Dauphin Island Alabama News

Look What Ida Washed In

People on Hollingers Island get a surprise when they wake up to find a 9-foot alligator in the yard. more »

Nov/10/09 5:50 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by cissiebee: Not that I have but don’t try the raccoons. 7 Responses »

Dauphin Island’s Big Cleanup

For the folks on Dauphin Island, Tropical Storm Ida didn't pack the powerful punch they were expecting but they weren't expecting all the sand left behind either. more »

Nov/10/09 11:45 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Comment by cissiebee: omg, what a waste. Is the corp of engineers gonna do this again or create new jobs for others that know even less about what they’re doing? 33 Responses »

Ida Knocks Out Power To Dauphin Island

But, the bridge to the island remained open through the evening. more »

Nov/9/09 11:29 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Tropical Storm Ida Soaks Dauphin Island

Some plan to ride out the storm on the Island. News 5's Tiffany Craig caught up with one of them. more »

Nov/9/09 6:58 PM

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By WKRG Staff

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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By Associated Press

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?

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

Bad News About Red Snapper?

Could tougher restrictions be on the way? more »

Nov/2/09 10:13 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by cmb1: There are so many snapper in the gulf this is absolutly rediculous! Net fisherman you needed stopping… 2 Responses »

FREE Exploreum Admission

Free Friday has the rundown of all kinds of events across the area for the entire family to enjoy!! more »

Oct/8/09 8:08 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by rmseek1234: Well, I have never been arrested…but I would say it is more because I OBEY the law,rather than break it. OUCH! 7 Responses »

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 »

Drugs May Have Washed Up On Dauphin Island Beach

Authorities say someone discovered what they believe is cocaine along the beach. more »

Sep/19/09 10:31 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by BamaBeachBum: Dementia, the way I heard it, (through impecable sources), the rather large young men you speak of, tryed repeatedly to avoid the situation. But then again,… 4 Responses »

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

30th Anniversary of Hurricane Frederic

Three decades ago today Hurricane Frederic roared through Mobile and the Alabama Gulf Coast. more »

Sep/12/09 7:00 AM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by Sirk: I too thought Frederic had a “k” in there, but looking back through a book I have on Hurricane Frederic, it does not have a “k”. … 2 Responses »

Health Care Reform Town Hall Meetings

Congressman Jo Bonner will hold town hall meetings around south Alabama next week to discuss President Obama's controversial health care reform plan. Click here to find the date/time of the one nearest you. more »

Aug/15/09 7:03 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Robin12046: The times for these Town Hall meetings are really conducive to the working people in the city. How is someone who works 8-5 supposed to be able to… 1 Responses »

If You Spot A Manatee…

Marine experts are in town looking for the gentle giants that visit our waters this time of year. more »

Aug/14/09 4:20 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

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 »

Dauphin Island Settlement

Dauphin Island property owners have reached a settlement with the federal government that would give the island $1.5 million to restore beaches left bare by chronic erosion. more »

Aug/5/09 2:12 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by minimay87: Geese. I guess because it has been a slow hurricane season so far that they think it is worth rebuilding. Come on! As soon as they fix it I can guarantee… 9 Responses »

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

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

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 »