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Bringing the Delta to the People

on the causeway across the top of mobile bay, there is a new attraction. right across from meaher state park, construction is finished on a major state project. meteorologist jere hough has alook, jus.... more »
Apr/20/07 1:04 AM
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Owl Family Settles in Mobile Neighborhood

this time of the year, it's easy to spot or hear our abundant gulf coast bird population. and if you look closely, sometimes you can find some surprising visitors to your yard. that happened to one l.... more »
Apr/5/07 5:04 AM
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Mobile Fireman Lights Up a Classroom

(intro) there's a teacher on the gulf coast who is really a fireman. and his very serious message is delivered with a lot of laughter. meteorologist jere hough attended his class just down county road.... more »
Mar/28/07 6:03 AM
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Judging BBQ Takes Good Taste

can you live in the south and not like barbecue- from big restaurant chains to mom-and-pop carryouts, it's everywhere...including barbecue competitions, where there is big pressure on the chefs, and .... more »
Mar/27/07 5:03 AM
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Two Grain Bins Equals One House

(intro) its said, a man's home is his castle. well about ten years ago, a man in south alabama had a vision about his castle...and you'll never guess what he was looking at. meteorologist jere hough f.... more »
Mar/14/07 4:03 AM
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Local Youngsters Helps Ducks, Wins Big Prize

(intro) we are blessed with an amazing variety of wildlife on the gulf coast, but between natural disasters and an ever-growing human population, some of our birds and animals could use a little help..... more »
Mar/12/07 5:03 AM
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Recycling a Mardi Gras Tradition

(intro) we all know that recycling is a good idea. but recycling some items can take a little creative thought. and that's exactly what meteorlogist jere hough discovered from a local artist, just dow.... more »
Feb/28/07 4:02 AM
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AN ARTIST OVERCOMES THE ULTIMATE HANDICAP

(intro) one definition of great art is that it inspires us...actually changes us a little. and occasionally, the story behind the art can be the most inspiring of all. that's what meteorologist jere h.... more »
Feb/26/07 5:02 AM
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Horses and Riders Go to School

(intro) mobile's mounted patrol has been so successful, law enforcement from around the state and the country now come here to be trained. it turns out we have the perfect training ground...mardi gras.... more »
Feb/19/07 5:02 AM
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She Dresses Royalty

(intro)the spectacular outfits worn by mardi royalty at their coronatons are all hand-made by a very few local designers...designers who are, truly, highly-skilled artists. patricia halsell-richardson.... more »
Feb/16/07 5:02 AM
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Lots of Mardi Gras

(intro) there is no doubt that mardi gras has a real impact on mobile's economy...most of that occurs during the celebration. but you can find some year 'round mardi gras...if you know where to look. .... more »
Feb/13/07 2:02 AM
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King Cakes Rule!

(intro) although mardi gras gets bigger every year...new groups, new celebrations...all the old traditions stay a part of it, too, including one custom that is a feast for the eyes and the tummy. mete.... more »
Feb/9/07 5:02 AM
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Mardi Gras’ Rich History…on Display

(intro) mobile's mardi gras goes back to the 1700s, and it gets bigger every year. there are now about 80 mystic societies, orders, and krewes, with some 30 parades. and that's just in greater mobile!.... more »
Feb/6/07 5:02 AM
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A Man, a Plan, and a Band

(intro) a few years ago a young mobile man had an idea about kids and music....not the sort they download to ipods, but the kind they could actually play themselves. and it turns out that a lot of you.... more »
Feb/5/07 5:02 AM
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Too Good To Be True-

(intro) imagine limitless electrical energy that is nearly free. no burning fossils fuels, no huge hydroelectric dams, no nuclear power plants. too good to be true- not according to one gulf coast man.... more »
Jan/26/07 5:01 AM
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Stauter Boats

Stauter Boats
Stauter Boats are made one at a time, by hand, in just one location...a shop in Tillman's Corner, Alabama. But their reputation for quality extends way beyond Mobile County. more »
Jul/3/02 3:24 PM
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