SOUTHEAST TRAVEL CALENDAR | ajc.com

SOUTHEAST TRAVEL CALENDAR | ajc.com: "Orange Beach —- The 25th annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party, April 24-26, held at FloraBama Lounge, encourages participants to toss fish to raise money for local charities. Other activities include bikini contest, keg toss and tug of war. 850-492-0611, www.florabama.com."

New hurricane stickers arriving in the mail - Baldwin County NOW

New hurricane stickers arriving in the mail - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama: "GULF SHORES, Ala. —The city of Gulf Shores has received the 2009-10 hurricane stickers and will mail them out this week."

The stickers, used as passes to get back on the island after an evacuation, should be arriving at homes by the middle of the upcoming week, according to Revenue Officer Marcia Ward. Residents will be receiving two free stickers.

Feds want Gulf Shores to repay $9.8 million from Hurricane Ivan cleanup - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com

Feds want Gulf Shores to repay $9.8 million from Hurricane Ivan cleanup - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com: "GULF SHORES -- Already at odds with the Federal Emergency Management Agency over $4.5 million spent cleaning up after 2005's Hurricane Katrina, municipal officials were told this week that government auditors want the city to return nearly $9.8 million used in the aftermath of 2004's Hurricane Ivan."

Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago Tickets Go On Sale Today

Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago Tickets Go On Sale Today: "March 21, 2009 - Orange Beach, AL – Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago announced their 2009 tour will kick off at The Amphitheater at The Wharf on Friday, June 5 as part of the Pepsi Star Series. Tickets for the 7:30 pm performance will go on sale today, Saturday, March 21st @ 10am."

Technology News: Tech Buzz: Why It's OK for Newspapers to Die

Technology News: Tech Buzz: Why It's OK for Newspapers to Die: "The transition that's taking place in the news publishing industry -- from print to online -- is a healthy step in technology-driven evolution, though there will undoubtedly be some short-term pain. The loss of print newspapers is akin to the loss of the horse and buggy. The Internet offers the potential for broader and deeper news reporting."

"Creative destruction," a term coined by Joseph Schumpeter in his 1942 book Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy, means exactly what it says -- the process by which a new technology or structure replaces the old and builds a new infrastructure. This is how progress happens and capitalism moves ahead. For a clear example, think back a century or so, when Henry Ford released his first prototype automobile, relegating the horse and buggy, and the buggy whip industry, to obsolescence.

Most would agree that such creative destruction resulted in a good outcome for society. Yet, not everyone is willing to let such revolutions take place without a fight. Indeed, some politicians have proposed bailing out newspapers, as the federal government has done for failing automakers.

United States Senator Richard Shelby : Press Room

United States Senator Richard Shelby : Press Room: "U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a senior member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced funding for several projects in South Alabama included in the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009. Following today’s action by the Senate, the legislation will now go to the President for his signature."

Gulf Shores Community Bus Project - $274,000
This project will support infrastructure improvements to the Gulf Shores bus system.

“The Gulf Shores Community will use this funding for infrastructure improvements to its bus system,” said Shelby. “This funding will provide an important transportation option for those that live, work and vacation in the Gulf Shores area. A modern bus system will help improve the Gulf Shore’s economy.”

Spring Break comes to Pleasure Island | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal

Spring Break comes to Pleasure Island | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "It's officially Spring Break 2009 on Pleasure Island, and The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd. in the heart of Gulf Shores. Ala., will welcome college (and high school) guests with three fabulous nights of live music starting today with Ben Deigan and Suburban Soul. Jason Justice performs on Saturday, followed by Chris Bryant on Sunday."

Baldwin School Closing - Fairhope Terry Wilhite Baldwin County School Board Vaughn Elementary - WKRG.com

Baldwin School Closing - Fairhope Terry Wilhite Baldwin County School Board Vaughn Elementary - WKRG.com: "With a unanimous vote, The Baldwin County School Board voted to shut down The Alternative School in Fairhope. But, as for the other school on the chopping block, Baldwin County School Spokesperson Terry Wilhite says 'The board decided to table the issue of closing Vaughn Elementary with a 4 to 3 vote.'"

Foley police arrest man for bank hostage hoax - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com

Foley police arrest man for bank hostage hoax - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com: "FOLEY, Ala. -- Foley police arrested Danny Ray Janish, 45, of Foley today on a charged that he placed a 911 call Tuesday saying that he was robbing the Wachovia Bank and was holding hostages. Janish was charged with rendering a false alarm, a misdemeanor, according to police."

Woohooo! Cobia sightings and landings along the Gulf Coast - Gone Fishing - al.com

Woohooo! Cobia sightings and landings along the Gulf Coast - Gone Fishing - al.com: "The cobia run has begun!

Charter boats in Orange Beach landed the first reported cobia of the season Tuesday, marking one of the most fun times in spring for anglers visiting the coast. Cobia, also known as ling, migrate along the coast and are excellent sight-fishing fare that provide a fun battle on the line.

