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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 »
Nov/20/09 2:51 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
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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By Katie Hammond

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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By Steve Alexander
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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By Tiffany Craig
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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By Kesshia Peyton
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 »
Nov/18/09 10:13 PM
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By Steve Alexander

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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By Tiffany Craig
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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By Bill Riales

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 »
Nov/18/09 3:30 PM
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By Associated Press
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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By Devon Walsh
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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By Kesshia Peyton
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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By Steve Alexander

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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By Bill Riales
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 »
Nov/17/09 3:12 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven
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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By Mobile County Health Dept.

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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By Kesshia Peyton

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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By Steve Alexander
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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By Tiffany Craig
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 »
Nov/16/09 6:08 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
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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By Chad Petri

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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By Chad Petri

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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By Chad Petri
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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By Chad Petri

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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By Steve Alexander

FREE Friday!!

FREE Friday!!
Blue Angels Air Show, Free Flicks, and Celebrating Heritage! more »
Nov/13/09 4:41 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven, Emily Forrester

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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By Jessica Taloney
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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By WKRG Staff

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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By Devon Walsh

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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By Randy Patrick
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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By Steve Alexander
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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By Tiffany Craig
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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By Jessica Taloney
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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By Devon Walsh

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 »
Nov/11/09 9:45 PM
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By Steve Alexander
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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By Jessica Taloney

Fantasy Sails Into Mobile

Fantasy Sails Into Mobile
Carnival Fantasy arrived this morning at the cruise terminal in downtown Mobile. more »
Nov/11/09 2:05 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by FLOWERCHILD: I cruised on the Holiday and loved it. I will look forward to sailing on the Fantasy too. 1 Responses »

Take Me Home!

Take Me Home!
This terrier is looking for a way out of the Mobile County Animal Shelter. more »
Nov/11/09 7:40 AM
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By Devon Walsh

Homeowners Have Ideas For Lower Insurance Rates

Homeowners Have Ideas For Lower Insurance Rates
Homeowners meet with legislators Tuesday night in Spanish Fort. more »
Nov/10/09 10:43 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by rmseek1234: I liked DI, and that particular area because you could walk across the street to the beach. Plus,the homes we looked at were waterfront (on the bay or… 11 Responses »

Ida Who?

Ida Who?
Ida has come and gone, leaving not much more than down time in it's path. more »
Nov/10/09 5:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth

International Adoption

International Adoption
Traveling to Russia to adopt children is the perfect fit for some local familes. more »
Nov/10/09 3:20 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven
Comment by lalalicococh: Happy Adoption Month!!! As a family who has used Children of the World for two adoptions,I can fully endorse their agency as being knowledgable, timely,… 5 Responses »

Veterans Day Events Planned Along Gulf Coast

Veterans Day Events Planned Along Gulf Coast
There are several events going on along the Gulf Coast to honor local veterans. Click here for a list. more »
Nov/10/09 11:35 AM
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By Katie Hammond
Comment by carl: You know some of our fellow vets can’t get out to get some of these offerings for vets.Wonder if there is a program for them? 4 Responses »

No Tropical Storm Ida Break At Spring Hill College

No Tropical Storm Ida Break At Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College will be open Tuesday, with the exception of 8:15 a.m. classes. more »
Nov/10/09 8:07 AM
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By Jamie Burch

Ida Knocks Out Power To Dauphin Island

Ida Knocks Out Power To Dauphin Island
But, the bridge to the island remained open through the evening. more »
Nov/9/09 11:29 PM
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By Steve Alexander

Mobile Bracing For Ida

Mobile Bracing For Ida
Some Mobile shoppers are not taking an chances with Ida, they stocked up on supplies just in case. more »
Nov/9/09 5:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth

Bank Robber Caught On Tape

Bank Robber Caught On Tape
Mobile Police seek suspect in the robbery of the Compass Bank on Government Boulevard more »
Nov/9/09 3:56 PM
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By WKRG Staff

Coast Guard Closes Ports From Mississippi To Florida

Coast Guard Closes Ports From Mississippi To Florida
The Coast Guard is closing the ports of Gulfport, Pascagoula, Mobile, Pensacola, and Panama City to all vessel traffic. more »
Nov/9/09 3:45 PM
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By The Coast Guard

Mobile Regional Airport Prepares Tropical Storm Ida

Mobile Regional Airport Prepares Tropical Storm Ida
Some airlines are cancelling flights out of Mobile due to the weather, however the airport will remain open. more »
Nov/9/09 2:52 PM
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By Mobile Airport Authority

Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools

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

Man Shot In Downtown Mobile Nightclub

Man Shot In Downtown Mobile Nightclub
Mobile police are looking for a suspect in a late night shooting at a downtown Mobile nightclub. more »
Nov/9/09 2:36 PM
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By Christian Stapleton
Comment by KxVicious: I’d like to see sources on that statistic. 10 Responses »

Carnival’s Fantasy Delayed By Ida

Carnival’s Fantasy Delayed By Ida
The inaugural trip of Mobile's newest cruise ship is delayed by the arrival of Tropical Storm Ida. more »
Nov/9/09 1:10 PM
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By WKRG Staff

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