BP CEO says will pay oil spill claims
| Reuters: "'We are taking full responsibility for the spill and we will clean it up and where people can present legitimate claims for damages we will honor them. We are going to be very, very aggressive in all of that,' Tony Hayward told Reuters in an interview on Friday.
The massive spill, which started when an oil rig caught fire and sank last week, washed up to wildlife refuges and seafood grounds on the Louisiana coast on Friday."
Friday, April 30, 2010
Coast Guard video shows part of controlled burn of oil spilled into Gulf of Mexico | al.com
Coast Guard video shows part of controlled burn of oil spilled into Gulf of Mexico | al.com: "Some 5,000 barrels a day are now estimated to be leaking from an offshore oil well after the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon rig last week."
| Coast Guard video shows part of oil spill burn |
City of Gulf Shores, Alabama - Advisory & Information
City of Gulf Shores, Alabama - Advisory & Information: "“While the City of Gulf Shores, like all cities on this coast, is watching the events surrounding the oil spill in the gulf very carefully, there is no reason to expect a coastal impact in this region anytime soon.
Of course, with changes in weather patterns and currents that may change, the City of Gulf Shores has remedial plans in place, as well as contractors ready to respond prior to the first sign of coastal impact."
Of course, with changes in weather patterns and currents that may change, the City of Gulf Shores has remedial plans in place, as well as contractors ready to respond prior to the first sign of coastal impact."
Oil spill in Gulf could hurt seafood restaurants - WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |
Oil spill in Gulf could hurt seafood restaurants - WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |: "GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) – They are a big hit either sizzling over an open flame or shucked raw. More than 10,000 oysters are served every week at the Half Shell Oyster House in downtown Gulfport.
'We like to buy locally as much as possible, but there's the possibility that the oyster beds here in Pass Christian and Mississippi will be shutting down,' said Rob Heffner, co-owner of the restaurant."
'We like to buy locally as much as possible, but there's the possibility that the oyster beds here in Pass Christian and Mississippi will be shutting down,' said Rob Heffner, co-owner of the restaurant."
Pleasure Island's Wood Boat Festival attracts thousands | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Pleasure Island's Wood Boat Festival attracts thousands | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "This weekend, Pirates Cove, 6664 County Road 95, Josephine, Ala., will be the site for one of Pleasure Island's premier spring events, the 13th annual Wood Boat Festival. The festival draws thousands to the legendary eatery and watering hole, which is said to be the inspiration for Jimmy Buffett's anthem, 'Cheeseburger In Paradise.'"
The Census Worker Scam of 2010
The Census Worker Scam of 2010: "CALLER: My ex-wife who lives in Gulf Shores, Alabama, her real estate business has gone to pot so she's a temporary census taker. Here's the low down on census takers. They go through four days training. At the time they start their training, they go on the employment rolls. After they finish their four-day training they go into a pool. Now, my ex-wife worked two-and-a-half weeks as a census taker and went back into the pool. She waited a month to try to get back to work, she went to the headquarters to find out when she could go back at work and they were still training people on four days training, even though the pool had several people waiting to get back to work. "
Growing oil spill in Gulf of Mexico could cost insurers $1.5 billion | al.com
Growing oil spill in Gulf of Mexico could cost insurers $1.5 billion | al.com: "The growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, caused by a leaking BP Plc well, may cost the insurance industry as much as $1.5 billion in claims, according to Transatlantic Holdings Inc.
Transatlantic, the reinsurer divested by American International Group Inc., said its own costs from the spill may be less than $15 million, according to the company's earnings conference call held earlier today. PartnerRe Ltd., the reinsurer that purchased Paris Re Holdings Ltd., faces claims of $60 million to $70 million, it said in a statement today."
Transatlantic, the reinsurer divested by American International Group Inc., said its own costs from the spill may be less than $15 million, according to the company's earnings conference call held earlier today. PartnerRe Ltd., the reinsurer that purchased Paris Re Holdings Ltd., faces claims of $60 million to $70 million, it said in a statement today."
Oil slick creeps toward Miss. coast | Fox10tv.com
Oil slick creeps toward Miss. coast | Fox10tv.com: "BILOXI, Mississippi (WALA) - East and west Ship Island, off the coast of Mississippi could be affected if the oil slick continues to move north in the Gulf of Mexico.
Strong winds whipped out of the south along the coast early Thursday morning as crews continue to fight the oil slick in the Gulf and onshore."
Strong winds whipped out of the south along the coast early Thursday morning as crews continue to fight the oil slick in the Gulf and onshore."
Louisiana officials say odor in New Orleans may come from oil slick | al.com
Louisiana officials say odor in New Orleans may come from oil slick | al.com: "The state departments of Health and Hospitals and Environmental Quality said the strong odor blanketing much of coastal Louisiana and the metro New Orleans area is 'possibly' the result of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico."
Gulf Coast oil spill may eclipse Exxon Valdez disaster | al.com
Gulf Coast oil spill may eclipse Exxon Valdez disaster | al.com: "An oil spill that threatened to eclipse even the Exxon Valdez disaster spread out of control and drifted inexorably toward the Gulf Coast on Thursday as fishermen rushed to scoop up shrimp and crews spread floating barriers around marshes.
The spill was both bigger and closer than imagined -- five times larger than first estimated, with the leading edge just three miles from the Louisiana shore. Authorities said it could reach the Mississippi River delta by Thursday night."
The spill was both bigger and closer than imagined -- five times larger than first estimated, with the leading edge just three miles from the Louisiana shore. Authorities said it could reach the Mississippi River delta by Thursday night."
Forecast: Oil spill to reach Mississippi Saturday, Alabama Sunday, Florida Monday | al.com
Forecast: Oil spill to reach Mississippi Saturday, Alabama Sunday, Florida Monday | al.com: "The latest predictions for the oil spill place it coming ashore in Louisiana today, Mississippi on Saturday, Alabama on Sunday and Florida Monday.
The forecast shows the spill increasing in size dramatically during that time."
The forecast shows the spill increasing in size dramatically during that time."
Response to Gulf Coast oil spill falls on many shoulders, causing concern | al.com
Response to Gulf Coast oil spill falls on many shoulders, causing concern | al.com: "WASHINGTON -- The players include BP Plc, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Minerals Management Service, and that's just for starters. But under a structure known as the incident command system, no single entity has overriding authority in confronting the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, a spokesman for the effort said Thursday.
'There's not one in charge over the other,' Coast Guard Petty Officer Cory Mendenhall said. 'It's being run by a unified command.'"
'There's not one in charge over the other,' Coast Guard Petty Officer Cory Mendenhall said. 'It's being run by a unified command.'"
Bayou La Batre shrimper sues BP over Gulf Coast oil spill (full report) | al.com
Bayou La Batre shrimper sues BP over Gulf Coast oil spill (full report) | al.com: "A Bayou La Batre shrimper filed a class-action federal lawsuit Thursday against BP Plc and several other companies with ties to a sunken rig that is still in the process of leaking millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
The suit is believed to be the first in Alabama related to the spill, but others are expected."
The suit is believed to be the first in Alabama related to the spill, but others are expected."
Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance wins national recognition | al.com
Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance wins national recognition | al.com: "BAY MINETTE, Ala. -- The Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance took home top honors this week as Site Selection magazine named the local organization to its 2009 Top Groups along with nine others from across the country.
The honor came at the Industrial Asset Management Council's awards luncheon Monday in Colorado Springs, Colo.
'We were one of the top groups in the country,' said Robert Ingram, president of the alliance. 'It's a really very significant thing for us.'"
The honor came at the Industrial Asset Management Council's awards luncheon Monday in Colorado Springs, Colo.
'We were one of the top groups in the country,' said Robert Ingram, president of the alliance. 'It's a really very significant thing for us.'"
BP's green image dirtied by rig explosion, Gulf of Mexico oil spill (with videos) | al.com
BP's green image dirtied by rig explosion, Gulf of Mexico oil spill (with videos) | al.com: "NEW YORK -- BP brands itself a friend of the environment, an energy company that goes 'beyond petroleum.'
That image, worth billions of dollars, is being sullied by the company's inability to contain a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico."
That image, worth billions of dollars, is being sullied by the company's inability to contain a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico."
Gulf Coast prepares oil defenses, rallies volunteers | al.com
Gulf Coast prepares oil defenses, rallies volunteers | al.com: "MOBILE, Ala. -- Workers laid about seven miles of oil-absorbent booms off Alabama's coast Thursday, while scientists collected water and fish samples, and environmental groups recruited volunteers for possible cleanup efforts."
| Oil booms assembled off Dauphin Island |
Latest on spill landfall: Oil spill in Gulf of Mexico hits coast with pelicans, otters, fragile marsh in path | al.com
Latest on spill landfall: Oil spill in Gulf of Mexico hits coast with pelicans, otters, fragile marsh in path | al.com: "Oil from a massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico was starting to ooze ashore, threatening migrating birds, nesting pelicans and even river otters and mink along Louisiana's fragile islands and barrier marshes.
Crews in boats were patrolling coastal marshes early today looking for areas where the oil has flowed in, the Coast Guard said."
Crews in boats were patrolling coastal marshes early today looking for areas where the oil has flowed in, the Coast Guard said."
Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Burning should have started a week ago, former NOAA official says | al.com
Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Burning should have started a week ago, former NOAA official says | al.com: "MOBILE, Ala. -- Federal officials should have started burning oil off the surface of the Gulf last week, almost as soon as the spill happened, said the former oil spill response coordinator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration."
Oil spill threatens Gulf fisheries | Fox10tv.com
Oil spill threatens Gulf fisheries | Fox10tv.com: "CODEN, Alabama (WALA) - The oil spill is already affecting the economy, and it could have a bigger effect soon.
Gulf waters have always been a great place to get fresh seafood. But now, that oil is spreading farther and farther into the gulf, posing a threat to fish and other marine life."
Gulf waters have always been a great place to get fresh seafood. But now, that oil is spreading farther and farther into the gulf, posing a threat to fish and other marine life."
Gulf Coast Businesses Could Get Money for Oil Spill Damages - News- msnbc.com
Gulf Coast Businesses Could Get Money for Oil Spill Damages - News- msnbc.com: "(ORANGE BEACH, Ala.) - The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce sent its members an email letting them know they may be able to get money if their businesses are damaged by the oil spill. The email directs the businesses to the United States Coast Guard's National Pollution Funds Center website."
