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Local barber shop celebrates John Edd

Chasity Byrd — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:21:07 GMT

Thousands of people across the Gulf Coast tune in to FOX10 News everyday to see their favorite weatherman, John Edd Thompson. That's also the case at one particular Mobile barber shop.

A Day in the life of John Edd Thompson

Chasity Byrd — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:57:53 GMT

John Edd Thompson gave his final forecast in the FOX10 Studios on Friday, June 5th. We caught up with John Edd to give you an inside look at a day in the life of John Edd Thompson. Happy Retirement John Edd!

Bob Grip says 'goodbye' to JET

Bob Grip — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:53:17 GMT

FOX10 News Anchor Bob Grip wasn't able to make it for John Edd's final broadcast here at FOX10 News, so he put together a very special goodbye for the man we all call, JET.

"Look At Them Jaguars"

Thu, 21 May 2009 03:20:42 GMT

Jason Smith takes over

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:36:01 GMT

Mobile says goodbye to John Edd

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:35:33 GMT

New Chief Meteorologist, Jason Smith

Thu, 21 May 2009 02:10:18 GMT

Locals say 'Goodbye' to John Edd

Fri, 15 May 2009 23:18:53 GMT

Pensacola says good-bye to John Edd

Thu, 14 May 2009 21:34:46 GMT

Get back to work, John Edd!

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:04:49 GMT

A Pensacola well-wisher tells John Edd he's too young to retire.

Pensacola Beach, Farewell Forecast

Thu, 14 May 2009 02:40:04 GMT

Atmore says farewell to John Edd

Fri, 08 May 2009 03:24:53 GMT

'John Edd Thompson' day proclaimed

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:00:38 GMT

After more than 3 decades of dedicated service, John Edd Thompson will sign off for the final time as Chief Meteorologist for Fox10 News on June 5, 2009.

"The Year of John Edd"

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:00:09 GMT

Commissioner Steve Nodine released a resolution honoring John Edd Thompson and his retirement, called "The Year of John Edd." Click in to read the resolution in it's entirety.

LuLu's says goodbye to John Edd

Cherish Lombard — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:36:36 GMT

Chief Meteorologist John Edd Thompson has decided to hang up his rain gear, after 32 years with WALA/FOX10, John Edd is retiring. Wednesday night, FOX10 News is inviting you to come out and celebrate with John Edd at LuLu's, and say your goodbyes.

JET remembers Hurricane Frederic

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:57:49 GMT

Retirement celebration for John Edd

Hubert Tate — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:53:38 GMT

Over the next month, FOX10 News has several special events planned related to John Edd's retirement. They include weekly "Farewell Forecasts" where you can come out and meet John edd. The first of those events will be held next Wednesday at LuLu's restaurant in Gulf Shores. On Wednesday, May 6th, John Edd will be traveling to Atmore, where he will have another Farewell Forecast live from Heritage Park.

Viewers leave well wishes for John Edd

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:31:40 GMT

John Harris Achievement Award

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:58:30 GMT

Bob Grip was honored to present the John Harris Achievement Award to John Edd back in 2005.

A different kind of weather board

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:52:49 GMT

Before the technology that is computers and key walls, John Edd used a grease pencil board to report the weather.

Promos featuring John Edd

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:45:32 GMT

Check out some promos featuring John Edd.

If at first you don't succeed...

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:42:09 GMT

John Edd used to do commercials for local car dealerships and electronics stores.

Live from downtown Mobile

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:37:56 GMT

Live from downtown Mobile: John Edd Thompson.

John Edd live for 5:00 p.m. weather

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:27:59 GMT

See John Edd live from a downtown hotel roof during the 5:00 p.m. newscast.

Weather with a key wall

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:20:18 GMT

Finally, John Edd was able to use a keywall to do the weather.

Weather circa 1970s

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:14:40 GMT

John Edd used to do the weather for the entire U.S.!

John Edd anchoring at TV5

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:05:55 GMT

Most folks only remember John Edd Thompson as chief meteorologist at FOX10 News. But what what they might not know, is that's not where he got his TV start.