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If tropical depression Beryl forms in the Atlantic this weekend it will be only the second time two storms have formed in the Atlantic before the official start of hurricane season, June 1. Alberto formed earlier in the month. The very large low pressure system in the Atlantic has a 70% chance of becoming a depression within 48 hours. Yesterday morning it stood a 0% chance of forming. Wind shear that was slowing the system is expected to subside this weekend, opening the door for formation.…

Weather is making significant history this year as it appears the U.S. has fast-forwarded the seasons and months and events that should happen in June and July are happening in May. Forecasters believe hurricane Bud will continue to grow stronger as it approaches the Mexican coast near Acapulco, and perhaps stall for some time as a category 3 storm. Flooding will be a major concern along with strong winds for the coast and inland. In the Atlantic near the Gulf of Mexico a large low pressure…

Talk about wild means you consider up and coming blasting off,  Cage the Elephant. When the singer dove off the Letting Go stage today at Gulf Shores Hangout Music Festival I thought a few things: he's definitely letting go and he's not being confined by anyone or thing. There, I thought is a band shooting for the win. I caught the three allowed songs from the pit area but not before the singer defied everyone and thing…

Saying she would never, ever get on the back of the bus Mavis Staples roused the crowd at the Chevrolet stage on the sunny beach of Gulf Shores, Alabama this afternoon. Besides singing in top form Staples showed that she was not shy speaking politics and asked what was the matter with people questioning the birthplace of our president. I was able to catch a few songs of her set and really enjoyed hearing the old Staple Singers classic "I'll Take You There." As I was leaving the stage area…

The drive from Mobile has each day been pleasant, a chance to enjoy the farmland scenery and take in the fresh air in these parts. Of course I drove the speed limit, which changed from 30 to 70 depending on where I was. Despite dire warnings from local media outlets regarding police and state trooper presence I hardly saw either.…

America is a wonderful but strange country, still young by world standards and still a little on the uppity side. Like it or not Americans like to tell other people how to live their lives. In Europe, on a personal level we would be laughed off the street, yet here it is oddly acceptable to butt in, to push your view on others. The recent cover of Time magazine showing a 3 year old boy breast-feeding on his mother is a wonderful example of yes you can, no you can't. The woman in the photo…

If Rand Paul, a republican senator from Kentucky was correct in his stance rejecting gay marriage rights and sticking with "six thousand years" of tradition, we would all still be living in caves saying I Tarzan, you Jane. Sorry Rand but as much as you and your small group of followers would like for everything to stay Wizard of Oz and Ozzie and Harriet, life changes and with change often comes equality and good.…

There are two major groups of opponents to gay marriage in the United States, with smaller groups who oppose for various reasons such as prejudice or non-understanding of the issue. The largest group of opponents are those who wish to deny gays the same financial benefits straight couples receive across the board in daily and annual finances. It's no secret that the IRS shows favor to married couples and those with children, providing them generous exemptions. Single people - including…

When governments stop spending money some people get mad. In Greece they go wild. At this moment there is no organized government in Greece and talks between political parties cannot actually be called talks but rather bickering. The New Democracy party - the most conservative of those vying for power failed to achieve enough votes in last weeks election to take control of Parliament. The far left have gained considerable power, supported by a country rebelling against so-called austerity…

It all started with a few questions by Mobile's alternative newspaper Lagniappe. Co-editor Rob Holbert asked the Mayor a few questions about campaign spending at a city council meeting after the Mayor refused requests for an interview. To use a Deep South cliche, he got cussed out.(Disclaimer, the publisher of Mobile Tribune a few years ago worked as a reporter for Lagniappe, covering the The Mobile County Commission meetings.) Following Lagniappe's lead, the Mobile Press Register and local…

There's no disputing the most happening, funnest beach setting in the world next weekend will be on a Deep South beach nestled along the Gulf of Mexico called Gulf Shores. This Alabama beach has in recent years been outed as one of the places to hangout in the summer and for snow birds to hibernate for the winter, but the Hangout Music Festival has in the past few years catapulted it to international stardom and there's no turning back.…

The Marvel Avengers made their first showing in September 1963 and was a hit for those that were young and the young at heart.The amazing marvel comic cartoon characters we knew as kids are now on the big screen in your city at your local movie theater.The super heroes can also be found at your local…

City of Mobile Police Officer Chad Wynne was shot in the chest on Friday March 2, 2012 while on a robbery call at a local Winn Dixie store.

Police Officer Chad Wynne was off duty when the call came in and responded to help out at the scene.…

As the countdown to the Gulf Shores, Alabama Hangout Music Festival is on, organizers promise better shuttle access to and from the venue. Apparently last year the demand for shuttles exceeded the number of shuttles available. Parking close to the music setting is going to be difficult, and getting out of the area might prove to be a challenge as well. The solution being offered is more shuttles and more frequently. At this time we are not sure of the shuttle schedule but hopefully it will…

While visiting the local Wal-Mart store on Schillinger road South in West Mobile a poster of Carrie Underwood and her new CD to be released was being advertised at the entrance of the store.

The Carrie Underwood Blown Away CD will be coming to your local Wal-Mart store Tuesday May 1, 2012.

As…

Spring 2012 is in full swing with the flowers blooming and with temperatures starting to rise warming up the atmosphere.

Along with spring and the hot temperatures of the sun the mosquito insect population begins to flourish.

One of the worst insects in the southern region of the United States…

The Saint Margaret’s 63^rd Annual Blessing of the fleet on Saturday 5^th and Sunday 6^th will be 10:00am-4:00pm.

The Saint Margaret’s 63^rd Annual Blessing of the fleet festivities will begin the first weekend in the month of May 2012.

The fun, food, filled…