tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:46:28 +0000The Orange Beach Community Websitehttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/Orange_Beach_Blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)Blogger1671125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-7058810081522007263Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:46:00 +00002009-07-03T14:46:28.489-05:00Mother Who Left Baby In Hot Car Will Not Be Charged - Alabama Investigation Gulf Shores Child Neglect - WKRG.com: "Gulf Shores police do not plan to charge a mother accused of leaving her 3 month old baby in a car while she went inside a store Thursday.The Department of Human Resources reviewed the case and determined the mother accidently left the infant in the car while she went inside Target http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/mother-who-left-baby-in-hot-car-will.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-2481293107479922895Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:28:00 +00002009-07-03T07:28:52.745-05:00Anti-tax 'tea parties' planned for Saturday - al.com: "MONTGOMERY — Anti-tax Alabamians are coming back for seconds. Groups throughout the state are planning another round of tea parties Independence Day to voice concerns about increases in government spending and taxation.Area events are planned for Saturday in Mobile, Eight Mile and Robertsdale.'We're just outraged at all the proposed new taxeshttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/anti-tax-tea-parties-planned-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-1216773362008680850Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:24:00 +00002009-07-03T07:24:24.211-05:00Museum unveils restored Earhart plane | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "A restored Lockheed Electra, the type of aircraft Amelia Earhart was flying when she mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, was unveiled Thursday at the National Naval Aviation Museum.Hundreds of people packed into the museum atrium to see the unveiling of the twin-engine plane, which glinted afternoon sun off http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/museum-unveils-restored-earhart-plane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-9167648323552193651Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:21:00 +00002009-07-03T07:21:55.684-05:00Area man held in Trinidad - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama: "ROBERTSDALE, Ala. — Cue the theme to “Gilligan’s Island.”It was supposed to be a three-week cruise.But, according to news reports, Harbin Stanton Jr. of Robertsdale and eight other Americans have been detained by Trinidad and Tobago’s Customs and Excise Division."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/area-man-held-in-trinidad-baldwin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-3234552351660009210Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:04:00 +00002009-07-03T07:04:35.816-05:00Pensacola Beach facing busiest weekend | Fox10tv.com: "PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. - The crowds started coming in early Thursday morning. As the fireworks go off this weekend on Pensacola Beach, the businesses around here will also be booming."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/pensacola-beach-facing-busiest-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-6754117983411478657Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:02:00 +00002009-07-03T07:02:20.613-05:00Domestic dispute turns deadly | Fox10tv.com: "LOXLEY, Ala. - Baldwin County deputies say Andrew Buettner was upset that his wife left him after they had an argument. He went to find her and their kids at a home on County Road 68.Sheriff Huey Mack says that's where Buettner's in-laws live and the suspect thought his wife would be here. 'The occupants of the dwelling informed him his family was nothttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/domestic-dispute-turns-deadly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-1436207098197313720Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +00002009-07-03T07:00:23.224-05:00Local man in Afghanistan I Fox10tv.com: "Violence in Afghanistan is heartbreaking for Jen Parker. Parker tries to be strong for her son, but worries about his safety all the time. Her son, Michael Adam Parker, is a Sargent in the United States Army and is stationed in Afghanistan training Afghans and leading them into battle.Michael Adam Parker grew up in the small town of Robertsdale, and even http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/local-man-in-afghanistan-i-fox10tvcom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-1175535187547982033Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:55:00 +00002009-07-03T06:55:14.401-05:00Deadly Family Shooting - Alabama Shooting Investigation Children - WKRG.com: "People living in the close-knit community just east of Loxley on County Road 68 are still trying to figure out what happened at a mobile home late Wednesday night. Andrew Buettner, angry that his wife had just left him, showed up at his brother-in-law's thinking she was there. Deputies say in a fit of rage, Buettner http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/deadly-family-shooting-alabama-shooting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-4178019254089699899Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:51:00 +00002009-07-03T06:51:30.528-05:00DaVita to host Open House July 16 - Baldwin County NOW - A Gulf Coast Information Source for South Alabama: "GULF SHORES, Ala. — DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) will host an Open House on July 16 for community members to learn more about the new DaVita center in the Gulf Shores community.The Open House will provide an opportunity for the community to interact with dialysis care specialists and receive http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/davita-to-host-open-house-july-16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-7899707180822483871Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:49:00 +00002009-07-03T06:49:49.940-05:00Charges Not Filed Against Mother Who Left Baby In Car - Alabama Gulf Shores Target Baby Left In Car - WKRG.com: "As of late Thursday afternoon, a mother accused of leaving her 3 month old son in a hot car has not been charged in the case.Gulf Shores police are investigating the incident, which happened around 10 a.m. at Target on Highway 59 in Gulf Shores."WKRG.comhttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/charges-not-filed-against-mother-who.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-6566115134487410953Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:21:00 +00002009-07-03T06:21:26.390-05:00Celebrations on tap for the Fourth - al.com: "Thousands of people visit the Gulf Coast to celebrate Independence Day each year, with waterfront fireworks shows among the top attractions. This year is no exception, as displays from Gulf Shores, to Orange Beach, to the Eastern Shore will include beachfront pyrotechnics, while other communities offer colorful inland-based displays.'People come to http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/celebrations-on-tap-for-fourth-alcom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-9063787887420498756Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:20:00 +00002009-07-03T06:20:25.615-05:00Alabama's new fishing pier opens July 23 - WRCB Channel 3 Chattanooga News, Weather |: "GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - 1 of the Alabama's attractions that was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 is finally getting back in business.State Conservation Commissioner Barnett Lawley say the new fishing pier at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores will open July 23. Gov. Bob Riley is scheduled to cut the ribbon at http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/alabamas-new-fishing-pier-opens-july-23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-1270137077162574895Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:54:00 +00002009-07-02T14:54:29.569-05:00Baby Left In Hot Car - Alabama Gulf Shores Baby Shopping - WKRG.com: "A mother could face charges for leaving her baby in the car while she went shopping.The Gulf Shores Fire Department says a woman left her 3-month-old boy in the car while she went into Target.Another shopper spotted the baby and called 911."