http://www.wkrg.com/news/ Gulf Shores Mobile News Alabama and Pensacola Florida News and the Gulf Coast Region News Video en-us Copyright WKRG http://www.wkrg.com/news/category/gulf_shores/ http://media.wkrg.com/media/webcast_news.jpg Gulf Shores - WKRG.com News - Mobile Al - Pensacola Fl - Gulf Coast Gulf Shores Get the latest Video News Weather and Sports and more WKRG.com podcast WKRG.com WKRG.com drencher@gmail.com Gulf Shores,mobile alabama, mobile al, mobile news, mobile alabama news, mobile al news, wkrg mobile, WKRG, Mobile, Alabama, news, weather, sports no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/alcohol_a_factor_in_deadly_boat_accident/17602/
Charges may be brought against a man who was driving the boat under the influence. A mother and her daughter were killed in the Sunday boat crash. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/alcohol_a_factor_in_deadly_boat_accident/17602/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:52:29 +0000 The Associated Press 30.30398379622886 -87.43297576904297 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/labor_day_lost/17587/
The impact from Gustav on Baldwin County beaches was more about dollars than damage. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/labor_day_lost/17587/ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:06:56 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Labor Day Lost WKRG.com alabama,gulf shores,gustav,labor day,rain,souvenir city,the hangout,wind, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/dui_not_the_only_problem_for_stabler/17108/
Stabler's Ono Island home to be sold to settle IRS debts. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/dui_not_the_only_problem_for_stabler/17108/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:04:04 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/big_condo_auction_ahead_in_gulf_shores/16706/
Some property is being auctioned regardless of price. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/big_condo_auction_ahead_in_gulf_shores/16706/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:20:00 +0000 WKRG.com: Steve Alexander Big Condo Auction Ahead In Gulf Shores WKRG.com alabama,auction,baldwin county,bargains,beach,beachfront property,condominiums,economy,gulf of mexico,gulf shores,housing,national auction group,perdido beach resort,vacation,vision bank,william bone, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/oil_rigs_off_the_coast/16598/
U.S. Senator from Florida pushes for off-shore drilling and exploration Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/oil_rigs_off_the_coast/16598/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:02:45 +0000 WKRG.com: Pat Peterson Oil Rigs Off The Coast? WKRG.com alternative,energy,florida,fuel,gas,gulf of mexico,offshore drilling,oil,price,rigs,senator, WKRG.com: Pat Peterson no 30.22466172703242 -88.19686889648438 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/voice_of_news_5_passes_away/16436/
Long-time voice man Chris Clausen dies in Florida after suffering a stroke. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/voice_of_news_5_passes_away/16436/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:50:24 +0000 WKRG.com: WKRG Staff Voice of News 5 Passes Away WKRG.com alabama,chris clausen,florida,mobile,news 5,orlando,stroke,voice,wkrg, WKRG.com: WKRG Staff no http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/billy_goat_bandit_indicted/16300/
A federal grand jury indicts a suspected serial bank robber known as the Billy Goat Bandit. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/billy_goat_bandit_indicted/16300/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:37:37 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/mobilesmakeover/article/starbucks_closing_5_mobile_stores/16069/
The coffee giant is closing 12 stores in Alabama, including 7 on the Gulf Coast. Mobile is losing the most in the state. Click here to see the list. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mobilesmakeover/article/starbucks_closing_5_mobile_stores/16069/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:21:15 +0000 WKRG Staff/The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/governor_fighting_for_upscale_hotel_at_gulf_state_park/16050/
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley is appealing a judge's decision that blocked state plans to build an upscale hotel and conference center at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. The old lodge was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/governor_fighting_for_upscale_hotel_at_gulf_state_park/16050/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:29:34 +0000 The Associated Press Governor Fighting For Upscale Hotel At Gulf State Park The Associated Press alabama,appeal,bob riley,conference center,governor bob riley,governor riley,gulf shores,gulf state park,hurricane ivan,upscale hotel, The Associated Press no 30.261439550638762 -87.6983642578125 http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/911_system_in_south_baldwin_fixed/15930/
The director of 911 Center in Baldwin County tells News 5 the problem has been fixed and people in south baldwin County should be able to call 911 again. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/911_system_in_south_baldwin_fixed/15930/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:55:16 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/countyroad5/article/close_encounters/15562/
Traveling has gotten a lot more expensive the last few months...so close-by vacations, weekend getaways, and day trips seem like a good idea. Meteorologist Jere Hough thinks they're a great idea...because of where we live. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/countyroad5/article/close_encounters/15562/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:04:00 +0000 WKRG.com: Jere Hough Close Encounters WKRG.com alabama,backpacking,big lagoon state park,biloxi,camping,dauphin island,five rivers,fort morgan,gulf shores,little river state forest,meaher state park,mississippi,mobile,orange beach,pensacola,spanish fort,state forests,state parks,state recreation,staycation,theodore, WKRG.com: Jere Hough no 30.638207424507982 -87.03472137451172 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/military_cannister_washes_ashore/15773/
