Now that a federal judge has blamed "monumental negligence" by the Army Corps of Engineers for some of the worst flooding from Hurricane Katrina, thousands of storm victims could be lining up for money. The decision opens the door to billions of dollars in other claims by more than 100,000 individuals, businesses and even government entities that have pending damage claims against the corps. Residents of the hardest-hit areas have argued that Katrina's damage was largely a result of the government's failure to maintain the levees protecting the city. But a… » More
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Tropical Storm Ida pounds new pier at Gulf State Park. » More
Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort. » More
Ida has come and gone, leaving not much more than down time in it's path. » More
Some farmers face delays in harvest because of wet weather. » More
For the folks on Dauphin Island, Tropical Storm Ida didn't pack the powerful punch they were expecting but they weren't expecting all the sand… » More
Oil prices swung around $79 a barrel Tuesday, as a storm threatening oil installations in the Gulf of Mexico weakened and investors eyed a volatile… » More
Spring Hill College will be open Tuesday, with the exception of 8:15 a.m. classes. » More
But, the bridge to the island remained open through the evening. » More
While many people leave Gulf Shores in advance of Tropical Storm Ida, some say they'll stay. News 5's Pat Peterson spoke with a few of them Monday. » More
Some plan to ride out the storm on the Island. News 5's Tiffany Craig caught up with one of them. » More
News 5's Jessica Taloney spent Monday on Pensacola Beach where the approach of Tropical Storm Ida drew lots of specators » More
Several surfers catching big waves kicked up by Tropical Storm Ida in Orange Beach. » More
Oil rig damaged by Ida; 2 crewmen rescued in Gulf south of New Orleans. » More
Some Mobile shoppers are not taking an chances with Ida, they stocked up on supplies just in case. » More
