News Articles By: Steve Alexander

Ida Knocks Out Power To Dauphin Island

  » 2 hours, 28 minutes Ida Knocks Out Power To Dauphin Island

Tropical Storm Ida made her effects felt early in the day Monday on Dauphin Island. By sunset, power was off on most of the island. Jake and Nancy Sims weren't expecting a tropical storm in November. Jake Sims said, "We're having a house built, and this is our winter time getaway." Still, they decided to ride out Ida. Jake Sims said, "We debated, but we've got pets and all here, so, we're going to just stay with them. They go, we go." Nancy Sims said, "We were concerned about our pets, and I didn't think anybody wants to come stay with two dogs and a cat, so… » More

Ida Knocks Out Power To Dauphin Island

Ida Knocks Out Power To Dauphin Island

  » Mon, November 09, 2009 - 11:29 pm

But, the bridge to the island remained open through the evening. » More

USA’s First Football Homecoming

USA’s First Football Homecoming

  » Fri, November 06, 2009 - 9:49 pm

The celebration came complete with a bonfire and Miss America. » More

Missing Alzheimer’s Patient Found Safe

Missing Alzheimer’s Patient Found Safe

  » Thu, November 05, 2009 - 11:14 pm

76 year old man walked away from his Grand Bay home. » More

Children Found Safe After Carjacking

Children Found Safe After Carjacking

  » Wed, November 04, 2009 - 9:04 pm

Car was stolen from outside a business on Highway 90. » More

Residents Not Notified Of Sex Offender In Neighborhood

Residents Not Notified Of Sex Offender In Neighborhood

  » Tue, November 03, 2009 - 10:50 pm

People in Satsuma want answers. » More

Bad News About Red Snapper?

Bad News About Red Snapper?

  » Mon, November 02, 2009 - 10:13 pm

Could tougher restrictions be on the way? » More

Eric Buzbee Says He’s “Relieved”

Eric Buzbee Says He’s “Relieved”

  » Fri, October 30, 2009 - 7:13 pm

Buzbee talks with News Five after being found not guilty in death of a Spanish Fort gas station owner. » More

Legal Motion On Prichard Bankruptcy Expected

Legal Motion On Prichard Bankruptcy Expected

  » Wed, October 28, 2009 - 9:56 pm

Workers wonder if there is money in the city's reserve fund. » More

Tyson To File Motions In Thomas Case

Tyson To File Motions In Thomas Case

  » Tue, October 27, 2009 - 9:32 pm

This after talking to three jurors in the case. » More

It’s Fair Time Again!

It’s Fair Time Again!

  » Fri, October 23, 2009 - 7:33 pm

The Greater Gulf State Fair opens with new and familiar attractions. » More

Autopsy Finished In Saraland Soldier’s Murder

Autopsy Finished In Saraland Soldier’s Murder

  » Thu, October 22, 2009 - 7:59 pm

Family members identify the victim as 57 year old Anthony Embley, Sr. They said he was an active member of the U.S. Army and National Guard. » More

Son Talks About Saraland Man’s Death

Son Talks About Saraland Man’s Death

  » Wed, October 21, 2009 - 7:51 pm

Tony Embley describes his father as easy-going and loving. » More

Family Of Four Loses Everything In Fire

Family Of Four Loses Everything In Fire

  » Tue, October 20, 2009 - 7:33 pm

A two and three year old girl need clothes. » More

Off Duty Police Officer Has Keen Eyes

Off Duty Police Officer Has Keen Eyes

  » Wed, October 14, 2009 - 7:41 pm

Mobile Police say he helped solve eight commercial armed robberies. » More

Are More People Supporting Sales Tax Increase For Schools?

Are More People Supporting Sales Tax Increase For Schools?

  » Tue, October 13, 2009 - 10:22 pm

County Commissioners hear from both sides. » More

Steve Alexander - Reporter Steve Alexander is a member of The News 5 Investigative Team. He has won a Mobile Press Club award for investigative reporting.

Steve has also been a weekend anchor at WVUE in New Orleans as well as a weeknight anchor at KDEB in Springfield, Missouri and WTVW in Evansville, Indiana. prior to coming to Mobile, he served as news director and anchor at KAVU in Victoria, Texas.

Steve has also won several national awards including the George Washington Freedom Foundation Medal at Valley Forge. The Medal was for a story on the medical rRescue of children in Honduras.

Steve is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans and is a native of New Orleans. He is single and active in community events.

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