Six lawsuits filed against BP, other companies | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Six lawsuits filed against BP, other companies | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Commercial and charter fishermen and their families have filed at least six lawsuits in federal courts along the Gulf Coast, including one in Pensacola, in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion.
John T. Harris, a Bay County commercial fisherman, filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court in Pensacola on Thursday against the companies associated with the accident 20 miles off the Louisiana coast that has resulted in oil moving toward the coast."
John T. Harris, a Bay County commercial fisherman, filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court in Pensacola on Thursday against the companies associated with the accident 20 miles off the Louisiana coast that has resulted in oil moving toward the coast."
Governor Riley inspects oil spill | Fox10tv.com
Governor Riley inspects oil spill | Fox10tv.com: "MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) - Alabama Governor Bob Riley talked Thursday about the clean up effort and the obstacles. Governor Riley said the fight is at sea, not on the shore when it comes containing a massive oil spill, and the first priority is stopping the flow. Riley said the situation is full of uncertainty, and the Gulf Coast can expect to see an impact. How big? Depends on Mother Nature."
Oil barriers go up along local waterways | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Oil barriers go up along local waterways | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Coastlines and waterways near Pensacola were being hardened against an oily attack Thursday as contract crews strung and anchored floating oil barriers.
Contract crews in Orange Beach deployed thousands of feet of floating oil barriers along beaches and wetlands near Perdido Pass."
Contract crews in Orange Beach deployed thousands of feet of floating oil barriers along beaches and wetlands near Perdido Pass."
Movie production company looking at ‘L.A.’ - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama
Movie production company looking at ‘L.A.’ - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama: "FOLEY, Ala. — An independent filmmaker who spoke to area chambers of commerce recently could be looking at “Lower Alabama” - Baldwin County - as a site for a production office.
“We’re working on it,” said Jeff Rouzie, director of Economic Development for the City of Foley, this week."
“We’re working on it,” said Jeff Rouzie, director of Economic Development for the City of Foley, this week."
Oil Spill Concerns Baldwin Business Owners - Fairhope Alabama
Oil Spill Concerns Baldwin Business Owners - Fairhope Alabama: "Gary James owns a boarding kennel in Fairhope and houses pets while families go on vacation. James says because of the Gulf oil spill, he's lost 15-hundred dollars in boarding cancellations."
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Booms Arrive in Dauphin Island - Dauphin Island Alabama
Booms Arrive in Dauphin Island - Dauphin Island Alabama: "DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama - The booms started arriving in Dauphin Island just after noon Thursday. Within a couple of hours they were in the water."
Boaters Beware Of Oil Slick - Mobile Alabama
Boaters Beware Of Oil Slick - Mobile Alabama: "MOBILE, Alabama - Local boat mechanics are anticipating lots of work in the coming months if the oil slick reaches the coast. Advice to local boaters: don't go in the oil slick unless you have to. If you find you boat and motor in the slick make sure you get service as soon as possible to avoid serious damage to your engine."
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White House Says BP Will Pay Cost Of Cleanup - Washington D.c.
White House Says BP Will Pay Cost Of Cleanup - Washington D.c.: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Obama administration says the cost of cleaning up a giant oil spill off the Gulf of Mexico will fall on BP PLC, the company that operated the rig."
Edge of Oil Spill to Reach Miss. River Delta Soon - New Orleans La
Edge of Oil Spill to Reach Miss. River Delta Soon - New Orleans La: "NEW ORLEANS, LA - A federal official says the leading edge of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to reach the Mississippi River delta by Thursday night.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration spokesman Charles Henry says as of this morning, part of the slick is about 3 miles from the Louisiana shore.
Officials say they will do everything they can not to disrupt river traffic.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced that BP PLC has agreed to allow local fishermen to assist in the expected cleanup. Under the agreement, shrimpers and fishermen could be contracted by BP to help."
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration spokesman Charles Henry says as of this morning, part of the slick is about 3 miles from the Louisiana shore.
Officials say they will do everything they can not to disrupt river traffic.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced that BP PLC has agreed to allow local fishermen to assist in the expected cleanup. Under the agreement, shrimpers and fishermen could be contracted by BP to help."
Exclusive Pictures Flying Over The Gulf - Gulf Of Mexico
Exclusive Pictures Flying Over The Gulf - Gulf Of Mexico: "Gulf Of Mexico - The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is creeping closer to Alabama's coast.
News Five's Jessica Taloney and photographer David Rencher flew in a Cessna 172 to find the oil 75 miles south of Dauphin Island."
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News Five's Jessica Taloney and photographer David Rencher flew in a Cessna 172 to find the oil 75 miles south of Dauphin Island."
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She worries about fish and disease | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
She worries about fish and disease | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "It was a sunny, clear Thursday, and Vanessa Jones had one big mullet in her ice box and three fishing poles working the water at the foot of South Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola."
Mayor proposes Orange Beach tax referendum | al.com
Mayor proposes Orange Beach tax referendum | al.com: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- Residents could decide in an August referendum whether to increase property taxes or face cuts in services, Mayor Tony Kennon said Tuesday night.
At a City Council work session, Kennon announced a financial plan that includes a public vote on raising property taxes by 2 mills as well as refinancing about $18 million in bonds and extending a 1-cent sales tax scheduled to expire in 2015."
At a City Council work session, Kennon announced a financial plan that includes a public vote on raising property taxes by 2 mills as well as refinancing about $18 million in bonds and extending a 1-cent sales tax scheduled to expire in 2015."
Workers spreading booms to keep oil off Ala. coast - Florida AP - MiamiHerald.com
Workers spreading booms to keep oil off Ala. coast - Florida AP - MiamiHerald.com: "MOBILE, Ala. -- Boats strung oil-absorbing booms along Alabama's coast Thursday to protect sensitive marshes and bayous from a huge petroleum spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but plans call for letting any oil that reaches the beaches to wash on to the sugar-white sand.
Officials said beaches are far easier to clean than wetlands, so the work was concentrated mainly on areas that could be damaged the most.
'If it gets on the sand, you basically just scoop it up with a loader and haul it away. It's really not that big of a deal. Wetlands are a far different thing,' said George Crozier, director of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
In Orange Beach, more than 100 boat captains volunteered their vessels to help lay long strands of oil absorbent material designed to prevent floating oil from reaching shore.
'Everybody we've called so far is in,' said Thad Stewart, whose family owns Zeke's Landing Marina."
Officials said beaches are far easier to clean than wetlands, so the work was concentrated mainly on areas that could be damaged the most.
'If it gets on the sand, you basically just scoop it up with a loader and haul it away. It's really not that big of a deal. Wetlands are a far different thing,' said George Crozier, director of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
In Orange Beach, more than 100 boat captains volunteered their vessels to help lay long strands of oil absorbent material designed to prevent floating oil from reaching shore.
'Everybody we've called so far is in,' said Thad Stewart, whose family owns Zeke's Landing Marina."
Hangout Fest Transportation Plan Alex B, Gift of Gab, Big G Added on JamBase
Hangout Fest Transportation Plan Alex B, Gift of Gab, Big G Added on JamBase: "Bicycles: For the festival attendees who prefer to feel the wind in their hair, Orange Beach Bicycles is the official bicycle provider for The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival. To rent a bicycle, contact 251-974-2025 or visit their website at www.obbicycles.com. It is recommended that bikers bring and use their own locks."
Snapper counts at heart of dispute | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY
Snapper counts at heart of dispute | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY: "PORT CANAVERAL — Brock Anderson's charter-fishing business is struggling to survive a temporary ban on catching red snapper in the South Atlantic."
Update: Alabama coast preparing booms; few reports of tourists canceling | al.com
Update: Alabama coast preparing booms; few reports of tourists canceling | al.com: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said that BP crews were setting up on local beaches, preparing to deploy thousands of feet of oil-absorbent booms because of the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
'We also have our own environmental emergency contractors on alert,' Kennon said. 'Our crews are prepared to close off Perdido Pass. We do not have the boom capacity to protect all the shoreline.'
Kennon said he agreed with Commissioner Barnett Lawley, head of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, who said early today that current plans call for allowing oil to wash up on the state's Gulf beaches."
'We also have our own environmental emergency contractors on alert,' Kennon said. 'Our crews are prepared to close off Perdido Pass. We do not have the boom capacity to protect all the shoreline.'
Kennon said he agreed with Commissioner Barnett Lawley, head of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, who said early today that current plans call for allowing oil to wash up on the state's Gulf beaches."
Oil barriers along Perdido, Orange Beach shores | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Oil barriers along Perdido, Orange Beach shores | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Crews were deploying thousands of feet of floating oil barriers this morning near beaches and coastal wetlands in Perdido and Orange Beach.
The crews work for an oil cleanup contractor that is based in Texas and was contracted by British Petroleum to help do disaster response for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico."
The crews work for an oil cleanup contractor that is based in Texas and was contracted by British Petroleum to help do disaster response for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico."
FOXNews.com - Massive Oil Slick Could Have Devastating Impact on Economy in Gulf States
FOXNews.com - Massive Oil Slick Could Have Devastating Impact on Economy in Gulf States: "As a massive oil slick creeps ever closer to the Gulf Coast, officials in Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi and Florida are bracing for the worst. The economic impact over miles of prime coast land has the potential to be catastrophic.
Officials say the slick from last week's offshore drilling rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico may have a devastating impact on one of the coastal states' most precious commodities — shrimp — and the entire industry that surrounds it. And state officials acknowledge that the oil's effect on travel and tourism to the area could be equally destructive."
Officials say the slick from last week's offshore drilling rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico may have a devastating impact on one of the coastal states' most precious commodities — shrimp — and the entire industry that surrounds it. And state officials acknowledge that the oil's effect on travel and tourism to the area could be equally destructive."
