Shrimpers May Face New Restrictions

07/14/11 BAYOU LA BATRE, Alabama - Bayou La Batre's mayor says federal government may close some areas to shrimping. Shrimpers in our area are upset about a proposal by the federal government to close shrimping areas and put turtle excluder devices on skimmer boats. Among those not happy: Bayou la Batre's mayor. Shrimpers are hoping for a good season after the oil spill. But now, Bayou La Batre Mayor ...

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Saddle bronc riding is a wild ride for lead at rodeo

07/17/11 Saddle bronc riding proved to be the toughest division to maintain the lead with the top prize winner emerging Saturday at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris-Penrose Event Center.Jake Wright rode Eclipse for an 86 to edge Friday winner Jesse James Kirby (84) to take the $4,666.87 check...

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Police Search For Murder Suspect

07/16/11 GRAND BAY, Alabama - Police are searching for a murder suspect after an early morning shooting. Bayou La Batre Police are asking for your help looking for a murder suspect. They say Dedric Bernard Williams shot and killed a man on Fernland Road in Grand Bay around 1 a.m. Saturday morning. It started as a verbal fight between the suspect and the victim. Williams then brought out a gun and shot ...

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