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Rabid Raccoon

Rabid Raccoon
Dead raccoon tests positive for rabies. more »
Dec/20/07 12:58 PM
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Blood Donations Needed

Blood Donations Needed
A local blood supplier is hoping you will give someone the gift of life this holiday season. And they say there's a big need for it,especially at this time of year. more »
Dec/19/07 5:50 PM
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By Kimberly Curth

Water Main Break Near Middle School

Many Robertsdale residents had to do without water for a couple hours Wednesday afternoon. more »
Dec/19/07 2:56 PM
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By Robert Blomquist

Puppy Tortured

Puppy Tortured
A 7-month-old puppy was tortured. Now, Mobile County Animal Control needs your help to find the person who did it. more »
Dec/18/07 5:23 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by cork: Until the State and County law makers do something about animal abusers there is no stopping them. Let’s face it there is no money to pay law enforcement… 5 Responses »

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer
This holiday season will be especially tough for one Saraland family who lost their loved one to Leukemia. Now, they hope people will want to help others in her memory. more »
Dec/17/07 4:45 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by KSJD: IT IS SO SAD TO SEE THE YOUNG ONES GO FROM SUCH A TERRIBLE ILLNESS.  I HOPE SHE DID NOT SUFFER IN THE END.  She is at peace now and will be with… view »

Elberta Church Break-In

Elberta Church Break-In
Weekend thieves nabbed church instruments worth about ten thousand dollars. more »
Dec/17/07 4:20 PM
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By Debbie Williams
Comment by nemo: Hello Debbie: i have an extra electric guitar that I would be willing to give to the church if they need it . someone can get in touch with me at 251-709-1900.… view »

Competing With Christmas

Competing With Christmas
When you're born on Christmas day, your birthday has some pretty hefty competition. A birthday party with friends is almost impossible and a two-for-one gift is all but guaranteed! more »
Dec/14/07 6:41 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by peteprescott: Thank you so much!! view »

Baldwin Drug Sweep

Baldwin Drug Sweep
An undercover drug sweep in Baldwin County landed 18 people in jail on drug charges. more »
Dec/14/07 4:42 PM
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By Debbie Williams
Comment by bamabill: way to go, sheriff mack.  keep up the good work. 1 Responses »

Child Rapist Scoffs At Sentence

Child Rapist Scoffs At Sentence
Jack Wiley is sentenced to life in prison, but he doesn't think he'll stay there. more »
Dec/14/07 4:28 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

School Board To Help Fund Stadium

School Board To Help Fund Stadium
Baldwin County School Board members vote to provide $1.5 million for Spanish Fort stadium more »
Dec/14/07 12:45 AM
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By WKRG Staff

Car Crashes Into Daphne Store

Car Crashes Into Daphne Store
A worker has quite a story to tell her friends and family. more »
Dec/13/07 10:17 PM
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By Emily Forrester

Christmas Shopper Leaves Infant In Car

Christmas Shopper Leaves Infant In Car
Foley mother and volunteer firefighter leaves three-month old son in car for over an hour while she goes shopping more »
Dec/12/07 6:35 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by MeAmerican: Who hasn’t wanted to leave an ungrateful, screaming, time consumming rugrat alone to realize the importance of parents, every now and then? HA, just… 35 Responses »

Home Lost To Fire In Silverhill

Home Lost To Fire In Silverhill
Mobile home goes up in flames, expectant mother homeless more »
Dec/12/07 6:20 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by lacoste: This was a single working mother that has a 2 year old daughter and is 8 month pregnant. She had no insurance If you woulld like to help Them In any way… view »

A Change for Life

A Change for Life
Many times holiday parties and celebrations are punctuated with alcohol. For people with substance abuse problems, the holidays are a time to stay away from temptation. more »
Dec/12/07 4:32 AM
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By Chad Petri

More Charges?

More Charges?
More charges could be filed today against a man accused of kidnapping a woman and taking her across the country. Video more »
Dec/12/07 3:02 AM
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By Jennifer Dale
Comment by chase25: what a wackjob 1 Responses »

Kidnapped, Bound Woman Found In Loxley

Kidnapped, Bound Woman Found In Loxley
Authorities arrest a truck driver from Missouri more »
Dec/11/07 9:25 PM
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By Steve Alexander

Infant Dies in Rollover Crash

Infant Dies in Rollover Crash
New Info 4-month-old girl is killed in a crash on Hwy. 31, south of Bay Minette. Her mom ran into a truck and rolled several times. more »
Dec/11/07 8:30 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by KSJD: i feel for this family just as much as the rest of you guys do,  but we cannot convict this man of murder.  he did not set out that morning to… 16 Responses »

