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Tropical Storm Ida Closings

Tropical Storm Ida Closings
Click here for all of the latest information regarding closures caused by Tropical Storm Ida. more »

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

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 »

H1N1 Swine Flu Shots Available Wednesday

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 »

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

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 »
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

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 »

Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Proving Popular

Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Proving Popular
Certain items are free of state sales taxes for three days. more »

Back To School Supplies Tax Free

Back To School Supplies Tax Free
Parents shopping for back to school bargains can buy supplies tax-free this weekend. more »
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 »

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Patti Smith says she won't seek re-election next year. more »
Comment by dougstech: More great news! More republican judges should follow her lead. view »

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says he has made up his mind on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but not ready to make his decision public. more »
Comment by mob1: Southern, unfortantly I am sure she will be voted in since the Dems rule. 1 Responses »

Driver Licenses To Increase By 50 Cents

Driver Licenses To Increase By 50 Cents
Alabama Department of Public Safety says starting next week the cost of driver licenses and non-driver licenses will increase by 50 cents. more »
Comment by liz36530: I agree with everybody else here! If I want to give to a charity I will give because I want to! NOT because I`m forced to!!! I am so sick of having taxes… 2 Responses »

A Plan To Fight Crime In Eight Mile

A Plan To Fight Crime In Eight Mile
A community watch group is starting there. more »
Jul/17/09 9:39 PM
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Comment by Bikermike: there is no way that I would walk these streets unarmed,that is just crazy.you are lucky if the police get there within an hour after you call them,by… 3 Responses »

Tasers On Campus

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 »

AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service

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 »

Washington County Jail Escapee Arrested In Mobile

Washington County Jail Escapee Arrested In Mobile
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is still looking for his accomplice, Billy Turner. more »
Jun/16/09 9:25 AM
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AL Ranked Second In Nation For Gun Deaths

AL Ranked Second In Nation For Gun Deaths
New national study says that Alabama's high gun ownership and weak gun laws could possibly be the cause of such a high gun death rate. more »
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Bought a Franchi years ago good wing gun great balance ,shoots where it’s pointed. I have a daughter that can smoke me with my own gun proud moment… 45 Responses »

Summary Of 2009 Session

Summary Of 2009 Session
With Alabama's 2009 legislative session now over we take a look at the bills that made it the governor's desk. more »

Finding A Job…

Finding A Job…
In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job. more »

Tax Refund Delays

Tax Refund Delays
Alabamians expecting a tax refund this year may have to wait a little longer than expected... more »
Comment by bamagirl100: The sooner you send it in the better. 3 Responses »

Baldwin School Closing

Baldwin School Closing
Fairhope's Alternative School facility to close. School Board to decide on Vaughn later more »

New Twist In Bizarre Murder Plot

New Twist In Bizarre Murder Plot
New developments in a bizarre murder plot involving a Washington County couple. more »
Mar/18/09 4:45 PM
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Comment by yellow rose of texas: I do know that the mother and kids are doing great and she had a wonderful Mothers Day. We all love you honey 326 Responses »

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