This week is the biggest week of the year with lots of things going on starting tonight with the Jimmy Buffett Concert….
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Sculptor makes sandcastles work of art in Gulf Shores | fox10tv.com
April 23, 2019
It’s the perfect day to head to the beach, and while you’re at it, put your sandcastle building skills to the test.
FOX10 News went back to school today—Sandcastle University that is—to learn the secrets behind the perfect sandcastle.
Source: Sculptor makes sandcastles work of art in Gulf Shores | News | fox10tv.com
FOX10 News went back to school today—Sandcastle University that is—to learn the secrets behind the perfect sandcastle.
Source: Sculptor makes sandcastles work of art in Gulf Shores | News | fox10tv.com
Formal Olde Towne Daphne report released | WPMI
April 23, 2019
DAPHNE, Ala. (WPMI) — The formal Olde Towne Daphne visioning report has been released.
Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood released the report on his Facebook page Monday.
Source: Formal Olde Towne Daphne report released | WPMI
Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood released the report on his Facebook page Monday.
Source: Formal Olde Towne Daphne report released | WPMI
Baldwin County bill aims to strengthen child sex abuse law | WPMI
April 23, 2019
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — A new bill, proposed by a Baldwin County legislator, aims to strengthen a state child sex abuse law and increase punishment for predators.
Currently, a second degree sex abuse charge results in a misdemeanor violation if the child is between the ages of 12 and 15, and if the abuser is over the age of 19.
Source: Baldwin County bill aims to strengthen child sex abuse law | WPMI
Currently, a second degree sex abuse charge results in a misdemeanor violation if the child is between the ages of 12 and 15, and if the abuser is over the age of 19.
Source: Baldwin County bill aims to strengthen child sex abuse law | WPMI
Tracking a weathermaker: Level 1 threat of severe storms Thursday | WPMI
April 23, 2019
This quiet weather pattern for today and Wednesday is only a short-term deal as we're already tracking the next weathermaker. Right now, it's set to march through our area Thursday into Friday. At this point, the best chance of storms arrives late Thursday through the overnight hours spilling into early Friday. We are currently under a Level 1 threat of severe weather during that time frame. There is a low end threat of damaging winds, and isolated tornado and some parts of our viewing area could collect up to an inch of rain.
Source: Tracking a weathermaker: Level 1 threat of severe storms Thursday | WPMI
18-year-old arrested for shooting aunt in Baldwin County | WEAR
April 23, 2019
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WEAR) — An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting his aunt Monday morning.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) says Preston Northan shot his aunt multiple times in the leg and hip at a home in Robertsdale.
Source: 18-year-old arrested for shooting aunt in Baldwin County | WEAR
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) says Preston Northan shot his aunt multiple times in the leg and hip at a home in Robertsdale.
Source: 18-year-old arrested for shooting aunt in Baldwin County | WEAR
Jimmy Buffett is playing The Wharf on Tuesday
April 23, 2019
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) - Jimmy Buffett returns to the Wharf for just one night as part of his "Son of a Son of a Sailor" Tour 2019.
Source: Jimmy Buffett is playing The Wharf on Tuesday
Source: Jimmy Buffett is playing The Wharf on Tuesday
BREAKING: Troopers release identity of driver in I-10 chase that killed 5 people
April 23, 2019
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released the identity of the driver who caused a deadly wrong-crash on I-10 near the Loxley exit on April 1st.
Source: BREAKING: Troopers release identity of driver in I-10 chase that killed 5 people
Source: BREAKING: Troopers release identity of driver in I-10 chase that killed 5 people
Jimmy Buffett hanging out in Spanish Fort before concert at The Warf
April 23, 2019
SPANISH FORT, Ala. .(WKRG) - Jimmy Buffett is getting back to his hometown roots as he prepares for Tuesday's concert at The Wharf. The Mobile native is playing there Tuesday.
The Jimmy Buffett Facebook page posted pictures of Buffett in Spanish Fort on the water with Jimbo Meador, writing "No better guide in the Mobile - Tensaw Delta than Jimbo Meador. Master Naturalist, legendary waterman and storyteller....friend for over 40 years. today was a great day 🙏
Source: Jimmy Buffett hanging out in Spanish Fort before concert at The Warf
Source: Jimmy Buffett hanging out in Spanish Fort before concert at The Warf
BIKER DAD: Angel Ride benefits kids with special needs
April 23, 2019
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) - Bikers will be on the hunt in Baldwin County on Saturday. They'll be on the Angel Ride scavenger hunt. The Angel Ride is an annual fundraiser for special needs kids in Baldwin County. Registration for the ride starts at 10:30 Saturday morning at American Legion Post 199 in Fairhope. After the ride, there's a party all day into the evening with LIVE music food trucks and more. The party is open to the public for a $5 donation. The ride is $35. You can click here to register now as well as find more information about the ride.
Source: BIKER DAD: Angel Ride benefits kids with special needs
Source: BIKER DAD: Angel Ride benefits kids with special needs
It’s Mullet Toss Week on the Gulf Coast
April 22, 2019
April 22, 2019 - Perdido Key, FL - (OBA®) - The iconic Flora-Bama attracts thousands of folks from all walks of life when it holds its 34th Annual Mullet-Toss. Having developed into a 3-day beach party, it generates over $10 million in the local economy while raising over $30,000 for local charities and youth groups. Beginning at 10 a.m., Friday thru Sunday, the event consists of simply tossing a mullet, one of the areas most popular local fish, from a 10-foot circle in Florida towards Alabama on crystal, white sand.
Source: It's Mullet Toss Week on the Gulf Coast
FBI shares new photos of Loxley bank robbery suspect
April 22, 2019
LOXLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — The FBI on Monday released surveillance images of a suspect wanted for a bank robbery in Baldwin County last week.The robbery happened Wednesday afternoon at United Bank on Highway 59 in Loxley.
Source: FBI shares new photos of Loxley bank robbery suspect
Source: FBI shares new photos of Loxley bank robbery suspect
Deer crashes local family’s Easter egg hunt
April 22, 2019
PERDIDO, Ala. (WKRG) -- A local family was celebrating Easter with an egg hunt on their property when they had an unexpected visitor.
A deer showed up giving the family an amazing surprise. Kay Fairchild says they haven't had an egg hunt on their property in a long time so having one today and getting a special visitor was a treat. Though the furry animal wasn't the Easter bunny they were expecting, they enjoyed petting her and even fed her a hard boiled egg. In a video taken by Kay, the deer is seen welcoming pets and love.
Source: Deer crashes local family's Easter egg hunt
Source: Deer crashes local family's Easter egg hunt
Orange Beach Surf Rescue – Yellow Flags Flying on Easter Sunday
April 21, 2019Happy Easter! We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today – Sunday, April 21st. Yellow flags signify moderate surf…
Posted by Orange Beach Surf Rescue on Sunday, April 21, 2019
Veterans take to the skies in Vietnam helicopter
April 21, 2019
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) -- In Baldwin County, The Friends of Army A
viation Ozark took people on flights in a Vintage Vietnam UH-1 Huey Helicopter Saturday. For some veterans taking to the skies, it was an experience they never knew they'd get again.
Source: Veterans take to the skies in Vietnam helicopter
viation Ozark took people on flights in a Vintage Vietnam UH-1 Huey Helicopter Saturday. For some veterans taking to the skies, it was an experience they never knew they'd get again.
Source: Veterans take to the skies in Vietnam helicopter
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