Little Girls’ Big Dreams…Shattered

Little Girls’ Big Dreams…Shattered
New information in the arrest of cheerleading organization president more »
Dec/11/07 5:04 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by cheercoach1: I just hope that with all of the negative surrounding our organization, people still realize that our girls deserve the best and we WILL NOT allow that… view »

Early Christmas Gift: A New Home

Early Christmas Gift: A New Home
A Baldwin County woman will soon celebrate Christmas a little early. more »
Dec/11/07 4:26 PM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by joy-love-faith: Will we all have dreams. But we all do not drinks and party all the time..THIS IS MISS USED MONEY!!!!!!!!. She can work. Glad to see that she got a home.… view »

Poker Game Robbery: New Arrest

Poker Game Robbery: New Arrest
Foley police arrest Mt. Vernon man in connection with wild poker party armed robbery. more »
Dec/11/07 4:03 PM
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By Pat Peterson

Doctor’s Office Videotaped

Doctor’s Office Videotaped
Patients of a Dauphin Island medical clinic say their privacy was violated when a town employee went into their doctor's office with a video camera. more »
Dec/10/07 8:05 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by Jason: this entire issue has been covered in great, thorough detail at the website that this “islanddweller” links to below. the town was afforded… 8 Responses »

Cheerleading Sponsor Arrested

Cheerleading Sponsor Arrested
Head of Foley Youth Cheerleading Assocation charged with theft and credit card fraud more »
Dec/10/07 5:48 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by cheercoach1: I just hope that with all of the negative surrounding our organization, people still realize that our girls deserve the best and we WILL NOT allow that… 5 Responses »

Teen Theft Ring Busted

Teen Theft Ring Busted
Three Baldwin County teenagers arrested in six-state theft ring. Cops say kids stole half a million dollars worth of property and sold items on E-bay. more »
Dec/10/07 4:45 PM
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By Pat Peterson

Christmas Parade Will Cause Traffic Delays

Christmas Parade Will Cause Traffic Delays
If you plan to be in the Semmes area this weekend, pack your patience. more »
Dec/7/07 3:55 PM
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By Emily Forrester

Cuffed & Cursing

Cuffed & Cursing
Armed robbery suspect arrested in Foley investigation curses, fights with police and verbally attacks the city. Exclusive Video more »
Dec/7/07 10:45 AM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by mchestang3: to me that was really not a brillant idea, but they get what he deserve. view »

Holiday Tragedy Hits Foley Family

Holiday Tragedy Hits Foley Family
Fire destroys Foley mobile home...family loses everything more »
Dec/6/07 4:22 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by kjunlad: THIS IS HORRIBLE. I KNOW TAMMY, I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HER AND SHE ALSO WORKED AT A LOCAL GAS STATION NEAR MY HOME. I WOULD LIKE TO HELP SO IF ANYONE KNOWS… view »

Fire Destroys Home

Fire Destroys Home
This Christmas will be a tough one for a Foley mother and her two sons. This morning they lost their home in a fire. Video more »
Dec/6/07 11:38 AM
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By Pat Peterson

Peeping Tom Arrested

Peeping Tom Arrested
The Mobile County Sheriff's Office arrest a man they describe as a peeping tom. more »
Dec/6/07 10:30 AM
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By Jennifer Dale

One Injured in Crash

One Injured in Crash
A traffic accident shut down part of Highway 59. Video more »
Dec/5/07 5:20 PM
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By Pat Peterson

Charge Dropped In Citronelle Tongue Case

Charge Dropped In Citronelle Tongue Case
Prosecutor drops false reporting charge on the man accused of cutting out his own tongue in Citronelle. Video more »
Dec/5/07 5:14 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by conehead: this is a realy bad thing for both family it is almost like something I seen in movie one time 3 Responses »

Do You Know This Man?

Do You Know This Man?
Bay Minette Police need your help finding a thief! more »
Dec/5/07 10:09 AM
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By Jennifer Dale

Murder Suicide

Murder Suicide
Satsuma Police found an elderly couple dead in the garage of their home. The Satsuma Police Chief tells News 5, it appears the husband shot and killed his wife before killing himself. Police believe it was a mercy killing. more »
Dec/4/07 4:16 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by baker1971: I will miss you both Aunt Louise and Uncle Bill. 1 Responses »

Sex Offender Living Near School & Daycare

Sex Offender Living Near School & Daycare
Elberta Police arrest a convicted sex offender living near a school & daycare. more »
Dec/4/07 12:17 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Murder Suicide

