News Topic: Traffic

Monday October 12 2009

Fairhope Citizens Advisory Committee

Fairhope Police Chief recruiting citizens to advise department. more »
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By Bill Riales
Wednesday September 30 2009

WKRG IPhone App

IPhone users can now download the free WKRG iPhone App from the Apple AppStore, get your Weather, News, News Video and Traffic anytime. more »
10:59 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by claycitymadness: downloading it now. at least it was free, cnn wanted 1.99 for thiers. 1 Responses »
Friday September 04 2009

Labor Day Traffic Blitz

Police agencies across Baldwin County out in full force this holiday weekend more »
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By Pat Peterson
Saturday July 25 2009

State Troopers Trying To Take Back Our Highways

Alabama State Troopers are out in force for a whole week starting today. more »
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By Chad Petri
Comment by Anon: yup, that time of the month, time to fill quotas. 2 Responses »

Heavy Beach Traffic

Drivers had to travel carefully today. more »
8:33 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by Anon: Just go places at 3am like I do. No one is at the beach then XD 2 Responses »
Sunday July 19 2009

Heavy Traffic Heading Back To Mobile

Weekenders driving west on the causeway and Bayway are creating some heavy traffic. more »
4:42 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by Surf: I say they all need to stay in Lousiana where they came from. Every wkend it’s the same thing in the summer, you can’t go anywhere without… 2 Responses »
Wednesday June 10 2009

Mobile Endorses Route For Future I-10 Bridge

Mayor Sam Jones has announced the city's favored route for a high-rise Interstate 10 bridge over Mobile Bay, urging state and federal officials to build it soon. more »
1:58 PM
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By WKRG STaff/The Associated Press
Comment by cmb1: They have to build far enough up so that the ships can get to the shipyards… 11 Responses »
Saturday May 16 2009

Weekend Road Work

Some construction work on a very popular intersection may detour your weekend travel plans. more »
2:10 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by Shubunkin: Hmmmm…I wonder what they forgot to do when they did all that road work there last year. view »
Saturday April 11 2009

Vendors Look To Strawberry Festival With Hope

Many hope the good weather will bolster their sales. more »
7:33 PM
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By Chad Petri
Wednesday April 08 2009

Airport Re-opened

Update: Traffic is now being allowed back onto airport property more »
9:33 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by Surf: I think WKRG needs to look into employing proof readers, because your staff lacks a working grasp of the english language. “OCSO Public Information… view »
Monday April 06 2009

Almost 100 Citations Issued At Weekend Checkpoint

MPD wrote traffic tickets for no insurance, improper licenses, tags and safety belts. more »
8:56 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by Violator: Why they were manning their road blocks the real criminals were in West Mobile running vans through the doors of business owners lively hoods. How is this… 4 Responses »

Recession Causing Fewer Highway Deaths?

The number of people killed in auto accidents has dropped to its lowest level in five decades. more »
7:56 AM
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By The Associated Press
Friday April 03 2009

Accident On I-65 Backs Up Traffic

2 trucks collided on Interstate 65, causing a traffic headache for travelers.. more »
10:35 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Friday March 13 2009

Truck Fire Caught On Camera

Truck fire halts traffic on busy Schillinger Road more »
2:21 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by Surf: Why would you even put that story on your site? Just let it go….that’s pitiful…no video, but you “plug” it like you’ve… 2 Responses »
Wednesday February 11 2009

Hometown Tour:  Atmore

Atmore is a small town with some big changes. We’ll do our final Hometown Tour of the season from the Wind Creek Casino on Friday, February 20th. more »
2:24 PM
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By Chad Petri
Monday December 15 2008

Holiday Police Patrols

Foley Police Department pulling out all the stops to make the holidays safe for the community more »
7:05 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Wednesday November 19 2008

Blue Light Stalker?

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 »
9:32 AM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by KxVicious: I thought unmarked cars didn’t pull people over for this exact reason. I was forced to pull over in a dark, secluded highway by a male MS State Trooper,… 11 Responses »
Tuesday November 18 2008

State-Wide Traffic Blitz Starts Tomorrow

Alabama state troopers are preparing to launch another statewide traffic blitz. The week-long initiative starts Wednesday. more »
2:50 PM
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By Associated Press
Sunday October 19 2008

Two Dead After Bridge Collapse

A bridge under-construction in New Delhi collapses crushing traffic below. more »
5:13 PM
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By CBS News
Thursday October 09 2008

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day

Alabama officials are trying to get through one day (Friday) without a traffic fatality anywhere in the state. more »
10:56 AM
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By The Associated Press
Friday October 03 2008

Police Stop “Rolling” Meth Lab

Routine traffic stop on Highway 59 in Summerdale lands driver in jail more »
5:07 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by mustuknow: What is scary is that there are more and more of these shake and bake labs running up and down our highways putting myself and yourself and our families… view »
Monday September 08 2008

