Thu August 28 2008
Hurricane Gustav Getting Stronger
Sustained winds now up to 80mph.
LATEST UPDATE AND PUBLIC ADVISORY
Hanna Could Become Hurricane
Tropical Storm Hannas maximum winds are near 50mph. LATEST UPDATE AND PUBLIC ADVISORY
Fri August 29 2008
Football Fans Keep Eye On Gustav
Katrina survivors watch their team play another Alabama school that faced tragedy.
Price-Gougers Beware
Alabama Attorney General Troy King warns against price-gougers in light of Gustav. Alabama consumers have a phone number they can call for more…
Gas Price Gouging?
Mobile and Baldwin Counties say they will now investigate reports of big price jumps. WATCH UNEDITED…
Harrison County, MS Under State of Emergency
Press Release from the Harrison County, MS Emergency Management Office. The EMO has declared a state of emergency. Please read for new information…
Baldwin Storm Preps
Emergency Management officials in Baldwin County meet to discuss possible impacts of Gustav
Cold Case Playing Cards
Eleven years ago this month, a Fort Walton Beach woman was murdered in her home. No one has ever been arrested in the case.
Alabama Under State of Emergency
Gov. Riley: “I am again urging everyone to take the necessary precautions to ensure your and your family’s safety."
Gustav Headed for Current that Fuels Big Storms
The difference between a monster and a wimp for Gulf of Mexico hurricanes often comes down to a small patch of warm deep water that’s easy…
Local Emergency Declared for Jackson Co., MS
The following is a press release issued by the Jackson County Public Information Office. The Jackson County Board of Supervisors has declared…
Dauphin Island Beach Closed
Preparations underway in anticipation of effects from Gustav. Labor Day activities on beach cancelled.
Gov. Barbour Orders Mandatory Evacuations
Harrison and Hancock county residents living in FEMA travel trailers, FEMA mobile homes, Mississippi Cottages and designated flood zones ordered…
Mobile Co Declares State of Emergency
Voluntary evacuations could begin Saturday.
Beaches Close In Anticipation Of Gustav
Officials on Dauphin Island have
closed the west end public beach until the threat from Tropical
Storm Gustav has passed.
Juan Chastang Back On Commission
Just days after Merceria Ludgood resigned, Chastang returns to his old job.
McCain Makes VP Choice
John McCain has tapped little-known Alaska
Governor Sarah Palin (PAY-lin) to be his vice-presidential running
mate.
Northrop Grumman Gustav Statement
Click for full text of statement, which includes special employee emergency phone number.
X Files Star In Rehab
X-Files and Californication star David Duchovny has confirmed reports that he has entered rehab to be treated for a sex addiction. ...
Hurricane Katrina Death Toll
Half of the victims were 75 years old and above.
Thu August 28 2008
Proposed Zoning Changes For Baldwin County Schools
Two schools could see changes because of population growth.
Bracing For Gustav By Boat
People who make their money from the Gulf arent letting Gustav scare them away.
Gas Hoarding Drains Pumps
Two Grand Bay stations ran out of gas after people started filling up barrels with gasoline.
Panic or Preparation?
Words like "price-gouging" and "gas shortage" seem to be thrown around a lot anytime a tropical system threatens the gulf coast.
New Report Released On Hurricane Katrina Deaths
Reseachers say nearly half of of the 1,000 who died in New Orleans were 75+
Ferries Prepare For Gustav
ALDOT makes plans for Dauphin Island to Fort Morgan ferries in case Gustav comes our way
A Tale Of Two Temperaments
Stock up on supplies or watch and wait?
Fire Ants Kill Florida Man
Colony of fire ants responsible for the death of a Seminole County man.
Mississippi: State of Emergency
Governor Barbour could decide soon if people should be evacuated.
3,000 National Guardsmen On Alert
Alabama Governor Bob Riley meets with key leaders to prepare for Gustav. FULL TEXT OF MEDIA RELEASE…
Adopted Mother Treats Children Like Prisoners
Frauded system out of over $1 million in subsidies. Woman adopted 11 kids and beat and handcuffed them.
Out Of Gas
Concern over Gustav and rising gas prices have some stations running out of fuel.
Forbes: Merkel is World’s Most Powerful Women
German Chancellor Tops the yearly list released by the magazine. See where Oprah, Hillary, and Katie Couric rank.
MEMA Making Gustav Evacuation Plans
The decision for Mississippi evacuation could come as early as today.
Governor Riley Continues Hurricane Preparations
Governor Bob Riley today continued to prepare Alabama for the possible onslaught of Hurricane Gustav.
Burglary Suspect Arrested In Daphne
After a high speed chase, Daphne police arrested a man accused of burglarizing a Mazda dealership.
Baby Bassinet Safety Warning
Consumer watchdog group says two babies have been strangled by the bars on two convertible baby bassinets. Click for details.
Fay Helped Ease Drought
There was some good news from last weeks tropical system. The drought gripping parts of the deep south is easing up.
Emergency Communications Planning Tips
Gulf Coast residents urged to prepare emergency communications plans.
Do You Think Country Is In Recession?
Click to see results of latest News 5/Survey USA scientific poll.