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/baby-left-in-hot-car-alabama-gulf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-7558077778887460065Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:23:00 +00002009-07-02T13:23:21.405-05:00July 4 celebrations abound on Gulf Coast - Press-Register Entertainment - al.com: "Perdido Beach Resort will light up the sky Friday, and people can watch the fireworks from any public beach access point in Orange Beach. Other activities will also be held with admission of $30 for adults, $15 for children younger than 12 and 4 and younger admitted free. For more information or to buy tickets, http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/july-4-celebrations-abound-on-gulf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-2545600774332324150Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:25:00 +00002009-07-02T11:25:01.638-05:00Crabs Gone Wild in Orange Beach: "July 2, 2009 - Orange Beach, AL (OBA) - Are you bummed out that you can't make it to Orange Beach for the fireworks this 4th of July holiday? You can still be entertained by some of the goings on by watching the video clip below where videographer Steve Cochran terrorizes beach-goers with a blue crab at the surf's edge tied to fishing line. This is a really http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/crabs-gone-wild-in-orange-beach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-1675440717909539092Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:23:00 +00002009-07-02T11:23:56.455-05:00University of Alabama News | U.S. Census: State’s Smaller Towns, Cities Gaining Population: "TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Could it be that Alabamians are returning to their roots, preferring the more leisurely pace of small towns to the hustle and bustle of the cities? That appears to be the case, based on population estimates released July 1 by the U.S. Census Bureau for all cities and town in Alabama http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/university-of-alabama-news-us-census.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-3762116100166685928Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:13:00 +00002009-07-02T08:13:51.962-05:00Summer sports continue on Ala. beaches | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES and ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - On the heels of a busy June schedule, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is not slowing down in the summer heat as it announces two youth sporting events during the first half of July."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/summer-sports-continue-on-ala-beaches_02.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-8110178915601321601Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:13:00 +00002009-07-02T08:13:51.370-05:00Summer sports continue on Ala. beaches | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES and ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - On the heels of a busy June schedule, the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission is not slowing down in the summer heat as it announces two youth sporting events during the first half of July."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/summer-sports-continue-on-ala-beaches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-2322791681066419170Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:12:00 +00002009-07-02T08:12:30.762-05:00July 4th brings in big business | Fox10tv.com: "GULF SHORES, Ala. - July 4th is just three days away and that usually means big business at the beach. But as we know, a lot of people are cutting back, in this tough economy. So how is business going at the beach?"http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/july-4th-brings-in-big-business.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-7589731162991117937Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:11:00 +00002009-07-02T08:11:21.099-05:00McDonald's buys lot in Foley's Magnolia Walk - al.com: "McDonald's Corp. paid $525,000 for a lot in the Mag nolia Walk development at the northwest corner of the Foley Beach Express and Baldwin County 20 in Foley, according to Tim Herrington of Herrington Realty and Greg Saad of Saad Realty , who handled the transaction. Construction will start later this year, and the fast-food restaurant shouldhttp://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/mcdonalds-buys-lot-in-foleys-magnolia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-5933426523199974945Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:26:00 +00002009-07-02T07:26:48.492-05:00Big 10 Tires sale complete - al.com: "An affiliate of Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sun Capital Partners bought Big 10 Tires in 2006. Now, another Sun Capital affiliate has bought Big 10 out of bankruptcy.Mobile-based Big 10 Tire Stores, Inc. said Wednesday that it has completed the sale of its operations to New Big 10 Tire Stores Inc., an affiliate of the Florida private investment company."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/big-10-tires-sale-complete-alcom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-6914484627041732597Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:19:00 +00002009-07-02T07:19:37.874-05:00CT&T: Alabama in running for new electric car manufacturing plant - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com: "A South Korean company says Alabama is among five states being considered for electric vehicle manufacturing plants that the company estimates will create 2,600 jobs over the next five years"http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/ct-alabama-in-running-for-new-electric.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-2592692698439296894Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:14:00 +00002009-07-02T07:14:22.125-05:00Valentino turns over laptop | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "State Attorney Bill Eddins said Wednesday he expects to complete an investigation into alleged Sunshine Law violations by Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino within 'the next week or two.''The state attorney launched the investigation after attorney Gregory Smith said the District 2 commissioner failed to comply with a http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/valentino-turns-over-laptop-pnjcom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-5673732903535229655Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:11:00 +00002009-07-02T07:11:04.301-05:00Mullet Wrapper: "A Sunday morning beachside church service is being held through Labor Day weekend (Sunday, September 6). Conducted by the Foley United Methodist Church (FUMC), these outdoor ecumenical services will begin each Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. and usually end around 8:20 a.m."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/church-service-on-beach-slated-every.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810203894825856400.post-4647555987554233503Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:09:00 +00002009-07-02T07:09:52.391-05:00Mullet Wrapper: "Do you love the look of bound books with creative covers and textures? Join the Orange Beach Public Library Thursday, July 9 at 6 p.m. and learn a few simple bookbinding techniques that just may get you started making your own holiday gifts or even a journal for yourself."http://www.orangebeach.ws/Everything_Orange_Beach_Blog/2009/07/learn-bookbinding-techniques-at-ob.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (www.OrangeBeach.ws)