SECRETARY NAPOLITANO, SECRETARY SALAZAR AND ADMINISTRATOR JACKSON TO INSPECT AREAS AFFECTED BY THE BP OIL SPILL
SECRETARY NAPOLITANO, SECRETARY SALAZAR AND ADMINISTRATOR JACKSON TO INSPECT AREAS AFFECTED BY THE BP OIL SPILL: "WASHINGTON—Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson will travel to the Gulf Coast on Friday at the request of President Obama to inspect ongoing operations dedicated to minimizing environmental risks in the areas affected by leaking oil—part of their continued oversight and emphasis on interagency coordination in response to the BP Oil Spill."
Oil spill begins to seep into Alabama's $2 billion tourism industry | al.com
Oil spill begins to seep into Alabama's $2 billion tourism industry | al.com: "The Alabama coast's tourism industry, with a more than $2 billion annual impact on the state's economy, is beginning to feel the effect of the growing Gulf of Mexico oil spill, officials said Thursday.
'We've had moderate increases in cancellations, but I think most people are waiting to see what happens,' said Sarah Kuzma of Meyer Real Estate, which has offices in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach."
'We've had moderate increases in cancellations, but I think most people are waiting to see what happens,' said Sarah Kuzma of Meyer Real Estate, which has offices in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach."
Lost revenue recovery measures announced by chamber | al.com
Lost revenue recovery measures announced by chamber | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- As the Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and other areas brace for possible damage resulting from the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico, the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce announced today to its members that those adversely affected by an oil spill may be able to receive compensation."
As Spill Drifts Toward Gulf Shores, Oil Companies Brace for Political Whirlwind - NYTimes.com
As Spill Drifts Toward Gulf Shores, Oil Companies Brace for Political Whirlwind - NYTimes.com: "Those are the kinds of images that big oil and its supporters in Congress are fearing as a thin slick of crude created by the sinking of the Deepwater Horizon rig drifts toward Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta."
Thursday, April 29, 2010
GULF OF MEXICO RED SNAPPER QUOTA INCREASES AND JUNE 1 THROUGH JULY 23 RECREATIONAL SEASON
NOAA Fisheries Service has published a final rule implementing increases in the commercial and recreational quotas of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. A recent red snapper assessment update projected overfishing ended in 2009, and therefore, the total allowable catch (TAC) can be increased. As evaluated in a regulatory amendment to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico, this increase would be from the existing 5.0 million pounds (MP) to 6.945 MP. The rule adjusts the commercial and recreational quotas to 3.542 and 3.403 MP, respectively, consistent with the 51:49 ratio for the commercial and recreational allocation of red snapper. The final rule publishes in the Federal Register on May 3, 2010, and will become effective June 2, 2010.
The final rule also sets the length of 2010 recreational season, which opens 12:01 a.m., June 1, and closes at 12:01 a.m. on July 24. In determining the season length supported by the 2010 quota, factors such as the increases in the average red snapper size, abundance, and catch rates were taken into account. Absent action to increase the current 5.0 MP TAC, analyses indicate the fishery would remain open just 27-34 days in 2010 to avoid exceeding the quota. However, the 3.403 MP recreational quota is estimated to support a 53-dayfishing season in 2010. The closure date is defined as July 23. For more information on how the red snapper season length was calculated, refer to a document titled “2010 Recreational Red Snapper Quota Closure Analysis” located on the Southeast Regional Office’s Web page (see below).
This bulletin serves as a Small Entity Compliance Guide, complying with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This bulletin provides only a summary of the information about the rule. Discrepancies between this bulletin and the rule as published in the Federal Register will be resolved in favor of the Federal Register.
Copies of the final rule are available by contacting NOAA Fisheries Service’s Southeast Regional Office at 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. The final rule can be obtained in electronic form from the Federal Register Web site: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html (use advanced search for final rules using “AY57” as a keyword).
The final rule also sets the length of 2010 recreational season, which opens 12:01 a.m., June 1, and closes at 12:01 a.m. on July 24. In determining the season length supported by the 2010 quota, factors such as the increases in the average red snapper size, abundance, and catch rates were taken into account. Absent action to increase the current 5.0 MP TAC, analyses indicate the fishery would remain open just 27-34 days in 2010 to avoid exceeding the quota. However, the 3.403 MP recreational quota is estimated to support a 53-dayfishing season in 2010. The closure date is defined as July 23. For more information on how the red snapper season length was calculated, refer to a document titled “2010 Recreational Red Snapper Quota Closure Analysis” located on the Southeast Regional Office’s Web page (see below).
This bulletin serves as a Small Entity Compliance Guide, complying with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This bulletin provides only a summary of the information about the rule. Discrepancies between this bulletin and the rule as published in the Federal Register will be resolved in favor of the Federal Register.
Copies of the final rule are available by contacting NOAA Fisheries Service’s Southeast Regional Office at 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. The final rule can be obtained in electronic form from the Federal Register Web site: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html (use advanced search for final rules using “AY57” as a keyword).
Gulf Coast Fishing, Tourism Industries Imperiled by Oil Spill
Gulf Coast Fishing, Tourism Industries Imperiled by Oil Spill: "April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Billions of dollars generated by outdoor sports, commercial fishing and beach tourism along the Gulf of Mexico coast is at risk if crude oil leaking from a damaged offshore well washes aground.
The oil spill off Louisiana's coast from a well owned by BP Plc may threaten wildlife, and seafood production in a state known as 'Sportsman's Paradise,' as well as in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida or Texas, said Robert Shipp, chairman of the department of marine sciences at the University of South Alabama.
'If this thing really gets to the coast, to those sugar- white beaches from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Panama City, Florida, that would be just a horrible disaster,' Shipp said in an interview."
The oil spill off Louisiana's coast from a well owned by BP Plc may threaten wildlife, and seafood production in a state known as 'Sportsman's Paradise,' as well as in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida or Texas, said Robert Shipp, chairman of the department of marine sciences at the University of South Alabama.
'If this thing really gets to the coast, to those sugar- white beaches from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Panama City, Florida, that would be just a horrible disaster,' Shipp said in an interview."
Federal disaster declaration could follow oil spill, but would it help? | al.com
Federal disaster declaration could follow oil spill, but would it help? | al.com: "WASHINGTON -- Although federal disaster declarations usually follow hurricanes and other natural calamities, the man-made oil spill in the Gulf could conceivably qualify as well, experts said Tuesday.
Federal law 'gives the president enough leeway,' said Michael Greenberger, director of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security."
Federal law 'gives the president enough leeway,' said Michael Greenberger, director of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security."
Video: Bob Riley calls oil spill 'catastrophic accident' | al.com
Video: Bob Riley calls oil spill 'catastrophic accident' | al.com: "He called the spill an unprecedented 'catastrophic accident' for the Alabama coast.
Speaking to a gaggle of reporters at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at Brookley Field, Riley said he planned to fly over the spill today. Much of the effort in the water to block the spill from reaching the Alabama coast, he said, would begin Thursday."
Speaking to a gaggle of reporters at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at Brookley Field, Riley said he planned to fly over the spill today. Much of the effort in the water to block the spill from reaching the Alabama coast, he said, would begin Thursday."
| Gov. Bob Riley on the Gulf Coast oil spill |
Locals in Mobile Bay area rally volunteers, supplies for oil spill response | al.com
Locals in Mobile Bay area rally volunteers, supplies for oil spill response | al.com: "MOBILE, Ala. -- Local environmental organizations called for cleanup volunteers as emergency agencies in Mobile and Baldwin counties -- many of them staffed by unpaid workers -- cobbled together often scant resources Wednesday in preparation for the possibility of oil on local beaches and in local waterways."
Oil slick in marshes could be disastrous for seafood, habitat | al.com
Oil slick in marshes could be disastrous for seafood, habitat | al.com: "Opponents of offshore drilling have long warned about the soiling of picturesque white-sand beaches from hypothetical oil spills.
But George Crozier's eyes are on the marshes.
'This ongoing emotional concern for the beaches is somewhat misplaced. It's a worry, but it's the least of our worries,' said Crozier, executive director of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab."
But George Crozier's eyes are on the marshes.
'This ongoing emotional concern for the beaches is somewhat misplaced. It's a worry, but it's the least of our worries,' said Crozier, executive director of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab."
Oil slick moves toward Gulf Coast; leak 5 times bigger than thought | al.com
Oil slick moves toward Gulf Coast; leak 5 times bigger than thought | al.com: "The ever-growing oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico began moving toward the coast after winds shifted at lunchtime Wednesday, blowing out of the south, as they are expected to do through the weekend."
Local Anglers Watch The Gulf - Mobile Alabama
Local Anglers Watch The Gulf - Mobile Alabama: "MOBILE, Alabama - Fishing along the Gulf Coast has always been productive but if the oil spill reaches coastal Alabama anglers say it could be devastating to marine life."
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Coast Guard: New oil leak in Gulf | Fox10tv.com
Coast Guard: New oil leak in Gulf | Fox10tv.com: "NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Coast Guard says a new leak has been found at the site where a oil platform exploded and sank off in the Gulf of Mexico."
Governor Riley Inspects Oil Spill - Mobile Alabama
Governor Riley Inspects Oil Spill - Mobile Alabama: "MOBILE, Alabama - Governor Bob Riley came to Mobile Wednesday afternoon to talk about what the state is doing to protect against the oil spill.
Riley said oil containment booms are being deployed to try to keep the oil off Alabama's shoreline."
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Riley said oil containment booms are being deployed to try to keep the oil off Alabama's shoreline."
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10 questions and answers about spill | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
10 questions and answers about spill | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "News Journal Opinion Editor Carl Wernicke talked with a variety of experts Wednesday about the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico, its potential for hitting Northwest Florida beaches and the potential impact if it does."
Anniston Star - Harvey H Jackson Finding diversity on the beach
Anniston Star - Harvey H Jackson Finding diversity on the beach: "Anyone who has ever researched black history knows how difficult it is. Written records often are hard to find. Stories change from person to person, generation to generation, making figuring out who did what, when and to whom — and why — is not easy.
This process can turn speculation into accepted fact pretty fast, so you gotta be careful.
When I started my Redneck Riviera work, I quickly wrote off the possibility of finding black folks frolicking on the beach. On my many trips to the coast, an African-American was about as rare as a theologian. Just weren’t any. In fact, the whole concept of “Redneck” Riviera was that the coast was white, which is what “rednecks” always were."
This process can turn speculation into accepted fact pretty fast, so you gotta be careful.
