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Environmental Groups Question Oyster Safety
Sampling by environmental groups has found oysters contaminated with oil along the Louisiana coast befouled by the BP PLC oil spill, a finding that casts doubt on statements by state and federal officials that all seafood tested here is safe to eat.
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Risks Remain With Gulf Well Cap Coming Off
With the cap and failed blowout preventer taken off until another blowout preventer can be installed, a lot will be riding on the stability of a plug that was created when mud and cement were pumped down into the well from the top.
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Missing Satsuma Woman
Satsuma Police say they have found Mary E. Reed, and she is safe. Reed was a dementia patient who went missing early Monday morning from her home in Satsuma.
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Gator Hunting in Alabama with News 5
This was the last weekend for alligator hunting in Alabama, and News 5 was there when one group of hunters brought in a 12 foot, 512 lb monster gator.
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"No-Sue" Idea Was Feinberg's, He Claims
The new administrator for claims by Gulf oil spill victims says it was his idea, not BP's, to require that anyone who receives a final settlement from the $20 billion compensation fund give up the right to sue the oil giant.
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Ala. Reopens Coastal Waters To Crabbing
Alabama Conservation Officials Say It's Safe To Eat Crabs Taken From Waters Along The Gulf Coast.
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BP Settlements May Shield Top Defendants
Those seeking a settlement from the BP $20 billion compensation fund may have to waive their rights to sue all major defendants involved with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, not just BP
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Feinberg Releases Emergency Guidelines for BP Claims
Kenneth Feinberg, the man in charge of handling all BP oil spill claims, released the "Emergency Protocol" guidelines Friday in anticipation of the August 23 opening of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility. Read inside for a link to all the information.
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Lowest Recorded Infant Mortality in Alabama
State health officials announced Alabama's infant mortality rate Wednesday, claiming 2009 is the lowest death rate ever recorded in the state's history.
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"Republican Handshake with Alabama"
Republican candidates for the Alabama Legislature have endorsed a set of goals that includes an Arizona-style immigration law and a law prohibiting the federal government from compelling any Alabamian to participate in a health care system.
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All Alabama Waters Open for Fishing
Alabama coastal waters are again open for fishing, but it may be too late for the tourism industry to recover this year.
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President Considering Ending Deepwater Drilling Ban Early
White House considering an early end to November 30th moratorium.
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Work To Permanently Seal Well Delayed Again
Incident Commander Thad Allen says it could be next weekend before work on the relief well is complete.
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AL Governor Candidates: Change Retirement Guidelines
Sparks, Bentley agree change is needed in Alabama's retirement system.
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Alabama Sues BP, Transocean
Alabama's attorney general is suing BP against the wishes of Governor Bob Riley.
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Gulf Fishermen: Oil Tainted Our Waters, Our Trust
Some U.S. Gulf Coast fishermen say they have caught crabs with black-stained gills and others report seeing fish and marine life gathering strangely on the sea surface following the massive BP Plc oil spill.
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People In Bayou La Batre "Spillionaires?"
British newspaper article is causing controversy.
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BP Links Compensation to Continued Drilling In The Gulf
BP linked the fate of its $20 billion oil spill victims compensation fund to its continued ability to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico.
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New Orleans Judge to Oversee Oil Spill Cases
A New Orleans federal judge will oversee several hundred civil lawsuits stemming from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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Jobs Bill Gives Millions to Alabama Medicaid and Schools
The $26 billion jobs bill being considered by the U.S. House would provide $133 million for Alabama's Medicaid program and $149 million for public schools.
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Tax Free Holiday A Hit
Alabama stores report brisk sales over the weekend.
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Crabs Provide Evidence Oil Tainting Gulf Food Web
Researchers wondering how badly the Gulf of Mexico will suffer from the oil spill are paying close attention to the blue crab.
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Busiest Hurricane Season Since 2005
NOAA says hurricane season will be the busiest since 2005, with 14 to 20 named tropical storms expected to develop, and eight to 12 storms strengthening into hurricanes.
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Soulful Sounds Coming To BayFest 2010
Babyface, Kem and Chrisette Michele added to music festival lineup.
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AP Source: Fishing Could Reopen in Alabama
Both commercial and recreational fishing could reopen within days on the Alabama coast after a summer-long layoff because of the Gulf oil spill.
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