Another Hurricane Evacuation Route

Work on Foley Beach Express extension route underway...will provide another north-south beach evacuation route more »
9:28 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by lillyshell: Well, I’m not crazy about the route, seeing it wil be directly infront of my home, but I do beleive that saying people should leave 2 or 3 days prior… 2 Responses »
Tuesday August 19 2008

Homeowners Tell Drivers To Slow Down

Pembrocke Avenue in Mobile is being used as a detour while construction continues on McGregor Avenue. Homeowners are trying to keep their neighborhood safe. more »
2:37 AM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by Tide Fan: While I agree they should slow down….But to say that they like to get on the street with their toys is crazy….Streets are for cars not kids… 1 Responses »
Thursday August 14 2008

Gas Prices Keep Alabama Drivers Off The Road

Federal Highway Administration says Alabamians drove 336 million fewer miles in June compared to a year ago, the 6th biggest decrease in the country. more »
11:10 AM
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday August 05 2008

Traffic Checkpoints: 80 Tickets, Nine Arrests

Prichard calls weekend checkpoints a big success. more »
12:33 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by mburgha256: Figures, No where near Sam Jones house. view »
Friday August 01 2008

Traffic Checkpoints Tonight

Mobile Police Department will be out in full force checking drivers for seatbelts, insurance and proper license. more »
8:39 AM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by southfan1981: I think the poster was concerned about a lack of probable cause, increasing government tyranny, and nothing mentioned about a search warrant. It looks… 29 Responses »
Friday July 11 2008

Will Speed Tables Be Removed on Houston Street?

Some people are afraid city could remove them. more »
8:09 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by KxVx: Houston Street isn’t the only street with speed tables slowing down fire rescue and paramedics. EVERY street with a speed table is slowing down fire… view »
Sunday July 06 2008

Traffic Nightmare On I-10

UPDATE Daphne Police say a truck driver was killed when his rig ran off the road and into the woods, catching fire. more »
5:37 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by southfan1981: More police in the area than state troopers? I guess the operator knew that much~ 8 Responses »
Saturday May 17 2008

Auto Insurance Changes

Governor Bob Riley says he intends to sign legislation raising Alabama's minimum insurance requirements for the first time in 25 years. more »
6:50 PM
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By Phillip Stapleton
Comment by carl: Thank YOU, WORKING4U! I couldn’t have said it any better, The rate increase isn’t going to affect those without insurance because they are… 15 Responses »
Wednesday May 14 2008

McIntosh Police Officer In Trouble Again

Officer Blaine Barnett, son of the town's chief, is already under investigation for beating and tasering a driver during a traffic stop. Now he's been accused of firing his gun at motorcycle during a high-speed chase. more »
12:11 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mustuknow: Unless you have served in the capacity as a law enforcement officer you have no idea the HELL that those men and women are subjected to.  Any call… 6 Responses »
Thursday May 01 2008

Debate Over Master Plan For Spring Hill Area

Mobile City Planning Commission holds public hearing on zoning plan more »
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By Steve Alexander
Tuesday April 29 2008

Pensacola Melee On YouTube

A day at the beach ends with a crowd of people pepper sprayed by sheriff's deputies. more »
4:52 PM
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By Debbie Williams
Comment by CypMrk: I know this stretch of beach and I’ve seen the way these people trash the place.  It’s disgusting!  Broken bottles, used diapers,… 1 Responses »
Wednesday March 26 2008

Rush Hour Chase In Baldwin County

A Baldwin County man faces some serious charges after leading police on a high speed chase. more »
5:03 PM
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By Debbie Williams
Friday March 07 2008

Buckle Up, Checkpoints This Weekend

Mobile Police are conducting safety checkpoints throughout the city this weekend. more »
11:12 AM
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By Katie Hammond
Comment by blondykrissy: Oh the police will be at the same check places that they are always at, like Pleasant Valley, Hillcrest, Girby maybe even the sheriff station. 2 Responses »
Monday February 04 2008

Pig Spill

Drivers shocked to see pigs all over the roadway. more »
12:47 PM
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By CNN
Comment by carl: bless their hearts,they were just trying to join all the rest of the road hogs out there. view »
Wednesday January 23 2008

Toddler Found Walking Pensacola Streets Alone

Mother arrested and charged with child neglect and drug possession more »
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by BamaGurlie73: what is wrong with people? 1 Responses »
Saturday November 24 2007

Take Back Our Highways: Day 5

Alabama State Troopers make more than 3,000 traffic stops on day after Thanksgiving. Read Arrests Breakdown more »
8:01 AM
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By Alabama Department of Public Safety
Friday November 23 2007

Take Back Our Highways: Day 4

State Troopers make 1,570 traffic stops on Thanksgiving Day more »
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By The Associated Press/Alabama Department Of Public Safety
Friday November 16 2007

Luxury R-V Resort…Good Idea Or Bad?

Gulf Shores developer wants to build 240-acre luxury R-V resort capable of accommodating 800 guests. more »
4:31 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Saturday September 01 2007

Weekend Traffic Woes

Alabama, Auburn games expected to add to Labor Day traffic surge more »
11:29 AM
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By Associated Press

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