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Matt Walker in CA Rehab

Matt Walker in CA Rehab
The man accused in the high dollar antique heist is reportedly in a California rehabilitation center. more »
Nov/23/09 12:42 PM
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H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic To Be Held At West Mobile Church

H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic To Be Held At West Mobile Church
The Mobile County Health Department will offer free vaccinations to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza to people in high priority groups on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. more »
Nov/23/09 11:08 AM
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Helping Teenagers Cope with Divorce

Helping Teenagers Cope with Divorce
A new program is helping teenagers who feel caught in the middle of their parents' divorce. more »
Nov/23/09 7:50 AM
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Open Studio By Mobile Artists

Open Studio By Mobile Artists
It’s an annual gathering for a handful of local artistic professionals. more »
Nov/22/09 10:28 PM
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Victorian Era Christmas

Victorian Era Christmas
Several kids were getting ready for Christmas the old fashioned way at the Ben May Main Library. more »
Nov/22/09 10:20 PM
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Mobile Medical Professionals Watch Healthcare Legislation

Mobile Medical Professionals Watch Healthcare Legislation
Professionals are keeping close tabs on the healthcare reform package moving through Congress. more »
Nov/22/09 10:09 PM
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Comment by rmseek1234: ?pa’s? Maybe they meant P.A.‘s or Physician Assistants? Anyway, I think that the health care bill will ultimately effect EVERYONE-doctors,… view »

Preparing For Black Friday

Preparing For Black Friday
Retailers are hoping this year’s shopping season will be better than last year in light of the recession. more »
Nov/21/09 10:05 PM
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Day In The Park For Penelope House

Day In The Park For Penelope House
A day out to raise money for a Mobile charity. more »
Nov/21/09 9:54 PM
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Free Turkey Giveaway Draws A Crowd

Free Turkey Giveaway Draws A Crowd
Hundreds came out to get a little Thanksgiving help from the JaMarcus Russell Foundation more »
Nov/21/09 4:04 PM
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Comment by slavepupy: would have been nice to know about it before it happened view »

Mobile International Festival Flourishes

Mobile International Festival Flourishes
Hundreds packed the Civic Center for a look at world cultures. more »
Nov/21/09 4:02 PM
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Hospital Releases Two People In Tugboat Explosion

Hospital Releases Two People In Tugboat Explosion
Two people were killed, four people were hurt. more »

FREE Friday!

FREE Friday!
Holiday Freebies Include Pic With Santa! more »

Jobless But Not Hopeless

Jobless But Not Hopeless
Unemployment numbers in Alabama are at a 25 year high. more »
Nov/20/09 5:40 PM
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Child Rape Arrest

Child Rape Arrest
A 31-year-old Mobile man is accused of raping two young girls for more than a year. more »
Nov/20/09 4:43 PM
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Fire Destroys Abandoned House

Fire Destroys Abandoned House
An empty, single story house was destroyed Friday morning in West Mobile. more »
Nov/20/09 2:58 PM
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Comment by mob1: Thats cool, you just sounded like someone I know from Semmes fire.. Its all good. 10 Responses »

Junior Miss Considers Name Change

Junior Miss Considers Name Change
America's Junior Miss is giving itself a makeover, and it may result in a new name for the scholarship program. more »
Comment by bamafan: So if it isn’t a beauty contest why aren’t there any homely girls in the contest? Or any special needs girls? Just asking. My daughter was… view »

Man Charged With Raping A Child

Man Charged With Raping A Child
A Mobile man is charged with having sexual contact with a child under the age of 12. more »
Nov/20/09 10:31 AM
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New Era Workers Worry About The Future

New Era Workers Worry About The Future
Company announces its closing its Mobile and Jackson, Alabama plants. more »
Nov/19/09 8:34 PM
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Comment by mburgha256: Yup, Just got to be union? company now says NO WAY. we can make the caps cheaper in CHINA??? Same price to purchase though. view »

Family Files Claim In Taser Case

Family Files Claim In Taser Case
The family of the deaf man tased after spending too much time in a Dollar General bathroom files claim against City of Mobile. more »
Nov/19/09 10:27 AM
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Comment by rmseek1234: mustyouknow-I suppose if you have no food in the house,and no family that care enough to get off their lazy welfare behinds to go get you some soup,crackers… 34 Responses »

Shaping Up Success: Erin Akey

Shaping Up Success: Erin Akey
WKRG News 5 This Morning has been shaping up with you all year! We are sharing your success stories. more »
Nov/19/09 4:42 AM
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Comment by durkac: I’m glad to see this series by WKRG. Sharing various ways to achieve weight loss wellness goals is an effective way to encourage people to make the… 1 Responses »

Will Your Children Get A Swine Flu Shot?

