News Articles By: Pat Peterson

Killed By A Drunk Driver

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He was 27 years old and had a bright future, but a late night fast food run in Gulf Shores four years ago would be the last time Ron and Vicki Lynn would see their son, Jason, alive. A drunk driver ran a red light and plowed into Jason's car. The young man died at a local hospital. "We won't ever get to see our son get married, we won't ever get to see our grandchildren and I just plead with the public not to drink and drive," says Vicki. "I just pray to God nobody has to live through what we have," says Ron. With the holidays approaching,… » More

Killed By A Drunk Driver

Killed By A Drunk Driver

  » Mon, November 23, 2009 - 5:45 pm

Gulf Shores couple whose son was killed by a drunk driver tells their heartbreaking story to News 5 in hopes of saving lives this holiday season » More

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

  » Fri, November 20, 2009 - 5:43 pm

Baldwin County Board of Education says more layoffs, school closings could happen to help offset major budget shortfall » More

Man Hurt In Meth Lab Explosion

Man Hurt In Meth Lab Explosion

  » Thu, November 19, 2009 - 5:51 pm

Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack says Seminole man critically injured when meth lab exploded inside his mobile home » More

Major Music Festival Planned In Gulf Shores

Major Music Festival Planned In Gulf Shores

  » Wed, November 18, 2009 - 6:12 pm

Gulf Shores City Council backs local businessman's proposal to sponsor major music festival at the beach next year » More

Local Food Banks Struggling

Local Food Banks Struggling

  » Mon, November 16, 2009 - 4:39 pm

Gulf Coast food pantries and non-profit groups might not be able to help as many families this holiday season because of the recession » More

Bizarre Summerdale Thefts

Bizarre Summerdale Thefts

  » Thu, November 12, 2009 - 5:01 pm

Police investigating stolen cows, stolen pecans that happened when Tropical Storm Ida made landfall » More

Ida Damages Gulf State Park Pier

Ida Damages Gulf State Park Pier

  » Wed, November 11, 2009 - 4:12 pm

Tropical Storm Ida pounds new pier at Gulf State Park. » More

Baldwin County Toll Road?

Baldwin County Toll Road?

  » Wed, November 04, 2009 - 6:33 pm

Local and state transportation officials want to build a toll road connecting Interstate 65 with I-10 in North Baldwin County » More

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

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

  » Tue, November 03, 2009 - 7:17 pm

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

Buzbee: “I Want Justice For Wilson Family”

Buzbee: “I Want Justice For Wilson Family”

  » Mon, November 02, 2009 - 8:37 pm

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

Eric Buzbee “Not Guilty”

Eric Buzbee “Not Guilty”

  » Fri, October 30, 2009 - 6:53 pm

Eric Buzbee aquitted of capital murder after Baldwin County jury deliberates for about four hours » More

Closing Arguments In Buzbee Trial

Closing Arguments In Buzbee Trial

  » Thu, October 29, 2009 - 4:38 pm

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

Baldwin Principal Dies From Flu Complications

Baldwin Principal Dies From Flu Complications

  » Wed, October 28, 2009 - 4:34 pm

Delta Elementary principal died from flu complications...sources say she was recently diagnosed with swine flu » More

Tax Increase A Possibility?

Tax Increase A Possibility?

  » Tue, October 27, 2009 - 4:43 pm

Baldwin County Board of Education will ask county commissioners to levy emergency one cent sales tax once again » More

Big Snake Seized From Crestview Home

Big Snake Seized From Crestview Home

  » Mon, October 26, 2009 - 5:01 pm

Florida Fish and Wildlife authorities removed 11-foot, 100 pound python from Crestview home...owner charged » More

Pat Peterson - Reporter Pat Peterson is an award-winning reporter covering the Baldwin County beat from our Foley newsroom. Pat has been with WKRG since February, 2001, where he worked in Mobile as an Assignment Editor and News 5's morning traffic reporter. He's since moved across Mobile Bay and takes pride in covering stories that make a difference in the lives of the people that call Baldwin County home.

Pat has over 12 years experience in television news and has won two Mississippi Associated Press Awards for Best Documentary and Best Feature. He's worked at stations in Hattiesburg, Gulfport and in Huntsville. Pat's passion is reporting, but he's worn several hats in the newsroom, working as a photographer, anchor, producer and news director.

Pat is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and is an avid Southern Miss fan. During his spare time, Pat enjoys sports, reading and traveling.



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