News Articles By: Pat Peterson

World War Two Veterans Lead Mardi Gras Parade

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These World War Two veterans have seen a lot...and experienced decades of excitement and intrigue. But the men will soon add another adventure to their resumes when they serve as grand marshal's of the Orange Beach Mardi Gras parade. "It'll be an interesting experience," says veteran Ed Borman. "None of us have done it before so it'll be good to get together with the guys." "It's a little bit of an honor to be honored by the city and be in a parade," says veteran Joe Grimes. "I know we'll enjoy it." The men recently enjoyed… » More

World War Two Veterans Lead Mardi Gras Parade

World War Two Veterans Lead Mardi Gras Parade

  » Mon, February 08, 2010 - 2:25 pm

Local World War Two veterans will serve as grand marshal's in Orange Beach Fat Tuesday parade » More

Superbowl Excitement!

Superbowl Excitement!

  » Fri, February 05, 2010 - 5:04 pm

Thousands of New Orleans Saints fans heading east on Interstate Ten to Miami to watch the black and gold play the Colts in the Superbowl » More

Red Snapper Season Cut?

Red Snapper Season Cut?

  » Wed, February 03, 2010 - 7:26 pm

Federal regulators want to shorten 2010 red snapper season, making it shortest season ever » More

Snowbirds Pump Cash Into Local Economy

Snowbirds Pump Cash Into Local Economy

  » Tue, February 02, 2010 - 6:06 pm

Winter guests from northern U-S help jumpstart sluggish, off-season economy at Baldwin County's beaches » More

Local Toyota Dealerships Brace For Recall

Local Toyota Dealerships Brace For Recall

  » Mon, February 01, 2010 - 4:13 pm

Eastern Shore Toyota in Daphne will handle more than three-thousand gas pedal recalls this month. » More

Dead Manatee Washes Up In Orange Beach

Dead Manatee Washes Up In Orange Beach

  » Wed, January 27, 2010 - 5:39 pm

Wolf Bay property owner discovers dead manatee floating near fishing pier » More

Church Warehouse Fire

Church Warehouse Fire

  » Tue, January 26, 2010 - 5:46 pm

Fire destroys warehouse at Pensacola ministry » More

River Flooding Leaves Families Stranded

River Flooding Leaves Families Stranded

  » Fri, January 22, 2010 - 4:36 pm

Dozens of families in Baldwin County's Styx River community left stranded by rising flood waters. » More

Stranded Campers

Stranded Campers

  » Thu, January 21, 2010 - 6:01 pm

Flash flooding leaves campers stranded at rural campground north of Pensacola » More

Two In Custody

Two In Custody

  » Wed, January 20, 2010 - 6:28 pm

Deputies in Santa Rosa County, Florida, have two men in custody in connection with a recent mobile home park homicide...another suspect still… » More

Baldwin Firefighters Pull Driver From Wreckage

Baldwin Firefighters Pull Driver From Wreckage

  » Tue, January 19, 2010 - 5:30 pm

Volunteer firefighters with Elsanor and Robertsdale save a man's life...pull him from wreckage » More

Bizarre Accident Kills Baldwin Co. Deputy

Bizarre Accident Kills Baldwin Co. Deputy

  » Mon, January 18, 2010 - 5:50 pm

Baldwin County sheriff's deputy struck and killed by a train while hunting with family in Greene County, Alabama » More

Foley Fire Death Ruled Accident

Foley Fire Death Ruled Accident

  » Fri, January 15, 2010 - 5:51 pm

Investigators rule out foul play in Christmas fire that killed a Baldwin County man » More

Local Haitians React To Deadly Earthquake

Local Haitians React To Deadly Earthquake

  » Thu, January 14, 2010 - 4:39 pm

Adopted Haitian children now living in Baldwin County fear for safety of loved ones back home » More

Back Behind Bars

Back Behind Bars

  » Wed, January 13, 2010 - 6:23 pm

Fairhope man out on bond for murder back behind bars for allegedly shooting friend » 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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