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Former City Councilman Bonds Out Of Jail

Henry Barnes is charged with second degree arson. Bayou La Batre police say Barnes tried to burn down a house he owned on Downey Street last week when a controlled burn got out of control. more »
Jul/2/09 3:30 PM
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Comment by ethansmuma: This guy has been a snake in the grass for years.  He’s gotten away with so much he has grown to believe that he’s above the law. … 2 Responses »

From Politics To The Pokey

He served four years on the Bayou La Batre City Council and now he's serving some time in jail. more »
Jul/1/09 6:25 PM
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Former Bayou La Batre Councilman Arrested On Arson Charges

Police say Henry Barnes tried to burn down his house on Downey Street during last week's evacuation that was ordered when a conrol burn got out of control. more »
Jul/1/09 2:55 PM
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Comment by BamaBob: I’m shocked, shocked ....... view »

Tasers On Campus

Mobile County School officials reject a proposal that would allow security officers to carry tasers on school campuses. more »
Comment by cmb1: I agree with the councelman who said they need to bring back the paddle! LOL and yes it goes back to how you were raised.  If you are raised like… 16 Responses »

Coden Church Keeps Moving On

Members of Sweet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church had their first service in their new home, the Coastal Relief Center in Coden. more »
Jun/28/09 2:42 PM
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AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service

Alabama's largest phone company to raise the rate for single-line home phone service by 3 percent. more »
Comment by wgarey: Two words: Magic Jack. I LOVE MINE!!! I have absolutely NO complaints! All you need is a high speed internet connection. Most homes have that anyway. I… 29 Responses »

Fire Officials Still Keeping Eye On Woods Fire

The fire started as a controlled burn in Bayou La Batre on Tuesday. more »
Jun/24/09 9:40 PM
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Comment by mob1: Cheif Wiggins, the only way to prevent this from happening again is NO BURNING!!!!  However you can not avoid citiziens from setting fires that turn… view »

Close Call On Last Shift

An officer who was hurt while on his last shift with the Bayou La Batre Police Department is out of the hospital. more »
Jun/24/09 6:00 PM
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Comment by rmseek1234: I am glad he is going to be OK. I have heard that too, southfan, and it wouldn’t surprise me…with all the stuff that goes into making meth,its… 1 Responses »

Arson Investigation After Controlled Burn In Bayou La Batre

The investigation into a fire that forced hundreds of people in Bayou La Batre to evacuate has taken a criminal turn. more »
Jun/24/09 12:53 PM
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Officer Injured In Ammonia Leak Released From Hospital

Officer Tim Byrd was injured Sunday after inhaling fumes at Bryant Products, a seafood shop on Tram Avenue. more »
Jun/24/09 12:31 PM
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Fire Officials Keeping Vigil In Bayou La Batre

A controlled burn gets out of hand, forcing evacuations. more »
Comment by Monkeys Uncle: The current ban allows forestry burns. I remember a burn got out of control in that same area in the not too distant past. Whoever did that last burn did… 3 Responses »

Fire Burning Out Of Control In Bayou La Batre

BREAKING NEWS The City of Bayou la Batre is evacuating people who live on Downey Street and in the Bayou Bend Apartments. more »
Jun/23/09 6:19 PM
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Comment by rmseek1234: Can we do some controlled burns around some of the junk properties? Hope no lives or property(homes) are lost…. 4 Responses »

Early Morning Ammonia Leak

An ammonia leak in Bayou la Batre barricades many neighbors in their homes and sends a police officer to the hospital. more »
Jun/21/09 2:46 PM
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Comment by ickthus: I might know who did this! Richard Pryor knows all about Ammonia leaks. He talks about it in one of his first albums. They could check for feet prints.… 3 Responses »

Coden Church Forced Outdoors

Members of Sweet Bethel Missionary Baptist Church are rebuilding after a fire and planning on holding services outside. more »
Jun/18/09 5:17 PM
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Historical Church Destroyed

Fire officials say the cause may be electrical related. more »
Jun/17/09 10:37 PM
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