Will Your Children Get A Swine Flu Shot?
Parents talk about whether to sign permission slips. more »

Marilyn Wood “I’m Very Disappointed”

Marilyn Wood “I’m Very Disappointed”
Mobile County Revenue Commissioner Marilyn Wood says she's disappointed about the money missing from her office and promises accountability. more »
Nov/18/09 8:40 PM
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Comment by mob1: Has anyone ever understood why you have to make your check directly to “Carol R Norris” when ever you reapply for a new car tag? What keeps… 9 Responses »

H1N1 Vaccines to Begin in Schools

H1N1 Vaccines to Begin in Schools
Alabama Schools can begin H1N1 vaccinations on November 30th. more »
Nov/18/09 5:13 PM
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Local Schools To Offer Nasal Mist Flu Vaccine

Local Schools To Offer Nasal Mist Flu Vaccine
School children under 10 years old across Alabama will be offered the nasal mist swine flu vaccine beginning next week. more »
Comment by KxVicious: I thought the swine flu thing was over…. view »

You Could Snuggle This Puggle!

You Could Snuggle This Puggle!
Our Pet of the Week is a "designer" dog looking for a home. more »
Nov/18/09 8:45 AM
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Comment by CowboyAtHeart: Wow, i believe that’s the first Puggle i’ve ever seen! Now, if you’ll just bring it too me, i’ll take Extra Special care of it view »

Shaping Up Success: Shannon James

Shaping Up Success: Shannon James
WKRG News 5 This Morning has been shaping up with you all year! We are sharing your success stories. more »
Nov/18/09 4:26 AM
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Comment by katie: Great Job!! view »

Sex Offender Living In Satsuma Arrested

Sex Offender Living In Satsuma Arrested
Police say he moved to a new location. more »
Nov/17/09 9:07 PM
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Debt Settlement Company Complaints

Debt Settlement Company Complaints
Some debt settlement companies ask you to stop paying bills, even though you are legally obligated. more »
Nov/17/09 6:03 PM
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Comment by dbrinkm: Check out what Dave Ramsey talks about. Debt Snowball. Check it out. It works for real. 1 Responses »

Adoption Through Foster Care

Adoption Through Foster Care
Six biological siblings and their adoptive mother make up The Myrant Family. more »
Comment by southfan1981: Congratulations to Ms. Myrant. Kudos to the kids for getting such a great mom by choice. Sometimes things work out just as they should. I hope you all… 19 Responses »

Mobile County Offering H1N1 Shots

Mobile County Offering H1N1 Shots
Mobile County Health Department to hold H1N1 vaccination clinics Tuesday and Wednesday at downtown clinic for people in high priority groups.. more »
Nov/17/09 11:23 AM
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Shaping Up: Healthy Kids

Shaping Up: Healthy Kids
Trust for America says more children are becoming overweight.Its latest report shows Mississippi ranks number one in the nation for obese and overweight children between the ages of 10 and 17. Alabama is not too far behind...coming in 6th place. more »
Nov/17/09 4:41 AM
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Angel Tree Requests Up 32 Percent

Angel Tree Requests Up 32 Percent
More children are applying to be "adopted" this year. more »
Nov/16/09 9:17 PM
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Comment by cmb1: and Debbie4 have you seen some of the request? I think some of them are getting a little greedy… 1 Responses »

Half Of The Tanker Pie?

