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Washington Approves Drilling Safety Bill

Washington Approves Drilling Safety Bill
The House has approved a bill to boost safety standards for offshore drilling and remove a $75 million cap on economic liability for oil spills. more »
Jul/30/10 5:33 PM
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Debris Puts “Static Kill” Behind Schedule

Debris Puts “Static Kill” Behind Schedule
Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen said Friday that there has been a delay in a procedure to stop the gusher in the Gulf for good. more »
Jul/30/10 2:48 PM
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By Lauren Styler

Tax Free Shopping

Tax Free Shopping
If you need to do some back to school shopping, don't forget about tax free weekends! more »
Jul/30/10 4:34 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers
Comment by CowboyAtHeart: Fantastic, imma gonna take my Social Security Check and go see if i can buy out, Wal-mart! view »

Little Chance for Another Free Concert

Little Chance for Another Free Concert
The chances of having a second benefit concert next month in order to attract tourists back to the beach are not looking good. more »
Jul/29/10 5:38 PM
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By Lauren Styler
Comment by CowboyAtHeart: Blah, and i was gonna try to get them to sing my new song, Wasting away in Oilyville while searching for a pearly tarball..i’ll save the rest for… view »

Feinberg To Return To The Coast

Feinberg To Return To The Coast
Kenneth Feinberg to meet with the public Friday morning in Orange Beach. more »
Jul/28/10 6:15 PM
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Comment by CowboyAtHeart: Nothing really to say, trying to keep my name at the top of the claims list…Welcome back Money Bags! view »

Scientists’ Dispersant Concerns Remain

Scientists’ Dispersant Concerns Remain
Over 1.8 million gallons of dispersant chemicals have been added to the Gulf of Mexico to break up oil flowing from the Deepwater Horizon's ruptured well. more »
Jul/28/10 12:07 PM
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“Little Visible Oil Doesn’t Mean It’s Not There”

“Little Visible Oil Doesn’t Mean It’s Not There”
Little oil has shown up on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico since a temporary cap stopped oil from leaking out of the broken well two weeks ago. But scientists say that doesn't mean the oil is gone. more »
Jul/27/10 5:47 PM
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By Lauren Styler

News 5 Chopper Surveys BP “Assessment” Day

News 5 Chopper Surveys BP “Assessment” Day
The storm Bonnie that convinced BP to evacuate operations on the Gulf Coast fizzled over the weekend. Now the oil giant is deciding how much equipment and how many crews they need to bring back. more »
Jul/26/10 2:56 PM
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By Lauren Styler

Oil Spill Questions To Be Answered

Oil Spill Questions To Be Answered
Responders to answer questions during Community Expos. more »
Jul/24/10 10:46 PM
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Ships Return To Spill Site

Ships Return To Spill Site
Evacuation of Gulf called off. Support ships return to site of Gulf oil spill as remants of Tropical Storm Bonnie fizzles. more »
Jul/24/10 12:15 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by bnot: I predict this to be on “really interesting hurricane season” this year watching BP and the pipe boom across Perdido pass. My guess, after… view »

BP Will Keep Well Capped During Tropical Storm

BP Will Keep Well Capped During Tropical Storm
BP's ruptured well will remain capped if ships evacuate the Gulf of Mexico due to a looming tropical depression. more »
Jul/22/10 2:42 PM
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BP Cleanup Wages To Be Deducted From Spill Claims

BP Cleanup Wages To Be Deducted From Spill Claims
The federal administrator of a $20 billion Gulf oil spill compensation fund says the wages earned by people working on BP's cleanup will be deducted from their claims against the company. more »
Jul/18/10 1:26 PM
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By AP
Comment by FastFred: I know a Family that signed a lease on a house in Orange Beach,the day this family was to move in,the “Owner” notified them he went ahead and… 16 Responses »

BP: No Oil Leaking Into Gulf From Busted Well

BP: No Oil Leaking Into Gulf From Busted Well
A tightly fitted cap was successfully keeping oil from gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in three months more »
Jul/15/10 3:20 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by bbos: they made a movie about this whole thing———they call it dumb and dumber.  i can’t wait for the credits to see who really stared… 5 Responses »

Dixon Wins Baldwin DA Race

Hallie Dixon declares victory over opponent David Green in the Republican run-off for District Attorney. more »
Jul/13/10 10:53 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Disappointing Night For Bryne Camp

Disappointing Night For Bryne Camp
Baldwin County native Bradley Byrne concedes the race to Dr. Robert Bentley. more »
Jul/13/10 10:16 PM
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By WKRG Staff

Alabama Election Winners

Alabama Election Winners
Here is a list of the winners for the races in Alabama more »
Jul/13/10 9:01 PM
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By Associated Press

NAACP Concerned About BP Minority Workers

NAACP Concerned About BP Minority Workers
The NAACP sent a letter to BP on Friday expressing concerns that minorities helping to clean up the oil spill on the Gulf Coast tend to be assigned tougher and lower paying jobs. more »
Jul/9/10 4:46 PM
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By Lauren Styler
Comment by ickthus: you guys have got it all wrong. These guys must be illegal immigrants. That’s why the DOJ turned it’s head. They can’t prosecute illegals,… 24 Responses »

Health Officials Track Oil Exposure

Health Officials Track Oil Exposure
The Alabama Department of Public Health is tracking patients' exposure to the oil in the Gulf of Mexico. more »
Jul/7/10 12:53 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by CowboyAtHeart: Would seem all they need to do is follow the Exxon Valdez Trail, then add about 100% worse, for this oil and chemical spill, save the Tax Payer money to… 2 Responses »

A Session With Jeff Sessions

A Session With Jeff Sessions
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions sat down with News 5 and discussed everything from skimmers to immigration. more »
Jul/6/10 6:08 PM
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By WKRG Staff

Killer On The Streets In Baldwin County

Killer On The Streets In Baldwin County
Robertsdale Police Department investigating first homicide in 15 years...suspect still at large. more »
Jul/5/10 4:41 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by rmseek1234: Might be…..but he came to Baldwin County to get his drugs didn’t he? 1 Responses »

Robertsdale Current Weather

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Weather Robertsdale Alabama Temp: 81°
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Humidity: 79%
Dew Point: 73 °
Barometer: 29.91''
Wind: NW 6 MPH
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