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Monday November 09 2009

Mobile County EMA Ida Update

Mobile County Emergency Management Agency Officials are recommending a voluntary evacuation of those residents living in a mobile/manufactured home and low-lying, flood prone areas more »

12:18 PM

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By Mobile County

City of Orange Beach Responds to Ida

City officials are recommending a voluntary evacuation of all persons living in all low-lying areas of Orange Beach including mobile homes and campgrounds. more »

11:30 AM

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By City of Orange Beach

Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.. more »

11:23 AM

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By Governor Riley's Office

Escambia County, FL Responds To Ida

Escambia County – Tropical Storm Ida Update #2 more »

10:27 AM

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By Escambia County PIO

Shelters Opening for Ida Landfall

List of open shelters in our area. more »

10:21 AM

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By Steven Norris

Residents On West End Dauphin Island Being Told To Leave

If you live on the West of Dauphin Island, the city is asking that you please leave NOW! The area is already feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Ida. more »

8:31 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Sunday November 08 2009

Escambia County Florida Prepares For Ida

Officials are taking special caution as the storm approaches. more »

9:57 PM

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By Chad Petri

National Weather Service In Mobile Tracking Ida

Officials with the NWS have been ramping up their monitoring efforts all day. more »

9:45 PM

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By Chad Petri

Fire Chief Memorial

People were paying their respect to Theodore-Tillmans Corner Fire Chief James “Spot” Shelly. more »

9:36 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by mustuknow: AWESOME REMEMBRANCE of their fellow fireman!!! I only wish that I could have had the honor of meeting such an unstandin citizen. RIP in peace… view »

Cracking In To Last Day Of Pecan Festival

The Pecan Festival finished its three days of festivities. more »

9:29 PM

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By Chad Petri

Tropical Storm Ida Closings

Click here for all of the latest information regarding closures caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Updated 10:47 p.m. more »

6:40 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Toddler Shot In Apparent Drive-by Shooting

Prichard police say a 1-year-old girl and her father were shot while waiting on vehicle assistance on St. Stephens Road. more »

5:43 PM

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By Christian Stapleton

Comment by rmseek1234: We shall see….I guess I will decide in the morning. 9 Responses »

Mississippi Authorities Urge Ida Caution

MEMA urges residents to keep a close eye on Hurricane Ida developments. more »

5:06 PM

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By WKRG Staff/MEMA

Santa Rosa Preps For Hurricane Ida

Santa Rosa county emergency officials say sandbags will be available for residents starting on Monday. more »

3:51 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Hurlburt Field Preparing For Ida

Hurlburt aircraft are being evacuated as a precaution in advance of Hurricane Ida. more »

3:06 PM

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By WKRG Staff

LA Governor Declares State Of Emergency

Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Ida. more »

2:57 PM

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By Associated Press

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »

1:20 PM

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By Associated Press

Alabama Ethics Commission Found Weak

A national survey says Alabama is one of only three states that gives no subpoena power to its ethics commission. more »

1:11 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by rmseek1234: I think a certain attorney on here already proved you wrong on that one…...Fried or stewed? 5 Responses »

Saturday November 07 2009

Orange Beach Fishermen Protest

Dozens of boats crowded Perdido Pass waters to send a message to fishing regulators. more »

11:22 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by Caring: I feel that the laws on deep sea fishing has gotten totally ridiculous. Anyone that owns a boat large enough to take out in the gulf or has been… 4 Responses »