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
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 County Board of Education says more layoffs, school closings could happen to help offset major budget shortfall » More
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Three days after being aquitted of capital murder, Eric Buzbee adjusting to freedom, life as a free man » More
Eric Buzbee aquitted of capital murder after Baldwin County jury deliberates for about four hours » More
Attorneys wrap up closing arguments in high profile, Buzbee capital murder trial » More
Delta Elementary principal died from flu complications...sources say she was recently diagnosed with swine flu » More
Baldwin County Board of Education will ask county commissioners to levy emergency one cent sales tax once again » More
Florida Fish and Wildlife authorities removed 11-foot, 100 pound python from Crestview home...owner charged » More
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.
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