News Articles By: Chad Petri

Orange Beach Fishermen Protest

  » 5 hours, 34 minutes Orange Beach Fishermen Protest

Horns blared in solidarity between boats near Perdido Pass this morning, 11/7/09. That's the sound of fishermen who want to send a message to the feds. “What we want is sound, common sense management so we can plan our businesses,” says Charter Boat Captain Ben Fairy. Ben Fairey is one of dozens of commercial fishermen circling Perdido Pass. Some carried signs and words of warning--but many echoed the same message--they've done plenty to help the fish population already. They say they’ve helped make fisheries sustainable but regulators are making it… » More

Orange Beach Fishermen Protest

Orange Beach Fishermen Protest

  » Sat, November 07, 2009 - 11:22 pm

Dozens of boats crowded Perdido Pass waters to send a message to fishing regulators. » More

Broncos For Bucks

Broncos For Bucks

  » Sat, November 07, 2009 - 11:15 pm

Parents were saddling up for North Baldwin schools this weekend. » More

2nd Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook Off

2nd Annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook Off

  » Sat, November 07, 2009 - 6:48 pm

Oysters served in any way you can imagine is the highlight of this fundraiser. » More

Angel Ride Roars

Angel Ride Roars

  » Sat, November 07, 2009 - 6:40 pm

Hundreds of bikers roared through Baldwin County for annual charity event. » More

Preview:  Fishing Protest

Preview:  Fishing Protest

  » Sat, November 07, 2009 - 3:03 pm

Dozens of commercial and recreational fishermen protest regulations by the National Marine Fisheries. » More

Families Always On The Move In The Coast Guard

Families Always On The Move In The Coast Guard

  » Wed, November 04, 2009 - 4:52 pm

Coast Guard families have to cope with the stress and challenges of moving every few years if they have a loved on in the service. » More

Aviation Training In Mobile

Aviation Training In Mobile

  » Wed, November 04, 2009 - 4:49 pm

The Aviation Training Center in West Mobile County is a vital part of Sector Mobile and the entire US Coast Guard. All Coast Guard Pilots get… » More

Hometown Tour:  Sector Mobile

Hometown Tour:  Sector Mobile

  » Wed, November 04, 2009 - 4:46 pm

The Coast Guard has a daily mission of keeping people safe on the water. Here’s a look at tonight’s Hometown Tour. » More

Sector Mobile On The Lookout For Weather

Sector Mobile On The Lookout For Weather

  » Tue, November 03, 2009 - 6:24 pm

The Coast Guard men and women their have to be on their toes and ready to move if a hurricane gets close. » More

Buoys Abound At Sector Mobile

Buoys Abound At Sector Mobile

  » Tue, November 03, 2009 - 6:03 pm

The US Coast Guard in Mobile is one of the few places in the country that services buoys, sea signs and other aids to nautical navigation. » More

College Grads Cycle Cross Country

College Grads Cycle Cross Country

  » Sun, November 01, 2009 - 9:04 pm

Three college friends are cycling across the country to raise money for a cause. They stopped in Daphne on the way to St. Augustine. » More

Honoring Former MAMGA President

Honoring Former MAMGA President

  » Sun, November 01, 2009 - 4:38 pm

Former MAMGA President Joseph McCray Junior is honored posthumously with the dedication of gallery in his name at the Mobile Carnival Museum. » More

Final Day For Fair

Final Day For Fair

  » Sun, November 01, 2009 - 3:02 pm

The Greater Gulf State Fair closes today. » More

Early Halloween Shoppers Make Their Mark

Early Halloween Shoppers Make Their Mark

  » Sun, November 01, 2009 - 11:16 am

With some pretty scary deals, it looks like now’s the time to get your outfit for Halloween 2010. » More

Last-Minute Halloween Gets Scary

Last-Minute Halloween Gets Scary

  » Sat, October 31, 2009 - 10:14 pm

Some people were waiting until the last minute to get their costumes together. » More

Chad Petri - Reporter Chad's very excited to be a reporter on the Gulf Coast. He's the new early morning reporter for WKRG Morning News. Getting up at 2:30 every morning is nothing new to this intrepid go-getter. Chad's been working the AM shift for various radio and TV stations since college.

Chad’s from a little suburban community halfway between Baltimore and Washington DC known as Ellicott City, Maryland. After graduating college, he took his first job as the chief cook and bottle washer for a five radio station cluster in Rolla, Missouri. He's also worked in Danbury, Connecticut, Jacksonville, Florida and Sioux City, Iowa.

Chad's very happy to be back where it’s above 70 degrees almost year round. If you have any suggestions for different things he could do in the morning, he’d love to hear from you



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