carry tasers on school campuses. more »

Jun/29/09 7:08 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by cmb1: I agree with the councelman who said they need to bring back the paddle! LOL and yes it goes back to how you were raised. If you are raised like… 16 Responses »

Coden Church Keeps Moving On

Members of Sweet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church had their first service in their new home, the Coastal Relief Center in Coden. more »

Jun/28/09 1:42 PM

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By Chad Petri

AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service

Alabama's largest phone company to raise the rate for single-line home phone service by 3 percent. more »

Jun/27/09 11:41 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by wgarey: Two words: Magic Jack. I LOVE MINE!!! I have absolutely NO complaints! All you need is a high speed internet connection. Most homes have that anyway. I… 29 Responses »

Fire Officials Still Keeping Eye On Woods Fire

The fire started as a controlled burn in Bayou La Batre on Tuesday. more »

Jun/24/09 8:40 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by mob1: Cheif Wiggins, the only way to prevent this from happening again is NO BURNING!!!! However you can not avoid citiziens from setting fires that turn… view »

Close Call On Last Shift

An officer who was hurt while on his last shift with the Bayou La Batre Police Department is out of the hospital. more »

Jun/24/09 5:00 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by rmseek1234: I am glad he is going to be OK. I have heard that too, southfan, and it wouldn’t surprise me…with all the stuff that goes into making meth,its… 1 Responses »

Arson Investigation After Controlled Burn In Bayou La Batre

The investigation into a fire that forced hundreds of people in Bayou La Batre to evacuate has taken a criminal turn. more »

Jun/24/09 11:53 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Officer Injured In Ammonia Leak Released From Hospital

Officer Tim Byrd was injured Sunday after inhaling fumes at Bryant Products, a seafood shop on Tram Avenue. more »

Jun/24/09 11:31 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Fire Officials Keeping Vigil In Bayou La Batre

A controlled burn gets out of hand, forcing evacuations. more »

Jun/23/09 11:07 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by Monkeys Uncle: The current ban allows forestry burns. I remember a burn got out of control in that same area in the not too distant past. Whoever did that last burn did… 3 Responses »

Fire Burning Out Of Control In Bayou La Batre

BREAKING NEWS The City of Bayou la Batre is evacuating people who live on Downey Street and in the Bayou Bend Apartments. more »

Jun/23/09 5:19 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by rmseek1234: Can we do some controlled burns around some of the junk properties? Hope no lives or property(homes) are lost…. 4 Responses »

Early Morning Ammonia Leak

An ammonia leak in Bayou la Batre barricades many neighbors in their homes and sends a police officer to the hospital. more »

Jun/21/09 1:46 PM

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By Christian Stapleton

Comment by ickthus: I might know who did this! Richard Pryor knows all about Ammonia leaks. He talks about it in one of his first albums. They could check for feet prints.… 3 Responses »

Coden Church Forced Outdoors

Members of Sweet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church are rebuilding after a fire and planning on holding services outside. more »

Jun/18/09 4:17 PM

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By Chad Petri

Historical Church Destroyed

Fire officials say the cause may be electrical related. more »

Jun/17/09 9:37 PM

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By Diana Lucio

Is Smoking Ban Working?

Bayou La Batre voted in a smoking law two years ago and not a single ticket has been written more »

Jun/16/09 5:05 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

AL Ranked Second In Nation For Gun Deaths

New national study says that Alabama's high gun ownership and weak gun laws could possibly be the cause of such a high gun death rate. more »

Jun/14/09 1:50 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Bought a Franchi years ago good wing gun great balance ,shoots where it’s pointed. I have a daughter that can smoke me with my own gun proud moment… 45 Responses »

Sex Offenders Get Surprise Visit

U.S. Marshals launch Operation House Call to surprise sex offenders living in Mobile County. more »

May/21/09 10:30 AM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by ethansmuma: Good story!!! It is nice to hear that there are efforts being taken to keep sex offenders on a tight leash. Personally, I think every person convicted… 4 Responses »

Summary Of 2009 Session

With Alabama's 2009 legislative session now over we take a look at the bills that made it the governor's desk. more »

May/16/09 1:33 PM

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Fish Labeling Bill On The Move

Giving you the right to know where your seafood comes from is one step closer to becoming a new law. more »

May/15/09 4:00 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Jemison’s Won’t Be A Parking Lot

The county will no longer pave Jemison's Bait Shop to put up a parking lot. more »

May/13/09 4:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by KxVicious: Yay! I called Mike Dean several times to tell him how much Jemison’s is a valuable part of the Dauphin Island experience! I’m glad he listened… view »

Tornado Sirens, But No Tornadoes

Tornado sirens sounded in south Mobile County, but the National Weather Service says there was never a tornado in the area. more »

May/11/09 4:58 PM

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By The National Weather Service

Apparent Drowning In The Bayou

39-year old man dies in an apparent drowning after his boat hits a dock. more »

May/9/09 5:56 PM

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By Christian Stapleton

Comment by rana1990: ok,mustuknow i do know the family and he was a loving father and husband. he had plenty of loving family and most of them dont need to see any more grusome… 5 Responses »

WKRG News 5 Takes Hometown Tour To The Bayou

Bayou La Batre hosts television crew as WKRG launches May hometown tours! more »

May/8/09 8:06 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

What’s On Your Plate?

