Chickasaw 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 4:40 a.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

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 »

Man Killed In Chickasaw Wreck

Chickasaw Police say the victim was driving the wrong way on I-65 Southbound early this morning. more »

Oct/4/09 11:51 AM

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By Chad Petri

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

Chickasaw Elementary School Teacher Arrested For Drunk Driving

Mobie police arrested Suzanne Morrison Tuesday morning on her way to school. more »

Sep/1/09 1:05 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by SDG1: Kudos Surf and Ttwan. And South wouldn’t you be upset if you were traveling on I-10 of the morning a TEACHER was found in this condition on her way… 31 Responses »

What Do You Think About Health Care Reform?

Congressman Jo Bonner holding town meetings on the issue this week. more »

Aug/17/09 9:48 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by BamaBob: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c10O9IR1rs 78 Responses »

Help For Homebuyers

A federally funded program seeks to help low income homebuyers. more »

Aug/15/09 9:09 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by nuong: Great1, Common sense is a thing of the past. You and I gonna have to adapt to this swing of the pendelum. I don’t like what is going on. … 13 Responses »

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 »

Save Up To $40,000 On A New Home

Mobile County is using federal money for an affordable housing program. more »

Aug/12/09 7:31 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by southfan1981: In the Mobile area, the median income per household is about $37K. A rule of thumb is that you can afford a home that is either three or four times your… 3 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 »

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Patti Smith says she won't seek re-election next year. more »

Jul/26/09 12:35 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by dougstech: More great news! More republican judges should follow her lead. view »

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 »

Jul/25/09 6:37 PM

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By Associated Press

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

Alabama Department of Public Safety says starting next week the cost of driver licenses and non-driver licenses will increase by 50 cents. more »

Jul/25/09 1:40 PM

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By Alabama Department of Public Safety

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 »

Chickasaw Man Killed In Argument

Saraland Police officials say Gene Pugh was killed Friday night. He was found in his car on I-65. more »

Jul/18/09 8:41 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by NICEY: THIS SURE IS NOT RIGHT AND THEY NEED TO FIND OUT JUST WHAT WENT ON,AND NEED TO PUNISH HER FOR HER WRONG DOING….. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THIS FAMILY view »

Freebies For Fourth and Beyond!

From July Fourth Activities to Free Concerts....take a load off your budget! more »

Jul/3/09 3:19 PM

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By Emily Forrester and Rose Ann Haven

Tasers On Campus

Mobile County School officials reject a proposal that would allow security officers to carry tasers on school campuses. more »

Jun/29/09 7:08 PM

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By WKRG Staff

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 »