Mobile Alabama News

Second Round Of Bidding Opens For Tanker

The Defense Department outlines what its looking for. more »

Aug/6/08 8:23 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by rosepetal: MeAmerican, you know you love us. thank you for adding spice to this board. lol 63 Responses »

Mobile & Baldwin Schools Among Football’s Elite

The Alabama Sports Writers Association releases the annual Prep football rankings. Several local teams made the Top 10 in each class. Click here to see where your school ranks. more »

Aug/6/08 7:05 PM

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By The Associated Press

Freezer Murder: What Police Found Inside The Home

News 5 has uncovered details in freezer body case. Read list of items seized from Hopkins home more »

Aug/6/08 5:08 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by mstruth: O.K. everyone. jesus23 is serving time in prison for rape and sodimy and has gained access to a computer and that is why this IDIOT is standing up for… 34 Responses »

Cage Fighter Pleads Guilty To Starting Brawl

Three people were stabbed in the brawl outside an Auburn University fraternity house. The Irvington man who started it was sentenced to 5 years in prison. more »

Aug/6/08 4:26 PM

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By The Associated Press

Woman Robs Bank, Rides Off In Taxi

Mobile police say a 55-year-old woman took a taxi to the Compass Bank on Bel Air Blvd., robbed it, then took the taxi back to her motel. more »

Aug/6/08 3:32 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by meluck: I bet she isn’t even a katrina victim(it is sad for people to use that as an excuse). I don’t know about all you, but did you notice in the… 7 Responses »

Teachers Trained To Spot Child Sex Abuse

Mobile County Public School students return to class next week. Teachers are getting prepared...not just dusting off desks and readying lesson plans but learning a valuable lesson that could help save the lives of their students. more »

Aug/6/08 3:08 PM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Comment by MeAmerican: Hasn’t there been a huge number of these teachers that are actually commiting the abuse? Kinda like giving the bank robber the keys to watch over… 1 Responses »

Compass Bank Robbed

MPD says a 55-year-old woman robbed the Compass Bank on Bel Air Boulevard Wednesday morning and used a taxi as a getaway car. more »

Aug/6/08 10:38 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by mustuknow: Treese and Ashley: Please forgive my rant but obviously this woman has a history of scamming people and robbing them in one form or another. I may… 3 Responses »

Picture Of Manhunt Suspect Released

Police say this is the man who stole a car from Mobile, lead them on a chase and then ditched the car, sparking a 6 hour manhunt. He's still on the run. more »

Aug/6/08 9:19 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by mheat923: as this all happened a mile from my home and we listened to the police scanner and talked to deputies patrolling our road..it would have been easier to… 1 Responses »

Riverview Plaza Office Building Fire

Mobile firefighters responded to an early morning fire alarm at the Riverview Plaza Office Building. more »

Aug/6/08 5:51 AM

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By Mobile Fire-Rescue Department News Release

Comment by carl: They keep adding all them spires to the top of the buildings and it’s gonna look like the back of a porcupine on a bad day,huh ? 2 Responses »

Pedestrian Struck and Killed

Wednesday morning accident happened in the Crichton community of Mobile. more »

Aug/6/08 2:54 AM

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By Tyler Ludke

Mobile Man Offering Reward To Catch Vandals

He's offering $500 for the arrest and conviction of vandals that struck last week. more »

Aug/5/08 7:57 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by rosepetal: they are little heathens, i hate it when they are referred to as kids, when caught they should be tried as adults. 2 Responses »

Hung Jury In Carr Brother Bank Robbery Trial

Even if the state decides not to retry this case, Brandon Carr is still not a free man. He faces federal charges in the bank robbery. He's also accused of pulling off two other heists with his brothers. more »

Aug/5/08 5:35 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Razorsharp: You can “ponder” his innocence next week when he is out on the streets and decides to try murder instead of robbery. 3 Responses »

Bond Set For Freezer Murder Suspect

A preacher accused of killing his wife and stuffing her body into a freezer was back in court. more »

Aug/5/08 4:31 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by DEW26M: Jamie Burch, thank you very much for that information, it helps the case make sense. 2 Responses »

Alabama Power Seeking Rate Hike

Alabama Power spent nearly $25 million more on fuel in June than it recovered from its customers. more »

Aug/5/08 2:03 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by rosepetal: alabama power is to much of a monoply, they sure do not need a rate increase. alabama power is worse than the oil companies ever dared to be. 7 Responses »

National Night Out

Lock your doors, turn on the porch light and spend the evening outside with neighbors and officers. more »

Aug/5/08 1:47 PM

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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press.

Not Guilty Plea In Freezer Murder Case

Evangelist says he did not kill his wife and stuff her body in a freezer. Anthony Hopkins also says he's innocent of sexually abusing one of his children. more »

Aug/5/08 9:22 AM

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By WKRG Staff/Associated Press

Comment by Savedsanctified&anointed;: Originalddane, u still need 2 b taught. There is no such thing as religious pride, for God has no respect for those who lives in pride (leviticus 26:19,… 61 Responses »

Coast Guard Helps With EPA Cleanup

Hazardous materials being removed from old bumper plating factory on Navco Road. more »

Aug/5/08 8:36 AM

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By WKRG Staff

Triple Feat

Mobile couple participates in first-ever three-way kidney donation in U.S. more »

Aug/5/08 7:44 AM

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By Richard Craver/Winston-Salem Journal

Saving Money On Your Grocery Bill

In the first of a three part series, we examine what you can do to save on the necessities. When it comes to groceries, planning and calculations can go a long way. more »

Aug/5/08 3:57 AM

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