The possible new fish labeling law will allow you to be more informed about what's on your plate. more »

May/7/09 8:20 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by BamaBob: There is something fishy about this story! 1 Responses »

Hometown Tour: Bayou La Batre Hurricanes

Remember the 1906 Hurricane? What about the 1916 Hurricane? Those two storms shaped Bayou La Batre. more »

May/7/09 2:30 PM

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By Jene' Young

Comment by BamaBob: Nice report! I like these hometown tour things. Fairhope has a very interesting and unique history that would make for a good show. 1 Responses »

Finding A Job…

In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job. more »

May/5/09 10:08 PM

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By Mel Showers

More From Blessing Of The Fleet

It’s not just a ceremony. There’s much more at this two day extravaganza. more »

May/3/09 7:53 PM

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By Chad Petri

60th Annual Blessing Of The Fleet

Bayou La Batre boats get some divine protection in an annual tradition. more »

May/3/09 7:32 PM

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By Chad Petri

Parade For Fleet Blessing

The blessing was preceded by a parade through Bayou La Batre. more »

May/3/09 7:30 PM

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By Chad Petri

Tax Refund Delays

Alabamians expecting a tax refund this year may have to wait a little longer than expected... more »

May/2/09 1:24 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by bamagirl100: The sooner you send it in the better. 3 Responses »

Update: Take This Broken Wing

An injured pelican in Coden is on the way to get medical attention. more »

May/1/09 5:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by BamaBob: Thanks for going to the rescue Sandra. Hate the bird couldn’t recover, but at least the effort was made. Any idea how it might have broken… 10 Responses »

Lam Luong Says He’s Sorry

Before Lam Luong is sentenced to die, he starts crying as he turns to his wife and apologizes more »

Apr/30/09 4:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by aprilfrommississippi: He says he’s sorry. What the heck else can he say. I deserve what I get. This poor mother has not only lost her children but she had to suffer for… 1 Responses »

Lam Luong Sentenced To Death Penalty

Luong, the Irvington father who threw his four young children off the Dauphin Island Bridge, turned to his wife, started crying and said he was sorry. more »

Apr/30/09 10:13 AM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by Kentuckygirl: Jlynnsmom , It was 4 babies. 8 Responses »

Pave Jemison’s To Put Up Parking Lot

Jemison's Bait Shop could end up being the parking lot for a new boat launch and fishing pier in South Mobile County more »

Apr/23/09 5:35 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by southfan1981: Maybe the state, and county should consider how to use this land to IMPROVE the bay. All I see is unrestricted run-off of dripping oil and antifreeze from… 10 Responses »

More Tackling Over Bait Shop

The battle over Jemison's Bait and Tackle shop is headed to Government Plaza more »

Apr/21/09 7:00 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by Alabama Patriot: This whole thing reeks of a money-making scheme by the county commissioners and the city of Mobile. No doubt someone is seeing dollar signs here… 27 Responses »

Flood Mapping To Benefit Mobile & Baldwin

Mobile and Baldwin counties are among seven Alabama counties to benefit from some $5.8 million in federal money for flood map modernization. more »

Apr/4/09 5:10 AM

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By The Associated Press

Cracking Down On Saggy Pants

Bayou La Batre's Mayor Stan Wright says there's just something not presentable about showing your "crack." more »

Apr/1/09 4:40 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by Violator: I finally figured it out. These cats with the sagging pants just left Herman’s courtroom and forgot to pull their pants up. A Judge’s order… 97 Responses »

Family Remembers Bridge Tragedy

The mother speaks for the first time since Lam Luong’s guilty verdict. more »

Mar/22/09 7:54 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by okamilyn99: This has got to be one of the strongest family i have ever seen. And especially all they’ve gone though. They truly are an inspiration. Still praying… 7 Responses »

ADPH Closes Shellfish Growing Waters

Officials say the closure is possibly due to contamination of oyster beds due to recent rainfall. READ FULL RELEASE HERE more »

Mar/22/09 1:11 PM

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By Alabama Department of Public Health

Memorial For Bridge Tragedy Victims

Family members and others gather in Bayou La Batre to give gifts and say good-bye. more »

Mar/22/09 11:05 AM

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By Chad Petri

Bayou Reacts To Luong’s Sentencing

Is there even a punishment that fits the crime? more »

Mar/20/09 4:45 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by FastFred: He deserves just what he is getting,the only problem I have with this,is that we will make him comfy for many years while he goes through one appeal after… 1 Responses »