When I started my Redneck Riviera work, I quickly wrote off the possibility of finding black folks frolicking on the beach. On my many trips to the coast, an African-American was about as rare as a theologian. Just weren’t any. In fact, the whole concept of “Redneck” Riviera was that the coast was white, which is what “rednecks” always were."
Cobia shows up in large numbers, and proportions - Outdoors - MiamiHerald.com
Cobia shows up in large numbers, and proportions - Outdoors - MiamiHerald.com: "If you would like to share in this beachfront bonanza, you probably have a few more prime fishing days left. The annual cobia run from Panama City Beach to Orange Beach, Ala., got started a month late this season -- probably because of unseasonably cold weather. The spring migration of the large brown fighters -- known locally as ``ling'' or ``lemonfish'' -- tends to peak right around the April full moon, which was Wednesday."
Gulf oil spill set ablaze | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Gulf oil spill set ablaze | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "With shifting winds threatening to push a massive oil slick into coastal areas, disaster crews took a drastic step on Wednesday by setting fire to thousands of gallons of sweet crude looming in the Gulf of Mexico."
Ala. coast eyeing movement of oil slick in gulf - BusinessWeek
Ala. coast eyeing movement of oil slick in gulf - BusinessWeek: "It felt like hurricane season on the Alabama coast Wednesday, with both the tourism and seafood industries watching weather forecasts and tracking the movement of a massive oil slick that was threatening to slime beaches and bayous with a gooey mess.
The waves at Gulf Shores were frothy and white and fishing boats cut through Mobile Bay just like always, but no one was sure what the next few days might bring."
The waves at Gulf Shores were frothy and white and fishing boats cut through Mobile Bay just like always, but no one was sure what the next few days might bring."
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Oil spill has wildlife experts on alert | Fox10tv.com
Oil spill has wildlife experts on alert | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - Marine biologists are concerned about whether wildlife will be affected by the oil spill The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says wildlife are more likely to escape a burning area of the ocean than an oil slick. But there is still concern.
Wildlife along Alabama's coastal waters will be affected if the oil spill spreads, according to biologists.
That reality has those who fish concerned."
Wildlife along Alabama's coastal waters will be affected if the oil spill spreads, according to biologists.
That reality has those who fish concerned."
Gulf Shores condo owners upset over losses after plans for high-rise crumble | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Montgomery Advertiser
Gulf Shores condo owners upset over losses after plans for high-rise crumble | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Montgomery Advertiser: "GULF SHORES -- In the fall of 2006, a Huntsville-based developer, having already sunk some $20 million into a plan to replace a complex of storm-damaged condos, real ized that building the $60 million high-rise just wasn't going to work."
Officials Set to Burn Oil in Gulf Soon - NYTimes.com
Officials Set to Burn Oil in Gulf Soon - NYTimes.com: "NEW ORLEANS — Crews struggling to contain the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will light some of the petroleum on fire at 11 a.m. Central time in an attempt to burn it off before it reaches shore."
Second Delta Expo family day set for Saturday | al.com
Second Delta Expo family day set for Saturday | al.com: "SPANISH FORT, Ala. -- Helping youngsters discover the treasures of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta while enjoying a little outdoor fun is the goal of the second annual 2010 Delta Woods & Waters Expo.
The expo, sponsored by the city of Spanish Fort, will take place at the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Causeway."
The expo, sponsored by the city of Spanish Fort, will take place at the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Causeway."
School board narrowing list of candidates for superintendent | al.com
School board narrowing list of candidates for superintendent | al.com: "BAY MINETTE -- Representatives from a consulting firm hired to find a new leader for Baldwin County Public Schools met with board members Monday�to start narrowing the list of 40 applicants for the superintendent's job."
Judge orders Chinese drywall removed from family's home, awards them $164,000 | al.com
Judge orders Chinese drywall removed from family's home, awards them $164,000 | al.com: "NEW ORLEANS -- A federal judge on Tuesday awarded more than $164,000 to a Louisiana family whose home was ruined by Chinese-made drywall and said the tainted material must be removed.
U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon's latest ruling comes less than a month after he awarded $2.6 million to seven Virginia families. His earlier decision was the first of its kind for a batch of federal lawsuits over drywall-tainted homes."
U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon's latest ruling comes less than a month after he awarded $2.6 million to seven Virginia families. His earlier decision was the first of its kind for a batch of federal lawsuits over drywall-tainted homes."
'Mass of oil' will wash ashore in Alabama and Mississippi, says scientist | al.com
'Mass of oil' will wash ashore in Alabama and Mississippi, says scientist | al.com: "One of the key scientists advising federal officials on the fate of the ongoing spill from the oil rig that exploded last week said there was no question that a 'mass of oil' will wash ashore in Alabama and Mississippi in a matter of days.
But the marshes of Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish will likely receive the heaviest dose of crude, according to Gregory William Stone, director of the Coastal Studies Institute at Louisiana State University and the creator of a scientific model that predicts how winds, waves and surface currents behave in the Gulf of Mexico."
But the marshes of Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish will likely receive the heaviest dose of crude, according to Gregory William Stone, director of the Coastal Studies Institute at Louisiana State University and the creator of a scientific model that predicts how winds, waves and surface currents behave in the Gulf of Mexico."
Blue Angels announce new commander | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Blue Angels announce new commander | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Come November, a new boss will lead the Blues.
The Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron announced the team's commanding officer for 2011 and 2012 on Tuesday evening.
A panel of admirals and former Blue Angels team members selected David E. Koss out of seven finalists to join the team. The announcement was made in the atrium of the National Naval Aviation Museum."
The Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron announced the team's commanding officer for 2011 and 2012 on Tuesday evening.
A panel of admirals and former Blue Angels team members selected David E. Koss out of seven finalists to join the team. The announcement was made in the atrium of the National Naval Aviation Museum."
Perdido Key Fuel Spill Contained - Perdido Key Florida
Perdido Key Fuel Spill Contained - Perdido Key Florida: "PERDIDO KEY, Florida -
A fuel spill on the Intra-Coastal Waterway near Big Lagoon State Park caused quite a scare for Perdido Key...a coastal community that thrives on aquatic recreation and marine resources. On Monday, a one-mile long fuel slick was discovered, prompting the U-S Coast Guard to jump into action."
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A fuel spill on the Intra-Coastal Waterway near Big Lagoon State Park caused quite a scare for Perdido Key...a coastal community that thrives on aquatic recreation and marine resources. On Monday, a one-mile long fuel slick was discovered, prompting the U-S Coast Guard to jump into action."
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Upscale Alabama Resort Announces Unprecedented No Risk Reservation Policy -- ORANGE BEACH, Ala., April 27 /PRNewswire/ --
Upscale Alabama Resort Announces Unprecedented No Risk Reservation Policy -- ORANGE BEACH, Ala., April 27 /PRNewswire/ --: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum Resorts announces a No Risk Reservation Policy for their guests at Turquoise Place and Caribe Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. Beginning May 1, 2010, reservations at these upscale, luxurious resorts will not require a prepayment or deposit in advance of arrival."
As oil slick threatens the coast, seafood industry and officials worry | al.com
As oil slick threatens the coast, seafood industry and officials worry | al.com: "BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. -- Late Tuesday morning, Terry Drawdy, owner of Drawdy Crab Co., received a call from an East Coast seafood dealer.
'You need to get all you can get, because it looks like that oil spill's gonna mess us up,' Drawdy told him.
With the spill looming in the Gulf of Mexico and threatening to turn toward the Alabama coast, the effects could be catastrophic on the state's seafood and tourism industries, men like Drawdy said."
'You need to get all you can get, because it looks like that oil spill's gonna mess us up,' Drawdy told him.
With the spill looming in the Gulf of Mexico and threatening to turn toward the Alabama coast, the effects could be catastrophic on the state's seafood and tourism industries, men like Drawdy said."
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
YouTube - Crews rush to contain oil spill off US coast
YouTube - Crews rush to contain oil spill off US coast: "itnnews — April 27, 2010 — Crews in the US have raced to protect the Gulf of Mexico coastline as an oil spill threatens an environmental disaster."
Concern Grows About Impact of Gulf Oil Spill - NYTimes.com
Concern Grows About Impact of Gulf Oil Spill - NYTimes.com: "With a vast oil slick now within only 20 miles of the ecologically fragile Louisiana coastline, Coast Guard officials said they were considering a “controlled burn” of the petroleum on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico."
Captains concerned as oil slick spreads | Fox10tv.com
Captains concerned as oil slick spreads | Fox10tv.com: "ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (WALA) - From Dauphins Island to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, people along the Alabama Coastline are keeping a close eye on the spill. Commercial fishermen are paying particularly close attention to the slick because their livelihoods depend on good conditions in the Gulf."
Deepwater Horizon Incident, Gulf of Mexico | Recent and Historical Incidents | Emergency Response | NOAA's National Ocean Service Office of Response a
Deepwater Horizon Incident, Gulf of Mexico | Recent and Historical Incidents | Emergency Response | NOAA's National Ocean Service Office of Response and Restoration: "While Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) continue to work on triggering the blowout preventer (a series of valves that sits at the well head) to contain the leak, other rigs are en route in case relief wells are needed. An underwater oil collection device that would trap escaping oil near the seafloor and funnel it for collection is being designed and fabricated. Collection devices have been used successfully in shallower water but never at this depth (approx. 5000ft). Efforts are now focused on: gathering more information about the spill (amount, fate and effects), plans for possible undersea containment, drilling relief wells, maximizing oil recovery and readying for shoreline assessments. Natural resource damage assessment (NRDA) activities are now underway."
Students sought for 'School House Rock Live! Jr.' auditions | al.com
Students sought for 'School House Rock Live! Jr.' auditions | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- Students in grades one through 12 are invited to audition for South Baldwin Community Theatre’s Production of 'School House Rock Live! Jr.,' at 6:30 p.m. May 10-11.
The show is based on the popular Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs."
The show is based on the popular Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs."
Brown Bag Seminars
Submitted by Andie Mewbourn
Need to brush-up on office software skills before a job interview? Want to give yourself an edge at work with new computer skills?