Murder Suicide
Police say an eldery man killed his terminally ill wife, then shot himself. more »
Dec/4/07 12:05 PM
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By Kimberly Curth

From the Farm to the lunch tray

From the Farm to the lunch tray
Alabama citrus growers are in the middle of the satsuma harvest. More than one-third of this year's crop is going to every school in the state. more »
Dec/4/07 4:39 AM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by localfooddude: I applaud the schools in Alabama for providing Satsuma’s to the students, but only one per student? view »

Ten Vehicles Stolen From A Prichard Car Sales Business

Ten Vehicles Stolen From A Prichard Car Sales Business
Thieves are still on the loose more »
Dec/3/07 9:21 PM
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By Steve Alexander

Bay Minette VA Home Director Resigns

Bay Minette VA Home Director Resigns
This week the director of a veteran's home in Bay Minette resigned as the State of Alabama works to address problems found at three of the states homes. more »
Nov/30/07 8:22 PM
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By Associated Press

Two Arrested After High Speed Chase

Two Arrested After High Speed Chase
Chase began in Washington County and reached speeds over 120 miles an hour, according to officers on the scene more »
Nov/30/07 5:39 PM
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By WKRG News 5

Saraland Man Featured in Presidential Debate

Saraland Man Featured in Presidential Debate
A Saraland man was chosen from a field of thousands to ask questions to Republican Presidential candidates. more »
Nov/29/07 5:19 PM
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By The Associated Press

Eastern Shore “Halfway” House Under Fire

Questions surround minimum security federal prison after authorities say prisoner brutally attacked woman more »
Nov/29/07 4:38 PM
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By Pat Peterson

ThyssenKrupp’s Future Impact

ThyssenKrupp’s Future Impact
Future impact of ThyssenKrupp steel plant in rural southwest Alabama to be discussed this week. more »
Nov/26/07 5:41 AM
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Lawmaker Has Concerns About New Steel Mill

Lawmaker Has Concerns About New Steel Mill
A Lawmaker who represents rural Washington County said schools, roads and infrastructure needs must be addressed in the area before the multi billion dollar ThyssenKrupp steel plant is completed. more »
Nov/23/07 1:03 PM
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By Associated Press

ThyssenKrupp Community Meeting

ThyssenKrupp Community Meeting
The Governor's Office will hold a meeting to update communities impacted by the ThyssenKrupp plant on the progress of the project. more »
Nov/20/07 7:19 PM
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By Governor Bob Riley's Office

Spokesperson: Theodore Not Annexation Target

Spokesperson: Theodore Not Annexation Target
City of Mobile responds to flyers and talk of annexation. more »
Nov/15/07 8:31 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by WestMobile: I don’t really care if Sammy annexes “The Terrace” which voted “yes”.  I don’t really care if Sammy annexes this… 1 Responses »

More Annexation in Mobile County?

More Annexation in Mobile County?
The spotlight may be on Theodore more »
Nov/14/07 8:38 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by barnabusmac: I used to live in the city and when I moved outside of the city limits my costs dropped.  Insurance went down, taxes went down(property, tags), etc.. … 7 Responses »

Fairhope Recycles

Fairhope Recycles
Get ready to recycle! America Recycles Day means free electronic recycling in Fairhope. more »
Nov/14/07 6:54 PM
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By Jene' Young

Third Mobile Annexation Lawsuit Dismissed

Third Mobile Annexation Lawsuit Dismissed
A judge dismisses a lawsuit filed against the City of Mobile. Opponents say the recent annexation election was done illegally. more »
Nov/2/07 8:27 PM
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By Emily Forrester
Comment by Lindie: Here we go with the race card again. view »

ThyssenKrupp Breaks Ground

ThyssenKrupp Breaks Ground
A host of dignitaries, including Governor Bob Riley, travel to Calvert for the groundbreaking of ThyssenKrupp's $3.7 Billion steel mill. more »
Nov/2/07 11:16 AM
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ThyssenKrupp Groundbreaking Tomorrow

ThyssenKrupp Groundbreaking Tomorrow
Governor Bob Riley will be in Calvert tomorrow to break ground on the $3.7 billion ThyssenKrupp steel mill. more »
Nov/1/07 4:57 PM
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By Governor Bob Riley's Office

Tax Increase Starts Thursday

Tax Increase Starts Thursday
People who shop and eat in the section of West Mobile that was recently annexed by the city will notice a tax increase starting Thursday. more »
Oct/29/07 10:36 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Lindie: I think this is funny. I bet the people who voted yes are now eating crow. Wonder if it is raw or cooked. lol. 4 Responses »

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