Daphne Alabama News

Foreclosed Homes Tour

Foreclosed Homes Tour
Some local realtors are turning a bad housing market into an opportunity for some home buyers. more »
Nov/14/09 5:10 PM
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By Chad Petri

Preview:  Home Safari

Preview:  Home Safari
Realtors are trying a “foreclosed home bus tour” to drum up business in a hurting housing market. more »
Nov/14/09 12:28 PM
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By Chad Petri

Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools

Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools
Swine flu shots to be available at schools at the end of November. more »
Nov/9/09 2:48 PM
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Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency
Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.. more »
Nov/9/09 11:23 AM
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By Governor Riley's Office

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »
Nov/8/09 1:20 PM
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By Associated Press

Baldwin District Attorney Candidates

Baldwin District Attorney Candidates
A profile of the two challengers and the incumbent D.A. in Baldwin County. more »
Nov/5/09 9:34 PM
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By Bill Riales

Guns Taken In Pawn Shop Burglary

Guns Taken In Pawn Shop Burglary
Daphne Police eliminate 2 "persons of interest" as suspects more »
Nov/5/09 5:58 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by rmseek1234: Well,it appears to me,that this story was published on 11-5-09,the DAY (not 2) after it happened. Really,just HOURS since the crime happened round 1130pm… 3 Responses »

College Grads Cycle Cross Country

College Grads Cycle Cross Country
Three college friends are cycling across the country to raise money for a cause. They stopped in Daphne on the way to St. Augustine. more »
Nov/1/09 9:04 PM
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By Chad Petri

H1N1 Vaccine Has Arrived

H1N1 Vaccine Has Arrived
The H1N1 vaccine has arrived in our area but the supply is limited. more »
Oct/19/09 4:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth

Dive-A-Thon Dries Off

Dive-A-Thon Dries Off
Members of Daphne Search and Rescue finish a 24-hour fundraiser. more »
Oct/18/09 11:01 AM
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By Chad Petri

Dive-A-Thon Continues in Daphne

Dive-A-Thon Continues in Daphne
You may be nice and warm right now, but members of Daphne Search and Rescue are taking a dive for the next several hours to raise money. more »
Oct/17/09 9:04 PM
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By Chad Petri

Giving The Swine Flu Vaccine A Shot

Giving The Swine Flu Vaccine A Shot
A local clinic becomes one of the first in our area to distribute the H1N1 vaccine. more »
Oct/17/09 6:41 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by rmseek1234: I think the fact that it is relatively new (and not tested) is enough for people to base their fears on. view »

Are More People Supporting Sales Tax Increase For Schools?

Are More People Supporting Sales Tax Increase For Schools?
County Commissioners hear from both sides. more »
Oct/13/09 10:22 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by jeffsmith: No way! I have one kid in school, but the sales taxes are currently too high. It’s already a crime that we have food taxed in this county. If the… 5 Responses »

Read For The Record

Read For The Record
Jumpstart is trying to break a record while helping children explore the world through reading. more »
Oct/8/09 6:03 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools
Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. more »
Oct/4/09 2:46 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mob1: Obama knows the states can not afford this, he is not stupid. By pushing this on the schools will in turn cause the schools to come back to the Federal… 4 Responses »

Father of Suspected Terrorist Speaks Out

Father of Suspected Terrorist Speaks Out
Father of Suspected Terrorist tells WKRG News 5's Mel Showers his son didn't learn radical views in his home state of Alabama. more »
Sep/24/09 7:44 PM
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By Mel Showers
Comment by dnnybrnd: IT’S SO SAD,THAT THE SOB IS STILL LIVING! 4 Responses »

Coastal Cleanup Cleans Up

Coastal Cleanup Cleans Up
Chad stopped by May Day Park where volunteers had scooped up an estimated 900 pounds of trash. more »
Sep/19/09 12:51 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by claycitymadness: yeah there’s trash over here too. many times you can find it out on the beach but sometimes you can find it right next door. 1 Responses »

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding
Because of funds raised in the federal tobacco tax, publicly funded health insurance for Alabama children will expand to many middle-class families. more »
Sep/13/09 12:57 PM
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By Associated Press

Shopping Spree With A Stolen Credit Card

Shopping Spree With A Stolen Credit Card
Daphne police say the two people seen in this surveillance photo used a stolen credit card to buy a Sony PlayStation 3. Police hope someone will recognize them. more »
Sep/11/09 10:43 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by KxVicious: I know who that is!!! It’s Rosario Dawson!!! 3 Responses »

Hungry? Eating In Daphne Could Be Challenging

Hungry? Eating In Daphne Could Be Challenging
Recession could be the reason why at least five Daphne restaurants have closed this summer more »
Sep/10/09 4:13 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by cmb1: I don’t no the hours of the new location (wonderful seafood buffet on Fri and Sat night) if like stockton closed on Sunday evening. 25 Responses »

