Semmes 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

Tropical Storm Ida Closings

Click here for all of the latest information regarding closures caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Updated 8:18 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

Family Trying To Raise $50,000 For A Life Changing Surgery

Kevin Wheat was just 3 years old when he nearly drowned. The accident left him with brain damage. Kevin's family is hoping to travel to China for a procedure that is only there. But they can't do it without your help. more »

Oct/23/09 5:15 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by sheltiedad: I agree cissiebee. I wish Kevin luck and a doctor with a steady hand. Godspeed. 4 Responses »

Autopsy Finished In Saraland Soldier’s Murder

Family members identify the victim as 57 year old Anthony Embley, Sr. They said he was an active member of the U.S. Army and National Guard. more »

Oct/22/09 7:59 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Semmes Man Killed When His Truck Hit A Tree

State Troopers say Joseph Phillips was going too fast when he went around a curve on Fire Tower Road near Gray Stone Drive in Semmes. more »

Oct/21/09 8:30 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by mob1: One day everyone will learn to slow the heck down on Fire Tower. 1 Responses »

He Called The Judge A Name

The judge didn't appreciate the name calling on national TV but still gave the junkman from Semmes more time to clean up. more »

Oct/5/09 4:20 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by rmseek1234: Shame on you youratfault for not knowing the whole story before making an ignorant comment. The facts are,the guy has lived there for at least 20 years,in… 15 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 »

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 »

Semmes Man On A&E’s “Hoarders”

Paul Hamman from Semmes is featured on the season finale of the hit show called "Hoarders." more »

Sep/28/09 4:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by cmb1: He said last time he went to jail it wasn’t bad in there? Makes you wonder about his stability? 3 Responses »

Semmes Neighborhood Sick Of Crime

People living in the Ponderosa sub-division are trying to do something about rising crime in their neighborhood. more »

Sep/13/09 2:07 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by cmb1: They need to target the people with the run down yardsand houses and get the neighborhood cleaned up! 2 Responses »

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

Body of Grand Bay Man Found In Semmes

Alabama State Troopers ID body of a man found dead along Moffett Road Saturday night. more »

Sep/12/09 9:03 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by sheltiedad: The lowlife driver didn’t have the human decency to stop and even see if the man needed attention. Of course, he/she probably had a suspended… 9 Responses »

Mobile County School Expands Drug Testing Policy

A local high school is answering questions about a drug testing policy the school district didn't know anything about. more »

Sep/2/09 3:52 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by rmseek1234: You are right teach2reach. And just think, if they got rid of Ms. Pierce’s exorbitant salary for making dumb comments like this, what all could be… 15 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 »

Free School Uniforms And Supplies

Church group plans giveaway, but is also looking for donations. more »

Jul/29/09 6:04 PM

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By Steve Alexander

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 »