Half Of The Tanker Pie?
There's more talk about splitting the Air Force tanker contract. It will reportedly bring 96,000 jobs to the country. more »
Nov/16/09 6:09 PM
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Comment by claycitymadness: yah and two assembley lines and two sets of maintainers and two sets of tools. no, lets build one product and be done with it. oh i looked at the northrop… 1 Responses »

Gulf Coast Classic Attendance: 8,495

Gulf Coast Classic Attendance: 8,495
The city of Mobile put up more than $70,000 for the 2009 Gulf Coast Classic, but how much bang did they get for their buck? more »
Comment by Alabama Patriot: They are bragging about last year’s debt. What about this year’s debt. Certainly the teams did not play for free, did they? 9 Responses »

African Refugees Find New Life In Mobile

African Refugees Find New Life In Mobile
A historic Mobile church is the weekly meeting place for dozens of African refugees. They were first relocated here in 2007. more »
Nov/15/09 9:49 PM
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America Recycles Day In Mobile

America Recycles Day In Mobile
The metro recycling center was commemorating the day with a special open house. more »
Nov/15/09 9:29 PM
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Veterans Day Motorcycle Run In Mobile

Veterans Day Motorcycle Run In Mobile
It’s never too late to honor Veterans in Mobile. A motorcycle run was held to just that. more »
Nov/15/09 12:37 PM
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Comment by Bikermike: was a good ride and they had a good turn out,perfect weather for it too. view »

Monford Point Marines Celebrate Corps

Monford Point Marines Celebrate Corps
Some Mobile Marines are saying “happy birthday” to the US Marine Corps with an annual ball. more »
Nov/14/09 7:38 PM
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How Many Cases Of Swine Flu At Mobile Jail?

How Many Cases Of Swine Flu At Mobile Jail?
New warden talks about H1N1 and inmate population. more »
Nov/13/09 9:10 PM
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FREE Friday!!

FREE Friday!!
Blue Angels Air Show, Free Flicks, and Celebrating Heritage! more »

Faith Academy Student Killed While Running

Faith Academy Student Killed While Running
Students at Faith Academy in West Mobile are dealing with the death of one of their classmates. more »
Nov/13/09 4:03 PM
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Comment by Monkeys Uncle: Why was he running in the dark on a pedestrian-hostile street? Was there not a safer place to run? If all Mobile has to offer for runners is unsafe streets… 7 Responses »

Shoe Drive To Benefit Soles4souls At Shoe Station

Shoe Drive To Benefit Soles4souls At Shoe Station
Shoppers are invited to recycle their 'gently worn' shoes for people in need. more »
Nov/13/09 10:43 AM
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Make a Dent in Your Christmas Shopping!

Make a Dent in Your Christmas Shopping!
Attention shoppers! It's time for the 25th annual Christmas Jubilee! more »
Nov/13/09 7:43 AM
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Jags End Season A Perfect 7-0

Jags End Season A  Perfect 7-0
South Alabama defeats Huntingdon 35-0. See highlights, hear Coach Jones. more »
Nov/12/09 10:05 PM
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Comment by southfan1981: GO JAGS! Once again, the team was a team, excellent coaching, athletic staff, cheerleaders and Prowlers. I want to mention the band was phenomenal! Everyone… view »

Car Slams Into House With Children Inside

Car Slams Into House With Children Inside
Woman said family left living room just before the accident. more »
Nov/12/09 9:31 PM
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Comment by MShipp23: Talk about a “miracle”, I cannot believe this happened with no injuries and a baby in a washing machine!!  How bizarre ...  These… 3 Responses »

He Stole An Elevator?

He Stole An Elevator?
Matt Walker is accused of receiving upwards of a million dollars in stolen antiques. Court records show he stole a staircase and elevator too! more »
Nov/12/09 5:59 PM
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Comment by rmseek1234: I do understand and respect what you are saying MShipp23. It is just a personal peeve of mine to act like any one group of people is “better”… 8 Responses »

Longtime Local Retailer Shuts Its Doors

Longtime Local Retailer Shuts Its Doors
The Florida Street drainage project has drained the life out of another business. Greer's Grocery will close its Florida Street location. more »
Nov/12/09 4:05 PM
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Comment by jagsouthern: Interestingly enough, Florida Street is completely open today.  So long Greer’s.  I love this town but we could have done much better with… 10 Responses »

Ladies, This Could Be Yours!

Ladies, This Could Be Yours!
Dig up a diamond as part of UCP's Diamond Dig this weekend! more »
Nov/12/09 7:42 AM
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Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming

Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming
But what do the owners of small businesses in Mobile think about the idea? more »
Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: The teenage unemployment rate is at 27.6% and I think a link can be made to the increased minimum wage during these very difficult economic times. Force… 25 Responses »

Governor Riley: Patriot Of The Year

Governor Riley: Patriot Of The Year
Mobile honors Governor Bob Riley during Veteran's Day celebrations. more »
Nov/11/09 3:53 PM
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