Brewton Alabama News

Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools

Swine flu shots to be available at schools at the end of November. more »

Nov/9/09 2:48 PM

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By Associated Press

Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.. more »

Nov/9/09 11:23 AM

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By Governor Riley's Office

Shelters Opening for Ida Landfall

List of open shelters in our area. more »

Nov/9/09 10:21 AM

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By Steven Norris

Tropical Storm Ida Closings

Click here for all of the latest information regarding closures caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Updated 7:07 p.m. more »

Nov/8/09 6:40 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »

Nov/8/09 1:20 PM

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By Associated Press

H1N1 Swine Flu Shots Available Wednesday

A limited number of vaccines will be available Wednesday in EVERY county in Alabama, but only to people in high risk groups. Click here to find the clinic nearest you. more »

Oct/27/09 9:51 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Elderly Homeowner Shoots And Kills Intruder

An 81-year-old homeowner shot and killed an intruder. more »

Oct/13/09 4:00 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by workinggirl: Amen. MBoy, I totally agree. 9 Responses »

Man Shot & Killed By Homeowner During Home Invasion

Police say Jeremy McCall broke into a Brewton couple's home and pointed a gun at them. The homeowner grabbed his gun and shot McCall. more »

Oct/12/09 2:08 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Fox: This site sure doesn’t provide much info. According to another site, the home owner was aged 81! And the dead man was released from a… 14 Responses »

Brewton Teacher Busted During Drug Sting

Police say a Brewton Elementary School teacher was arrested for buying Xanax pills from an undercover officer in an alley near her home. more »

Oct/10/09 6:31 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by brewtonmom: Why is that the teachers are not drug tested? Maybe the ones who are fed up with what is happening will stand up and request for them all to be tested. 15 Responses »

Suspect: “I’m Not A Killer”

After a 2-day manhunt, Bruce Day is in custody and new information comes out about the alleged crime. more »

Oct/9/09 5:20 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by southfan1981: I am confused. He had a trial in the Allen case and was found guilty for a lesser charge? Were they not able to convict him because the victim’s… 5 Responses »

Brewton Elementary School Teacher Arrested On Drug Charges

Police arrested Kelley Ball for possession of a controlled substance as part of an undercover investigation. Ball has been with Brewton City Schools for nearly 20 years. more »

Oct/9/09 11:52 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by unvrknow: I know this woman and she was a very good teacher and grant writer but hanging around with crooks like my ex-wife evidently rubbed off on her. The Brewton… 14 Responses »

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. more »

Oct/4/09 2:46 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Obama knows the states can not afford this, he is not stupid. By pushing this on the schools will in turn cause the schools to come back to the Federal… 4 Responses »

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding

Because of funds raised in the federal tobacco tax, publicly funded health insurance for Alabama children will expand to many middle-class families. more »

Sep/13/09 12:57 PM

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By Associated Press

Billings Murder: Crime Scene Photos Public

Surveillance pictures and crime scene photos will be made public in the Billings murder investigation. All eight defendants were in the courtroom when the judge announced the ruling. more »

Aug/21/09 3:59 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by minimay87: I agree. Sitting through the trial is going to be painful and heart wrenching enough. During a trial I had attended my family ask the courts to let us… 2 Responses »

Billings Murder: Crime Spree Connection

Two men charged in the calculated murders of a Florida panhandle couple may have gotten away with a crime spree a few years earlier. more »

Aug/20/09 4:34 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by nuong: It would be nice to find out that seven thugs were put out of business. view »

Health Care Reform Town Hall Meetings

Congressman Jo Bonner will hold town hall meetings around south Alabama next week to discuss President Obama's controversial health care reform plan. Click here to find the date/time of the one nearest you. more »

Aug/15/09 7:03 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Robin12046: The times for these Town Hall meetings are really conducive to the working people in the city. How is someone who works 8-5 supposed to be able to… 1 Responses »

Back To School Supplies Tax Free

Parents shopping for back to school bargains can buy supplies tax-free this weekend. more »

Aug/5/09 3:54 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by rmseek1234: Why do they wait until the last minute,when everything is picked over to do this? Sorry, I would rather pay the tax and get what I need, than to run all… view »