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DA speaks out about kidnapping arrest

Candace Murphy — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:32 GMT

Baldwin County District Attorney Hallie Dixon is speaking with FOX10 news about a domestic violence case we have been following. Mario Mendez is accused of holding a woman against her will in his home for three days. According to court records, this isn't the first time he's been charged with the crime.

Foley flight school has high interest

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:44 GMT

The Foley Municipal Airport has had an increasing amount of interest since it’s facility opened in 2011, and this is largely because of it’s flight training school.

Crimson Caravan rolls into Orange Beach

Russell Colburn — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:24:10 GMT

The Crimson Caravan is gearing up to make it's eighth and final stop at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. University of Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban, along with other UA personnel, will be speaking.

Local helping hands reach out to Okla.

Steve Alexander — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:40:28 GMT

Helping hands are reaching out from Mobile and Baldwin Counties to assist the tornado victims in Oklahoma. The tornado tore through Moore, a suburb of Oklahoma City, on Monday, May 20.

Suspect has previous kidnapping charges

Candace Murphy — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:35:33 GMT

FOX10 is asking questions about a man Bay Minette police arrested Monday, May 20. Officials said Mario Mendez held a woman against her will for three days. Records show Mario Mendez has held a woman against her will inside his home before.

Lulu ship sinking planned for Sunday

Russell Colburn — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:41:01 GMT

Alabama Gulf Coast Reef and Restoration Foundation plans to sink a nearly 300-foot freighter Sunday, May 26 to create an artificial reef.

BMPD: Man kidnaps, imprisons woman

Candace Murphy — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:26 GMT

Officials with the Bay Minette Police Department said around 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20 police responded to welfare concern where a woman was said to be held against her will.

Hangout counterfeit makers arrested

Michael Brannon — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:47:17 GMT

Hangout Music Festival counterfeit money obtained and makers have been arrested. Over the weekend, Gulf Shores Police arrested 12 people in connection with making counterfeit money at the festival.

Illegal immigrants accused of sex abuse

Andrew Perez — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:19:46 GMT

For the second time in as many weeks, several illegal immigrants were arrested and charged on allegations of sexual abuse.

GSPD: $4,800 in counterfeit cash found

Andrew Perez — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:45:23 GMT

Gulf Shores police say eight people were arrested for making counterfeit money during the Hangout Music Festival on Friday, May 17. Police tell FOX 10 they are searching for at least one other suspect.

Soldier surprises sister at graduation

Candace Murphy — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:15:20 GMT

A senior graduating from Baldwin County High School will receive an unexpected surprise at the graduation ceremony Monday, May 20.

Hangout 2013 over, beach cleanup begins

Hal Scheurich — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:44:06 GMT

The sold-out Hangout Festival is officially over - now the clean up begins.

ECSO: Search efforts went into night

Cory Pippin — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:03:07 GMT

After two days of tirelessly searching for any signs of Owen Black, 8, officials and volunteers who have been combing through water and sand got the news they prayed they wouldn’t hear.

Hangout Festival wraps up

Candace Murphy — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:49:45 GMT

The 4 ^th annual Hangout Music Festival is coming to a close on Sunday, May 19 and the festival will end with Stevie Wonder.

ECSO: 8-year-old child's body found

Joe Salvatore — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:06:12 GMT

Escambia County Sheriffs Office confirms at a 2:30 p.m. press conference that Owen Black's body was found washed near the Shipwreck Condominiums in Orange Beach. His body was found May 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Annual music fest draws large crowd

Cory Pippin — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:13:27 GMT

The third day of the Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores officially kicked off Saturday, May 18 giving music lovers a beautiful venue to enjoy a variety of bands.

The Weeks: Hangout a great experience

Paige Malone — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:15 GMT

The Hangout Music Festival is not far from home for “The Weeks.” The band took the stage at the Hangout Music Festival Friday, May 17.

Student arrested, expelled from BCHS

Chasity Byrd — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:26:10 GMT

FOX10 News has learned a student from Baldwin County High School has been arrested and expelled from school. This, after the student was found to be in possession of synthetic marijuana known as "spice" on the school's campus.

Hangout Music Fest officially underway

Michael Brannon — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:36:13 GMT

The countdown to the Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores is on. The gates will open at 11:00 a.m. Friday with the first musical act hitting the stage a half hour later.

Umphreys McGee closes out kickoff party

Paige Malone — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:20:26 GMT

FOX10 News sat down with a couple members of the band Umphreys McGee, which closed out the kickoff party at the Hangout Music Festival, to get a look at the Hangout from their perspective.

Hangout Fest brings fans from all over

Michael Brannon — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:38:42 GMT

The Hangout Music Festival kicked off Thursday, May 16 in Gulf Shores. Thousands are expected to show up this weekend.

Hangout Fest features local artists

Paige Malone — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:46:59 GMT

The producers of the Hangout Music and Arts Festival put a lot of time into making the weekend unique and draw on local talent to do just that.

Commission to vote on girls camp

Cory Pippin — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:41:07 GMT

The Baldwin County Commission is looking at investing $2 million in a camp for troubled girls. They said the facility would be in Atmore along with Baldwin County Wilderness Facility, which is an all-boys second chance camp.

The Interview: Hope Zeanah

Eric Reynolds — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:43:18 GMT

One of Baldwin County's most academically successful elementary schools is in the Elberta community. Since 2001, Elberta Elementary School has consistently met state and federal standards which demonstrate how well their students are achieving. The school's principal Hope Zeanah is a 31-year educator and Alabama's 2013 Principal of the Year.

Baldwin County road projects revealed

Hal Scheurich — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:01 GMT

If you travel the roads of Baldwin County you've probably seen or will soon see a lot of road work throughout the county. Twenty projects totaling nearly $90 million are scheduled through 2014. Much of the cost of the projects is being funded by federal dollars dispersed through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program.

Inside look at artists' Hangout menu

Paige Malone — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:04 GMT

At The Hangout Music and Arts Festival they know how to keep fans and artists coming back and you can bet they won't go hungry. This year, world renowned chef Ephraim Kadish is cooking up quite a feast for artists.

Indiana fugitive arrested in Loxley

Chasity Byrd — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:33:31 GMT

Loxley Police, along with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man wanted by the Hamilton County, Ind. Sheriff’s Office since 2012. Aaron Massey, 38, allegedly kidnapped a 38-year-old woman and her child. The two have been missing since September 2012.

New airline coming to Gulf Shores

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:57:16 GMT

A new airline is coming to Southern Baldwin County. Memphis-based Southern Airways Express is expected to start flying out of Jack Edwards Airport in Gulf Shores in late May.

Hangout Music Festival sold out

Michael Brannon — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:23:00 GMT

Sold out years in the past have put the Hangout Music Festival on the map. As of Wednesday, May 15 tickets weekend passes are sold out.

Countdown to Hangout Fest kick-off

Renee Dials — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:58:23 GMT

The Hangout Music Festival will kick off on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores Thursday, May 16, with a beach party starting at 2 p.m. Crews are getting ready for the estimated 35,000 people coming to the coast.