Two cobia were landed Tuesday on the Killin' Time charters based at Zeke's Landing and piloted by Capt. Jeff Colley. The crew was about 150 yards outside Perdido Pass when they spotted and landed the fish, the largest being 67 pounds. That's a whopper!"

Waterville to Hire 200 - Alabama Gulf Shores Jobs Spring Break - WKRG.com

Waterville to Hire 200 - Alabama Gulf Shores Jobs Spring Break - WKRG.com: "Finding a job these days can be a wild ride. Waterville Amusement Park in Gulf Shores is trying to make it a whole lot easier according to Adam Stewart. 'We're looking for one of our better summers that we've had. I know times have been tough but it's time to get started and we're looking to hire about 200 more people.'"

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Local veteran invited to D.C. to view new monument unveiling - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama

Local veteran invited to D.C. to view new monument unveiling - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama: "ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — A longtime Orange Beach resident will be honored this spring for his service to the country during World War II."

Edward H. Borman, a Missouri Native and Gulf Coast transplant, will fly to Washington, D.C. in May to view the unveiling of a new monument. Borman will tour the National World War II Memorial. Surviving veterans from around the country will be traveling to the nation’s capital to be honored alongside Borman.

The Avett Brothers - 2009 tour dates (SXSW, NYC) & presale - BrooklynVegan

The Avett Brothers - 2009 tour dates (SXSW, NYC) & presale - BrooklynVegan: "This summer, the band's extensive touring includes opening dates for Dave Matthews Band (like the Roots), a visit to Sasquatch Fest Memorial Day weekend, and Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th shows at Irving Plaza. Tickets for the NYC shows are are now on fanclub presale (User: avett, password: brothers)."

Online magazine says Myrtle Beach is a bargain - Business - The Sun News

Online magazine says Myrtle Beach is a bargain - Business - The Sun News: "An online men's magazine ranked Myrtle Beach as the third-best bargain beach vacation, citing deals at local bars and restaurants."

AskMen.com ranked the top 10 bargain beach destinations in a list sponsored by Hampton Inn, and Myrtle Beach was bested by Orange Beach, Ala., which ranked second, and Surf City, N.C., which ranked first.

Mobile, Baldwin counties among state's fastest-growing - al.com

Mobile, Baldwin counties among state's fastest-growing - al.com: "Baldwin and Mobile counties were among the 10 fastest-growing counties in Alabama last year, according to data that will be released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

It's the third year in a row that both of Alabama's coastal counties made the Top 10 list.

Baldwin County placed No. 3 on the list, growing by 2,691 people to a total population of 174,439."

Scientist, responding to killer whale sightings, says marine mammal populations stable in Gulf - al.com

Scientist, responding to killer whale sightings, says marine mammal populations stable in Gulf - al.com: "ORANGE BEACH — This winter, the astonished crew of a charter fishing boat, the Shady Lady, returned from an outing with photos of hundreds of killer whales that they encountered about 90 miles south of their homeport, Zeke's Landing.

The encounter and the buzz it created prompted city officials to invite Mississippi-based marine mammal biologist Keith Mullin to town Wednesday to discuss the Gulf of Mexico's dolphins and whales, said Orange Beach Coastal Resources Manager Phillip West.

If you were one of the 80 or so attendees to hear Mullin's lunchtime talk at Geno's Fresh Catch Grill, you'd have left knowing that melon-headed whales often travel in groups of 400 or more, that dolphins gain one another's attention with a rake of the teeth, and that the Bryde's whale is the Gulf's only baleen whale."

Spring Break Alternative - Alabama Foley Chicago Spring Break - WKRG.com

Spring Break Alternative - Alabama Foley Chicago Spring Break - WKRG.com: "In a maze of lumber, two dozen college kids from Chicago are hoping to make a difference.
'It's just a great experience. We're still down in Alabama. It's warm, it's so much better than Chicago right now. But it's just great to give back and it's great for leadership skills for teamwork skills,' says sophomore volunteer Stephanie Harmon."

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911 Tape From Bank Robbery Hoax Released - Alabama Foley Bank Robbery 911 - WKRG.com

911 Tape From Bank Robbery Hoax Released - Alabama Foley Bank Robbery 911 - WKRG.com: "The man who called 911 claiming he was robbing a Foley bank and had hostages said he just wanted money to pay his bills."

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Visitors notice Fort Gaines erosion | Fox10tv.com

Visitors notice Fort Gaines erosion | Fox10tv.com: "DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. - Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island is facing a new battle and the outcome could affect the future of the historic Fort and the gulf coast."

Fourth of July fireworks cut | Fox10tv.com

Fourth of July fireworks cut | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. - Food, family and friends, and fireworks! These things are the traditions of the Fourth of July, but could one of those traditions be cut out for the City of Gulf Shores this year? What would the Fourth of July be without fireworks?"