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In television talk you live in a double market...a viewing area dominated by two cities, Mobile and Pensacola. They are similar in many ways, but each has many special features uniquely its own. Pensacola has spectacular beaches...and much more. more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 10925 30.471165021624223 -87.21084594726562 http://wkrg.com/news/article/fairhope_alabama/10653/
Fairhope celebrates it centennial in 2008; that's when the Municipal Government was formed. But the town was organized and named in 1894...in Des Moines, Iowa. It was only later that the Coastal Alabama site was chosen for city. more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 10653 30.524413269923986 -87.90435791015625 http://wkrg.com/news/article/new_fairhope_museum_commemorates_citys_100th_anniversary/10618/
Fairhope’s unique history is chronicled in a new museum. Organizers say it captures the town’s essence as the crown jewel of their centennial celebrations. more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 10618 http://wkrg.com/news/article/visiting_mobiles_spring_hill/10396/
Some call it simply "08," referring to its zip code. Realtors call it, "highly desireable." But for the 10,000-plus people who live there, it's just Spring Hill...two words. It's been a nice place to live for a long time more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 10396 30.696973304399858 -88.14434051513672 http://wkrg.com/news/article/a_tour_of_brewton_alabama/1500/
At one point in its history, Brewton claimed to be the richest small town in America. Seeing the spectacular homes that the "Timber Barons" built around 1900 certainly supports that claim. But there is much more to the community. more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 1500 31.124672569676143 -87.07077026367188 http://wkrg.com/news/article/a_tour_of_milton_florida/903/
it's hard to imagine there is any florida town that has only 7000 residents...especially when you see it. water views abound. and although this city was established before the civil war, most of that .... more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 903 30.63909360759635 -87.05360412597656 http://wkrg.com/news/article/a_brief_tour_of_saraland_alabama/902/
Saraland is a relatively new city in this area. It was incorporated in 1957. It has also become one of the fastest growing areas in Mobile County. more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 902 30.797294551694517 -88.07601928710938 http://wkrg.com/news/article/a_tour_of_atmore_alabama_part_1/1498/
Atmore may be the quintessential small southern town. It has a long history with timber and railroads, well kept old neighborhoods, and a main street still full of local businesses. And clearly, the residents of Atmore love their town. more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 1498 31.024694128525134 -87.49374389648438 http://wkrg.com/news/article/a_tour_of_atmore_alabama_part_2/1499/
Atmore is a small town where the citizens seem to like it just the way it is. There are some major economic developments underway that may change things some. more ]]> WKRG.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:53:25 +0000 1499 31.023517286053252 -87.49443054199219