A little excitement on a Gulf Shores beach this morning when a cannister with military markings and warnings washes ashore. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/military_cannister_washes_ashore/15773/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:05:36 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Military Cannister Washes Ashore WKRG.com alabama,ashore,canister,flare,gulf shores,military,phosphorus, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.24290406150026 -87.72055149078369 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/fire_forces_recreational_vehicles_to_be_moved/15736/
Gulf Shores firefighters alert people staying at the RV Luxury Resort Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/fire_forces_recreational_vehicles_to_be_moved/15736/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:16:47 +0000 WKRG.com: Steve Alexander Fire Forces Recreational Vehicles To Be Moved WKRG.com alabama,beach boulevard,fire,guf state park,gulf shores,recreational vehicles,wind, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gulf_state_park_fire_flares_back_up/15724/
Gulf Shores firefighters were at it again Tuesday when a fire that started five days ago re-ignited. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gulf_state_park_fire_flares_back_up/15724/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:43:38 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Gulf State Park Fire Flares Back Up WKRG.com 4th of july,alabama,fire,gulf shores,gulf shores fire department,gulf shores state park,swamp,tim blakemore, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.25773273260216 -87.6822280883789 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gulf_state_park_fire_reignites/15696/
Fire now under control. Fire Fighters will be watching for hot spots during the night. Update 4:18 p.m. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gulf_state_park_fire_reignites/15696/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:14:40 +0000 WKRG Staff http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gulf_shores_swamp_fire/15662/
A massive fire in Gulf Shores had little to do with celebrating the Fourth of July. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gulf_shores_swamp_fire/15662/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:28:39 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Gulf Shores Swamp Fire WKRG.com alabama,fire,fireworks,flares,gulf shores,keith martin,labama,state park land, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.25209810124235 -87.6873779296875 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/sewage_spill_in_gulf_shores/15657/
Sewage makes its way into Little Lagoon after spill.. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/sewage_spill_in_gulf_shores/15657/ Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:49:42 +0000 Balwin County Health Dept. 30.256694798480346 -87.7313232421875 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/gulf_shores_murder_attempted_suicide/15537/
One person is dead, another in the hospital after a double shooting Wednesday morning in Gulf Shores. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/gulf_shores_murder_attempted_suicide/15537/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:50:43 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Gulf Shores Murder/Attempted Suicide WKRG.com alabama,fort morgan,gulf shores,malatesta,murder,suicide, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.25391456376004 -87.73600101470947 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/gulf_shores_double_shooting/15527/
Man and woman shot in the head. Police say it was a murder / attempted suicide. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/gulf_shores_double_shooting/15527/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:44 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester Gulf Shores Double Shooting WKRG.com alabama,gulf shores,shooting, WKRG.com: Emily Forrester no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/plans_for_upscale_gulf_shores_hotel_rejected/15328/
A judge has ruled against the state's plans for an upscale hotel at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. It was supposed to replace the Gulf State Park Lodge, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/plans_for_upscale_gulf_shores_hotel_rejected/15328/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:31:44 +0000 The Associated Press Plans For Upscale Gulf Shores Hotel Rejected The Associated Press alabama,gulf shores,gulf state park,gulf state park lodge,hotel,hurricane ivan,montgomery judge,upscale hotel,west paces hotel group, The Associated Press no 30.26381184075493 -87.69699096679687 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/rough_waters_claim_one_life/14230/
Lifeguards, Coast Guard pull at least 11 others to safety from gulf waters Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/rough_waters_claim_one_life/14230/ Sun, 25 May 2008 03:50:45 +0000 WKRG Staff Rough Waters Claim One Life WKRG Staff drowning,gulf shores,gulf state park,rip current, WKRG Staff no 30.24957724046765 -87.67913818359375 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/island_wide_bike_ride/13995/
Watching gas prices go up almsot daily, inspired some Baldwin County kids to try and turn the tide by reminding everyone cars aren't the only way to travel. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/island_wide_bike_ride/13995/ Fri, 16 May 2008 18:34:46 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Island Wide Bike Ride WKRG.com alabama,baldwin,bicycles,bikes,county,earth,exxon,gas prices,gulf shores,kids,school,schools,students, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.266184073558825 -87.69561767578125 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/marousky_arrested/13984/
