Prichard 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

Toddler Shot In Apparent Drive-by Shooting

Prichard police say a 1-year-old girl and her father were shot while waiting on vehicle assistance on St. Stephens Road. more »

Nov/8/09 5:43 PM

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By Christian Stapleton

Comment by East coast: I was thinking of moving to the Saraland area. I have been watching the crime in Mobile county and as small the area is there is ALOT of crime!!!! Is there… 10 Responses »

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

Store Owners Fed Up With Crime

An Eight Mile convenience store is robbed at gunpoint for the sixth time in two years. The store's owners are fed up. more »

Nov/4/09 4:17 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Prichard Bust: Trick Or Treat?

Prichard police hoped to lure in a few dozen suspects with the promise of free money, but only a few showed up. more »

Oct/30/09 4:05 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by Fenian: I’m still chuckling at their use of “residence” in stead of “residents”...it sort of sets it up well. posted from my iPhone 5 Responses »

Legal Motion On Prichard Bankruptcy Expected

Workers wonder if there is money in the city's reserve fund. more »

Oct/28/09 9:56 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by cmb1: The question where did all the money go? Mayor? The city is still getting revenue so are the employees now getting paid? Retirees don’t give up and… view »

Prichard Files For Bankruptcy

NEW INFORMATION The city of Prichard files for bankruptcy one day before Mayor Ron Davis is scheduled to be depositioned in an ongoing pension dispute. more »

Oct/27/09 5:48 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by porkyp: Where are you Troy King? The democratic Mobile County D A offfice not going to do any thing about it. The federal judge ruled that the city must pay into… 13 Responses »

LeFlore Player Has Emergency Surgery

Linebacker Timothy Robinson underwent emergency brain surgery after suffering a concussion near the end of the Rattlers' victory over Spanish Fort. more »

Oct/10/09 1:14 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by jeffsmith: Sports are a waste. Real boring too. Hope the kid is ok. 3 Responses »

City Of Prichard Considers Bankruptcy

City officials say a mounting budget problem with the pension fund makes bankruptcy an option. more »

Oct/9/09 4:20 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by Alabama Patriot: This is a cheap tactic on the part of the mayor and city council of Prichard to get out of paying the pensioners anything at all. The people that… 4 Responses »

FREE Exploreum Admission

Free Friday has the rundown of all kinds of events across the area for the entire family to enjoy!! more »

Oct/8/09 8:08 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Comment by rmseek1234: Well, I have never been arrested…but I would say it is more because I OBEY the law,rather than break it. OUCH! 7 Responses »

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 »

Prichard Calls Pension Fund Unconstitutional

Prichard officials respond to a lawsuit filed over the city's pension fund. In the response, the city calls the fund "unconstitutional." more »

Oct/2/09 4:42 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by laladbreez: AMEN, Carl…how about they put them UNDER the jail? This is what I’m trying to say about “making an example” out of these… 17 Responses »

Retired Workers Aren’t Getting Checks

Retired Prichard City workers learn the check is not in the mail. more »

Oct/1/09 9:23 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by Razorsharp: Ickthus, you and I think so much alike it is scary! You are exactly right. Everyone has a price, and even the auditors could be bought. The leaders in… 11 Responses »

13 Year Old Hit By Car

A teenage driver who hit a 13 year old girl and fled the scene will not face charges. more »

Oct/1/09 4:31 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by lillybell: What if the girl would have died? He should of stopped and called 911. I’m sure when this happened he was on a cell phone. 18 Responses »

Electronic Bingo Coming To The Mobile Area?

The Prichard City Council paves the way for games. more »

Sep/28/09 9:32 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by seochampion: Welcome to the Africa Town Resort and Casino.They have a big bingo casino 40 miles north on I 65 hydroponics 15 Responses »