The Orange Beach Public Library will be offering a Brown Bag Seminar series this May featuring office productivity software. The sessions will be offered on 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Monday in May beginning May 10, 2010. The schedule of topics is as follows:
May 10, 2010: Word processing;
May 17, 2010: Spreadsheets;
May 24, 2010: Presentation software/PowerPoint.
This series is designed for intermediate computer users wanting to improve their familiarity with office productivity software. Each session will describe the main uses of each program, major programs currently available, and suggestions for efficient daily use. The library will not supply computers during the class, but attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops and lunches.
This series of presentations is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Registration is available on the library's Website, www.orangebeachlibrary.org or by phone, 981-2923.
Need to brush-up on office software skills before a job interview? Want to give yourself an edge at work with new computer skills?
The Orange Beach Public Library will be offering a Brown Bag Seminar series this May featuring office productivity software. The sessions will be offered on 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Monday in May beginning May 10, 2010. The schedule of topics is as follows:
May 10, 2010: Word processing;
May 17, 2010: Spreadsheets;
May 24, 2010: Presentation software/PowerPoint.
This series is designed for intermediate computer users wanting to improve their familiarity with office productivity software. Each session will describe the main uses of each program, major programs currently available, and suggestions for efficient daily use. The library will not supply computers during the class, but attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops and lunches.
This series of presentations is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Registration is available on the library's Website, www.orangebeachlibrary.org or by phone, 981-2923.
WEAR ABC 3 : Charter Fishing and the Oil Spill
WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories: "ORANGE BEACH, AL- Among all the people along the Gulf Coast watching the oil spill developments, charter fishermen may be the first ones to be hurt by it.
The equivalent of 336-thousand of these bottles is leaking into the gulf every day.
Right now, the sheen has a circumference of 600 miles and is about 60 miles from this Marina."
The equivalent of 336-thousand of these bottles is leaking into the gulf every day.
Right now, the sheen has a circumference of 600 miles and is about 60 miles from this Marina."
How Will Oil Leak from Rig Explosion Impact Alabama Coast? | Local15tv.com, Mobile & Pensacola News, Entertainment, Videos, Business Search and Shopping
How Will Oil Leak from Rig Explosion Impact Alabama Coast? | Local15tv.com, Mobile & Pensacola News, Entertainment, Videos, Business Search and Shopping: "(DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala.) Who knows the chances Isach Miller will catch a big one, but he's already putting percentages on oil making its way to Alabama's coast.
'Probably about a 50/60 or 40/60, yeah,' says Miller.
George Crozier with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab has a rosier outlook. 'A lot of it depends on when they are able to shut it off,' says Crozier."
'Probably about a 50/60 or 40/60, yeah,' says Miller.
George Crozier with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab has a rosier outlook. 'A lot of it depends on when they are able to shut it off,' says Crozier."
Alabama’s Coast at Risk? - Mobile Alabama
Alabama’s Coast at Risk? - Mobile Alabama: "Anytime you hear 42 thousand gallons of oil a day is leaking this close to home you have to be a little concerned.
Sensitive eco-systems and wildlife are at risk. Not to mention tourist playgrounds.
Mobile Bay could be drastically affected by an oil spill this large. But, it's also our best defense in this situation."
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Sensitive eco-systems and wildlife are at risk. Not to mention tourist playgrounds.
Mobile Bay could be drastically affected by an oil spill this large. But, it's also our best defense in this situation."
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Chief injured by tossed cinder block
Chief injured by tossed cinder block: "ELBERTA, Alabama (WALA) - Elberta Police Chief Mickey Pledger is recovering after he and his patrol car were hit with a cinder block.
Chief Mickey Pledger has scratches on his face. Otherwise, he is okay.
'It's hard to imagine yourself driving down the road about half dark playing with the radio or whatever else and the windshield goes boom,' Chief Pledger said."
Chief Mickey Pledger has scratches on his face. Otherwise, he is okay.
'It's hard to imagine yourself driving down the road about half dark playing with the radio or whatever else and the windshield goes boom,' Chief Pledger said."
Police save deer caught in fence | Fox10tv.com
Police save deer caught in fence | Fox10tv.com: "SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) - Here's a story taken straight from the FOX10 Facebook page. A Spanish Fort Police Sergeant is basking in the spotlight, after a most unusual rescue.
Sgt. Steven McGough with the Spanish Fort Police Department was one of the first responders on the scene bright and early Saturday morning."
Sgt. Steven McGough with the Spanish Fort Police Department was one of the first responders on the scene bright and early Saturday morning."
Foley man sentenced for robbery, assault | al.com
Foley man sentenced for robbery, assault | al.com: "A Foley man was sentenced last week to serve 12 years in connection with a 2006 robbery case in which the victim suffered a gunshot wound.
John Knight Jr., 23, was sentenced by Baldwin County Circuit Judge J. Langford Floyd last Monday on a charge of first-degree robbery and five years for second-degree assault charge. The punishments are to run concurrently."
John Knight Jr., 23, was sentenced by Baldwin County Circuit Judge J. Langford Floyd last Monday on a charge of first-degree robbery and five years for second-degree assault charge. The punishments are to run concurrently."
Brett/Robinson Sponsoring The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival
Brett/Robinson Sponsoring The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival: "Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals announced today that it is an official sponsor of The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival. The company is one of three lodging sponsors of the music festival.
“We’re excited about being a part of this inaugural event,” Marie Curren, Director of Marketing stated. “We really hope to see it grow in years to come.”
Brett/Robinson’s Phoenix All Suites hotels and Island Winds and Island Winds West properties are just steps away from the event location. The company is offering special lodging packages that include tickets to the music festival, as well as either 20% off the cost of three nights or four nights for the price of three nights for visitors who stay at Island Winds and Island Winds West."
“We’re excited about being a part of this inaugural event,” Marie Curren, Director of Marketing stated. “We really hope to see it grow in years to come.”
Brett/Robinson’s Phoenix All Suites hotels and Island Winds and Island Winds West properties are just steps away from the event location. The company is offering special lodging packages that include tickets to the music festival, as well as either 20% off the cost of three nights or four nights for the price of three nights for visitors who stay at Island Winds and Island Winds West."
Oil from sunken rig prompts concerns | Fox10tv.com
Oil from sunken rig prompts concerns | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) - People on the beaches from Texas to Florida have their eyes on the Gulf after the Deepwater Horizon rig sunk. Oil slick from the rig is lurking in the Gulf and If the oil reaches the Gulf Coast everything from the environment, to the economy, will be affected."
Monday, April 26, 2010
Alabama officials preparing for possible oil slick on coast from Gulf rig accident - WHNT
Alabama officials preparing for possible oil slick on coast from Gulf rig accident - WHNT: "GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — Alabama officials are getting ready in case the state's beaches and wetlands are hit by an oil slick from the petroleum rig that exploded and sank off the coast of Louisiana."
Walking, biking advocacy events planned | al.com
Walking, biking advocacy events planned | al.com: "A Washington, D.C.-based safety organization reported last year that Mobile is one of the deadliest places in the nation to walk or ride a bicycle.
Now a group of local advocates is working to ensure that, in the future, being a pedestrian in south Alabama isn't just a death wish.
'People here should be able to walk or bike in their community with reasonable safety,' said Craig Ross, who, along with his wife and a friend, was struck in August by an intoxicated driver while biking down Baldwin County 1."
Now a group of local advocates is working to ensure that, in the future, being a pedestrian in south Alabama isn't just a death wish.
'People here should be able to walk or bike in their community with reasonable safety,' said Craig Ross, who, along with his wife and a friend, was struck in August by an intoxicated driver while biking down Baldwin County 1."
Get to Know Sheila Stone: Lawyer finds her place in small south Baldwin town | al.com
Get to Know Sheila Stone: Lawyer finds her place in small south Baldwin town | al.com: "ELBERTA, Ala. -- After spending the first part of her career in municipal work, Sheila Stone entered law school thinking she’d become a municipal lawyer. Instead, she now runs a general practice in Elberta, and she loves the small-town environment.
'I went to law school after doing many different things,' Stone said. 'When I graduated from (Baldwin County High School), I originally wanted to be a band director.'"
'I went to law school after doing many different things,' Stone said. 'When I graduated from (Baldwin County High School), I originally wanted to be a band director.'"
Cold spring could mean a 'jelly year' for jellyfish on the Gulf Coast | al.com
Cold spring could mean a 'jelly year' for jellyfish on the Gulf Coast | al.com: "The secret life of the jellyfish is slowly being revealed.
Turns out they like cool springs and warm summers. That simple, seasonal recipe may be all that's required to send the Gulf's jelly population into overdrive, suggests research conducted by a pair of graduate students at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Based on temperatures last year and so far this spring, we may be in for what they call a 'jelly year,' meaning a higher than normal population in the Gulf this summer."
Turns out they like cool springs and warm summers. That simple, seasonal recipe may be all that's required to send the Gulf's jelly population into overdrive, suggests research conducted by a pair of graduate students at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.
Based on temperatures last year and so far this spring, we may be in for what they call a 'jelly year,' meaning a higher than normal population in the Gulf this summer."
Crews work to stop oil leak from last week's rig explosion | al.com
Crews work to stop oil leak from last week's rig explosion | al.com: "NEW ORLEANS -- Crews were using a robot submarine Sunday to try to stop an oil leak nearly a mile below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, but officials said it would take at least another day before they knew whether the job was completed.
The Coast Guard said the oil spill was expected to stay 30 miles off the coast for the next three days, but officials are still keeping a watchful eye because the slick has the potential to threaten shores from Louisiana to Florida."
The Coast Guard said the oil spill was expected to stay 30 miles off the coast for the next three days, but officials are still keeping a watchful eye because the slick has the potential to threaten shores from Louisiana to Florida."
State, county offices closing in Mobile, Baldwin counties for Confederate Memorial Day | al.com
State, county offices closing in Mobile, Baldwin counties for Confederate Memorial Day | al.com: "Confederate Memorial Day, a state holiday in Alabama, will be observed today. It commemorates the surrender of Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston to Union Gen. William Sherman on April 26, 1865.
In Baldwin County, state offices and courts will be closed. County offices and public schools, however, will be open. Garbage pickup will not be affected."
In Baldwin County, state offices and courts will be closed. County offices and public schools, however, will be open. Garbage pickup will not be affected."
