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A Gulf Coast family is keeping in touch with their relatives in Mumbai as the Indian city is hit by terrorist attacks. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/terror_attacks_hit_close_to_home/21388/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:55:09 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/baldwin_county_school_board_considers_job_cuts/21348/
School board could cut up to 125 jobs to offset $3-6 million in budget shortages. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/baldwin_county_school_board_considers_job_cuts/21348/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:20:34 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mother_charged_with_leaving_son_in_car_overnight/21247/
Gulf Shores Police say someone called them Sunday morning to report a toddler inside a vehicle. The mother is now in jail. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mother_charged_with_leaving_son_in_car_overnight/21247/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:03:32 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/americas_bird_at_the_beach/21216/
wkrg.com user captures images of Bald Eagles in Gulf Shores. SLIDESHOW More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/americas_bird_at_the_beach/21216/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:21:55 +0000 30.260253384089413 -87.69424438476562 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/blue_light_stalker/21059/
Police say man used a blue light in unmarked car to stop woman on the Eastern Shore. UPDATED INFO AND FULL TEXT OF MEDIA RELEASE More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/blue_light_stalker/21059/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:32:38 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/dollar_stores_defy_downturn/20901/
With talk of bailouts and jobless rates continuing to climb, there is one type of retailer that is doing gang busters in this struggling economy. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/dollar_stores_defy_downturn/20901/ Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:13:33 +0000 30.260253384089413 -87.69424438476562 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/baldwin_ready_for_tuesday/20523/
Election officials are anticipating a long day Tuesday, with long lines and lots of voters. So, they are doing everything they can ahead of time to make things go as smooth as possible. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/baldwin_ready_for_tuesday/20523/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:09:23 +0000 30.550435135095277 -87.7093505859375 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/baldwin_county_schools_will_borrow_money_for_payroll/20407/
The Baldwin County Public School System will make up the shortfall by dipping into an emergency reserve account. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/baldwin_county_schools_will_borrow_money_for_payroll/20407/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:54:55 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/4_million_in_unclaimed_refunds/20324/
Mailing errors return more than 5,300 stimulus checks and 1,500 tax refund checks back to the IRS - one them could be yours. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/4_million_in_unclaimed_refunds/20324/ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:06:09 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/shrimp_festival_opens/19852/
It's the second weekend in October and that can only mean one thing. Check out the best places to park. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/shrimp_festival_opens/19852/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:00:23 +0000 30.261439550638762 -87.69424438476562 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/deputies_looking_for_john_deere_thief/19726/
Police are searching for a man who stole a truck and John Deere lawnmower. See surveillance photos of the suspect. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/deputies_looking_for_john_deere_thief/19726/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:24:14 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/bush_approves_hurricane_ike_relief_for_mobile_baldwin/19476/
President Bush has approved federal disaster aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts from Hurricane Ike in Mobile and Baldwin counties. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/bush_approves_hurricane_ike_relief_for_mobile_baldwin/19476/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:06:58 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/weather/article/flood_insurance_program_set_to_expire/18772/
Program ends Septemeber 30th unless its renewed by Congress. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/weather/article/flood_insurance_program_set_to_expire/18772/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:15:22 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/winds_of_change_in_gulf_shores1/18583/
Alabama's Gulf Coast is going green. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/winds_of_change_in_gulf_shores1/18583/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:03:08 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/beach_community_bouncing_back/18241/
After taking a hit this Hurricane season Pleasure Island is getting back up on its feet. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/beach_community_bouncing_back/18241/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:23:58 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/jesus_in_the_drywall/18208/
It may sound like the title of a country song, but two subcontractors in Gulf Shores say that's what seems to have appeared inside a house they are working on. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/jesus_in_the_drywall/18208/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:30:13 +0000 30.26381184075493 -87.69424438476562 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/ike_relief_local_woman_helps/18117/
Hundreds of miles away from the Texas coast, a Gulf Shores woman is watching the aftermath of Hurricane Ike with special interest and concern. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/ike_relief_local_woman_helps/18117/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:40:08 +0000 29.565991899022854 -94.39659118652344 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/disaster_declaration_sought_for_baldwin/18090/
County leaders want Governor Riley to ask President Bush for money to repair beaches. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/disaster_declaration_sought_for_baldwin/18090/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:24:15 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/things_to_do/17964/
Looking for something to do this weekend? Things To Do is a full featured list of area happenings from concerts to community cookouts or just find the show times of a Movie. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/things_to_do/17964/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:35:50 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/ike_pounds_gulf_shores/17920/
Coastal flooding, storm surge associated with Hurricane Ike floods parts of Gulf Shores More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/ike_pounds_gulf_shores/17920/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:59:47 +0000 30.272114404809688 -87.69287109375 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/double_red_flags_at_the_beach/17918/
SLIDESHOW & VIDEO Dangerous surf at Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Swimmers are NOT allowed in the water. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/double_red_flags_at_the_beach/17918/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:00:11 +0000 30.27092836721901 -87.58094787597656 http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/hurricanes_affecting_local_blood_supply/17827/
Ike a reminder of how storms make an impact far from where they make landfall. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/hurricanes_affecting_local_blood_supply/17827/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:46:41 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/ikes_impact_gulf_shores_beach_closed/17822/
The public beach in Gulf Shores closed Wednesday due to dangerous surf from Hurricane Ike. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/ikes_impact_gulf_shores_beach_closed/17822/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:11:16 +0000 30.26381184075493 -87.59262084960937 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 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. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/labor_day_lost/17587/ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:06:56 +0000 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 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/big_condo_auction_ahead_in_gulf_shores/16706/
Some property is being auctioned regardless of price. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/big_condo_auction_ahead_in_gulf_shores/16706/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:20:00 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/oil_rigs_off_the_coast/16598/
U.S. Senator from Florida pushes for off-shore drilling and exploration More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/oil_rigs_off_the_coast/16598/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:02:45 +0000 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. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/voice_of_news_5_passes_away/16436/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:50:24 +0000 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 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/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/consumer/article/starbucks_closing_5_mobile_stores/16069/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:21:15 +0000 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. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/governor_fighting_for_upscale_hotel_at_gulf_state_park/16050/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:29:34 +0000 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 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. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/countyroad5/article/close_encounters/15562/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:04:00 +0000 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. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/military_cannister_washes_ashore/15773/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:05:36 +0000 30.24290406150026 -87.72055149078369