Pay Up Or Pay The Price

Pay Up Or Pay The Price
Daphne Utilities wasn't messing around when they said pay up or pay the price. more »
Sep/9/09 4:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by sheltiedad: Krotolon, The utility manager stated. “we have made every effort for somebody to come in and do the right thing and avoid this. The only people that… 6 Responses »

Daphne Couple Killed In Boating Accident

Daphne Couple Killed In Boating Accident
George and Donna Brenner among 3 killed when 2 boats collide in Choctawhatchee Bay Friday night more »
Sep/5/09 10:09 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mustuknow: My condolences to the family and friends of this family.  I cannot imagine the pain that the son is going through at this time.  My sincerest… view »

Accused Terrorist Raised In Daphne

Accused Terrorist Raised In Daphne
An accused terrorist with ties to Al-Qaeda is from the Eastern Shore. more »
Sep/4/09 5:10 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Daphne Native Linked To Al-Qaeda Terrorists

Daphne Native Linked To Al-Qaeda Terrorists
Omar Hammami has been indicted by a grand jury in Mobile on charges of providing material support to terrorists. more »
Sep/4/09 12:53 PM
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By Jamie Burch

18-Wheeler Explodes On I-10 Bayway

18-Wheeler Explodes On I-10 Bayway
CAUGHT ON CAMERA ALDOT says the bridge is structurally safe. more »
Sep/2/09 11:44 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by SumOneILove: Thank gooness the driver was ok! view »

Pay Up Or No Sewer Service

Pay Up Or No Sewer Service
More than a dozen Daphne Utilities customers have one week to pay up or their sewer service will be shut off. more »
Aug/31/09 4:14 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by carl: AHHH! cutting down on their preparations at the treatment plant I would guess.A more or less invisible tax on all the users for the power and land used… 14 Responses »

Baldwin County Schools Budget Crisis

Baldwin County Schools Budget Crisis
Local teacher's union hires outside investigator to look into the Baldwin County Board of Education's budget crisis more »
Aug/27/09 5:26 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by Razorsharp: ROFLOL Ickthus! That was funny! Hahahaha… So true! 4 Responses »

Long-Time Mobile Business Closes Its Doors

Long-Time Mobile Business Closes Its Doors
Owners of Roussos Restaurant cite tough economic times. more »
Aug/23/09 7:13 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by rolltide33: Well spoken sheltie.  They made several costly mistakes, the first of which was moving to that location in Eastern Shore Center several years ago. … 3 Responses »

More Job Cuts In Baldwin County Schools

More Job Cuts In Baldwin County Schools
The axe is falling on more jobs in the Baldwin County School System. Despite emotional pleas Thursday night at a special school board meeting, the decision has been made to cut 180 positions. more »
Aug/20/09 9:46 PM
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By Emily Forrester
Comment by framkly: bhutch, I like your post. Here is my new motto,  “If they are in, vote them out.” Get rid of all of them , city, county, State, and federal. 17 Responses »

Roussos Restaurant To Close

Roussos Restaurant To Close
Family says economic downturn forcing them to close doors of restaurant for good this weekend. more »
Aug/20/09 1:54 AM
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By News Release
Comment by TimeWontTell: Great food at great prices equal long lines. I don’t care what the economy is or the location of the restaurant. I’ve seen restaurants in the middle… 40 Responses »

Dr. Regina Benjamin Paid By Burger King

Dr. Regina Benjamin Paid By Burger King
President Obama's nominee for surgeon general, whose job it is to help encourage Americans to get thinner and healthier, has been working part time as a scientific adviser to the fast-food giant. more »
Aug/13/09 3:38 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by nuong: They need more salt. 12 Responses »

School Reduction In Force Policy Considered

School Reduction In Force Policy Considered
Baldwin County Board of Education will discuss implementing a "reduction in force" policy which could mean tenured teachers could be laid off more »
Aug/10/09 5:03 PM
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By Pat Peterson

Girl Power!