Emerald Shores owners lose big; ambitious redevelopment plan ends in land auction | al.com
Emerald Shores owners lose big; ambitious redevelopment plan ends in land auction | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- In the fall of 2006, a Huntsville-based developer, having already sunk some $20 million into a plan to replace a complex of storm-damaged condos, realized that building the $60 million high-rise just wasn't going to work.
So he told the people who had signed over their Emerald Shores condos to his company that they had three choices:
They could come together to pay off the project's $8.6 million debt and get their land back. They could sell the property and share in any profits. Or they could let the developer's lender foreclose."
So he told the people who had signed over their Emerald Shores condos to his company that they had three choices:
They could come together to pay off the project's $8.6 million debt and get their land back. They could sell the property and share in any profits. Or they could let the developer's lender foreclose."
Fish fly on final day of annual Mullet Toss | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Fish fly on final day of annual Mullet Toss | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Tommy Wells sprawled in his deck chair, a bottle of beer sweating in his sunburned hand. Squinting in the bright sunlight, he hooted as a dark object hurtled overhead."
Spectrum Resorts Announces Merger
Spectrum Resorts Announces Merger: "Company representatives announced that two providers of luxury resort vacations along the Alabama Gulf Coast, Sterling Beach Club Management and Spectrum Vacations, have merged to become Spectrum Resorts. The new company manages approximately 430 condominiums and cottages, which range in size from one to five bedrooms. The majority of these luxury properties are Gulf-Front, with the remainder being Gulf access or bayfront in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama area."
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Mullett Toss at Flora-Bama not stopped by rain Saturday (with video, photo gallery) | al.com
Mullett Toss at Flora-Bama not stopped by rain Saturday (with video, photo gallery) | al.com: "PERDIDO KEY, Fla. -- The weather threatened, but the mullet still flew through the gray sky Saturday.
The 26th annual Interstate Mullet Toss concludes today at the FloraBama Lounge. While the crowd was smaller Saturday than Friday, several hundred people still lined the beach to watch participants fling 1-pound mullet across the Alabama-Florida state line."
The 26th annual Interstate Mullet Toss concludes today at the FloraBama Lounge. While the crowd was smaller Saturday than Friday, several hundred people still lined the beach to watch participants fling 1-pound mullet across the Alabama-Florida state line."
| 26th annual Mullet Toss at Flora-Bama |
Baldwin Register: Grocholl's senior moment lifts Gulf Shores | al.com
Baldwin Register: Grocholl's senior moment lifts Gulf Shores | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- Thursday was senior night for Gulf Shores and one of the Lady Dolphins' final-year players redeemed herself of a shaky start with late-inning heroics
Kay Kay Grocholl, who was pulled from the mound during the third inning after she was unable to hold onto a 3-0 lead, hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh to give Gulf Shores a 5-4 win against BCHS at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex."
Kay Kay Grocholl, who was pulled from the mound during the third inning after she was unable to hold onto a 3-0 lead, hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the seventh to give Gulf Shores a 5-4 win against BCHS at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex."
Sunken Oil Rig Off Louisiana Coast is Leaking - Oil Spill Oil Rig
Sunken Oil Rig Off Louisiana Coast is Leaking - Oil Spill Oil Rig: "CBS News has learned that the drill pipe connected to the well head on the oil rig that sank off the Louisiana coast is leaking oil. A preliminary estimate of the leakage is 1,000 barrels of oil per day on the sea bed, but Coast Guard Rear Admiral Mary Landry said the number was just an estimate."
WEAR ABC 3 : 26th Annual Mullet Toss
WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories: "The rain didn't dampen spirits at the 26th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss.
Hundreds gathered behind the Florabama Lounge today to watch people fling fish across the state line.
That included some celebrity tossers like former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker, Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino and even Channel Three's Heather Gilchrist. Take a look."
Hundreds gathered behind the Florabama Lounge today to watch people fling fish across the state line.
That included some celebrity tossers like former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker, Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino and even Channel Three's Heather Gilchrist. Take a look."
Bored this weekend? Try mullet tossing
Bored this weekend? Try mullet tossing: "Do you want to test your mullet flinging skills this weekend?
Then head over to Perdido Key in the Panhandle for the 26th Annual Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss, otherwise known as the Gulf Coast's Largest Beach Party.
Hundreds of sweaty sun-burned folks, broken down into various age groups, will fling a one-pound pointy-headed mullet from a 10-foot circle in Alabama across the state line into the Sunshine State."
Then head over to Perdido Key in the Panhandle for the 26th Annual Flora-Bama Interstate Mullet Toss, otherwise known as the Gulf Coast's Largest Beach Party.
Hundreds of sweaty sun-burned folks, broken down into various age groups, will fling a one-pound pointy-headed mullet from a 10-foot circle in Alabama across the state line into the Sunshine State."
Alabama ranked 33rd in foreclosures | al.com
Alabama ranked 33rd in foreclosures | al.com: "Alabama ranked 33rd nationally with 2,295 new foreclosure filings in March, according to RealtyTrac's foreclosure market report.
Foreclosure filings include default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions, according to RealtyTrac.
In March, there were 247 foreclosure sales in Alabama with an average sales price of $190,390, the report showed."
Foreclosure filings include default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions, according to RealtyTrac.
In March, there were 247 foreclosure sales in Alabama with an average sales price of $190,390, the report showed."
Troy Messenger | CHHS softball defeats Baker
Troy Messenger | CHHS softball defeats Baker: "The Charles Henderson Trojans softball team head south this weekend to compete in the Orange Beach Invitational, which Gulf Shores High School is playing host to.
The Trojans were only able to get in one game on Friday, due to weather, but that game turned out to be a good one."
The Trojans were only able to get in one game on Friday, due to weather, but that game turned out to be a good one."
Baldwin Register: Sewanee turns to Gulf Shores' Beviacqua (with video) | al.com
Baldwin Register: Sewanee turns to Gulf Shores' Beviacqua (with video) | al.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. -- The Sewanee men's basketball program needed to find someone with experience in helping turn a program around.
They found their man in Gulf Shores.
Dolphins senior Bryan Beviacqua announced Friday morning that he would play for the Division III school in Tennessee. His track record was very attractive to a Tigers team that went 4-21 last season."
They found their man in Gulf Shores.
Dolphins senior Bryan Beviacqua announced Friday morning that he would play for the Division III school in Tennessee. His track record was very attractive to a Tigers team that went 4-21 last season."
Baldwin Register: Gulf Shores High boys win county golf championship | al.com
Baldwin Register: Gulf Shores High boys win county golf championship | al.com: "DAPHNE, Ala. -- The Gulf Shores High boys won the Baldwin County golf championship with a four-stroke advantage over Daphne High on the Forest Course of Lake Forest on Thursday.
'It's good to win,' Gulf Shores coach Jay Koziol said. 'We've had some opportunities this year to win a tournament so far this year but this is the first one to win. We haven't had the county championship trophy in Gulf Shores for a while so it's good to bring it back to Gulf Shores.'"
'It's good to win,' Gulf Shores coach Jay Koziol said. 'We've had some opportunities this year to win a tournament so far this year but this is the first one to win. We haven't had the county championship trophy in Gulf Shores for a while so it's good to bring it back to Gulf Shores.'"
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Court ruling allows v-zone development on Eastern Shore | al.com
Court ruling allows v-zone development on Eastern Shore | al.com: "April 24, 2010, 5:58AM
An attempt to control property use on Eastern Shore bluffs may cost Baldwin County more than $1 million in damages unless the Alabama Supreme Court intervenes."
An attempt to control property use on Eastern Shore bluffs may cost Baldwin County more than $1 million in damages unless the Alabama Supreme Court intervenes."
Baldwin County per capita income growth slowed in 2008 | al.com
Baldwin County per capita income growth slowed in 2008 | al.com: "Baldwin County's per-capita personal income growth in 2008 slowed to one of the lowest rates of the past 40 years, while Mobile and several rural counties in south Alabama showed steady growth, according to federal data released Thursday.
Mobile County's per-capita income grew by 3.7 percent to more than $30,500 from 2007 to 2008, according to county-by-county income figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.�"
Mobile County's per-capita income grew by 3.7 percent to more than $30,500 from 2007 to 2008, according to county-by-county income figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.�"
Foley plans drainage improvements | al.com
Foley plans drainage improvements | al.com: "FOLEY, Ala.�-- A project to relieve flooding in the Cypress Pond subdivision should start this summer, city officials said.
The Foley City Council voted Monday night to appoint the engineering firm of Volkert and Associates to develop plans to improve drainage in the area east of Ala. 59 near Juniper Street. The company will be paid up to $7,000 and the work will be done by city Public Works Department crews, council members said."
The Foley City Council voted Monday night to appoint the engineering firm of Volkert and Associates to develop plans to improve drainage in the area east of Ala. 59 near Juniper Street. The company will be paid up to $7,000 and the work will be done by city Public Works Department crews, council members said."
Foley fire chief: Brush fires on increase | al.com
Foley fire chief: Brush fires on increase | al.com: "FOLEY, Ala. -- Dry conditions and a pending burn ban have led to an increase in brush fires in the area, city Fire Chief Joey Darby said.
In March, the Foley Fire Department responded to 90 calls, including 16 brush fires.
'We've had a number of fires out of control and fires without a permit,' Darby told City Council members Monday."
In March, the Foley Fire Department responded to 90 calls, including 16 brush fires.
'We've had a number of fires out of control and fires without a permit,' Darby told City Council members Monday."
Company thinks frost-resistant eucalyptus can thrive in southern Alabama | al.com
Company thinks frost-resistant eucalyptus can thrive in southern Alabama | al.com: "A field of eucalyptus trees near Loxley may represent the future of agriculture in the coastal South.
After several years' worth of genetic tweaking, South Carolina-based ArborGen says it has created the first ever frost-tolerant eucalyptus -- hardy down to about 16 degrees, meaning it will likely survive anywhere south of Interstate 10 in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida."
After several years' worth of genetic tweaking, South Carolina-based ArborGen says it has created the first ever frost-tolerant eucalyptus -- hardy down to about 16 degrees, meaning it will likely survive anywhere south of Interstate 10 in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida."
