News Topic: Vacation

Saturday July 25 2009

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 05 2009

Gulf Shores Busy Holiday Weekend

Some businesses report a strong 4th of July weekend. more »

8:34 PM

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By Chad Petri

Travelers Share Stories Of Their 4th

Travelers are reminiscing about their recent, short, vacation. more »

2:11 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by carl: Talk about traveling! The Chinese pack them in on some of their airlines.They have them standing in the isles and sitting around on stools with a belt… view »

Sunday June 14 2009

A Good Day For The Beach

Gulf Shores was the place to be on a hot summer Sunday. more »

8:36 PM

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By Chad Petri

Friday January 30 2009

Wino’s House Burglarized

The Grammy Award-winning singer's house was broken into while she was on a Caribbean vacation. more »

10:18 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by bobcat: Maybe now she will get a security system installed. Or maybe not. 1 Responses »

Thursday August 07 2008

Big Condo Auction Ahead In Gulf Shores

Some property is being auctioned regardless of price. more »

8:20 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by mustuknow: So did these condos sell or what? I hate it when they do a story like this and then there is no follow up. I mean I understand it is not the… view »

Monday August 04 2008

Orange Beach Drowning

Tourist drowns in Perdido Pass...2nd drowning in as many days near Alabama-Florida stateline more »

7:01 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Friday July 25 2008

“Fantasy” Coming To Mobile

Carnival Cruise Line ship is being diverted from New Orleans. more »

7:30 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Wednesday June 11 2008

How Hard Have You Been Hit By Economy?

Have high grocery and fuel prices caused you to cut back, eliminate vacation plans? Click to see our exclusive News 5/Survey USA poll. more »

9:28 AM

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By News 5/Survey USA

Comment by patti: whats up with the survey? doesent take a rocket scientist to know where we all stand..keeping in mind, as the economy plumets the crime rate sores! keepin… 1 Responses »

Tuesday May 13 2008

Beach Tourist Season A Bust?

Will high gas prices, slumping economy hurt Gulf Coast beach season? more »

4:18 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by mustuknow: We own a home in Orange Beach and we were down over Memorial Day weekend and then again this past weekend and the crowds were definitely slimmer than usual. … 4 Responses »

Thursday March 13 2008

Chrysler Shutdown

The carmaker is shutting down for two weeks this summer, forcing all employees to take the time off. more »

12:28 PM

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By Associated Press

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