Thu August 28 2008
Tropical Storm Gustav Shifting Slightly West
5 Day track of Gustav shifts slightly westward
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Tropical Storm Hanna Strengthens in Atlantic
Current sustained winds increase to near 50mph. LATEST UPDATE AND PUBLIC ADVISORY
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.
Man Struck On I-85
Man was walking along interstate near Opelika, AL.
Daphne Chase Ends in Mobile
Chase began early Thursday morning and crossed into Mobile.
Wed August 27 2008
Generator Dangers
Whether you plan to get a generator or dust off the old one, safety should come first when putting together your plan.
Obama Makes Surprise Speech
Obama: "Hillary Clinton Rocked The House!"
Drivers Start Filling Up Before Gustav
People in Pensacola say they dont want to wait in long lines.
Mississippi Coast Not Taking Chances
A tropical storm not yet in the Gulf already has some Mississippi coast residents concerned.
Spanish Fort Staph Infection
Student at Spanish Fort High School diagnosed with potentially deadly strain of staph infection
State Of Emergency In Louisiana
BREAKING NEWS: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is declaring a state of emergency and activating…
Gustav And Gas Prices
AAA experts in Alabama dont expect gas prices to skyrocket but News 5 saw a 16 cent price hike in a matter of minutes!
Riley: Prepare For Gustav Now
Governor Bob Riley, who met with several state agencies about Gustav, is encouraging Alabamians to take steps now to prepare for the storm.
Fiery Motorcycle Crash
Mobile police say the driver was traveling "at a high rate of speed" on the I-65 Service Road when he hit another vehicle.
Local Election Results
Click here for local City Council and Mayoral election returns updated as results come in.
ACLU Sues Over School Prayer
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Santa Rosa County School District over prayers at graduation ceremonies and other school events.…
Bob Riley Approval Rating
Click to see results of News 5/Survey USA scientific poll.
Child Hit By Car
Update 2:05 p.m. Girl was on her way to school when she was hit by a car on Hwy 90 and Carol…
Madonna’s Montage Controversy
Virginia Governor disapproves of Madonnas montage comparing John McCain to Hitler.
Grounded Teen Attacks Family
Authorities say a Florida teen chased his mother with a knife and beat his brother over computer restrictions.
FAA Communication Breakdown
FAA could have more details today on scope of delays.