Fish Flying at Annual Mullet Toss | Local15tv.com, Mobile & Pensacola News, Entertainment, Videos, Business Search and Shopping
Fish Flying at Annual Mullet Toss | Local15tv.com, Mobile & Pensacola News, Entertainment, Videos, Business Search and Shopping: "(ORANGE BEACH, Ala.) This marks the 26th annual three day festival that attracts close to 50,000 people on the beach behind the Flora-Bama. Three days of absurdity and a major attraction along the Gulf Coast."
Exclusive Photos of Deepwater Horizon - Mobile Alabama
Exclusive Photos of Deepwater Horizon - Mobile Alabama: "MOBILE, Alabama - The word amazing is often overused, but these new photos of the sinking of the Deepwater Horizon are just that -- amazing. From a half mile away with fire boats still pumping water on to the raging inferno - smoke billows thousands of feet into the sky. In the heart of the black smoke -- a white hot blaze burning at over a thousand degrees.
WKRG.com News
This photo takes us closer -- as the inferno consumes the rig and the giant multi-ton structure, burns, melts, and slowly twists apart."
WKRG.com News
This photo takes us closer -- as the inferno consumes the rig and the giant multi-ton structure, burns, melts, and slowly twists apart."
Nonresidents Now Have Option of $10 Annual Pier License
Press Release: "Out-of-state visitors to the Alabama coastal waters are now able to purchase a reasonably priced license to fish the public piers on inside waters and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Alabama Legislature recently passed House Bill 386, which establishes a nonresident public pier fishing license for an annual fee of $10. The legislation also changes the annual expiration date of public pier fishing licenses and saltwater pier fishing licenses to August 31. Alabama residents can still purchase an annual pier license for $5.
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The public piers include Gulf State Park Pier and Fairhope Pier. Dauphin Island Pier is landlocked and no fishing is available. Residents and nonresidents are required to purchase a fishing permit at Gulf State Park Pier in addition to the pier license."
The Alabama Legislature recently passed House Bill 386, which establishes a nonresident public pier fishing license for an annual fee of $10. The legislation also changes the annual expiration date of public pier fishing licenses and saltwater pier fishing licenses to August 31. Alabama residents can still purchase an annual pier license for $5.
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The public piers include Gulf State Park Pier and Fairhope Pier. Dauphin Island Pier is landlocked and no fishing is available. Residents and nonresidents are required to purchase a fishing permit at Gulf State Park Pier in addition to the pier license."
Toll bridge CEO to face local citizens concerns - Baldwin County NOW
Toll bridge CEO to face local citizens concerns - Baldwin County NOW: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — Citizens of Orange Beach and regular users of the Foley Beach Express will get an opportunity to voice their concerns regarding the recent increase in rates at a meeting of the Orange Beach Citizens Association on Tuesday. The meeting, which will be held at City Hall, will begin at 6 p.m. following the regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting"
Mullet tossing time in Gulf Shores | Fox10tv.com
Mullet tossing time in Gulf Shores | Fox10tv.com: "Gray seemed to be the color of the day at the Flora Bama on the opening day of the Mullet Toss. But despite gray skies, plenty of people came out to toss the gray fish.
The possibility of severe weather is hovering over the weekend like mullets over the beach. Pat McClellan, the co-owner of the Flora Bama, says the weather shouldn't deter people from coming."
The possibility of severe weather is hovering over the weekend like mullets over the beach. Pat McClellan, the co-owner of the Flora Bama, says the weather shouldn't deter people from coming."
'A cop's cop' - Metro-east news - bnd.com
'A cop's cop' - Metro-east news - bnd.com: "Fairview Heights Police Chief Ed Delmore's desk at work has long displayed two framed photos: an action shot of him on a Jet Ski and one of his wife, gazing at the ocean while resting on a boat.
Now there's a book about hurricanes -- a gift from his wife for the next chapter of their lives."
Now there's a book about hurricanes -- a gift from his wife for the next chapter of their lives."
Troy Messenger | CHHS softball defeats Baker
Troy Messenger | CHHS softball defeats Baker: "The Charles Henderson Trojans softball team head south this weekend to compete in the Orange Beach Invitational, which Gulf Shores High School is playing host to.
The Trojans were only able to get in one game on Friday, due to weather, but that game turned out to be a good one."
The Trojans were only able to get in one game on Friday, due to weather, but that game turned out to be a good one."
Cajun Classic 2010 | Fox10tv.com
Cajun Classic 2010 | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) - This weekend, Waterville USA is hosting a sporting event unlike anything you may have seen before. It’s called the Cajun Classic 2010.
About 75 competitors will surf on the Flowrider. It’s a surfing simulator that rushes 20,000 pounds of water per minute over a hill. The athletes try to stay on that hill as long as possible, while performing as many tricks as they can."
About 75 competitors will surf on the Flowrider. It’s a surfing simulator that rushes 20,000 pounds of water per minute over a hill. The athletes try to stay on that hill as long as possible, while performing as many tricks as they can."
Friday, April 23, 2010
Alabama Craft Artist Series: Birmingham Clay Artist to Teach a Workshop
Submitted by Wanda Price
The Orange Beach Arts Center is pleased to announce that they will be presenting clay artist and sculptor, Nada Boner, as their first featured artist for their Alabama Craft Artist Series. Ms. Boner will be teaching a ceramic sculpting workshop in Saturday, May 15th, 2010.
The Alabama Craft Artist Series will be highlighting artists from the state of Alabama who are well respected in their field for the eye to detail and craftsmanship while using their respective traditional craft medium as their creative voice. These artists will be coming to the Orange Beach Arts Center to help fulfill the educational mission of the Arts Center as they lead week-end workshops. The Alabama Craft Artist Series will feature an Alabama artist each month conducting a workshop for both local residents and visitors to the Gulf Coast.
Nada Boner is a ceramic sculptor based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Boner’s work is as diversified as her life. Having always loved the outdoors and people, her passion and focus is in organic ceramic sculpture, influenced by nature, reflecting the world around us. She aspires to capture a mere glimpse of God’s beauty in the form of human, floral, and animal depictions.
Nada’s creations emphases the use of the extremes of nature, fire, air, and water, which is reflected in her work. Reduction glazing on clay is a delight to behold, unique and impossible to duplicate. Her unglazed stoneware sculptures show a crude vitality that captures one’s eye.
In this one day workshop with Nada Boner students will have the opportunity to express their creative ideas and voices through the process of hand sculpting and hand-build colored clay. The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No prior experience is required to participate. The cost of the workshop is $120, which includes all supplies and firing of the clay. Please contact the Orange Beach Arts Center at 251-981-2787 to sign-up.
The Orange Beach Arts Center is pleased to announce that they will be presenting clay artist and sculptor, Nada Boner, as their first featured artist for their Alabama Craft Artist Series. Ms. Boner will be teaching a ceramic sculpting workshop in Saturday, May 15th, 2010.
The Alabama Craft Artist Series will be highlighting artists from the state of Alabama who are well respected in their field for the eye to detail and craftsmanship while using their respective traditional craft medium as their creative voice. These artists will be coming to the Orange Beach Arts Center to help fulfill the educational mission of the Arts Center as they lead week-end workshops. The Alabama Craft Artist Series will feature an Alabama artist each month conducting a workshop for both local residents and visitors to the Gulf Coast.
Nada Boner is a ceramic sculptor based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Ms. Boner’s work is as diversified as her life. Having always loved the outdoors and people, her passion and focus is in organic ceramic sculpture, influenced by nature, reflecting the world around us. She aspires to capture a mere glimpse of God’s beauty in the form of human, floral, and animal depictions.
Nada’s creations emphases the use of the extremes of nature, fire, air, and water, which is reflected in her work. Reduction glazing on clay is a delight to behold, unique and impossible to duplicate. Her unglazed stoneware sculptures show a crude vitality that captures one’s eye.
In this one day workshop with Nada Boner students will have the opportunity to express their creative ideas and voices through the process of hand sculpting and hand-build colored clay. The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 15th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No prior experience is required to participate. The cost of the workshop is $120, which includes all supplies and firing of the clay. Please contact the Orange Beach Arts Center at 251-981-2787 to sign-up.
Interstate Mullet Toss veterans share tips, tricks and history | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Interstate Mullet Toss veterans share tips, tricks and history | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Today marks the start of the 26th annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party, that three-day beach phenomenon that draws tens of thousands of 'tossers and mullet heads' for music, oysters, beer and flying mullet. The event attracts an estimated 100,000 people from every corner of America."
Happy Harbor at Oyster Bay | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Happy Harbor at Oyster Bay | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "For the past two years in Orange Beach, Ala., Happy Harbor along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway has become a local favorite when the itch to get on island time. Now, a second location has opened in scenic Oyster Bay, near Bon Secour, Ala. This eatery, bar, old-time market (and gas station) is a gem off-the-beaten-path."
Mullet Wrapper- Wet & Wild Fest May 1 at Johnson Beach & Big Lagoon
Mullet Wrapper: "Mark your calendars for May 1 and help kick off Escambia County Waterways Month with the Perdido Rotary Club Wet & Wild Festival at both Gulf Islands National Seashore’s Johnson Beach on Perdido Key and Big Lagoon State Park on Old Gulf Beach Hwy. Event hours 10 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m."
WEAR ABC 3 : Florida Property Insurance Carrier Folds
WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories: "Hurricane season is right around the corner, and 70,000 Floridians are scrambling to find coverage because their insurance company, Northern Capital, folded.
The company didn't have enough money to pay claims in the event of a major disaster.
More than half a dozen other insurance companies are on the brink of collapse."
The company didn't have enough money to pay claims in the event of a major disaster.
More than half a dozen other insurance companies are on the brink of collapse."
Mullet Wrapper- May 23 fundraiser will help Perdido teen Sarah Kelly
Mullet Wrapper: "The Orange Beach Community Center will be the location for a fundraiser, spearheaded by the staff at St. Charles Place for 17-year-old Sarah Kelly of Perdido Key, who has Leukemia. The event will be held on Sunday, May 23 from noon until 5 p.m. and will include a bake sale, hotdogs, burgers and other food, as well as a live auction."
Mullet Wrapper- May 1 spaghetti dinner benefits Bear Point Civic Assn.
