Now that a federal judge has blamed "monumental negligence" by the Army Corps of Engineers for some of the worst flooding from Hurricane Katrina, thousands of storm victims could be lining up for money.Now that a federal judge has blamed "monumental negligence" by the Army Corps of Engineers for some of the worst flooding from Hurricane Katrina, thousands of storm victims could be lining up for money. The decision opens the door to billions of dollars in other claims by more than 100,000 individuals, businesses and even government entities that have pending damage claims against the… » more
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Tropical Storm Ida pounds new pier at Gulf State Park. » Video
Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort. » Video
Ida has come and gone, leaving not much more than down time in it's path. » Video
Some farmers face delays in harvest because of wet weather. » Video
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… » Video
Oil prices swung around $79 a barrel Tuesday, as a storm threatening oil installations in the Gulf of Mexico weakened and investors eyed a volatile… » More
Spring Hill College will be open Tuesday, with the exception of 8:15 a.m. classes. » More
But, the bridge to the island remained open through the evening. » More
While many people leave Gulf Shores in advance of Tropical Storm Ida, some say they'll stay. News 5's Pat Peterson spoke with a few of them Monday. » Video