Spanish Fort Alabama News

Candlelight Vigil For Alzheimer’s Disease

November is National Alzheimer’s disease awareness month. more »

Nov/15/09 9:34 PM

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By Chad Petri

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

Open House On The Delta

The Five Rivers Delta Resource Center held an open house today. more »

Nov/14/09 12:52 PM

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By Chad Petri

Homeowners Have Ideas For Lower Insurance Rates

Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort. more »

Nov/10/09 10:43 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by rmseek1234: I liked DI, and that particular area because you could walk across the street to the beach. Plus,the homes we looked at were waterfront (on the bay or… 11 Responses »

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

Bobby Wilson’s Family Lashes Out At D.A.

Family of Bobby Wilson blames Baldwin County District Attorney Judy Newcomb for not guilty verdict in Eric Buzbee capital murder case more »

Nov/3/09 7:17 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by PromisesMom: SFAL look up your legal definitions again adj) acquitted, not guilty (declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless) “he… 15 Responses »

Buzbee: “I Want Justice For Wilson Family”

Three days after being aquitted of capital murder, Eric Buzbee adjusting to freedom, life as a free man more »

Nov/2/09 8:37 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by SFALresident: By definition, that is exactly what he is: Innocent - 1 a : free from guilt or sin especially through lack of knowledge of evil : blameless <an innocent… 13 Responses »

Scout Fights Hunger

An Eagle Scout prospect coordinates a huge effort to help feed the hungry. more »

Nov/2/09 8:10 PM

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By Bill Riales

Eric Buzbee Says He’s “Relieved”

Buzbee talks with News Five after being found not guilty in death of a Spanish Fort gas station owner. more »

Oct/30/09 7:13 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by SFALresident: I cannot help but think that the Wilson’s would want justice and want to KNOW who did this to Bobby. I do not know how they would not be jumping… 18 Responses »

It’s FREE Friday!!

Free Tacos, Admission to Exploreum, and Reading Video more »

Oct/30/09 3:42 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Jury Finds Eric Buzbee Not Guilty

BREAKING NEWS Jury finds Eric Buzbee not guilty of murder for the 2007 death of Spanish Fort service station owner Bobby Wilson. more »

Oct/30/09 9:47 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by cianla: If you went to trial during the month of October in Mobile or Baldwin County, you received treats rather than tricks. What a wonderful Judicial System… 13 Responses »

Closing Arguments In Buzbee Trial

Attorneys wrap up closing arguments in high profile, Buzbee capital murder trial more »

Oct/29/09 4:38 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by dbrinkm: If he’s found innocent or it’s a hung jury, will they drop the charges or waste the tax payer’s money and try it again? This guy is going… view »

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 »

Spanish Fort H.S. Cheerleaders Of The Week!

Congratulations to the Spanish Fort High School Varsity Cheerleaders for being chosen as News 5 Taco Bell's Cheerleaders of the Week! more »

Oct/16/09 6:55 PM

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By News 5 Sports Department

Comment by the inquiring mind: Real choppy audio in the video. view »

Buzbee Capital Murder Trial Round Three

This is the third capital murder trial for Eric Buzbee in less than five months. more »

Oct/8/09 6:15 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by abigail: Hopefully there will be a verdict this time. Jury, either find him guilty or innocent. Let’s put and end to this once and for all so… view »

Save Alabama PACT! Meeting Thursday Night

Parents are encouraged to attend the meeting Thursday night at 6:30 in Spanish Fort. more »

Oct/7/09 12:12 PM

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By Jamie Burch

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 »

Motion To Dismiss Murder Charges Denied

BREAKING NEWS A Baldwin County judge denies a motion to dismiss the murder charges against Eric Buzbee in the beating death of Bobby Wilson. more »

Oct/2/09 10:09 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by workinggirl: Is there not enough evidence to convict the guy or is this a case of the gool ol’ boys sticking together once again (wasting taxpayer money). … 2 Responses »