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Expect cooler temperatures along the Gulf Coast tonight and Thursday

Alabama Notes — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:55:16 +0000

MOBILE, Alabama — Surface high pressure centered over southeast Nebraska this afternoon will build southeast tonight becoming centered over the midsouth by Thursday morning.

New Orleans police investigate police shooting; other Gulf Coast region news

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:04:51 +0000

New Orleans police are investigating a shooting in Central City in which a police officer wounded a 20-year-old man who allegedly pointed a gun at him; other Gulf Coast region news.

Humane Society: More rescued dogs, cats found from Summerdale site

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:36:45 +0000

SUMMERDALE, Alabama — A total of 66 dogs and 56 cats found at Purple Hearted Puppies in Summerdale are being cared for at local shelters and veterinary offices.

Daphne council challenges other cities to match $2,500 donation for neglected animals

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:18:39 +0000

DAPHNE, Alabama — The City Council voted Monday to donate $2,500 to the Baldwin County Humane Society’s rescue of badly neglected animals in Summerdale and Robertsdale, and challenged other municipalities to match the pledge.

Gulf Shores meltdown is beach version of Biggest Loser

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:52:50 +0000

All is fair and fun in the 12-week Meyer Meltdown, a weight-loss battle modeled after “The Biggest Loser,” a reality TV show.

Baldwin County commission votes to keep public water access

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:47:48 +0000

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Baldwin County commissioners voted again Tuesday to deny the request of a Perdido Beach property owner who says 2 public water access rights of way bordering his lots should belong to him.

Baldwin County commission votes to keep public water access

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:47:48 +0000

Orange Beach raises mayor’s salary for next term

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:40:26 +0000

“It’s a public servant job,” said Brett Holk, a council member. “If it’s about the money, it’s a sad thing.

Foley to raise salaries when strong-council, weak mayor system starts in 2012

Alabama Notes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:40:23 +0000

When the new term starts in November, the mayor will receive $30,000 a year. The council president will earn $18,000 a year and other council members will have an annual salary of $12,000.

Baldwin set to pay $33,765 in groundwater contamination search

Alabama Notes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:37:39 +0000

BAY MINETTE, Alabama — Almost a year after routine monitoring showed increased levels of arsenic and vinyl chloride in groundwater test wells at Baldwin County’s Magnolia Landfill, officials are set to approve a $33,765 investigation to find the sources.