Mullet Wrapper: "By Judy Moore
Join us at the Bear Point Civic Association clubhouse on Bay La Launch Avenue in Orange Beach on Friday, April 30, for a spaghetti dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Karaoke and music to follow at 7:30 p.m., with a local disc jockey. Admission for the event is $10 per person for dinner and $5 per person with no meal."
Join us at the Bear Point Civic Association clubhouse on Bay La Launch Avenue in Orange Beach on Friday, April 30, for a spaghetti dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Karaoke and music to follow at 7:30 p.m., with a local disc jockey. Admission for the event is $10 per person for dinner and $5 per person with no meal."
Fisherman recounts oil rig explosion | Fox10tv.com
Fisherman recounts oil rig explosion | Fox10tv.com: "ORANGE BEACH, Alabama (WALA) - A Baldwin County man was fishing a few miles away when an oil rig in the Gulf Of Mexico exploded. He said he had to help when he saw the huge flames and smoke.
Bradley Shivers heard the explosion, then he saw it through his binoculars"
Bradley Shivers heard the explosion, then he saw it through his binoculars"
Mullet Wrapper- Emerging Artists’ Exhibit at O.B. Art Center through June
Mullet Wrapper: "What do you get when you combine oversized tools, mollusks, bunnies and a woman caught atop her closet door? That would be only a portion of the artwork displayed at the Second Annual Emerging Artists Exhibit at the Orange Beach Arts Center. At the end of the reception, 1/3 of the artists were up in a tree and two children proudly displayed their Hot Shop tattoos. That is a good night. The Exhibit opened Friday April 2 with the artists’ reception and awards presentation. Judges for this year’s exhibit were Nancy Fleming, artist and owner of Patina Gallery in Fairhope, Sonia Cook-Broen a member artist of the Orange Beach Arts Center and Sam Cornman, glass artist and manager of The Hot Shop."
Mullet Wrapper- Beach Express Toll Booth public forum slated April 27
Mullet Wrapper: "The Orange Beach Citizens Association (OBCA) will host a public forum on the Beach Express toll bridge on Tuesday, Apr. 27 at 6 pm at the Orange Beach City Hall following the 'Committee of the Whole' meeting. Neal Belitsky, CEO, American Roads, will discuss the background on the toll bridge and then open up the session for 'questions and answers.'"
BP pledges to clean up Gulf of Mexico spill | Local15tv.com, Mobile & Pensacola News, Entertainment, Videos, Business Search and Shopping
BP pledges to clean up Gulf of Mexico spill | Local15tv.com, Mobile & Pensacola News, Entertainment, Videos, Business Search and Shopping: "LONDON (AP) — BP PLC says it is doing everything it can to contain an oil spill from the drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico that exploded into flames before sinking.
The British oil major said Friday it has 'activated an extensive oil spill response,' including using remotely operated vehicles to assess the subsea well and 32 vessels to mop up the spill."
The British oil major said Friday it has 'activated an extensive oil spill response,' including using remotely operated vehicles to assess the subsea well and 32 vessels to mop up the spill."
Parent: Possible School Closings a 'Slap in the Face' | Local15tv.com, Mobile & Pensacola News, Entertainment, Videos, Business Search and Shopping
Parent: Possible School Closings a 'Slap in the Face' | Local15tv.com, Mobile & Pensacola News, Entertainment, Videos, Business Search and Shopping: "Baldwin County schools continue to wade through a budget crisis, as they face a $61 million shortfall this year. Now, officials are considering shutting down Stapleton Elementary School and the Fairhope K-1 Center. Even with the new penny sales tax in place in Baldwin County, school closings and layoffs took center stage at the school board meeting Thursday night."
Mullet Wrapper- Slots still available for May 1 Kiwanis Poker Run
Mullet Wrapper: "One lucky player will earn $25,000 Some lucky boater, biker or car cruiser will win $15,000, while all participants are guaranteed a fun day in Paradise with stops at great local bistros during the May 1 Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club Hi-Lo Poker Run. The Poker Run is not a race. It’s a day outside with friends and family helping raise funds for a good cause. Participants don't even have to know how to play poker to have an opportunity to win the $15,000 grand prize. With six hours to visit checkpoints, there is ample time to enjoy a day out and about in Paradise, whether it’s by land or sea."
Police: Man uses tire tool to rob store | Fox10tv.com
Police: Man uses tire tool to rob store | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES, Alabama (WALA) - Gulf Shores Police say a man wanted money and he wanted it bad. Late Tuesday night, surveillance video shows a man going into a BP Gas Station on Highway 59.
Manager Angie Henderson got the late night call and rushed to the store."
Manager Angie Henderson got the late night call and rushed to the store."
Music of the Mullet Toss | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal
Music of the Mullet Toss | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Mullet madness, mayhem and music is what this weekend is all about at the 26th annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party. Now, if tossing a dead fish isn't exactly your cup of tea, then plant yourself in front of one of the stages at the Flora-Bama Lounge and Package for some of the region's best live music all weekend long. Below are a just a few of the acts that will be bringing the house down for Mullet Toss. See Live and Local in this issue for a complete schedule."
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Orange Beach COW Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL
II. CONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Flood Damage Prevention Board of Adjustment 04/13/10
Impact Fee Appeal Hearing 04/13/10
Committee of the Whole 04/13/10
Work Session 04/20/10
Regular Meeting 04/20/10
III. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
1. Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Articles 2.02 and 4.01, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, Flea Markets and Palm Readers (#1204-ZT-09). (KA)
V. NEW BUSINESS
Miscellaneous
1. Overview of Mayor's Financial Plan (TK)
2. Reconsider the vote on the motion to adopt a Resolution establishing a policy allowing retiring Police Officers to receive their City weapon and badge as part of their retirement benefits. (JB)
3. Transportation, Public Works, Utilities Citizens Advisory Committee discussion of BRATS Park N' Ride Hub at the Wharf (KA)
4. Appoint member to the Telecommunications Committee. (WC)
5. Amend Zero Tolerance Substance Abuse Policy for testing transit-related safety-sensitive employees. (CV/CC)
6. Approval of a Special Retail (More than 30 days) Liquor License application for Spectrum Turquoise Management, 26350 Perdido Beach Blvd., Unit C159. (CC)
7. Approval of a Restaurant Retail Liquor License application for Fat Daddy's, 4575 Orange Beach Boulevard, Space 106. (CC)
8. Presentation of Proclamation declaring May 22-28, 2010 as National Safe Boating Week. (CC)
9. Discuss Taxi Cab Franchises. (BW)
Resolutions
1. Resolution detailing receipt and expenditure of Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2009. (CM)
2. Discuss public nuisance for two structures located at Cypress Village. (KA)
3. Discuss public nuisance for property located at 5297 Bay LaLaunch Avenue (KA)
4. Authorize the mayor to execute a License Agreement with PowerSouth Energy Cooperative for improvements to Powerline Road. (PW)
5. Award bid for 2 Generators for the WWTP. (JH/DSM)
Ordinances
1. Second Reading - Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Article 7.03, Transitional Design Standards in Planned Unit Developments (#0301-ZT-10). (KA)
2. Set public hearing date for proposed amendment to Ordinance 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Case No. 0401-ZT-10, Article 5.18, Special Events Permits. (Suggested date 5/18/10) (KA)
3. Set public hearing date for proposed amendment to Ordinance 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Case No. 0504-PUDA-10, Caribe PUD Minor Modification - Outcast Charters. (Suggested date 5/18/10) (KA)
4. Set public hearing date for proposed amendment to Ordinance 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Case No. 104-ZT-10, Article 5.18, Regulation of Peddlers and Solicitors. (Suggested date 5/18/10) (KA)
VI. ADJOURN
II. CONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Flood Damage Prevention Board of Adjustment 04/13/10
Impact Fee Appeal Hearing 04/13/10
Committee of the Whole 04/13/10
Work Session 04/20/10
Regular Meeting 04/20/10
III. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinances
1. Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Articles 2.02 and 4.01, Pawn Shops, Tattoo Parlors, Flea Markets and Palm Readers (#1204-ZT-09). (KA)
V. NEW BUSINESS
Miscellaneous
1. Overview of Mayor's Financial Plan (TK)
2. Reconsider the vote on the motion to adopt a Resolution establishing a policy allowing retiring Police Officers to receive their City weapon and badge as part of their retirement benefits. (JB)
3. Transportation, Public Works, Utilities Citizens Advisory Committee discussion of BRATS Park N' Ride Hub at the Wharf (KA)
4. Appoint member to the Telecommunications Committee. (WC)
5. Amend Zero Tolerance Substance Abuse Policy for testing transit-related safety-sensitive employees. (CV/CC)
6. Approval of a Special Retail (More than 30 days) Liquor License application for Spectrum Turquoise Management, 26350 Perdido Beach Blvd., Unit C159. (CC)
7. Approval of a Restaurant Retail Liquor License application for Fat Daddy's, 4575 Orange Beach Boulevard, Space 106. (CC)
8. Presentation of Proclamation declaring May 22-28, 2010 as National Safe Boating Week. (CC)
9. Discuss Taxi Cab Franchises. (BW)
Resolutions
1. Resolution detailing receipt and expenditure of Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2009. (CM)
2. Discuss public nuisance for two structures located at Cypress Village. (KA)
3. Discuss public nuisance for property located at 5297 Bay LaLaunch Avenue (KA)
4. Authorize the mayor to execute a License Agreement with PowerSouth Energy Cooperative for improvements to Powerline Road. (PW)
5. Award bid for 2 Generators for the WWTP. (JH/DSM)
Ordinances
1. Second Reading - Ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Article 7.03, Transitional Design Standards in Planned Unit Developments (#0301-ZT-10). (KA)
2. Set public hearing date for proposed amendment to Ordinance 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Case No. 0401-ZT-10, Article 5.18, Special Events Permits. (Suggested date 5/18/10) (KA)
3. Set public hearing date for proposed amendment to Ordinance 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Case No. 0504-PUDA-10, Caribe PUD Minor Modification - Outcast Charters. (Suggested date 5/18/10) (KA)
4. Set public hearing date for proposed amendment to Ordinance 172, the Zoning Ordinance, Case No. 104-ZT-10, Article 5.18, Regulation of Peddlers and Solicitors. (Suggested date 5/18/10) (KA)
VI. ADJOURN
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