Archive for February 22nd, 2012

Pleasure Island Celebrates Mardi Gras | WKRG

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

GULF SHORES, Alabama — Folks started lining up early in Baldwin County for the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach parades.

Mardi Gras celebrations began at 10 o’clock on Fat Tuesday.

There are no barricades keeping parade goers away from the floats making Pleasure Island parades a little different from all the other parades.


via Pleasure Island Celebrates Mardi Gras | WKRG.

Orange Beach pedestrian bridge issue may be tabled for further study – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: Local News

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

ORANGE BEACH – To bridge or not to bridge, that may be the question. And it may not be.

The Orange Beach City Council will consider a resolution at Wednesday’s meeting concerning a change in the 2006 agreement between the developers of Phoenix West II and the city. But it’s likely the issue will tabled for further discussions.

via Orange Beach pedestrian bridge issue may be tabled for further study – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: Local News.

Fuel Fix » BP settles with injured Deepwater Horizon worker

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

BP Plc (BP/), Transocean Ltd. (RIG) and others involved in the operation of the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a worker injured in the blast.

via Fuel Fix » BP settles with injured Deepwater Horizon worker.

Summerdale raising funds for severely injured patrolman – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: Local News

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

SUMMERDALE, Alabama — After a recently hired officer was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident Saturday morning, the town is setting up a fund to help pay for the patrolman’s medical bills, officers said.

via Summerdale raising funds for severely injured patrolman – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: Local News.

Bonner to speak in Bay Minette – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

BAY MINETTE, Ala. — When the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce holds its quarterly breakfast in Bay Minette this week, it will do so with U.S. Congressman Jo Bonner serving as its keynote speaker.

NBCC Executive Director Margo Allen explained that the event, which is set for 8 a.m. Thursday in the Bay Minette City Council Chambers in City Hall, will prove informative for north Baldwin County residents.

via Bonner to speak in Bay Minette – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.

Baldwin County legal fees mounting in courthouse ‘bug’ probe – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: County News

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Legal bills have surpassed $40,000 for county officials involved in an FBI probe to determine the intent of  audio and video recording devices placement in the county’s courthouses and administration areas.

via Baldwin County legal fees mounting in courthouse ‘bug’ probe – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: County News.

Arbor Day events set throughout Baldwin County | al.com

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama — For the town of Elberta, Arbor Day has been celebrated for a number of years thanks in large part to Alma Doege.

A former councilwoman, Doege can’t recall just how long she’s been the town’s chairman for the tree-based day’s events.

via Arbor Day events set throughout Baldwin County | al.com.

The Hangout Music Fest Sells Out of General Admission Tickets | WKRG

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

In less than two weeks after going on sale with an all-star line-up that includes headliners Dave Matthews Band, Jack White and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Hangout Music Fest has already sold out of all general admission tickets for 2012.

via The Hangout Music Fest Sells Out of General Admission Tickets | WKRG.

Snowbirds flock to beach parade | Fox10tv.com

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) – SNOWBIRDS FLOCK

There were bands, floats, beauty queens, beads, and MoonPies.

But the Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade is different. You can tell by just one look at the crowd.

Snowbirds flock to beach parade: fox10tv.com


via Snowbirds flock to beach parade | Fox10tv.com.