Girl Power!
Female athletes at Daphne High School get specialized training for women. more »
Aug/7/09 6:14 AM
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By Devon Walsh
Comment by CowboyAtHeart: Gooooo Power Girls..and i’m running Behind on my Commets, but what do Ya expect from a Girl trying to be a Cowboy!.. view »

Back To School Supplies Tax Free

Back To School Supplies Tax Free
Parents shopping for back to school bargains can buy supplies tax-free this weekend. more »
Aug/5/09 3:54 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by rmseek1234: Why do they wait until the last minute,when everything is picked over to do this? Sorry, I would rather pay the tax and get what I need, than to run all… view »

Saying Goodbye To Crime

Saying Goodbye To Crime
National Night Out celebrations planned around country and across the Gulf Coast to say goodbye to crime. more »
Aug/4/09 3:31 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers
Comment by carl: Now all the local criminals of the various neighborhoods will know when to strike while everyone is at these meeting places. Sort of reminds me of the… 1 Responses »

Teacher For The Gifted Caught In Sex Sting

Teacher For The Gifted Caught In Sex Sting
Police say he asked an undercover officer for sexual favors. more »
Jul/31/09 9:04 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by Straight Dave: Thoughts of a single male: When I go to a bar, I typically scan the area for any decent female that will potentially show interest in me.  I’m not… 16 Responses »

FREE Music, Wi-Fi, Bellingrath Gardens, and MORE!

FREE Music, Wi-Fi, Bellingrath Gardens, and MORE!
Folks on the gulf coast can enjoy movies, jazz, the beauty at Bellingrath Gardens, and Wi-Fi at no cost! more »
Jul/31/09 3:16 PM
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By Emily Forrester, Rose Ann Haven
Comment by Mike x51: I second that motion Bob. 1 Responses »

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Patti Smith says she won't seek re-election next year. more »
Jul/26/09 12:35 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by dougstech: More great news! More republican judges should follow her lead. view »

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says he has made up his mind on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but not ready to make his decision public. more »
Jul/25/09 6:37 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mob1: Southern, unfortantly I am sure she will be voted in since the Dems rule. 1 Responses »

Driver Licenses To Increase By 50 Cents

Driver Licenses To Increase By 50 Cents
Alabama Department of Public Safety says starting next week the cost of driver licenses and non-driver licenses will increase by 50 cents. more »
Jul/25/09 1:40 PM
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By Alabama Department of Public Safety
Comment by liz36530: I agree with everybody else here! If I want to give to a charity I will give because I want to! NOT because I`m forced to!!! I am so sick of having taxes… 2 Responses »

Sales Tax Hike For Baldwin County?

Sales Tax Hike For Baldwin County?
Baldwin County school leaders hope the tax increase will prevent another blow to their budget. more »
Jul/21/09 8:29 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by Razorsharp: I am still in total agreement with claycitymadness. Everyone needs to tighten their belts…I certainly have. That includes the upper echelons of governing… 14 Responses »

Free Coffee, Tea, Ice Cream & More!

Free Coffee, Tea, Ice Cream & More!
It's Fee Free weekend, drinks are up for grabs, and so is great advice on saving some dough! more »
Jul/17/09 3:35 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven

“Cash For Clunkers”

“Cash For Clunkers”
Got a clunker? The Federal Government is giving a billion dollars away to help you get rid of it. more »
Jul/10/09 8:21 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by Mike x51: Oh yea?  Should I send you my resume because I wasn’t joking.  LOL 38 Responses »

Free Chicken, Phone Calls, and Partying!

Free Chicken, Phone Calls, and Partying!
You can dress up like a cow for chicken, make long distance business calls for free, and party at the Mobile Museum of Art! If you're not computer savy, the Orange Beach Library will hook you up for free! more »
Jul/9/09 10:33 PM
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By Emily Forrester, Rose Ann Haven

Daphne High School Student Drowns In The Styx River

Daphne High School Student Drowns In The Styx River
17-year-old Matt Studt, who would've been a senior this fall, went under around 4:10 p.m. Divers found the body around 8:00 p.m. more »
Jul/8/09 3:34 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by daphnehightrojans: dougstech,       How can you be so insensitive and say the things you are saying? Obviously you didn’t know Matt. If you did you would… 59 Responses »

Home From Honduras

Home From Honduras
More than 20 missionaries from a local church just returned from Honduras. They found out about the political unrest there only hours before they left for their trip. more »
Jul/7/09 4:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by barefootangel: Southernmama, Jesus says go into all the world and preach the word and if you want to know why they give medical attention, read Matthew chapter 7. We… 2 Responses »

Freebies For Fourth and Beyond!

Freebies For Fourth and Beyond!
From July Fourth Activities to Free Concerts....take a load off your budget! more »
Jul/3/09 3:19 PM
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By Emily Forrester and Rose Ann Haven

Tasers On Campus

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 »

AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service

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 »

Four Water Mains Break In Daphne At The Same Time

Four Water Mains Break In Daphne At The Same Time
A spokesman for Daphne Utilities says air in the sewer line caused four water mains in the Lake Forest area to break at the same time. more »
Jun/26/09 12:13 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Daphne Current Weather

Daphne, Alabama
Weather Daphne Alabama Temp: 43°
Feels Like: 43°
Humidity: 76%
Dew Point: 59 °
Barometer: 30.09''
Wind: CALM
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Are More People Supporting Sales…

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