GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) The days leading up to the Hangout Music Festival have been busy. Stages are up, vendors are moving in and yes the roads are closed.

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MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) Hurricane season is just over two weeks away, and Mobilians know just how important the National Weather Service is if a storm is approaching. Local 15 found the New Orleans National Weather Service and Mobile’s differ sometimes when it comes to severe weather warnings, especially on April 3, 2013 when the Carnival Triumph broke loose after high winds.

Click here to view more... Local 15 Investigates NWS Forecast Discrepancies | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries announced Tuesday afternoon that it has denied two requests from the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council relating to red snapper management because to do so would result in unfair and inequitable management, according the service’s regional director.

Click here to view more... NOAA Fisheries denies two Gulf Council requests to rescind red snapper rules impacting 2013 season | al.com.

GULF SHORES, Ala. – Gov. Robert Bentley speaks to lots of various groups and sometimes he has to travel out of state to talk to groups who traveled from Alabama to convene.

He doesn’t like that.

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GULF SHORES, Ala. (WPMI) Even with a crucial $58 million in funding, a brand new beachfront lodge and convention center in Gulf State Park could take years to become a reality.

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Nick Saban and his crystal ball are caravaning across the Southeast. On May 22, the Crimson Caravan pulls into Orange Beach for its final stop, and you have a chance to be there.

Click here to view more... Win tickets to Crimson Caravan in Orange Beach | al.com.

The 14th Annual Mystics of Pleasure Thunder Run will make one lucky participant $6,000 richer on Saturday, June 1. Both the May 31 captains’ party and post event poker play will e held at Happy Harbor on the Line and include live music and food for participants. Saturday’s party also includes a bikini contest.

Click here to view more... Mullet Wrapper Online — Mystics of Pleasure Thunder Run scheduled June 1.

The Holy Spirit Thrift Shop in Gulf Shores recently donated $10,000 to Camp Beckwith to be used to upgrade and refurbish rooms at the Camp. Camp Beckwith, located on 84 acres off Highway 10 on Weeks Bay in South Baldwin County, is the Conference Center of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.

Click here to view more... Mullet Wrapper Online — Holy Spirit Gift Shop donates $10K to Camp Beckworth.

May 14, 2013 – Gulf Shores, AL (OBA) – In addition to its line-up of top musicians, The Hangout Music Fest will be serving up the best in regional cuisine this year.

Renowned local chefs will provide a myriad of delicious meals for lucky VIP, Super VIP and Big Kahuna pass holders, as well as Hangout’s performing artists.

Click here to view more... Hangout to feature cuisine from top regional chefs.

LOXLEY, Alabama — Parents who want their children to participate in the Town of Loxley’s Summer Youth Program should make their plans now, said Town of Loxley Activities Director Tina Harris.

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SPANISH FORT, Alabama— At Friday’s meeting of the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council, a number of leaders from area environmental groups asked that a citizens committee be appointed to ensure transparency and fairness in the selection of projects to be funded by RESTORE Act BP oil-spill fines.

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FOLEY, Alabama — The Lighthouse held an annual art competition at the Foley Performing Arts Association on April 11.

The competition was in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month. The campaign was themed “Start by Believing”.

Click here to view more... ‘Start by Believing’ was the theme of the Lighthouse art competition | al.com.

GULF SHORES, Alabama — Members of the Gulf Shores Woman’s Club met for lunch at Craft Farms recently to distribute more than $15,000 to local individuals and charities.

The Annual Tour of Homes funded the donations.

Click here to view more... Donations were distributed by the Gulf Shores Woman’s Club | al.com.

Making it to the championship round are from LawLers in Athens, Costas in Birmingham, Phil's BBQ in Eufaula, and Viper in Fairhope.

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Making it to the championship round are from LawLers in Athens, Costas in Birmingham, Phil's BBQ in Eufaula, and Viper in Fairhope.

Click here to view more... Fairhope BBQ Sauce In State Sauce-Off – WKRG News 5.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company’s response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has urged a federal judge to sanction Justice Department prosecutors for allegedly withholding evidence.

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GULF SHORES, Ala. — As the month of May leads the area into the busy summer season, local businesses are gearing up for a campaign “It’s All About the Water.”

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Just this year, crews have collected more than 8,000 pounds of tar on Alabama’s shores – that’s equivalent to the weight of two cars. WSFA 12 News picked up at least 2 pounds in a short walk along Orange Beach back in March.

Click here to view more... WSFA 12 News Special Report: Toxic Tar Balls – WSFA.com: News Weather and Sports for Montgomery, AL..

GULF SHORES, Ala. – An emotional Robyn Cobb addressed a group of business leaders at LuLu’s Restaurant on May 3 with a story to tell about the good deeds they had done.

Click here to view more... Businesses help make woman’s final beach wish come true – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.

SILVERHILL, Alabama — In a corner of the room at the Oscar Johnson Memorial Library in Silverhill sits a tiny desk, along with an old manual typewriter, an adding machine and a framed certificate.

Click here to view more... Items belonging to Silverhill founder donated to library – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.