A woman wanted for assault in connection with a head on crash in Gulf Shores has turned herself into authorities. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/marousky_arrested/13984/ Fri, 16 May 2008 15:50:47 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams 30.28634573802957 -87.69561767578125 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/beach_tourist_season_a_bust/13870/
Will high gas prices, slumping economy hurt Gulf Coast beach season? Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/beach_tourist_season_a_bust/13870/ Tue, 13 May 2008 22:18:38 +0000 WKRG.com: Pat Peterson Beach Tourist Season A Bust? WKRG.com alabama,economy,gas prices,gulf shores,orange beach,pleasure island,summer,tourist season,vacation, WKRG.com: Pat Peterson no 30.26499796432109 -87.67776489257812 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/soldier_i_love_you_mom/13758/
U-S Army Colonel stationed in Iraq sends mom in Gulf Shores video greeting from Baghdad Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/soldier_i_love_you_mom/13758/ Fri, 09 May 2008 22:36:49 +0000 WKRG.com: Pat Peterson Soldier: I Love You, Mom WKRG.com army,greeting,gulf shores,iraq,mother's day, WKRG.com: Pat Peterson no 30.29953752600278 -87.66772270202637 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/little_lagoon_drowning/13647/
A former city of Gulf Shores employee has died. Joe Ronan drowned while fishing at Little Lagoon Pass. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/little_lagoon_drowning/13647/ Wed, 07 May 2008 20:33:51 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Little Lagoon Drowning WKRG.com alabama,beach,coast,danger,death,died,drowned,fishing,gulf shores,lagoon,pulled,water, WKRG.com: Debbie Williams no 30.265146228759377 -87.68978118896484 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/police_release_id_of_drowning_victim/13637/
Witnesses say 60-year-old Leonard Ronan, Jr. was fishing in Little Lagoon Tuesday night when he slipped and was swept away by strong currents. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/police_release_id_of_drowning_victim/13637/ Wed, 07 May 2008 15:41:52 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch 30.245573387470006 -87.73149490356445 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/man_drowns_while_fishing/13620/ The body of a man pulled out to the gulf washes ashore. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/man_drowns_while_fishing/13620/ Wed, 07 May 2008 03:00:53 +0000 WKRG.com: Robert Blomquist 30.241272771047235 -87.73818969726562 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/baldwin_deputy_badly_hurt_in_wreck/13498/
4 a.m. accident on Highway 59 involves head on collision. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/baldwin_deputy_badly_hurt_in_wreck/13498/ Sun, 04 May 2008 17:50:53 +0000 WKRG.com: Bill Jordan 30.334953881988564 -87.67364501953125 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/new_church_for_hurricane_ivan_victims/13382/
A Gulf Shores church destroyed by Hurricane Ivan is making its way back. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/new_church_for_hurricane_ivan_victims/13382/ Thu, 01 May 2008 03:36:54 +0000 WKRG.com: Diana Lucio New Church For Hurricane Ivan Victims WKRG.com alabama,baptist church hurricane,gulf shores,gulf shores and alabama,gulf shores beach,gulf shores church,hurricane,hurricane ivan victim,pastor paul smith,romar beach baptist church, WKRG.com: Diana Lucio no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/sand_island_lighthouse_getting_help/13340/
The Sand Island Lighthouse will soon get some work done. Engineers are planning to stabilize the aging structure as part of larger project. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/sand_island_lighthouse_getting_help/13340/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:02:56 +0000 WKRG.com: Chad Petri Sand Island Lighthouse Getting Help WKRG.com alabama,alabama lighthouse association,dauphin island,fema,gulf shores,lighthouse,sand island,sand island lighthouse, WKRG.com: Chad Petri no 30.187276619492078 -88.0499267578125 http://www.wkrg.com/investigates/article/teen_drinkers_caught_on_camera/13128/
News 5 goes undercover with ABC agents as they crackdown on underage drinkers. Watch our exclusive video of kids getting busted! Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/investigates/article/teen_drinkers_caught_on_camera/13128/ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:00:57 +0000 WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig Teen Drinkers Caught On Camera WKRG.com abc agents,gulf shores,spring break,teen drinkers,underage drinkers, WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/2008_regional_edward_r_murrow_awards/12757/
WKRG.com wins prestigious Edward R. Murrow award. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/2008_regional_edward_r_murrow_awards/12757/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:41:12 +0000 WKRG.com: Robert Blomquist http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/spring_break_danger/12745/
Beachgoers beware of dangerous rip currents, marine life Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/spring_break_danger/12745/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:56:59 +0000 WKRG.com: Pat Peterson Spring Break Danger WKRG.com alabama,dangerous,gulf shores,purple flag,red flag,rip currents,spring break,swimmers, WKRG.com: Pat Peterson no 30.260253384089413 -87.69149780273437 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/crashed_air_force_drone_found_near_fort_morgan/12640/
The Air Force says the drone was probably shot down by pilots during training. It was found by two men on Spring Break. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/crashed_air_force_drone_found_near_fort_morgan/12640/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:25:00 +0000 WKRG.com: WKRG Staff Crashed Air Force Drone Found Near Fort Morgan WKRG.com air force,air force crash,air force drone,alabama,beach club,coast guard,crash,drone,drone crash,fort morgan,gulf shores, WKRG.com: WKRG Staff no 30.22466172703242 -88.02520751953125