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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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Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

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

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

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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School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

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 »

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding

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

Back To School Supplies Tax Free

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 »

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again

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

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

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 »

Tasers On Campus

Tasers On Campus
Mobile County School officials reject a proposal that would allow security officers to carry tasers on school campuses. more »
Jun/29/09 7:08 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by cmb1: I agree with the councelman who said they need to bring back the paddle! LOL and yes it goes back to how you were raised.  If you are raised like… 16 Responses »

AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service

AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service
Alabama's largest phone company to raise the rate for single-line home phone service by 3 percent. more »
Jun/27/09 11:41 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by wgarey: Two words: Magic Jack. I LOVE MINE!!! I have absolutely NO complaints! All you need is a high speed internet connection. Most homes have that anyway. I… 29 Responses »

AL Ranked Second In Nation For Gun Deaths

AL Ranked Second In Nation For Gun Deaths
New national study says that Alabama's high gun ownership and weak gun laws could possibly be the cause of such a high gun death rate. more »
Jun/14/09 1:50 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Bought a Franchi years ago good wing gun great balance ,shoots where it’s pointed. I have a daughter that can smoke me with my own gun proud moment… 45 Responses »

Summary Of 2009 Session

Summary Of 2009 Session
With Alabama's 2009 legislative session now over we take a look at the bills that made it the governor's desk. more »
May/16/09 1:33 PM
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By Associated Press

Finding A Job…

Finding A Job…
In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job. more »
May/5/09 10:08 PM
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By Mel Showers

High School Playoffs Resume Tuesday

High School Playoffs Resume Tuesday
Click here for the schedule The Alabama High School Athletic Association put the playoffs on hold last week because of the swine flu. more »
May/4/09 11:42 AM
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By WKRG Staff

Tax Refund Delays

Tax Refund Delays
Alabamians expecting a tax refund this year may have to wait a little longer than expected... more »
May/2/09 1:24 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by bamagirl100: The sooner you send it in the better. 3 Responses »

New High School Playoff Schedule Released

New High School Playoff Schedule Released
The Alabama High School Athletic Association released a tentative new schedule for games postponed because of the swine flu. more »
Apr/30/09 3:18 PM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Swine Flu Delays High School Playoffs In Alabama

Swine Flu Delays High School Playoffs In Alabama
BREAKING NEWS The Alabama High School Athletic Association shuts down all high school athletic events until further notice due to probable cases of swine flu in north Alabama. more »
Apr/29/09 11:50 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Tree Falls On Mobile Home

Tree Falls On Mobile Home
Strong winds blew a tree over onto a mobile home in Thomasville. more »
Mar/26/09 11:59 AM
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By Jamie Burch

More Barriers Planned For I-65

More Barriers Planned For I-65
Alabama transportation officials are planning to add another 43 miles of barrier along the interstate to prevent highway crossover deaths. more »
Mar/8/09 6:28 PM
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By Associated Press

Caught A Whopper?

Caught A Whopper?
Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch! more »
Feb/28/09 4:42 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers

Got Fish? Get Lunch!

Got Fish? Get Lunch!
Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch! more »
Feb/27/09 4:04 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers

Show Off Your Big Catch!

Show Off Your Big Catch!
Send a photo of your Whopper of a fish and you could win a Whopper Meal! more »
Feb/25/09 7:10 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers

Deep Cuts In Education Spending

Deep Cuts In Education Spending
Alabama legislators agree that huge cuts are needed in education spending, but many disagree on how to do it. more »
Jan/24/09 2:05 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by aubie222: If you’ve seen Riley’s budget for the 2009-2010 school year, he did quite a few cuts!  He’s cutting the teachers but adding more… 3 Responses »

Hard Times Hit Mardi Gras

Hard Times Hit Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras organizers are scrambling to find 80 vehicles to pull floats after a Mobile dealership pulled out. more »
Dec/31/08 1:27 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: Of course, after Fred makes millions and millions from his moonpie, he should be able to spring for a few trucks. 11 Responses »

Christmas Comes Early For Vets

Christmas Comes Early For Vets
Car collectors pitch in to help former servicemen at the William F. Green Veterans Home. more »
Dec/21/08 2:49 PM
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By WKRG Staff

Highway Deaths On The Decline

Highway Deaths On The Decline
Officials credit higher fuel costs and stricter law enforcement for the significant drop in number of highway fatalities in Alabama. more »
Dec/15/08 12:12 PM
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By Associated Press

Industry Demands Create New Degrees

Industry Demands Create New Degrees
Alabama's community colleges may offer new associate's degree in engineering next fall to meet industry demand. more »
Dec/15/08 11:05 AM
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Alabama Rep. To Join New Administration?

Alabama Rep. To Join New Administration?
Rep. Artur Davis of Alabama is being vetted for an undisclosed position in president-elect Barack Obama's administration. more »
Dec/12/08 10:04 AM
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By Associated Press

Workers Worry About Job Cuts

Workers Worry About Job Cuts
Clarke County workers worry their days may be numbered. more »
Nov/12/08 6:20 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by LikeSoup: I don’t know if job cuts are necessary or not but the best way to succeed in life is to identify work you enjoy which enables you to be happy and… view »

Will Artur Davis Join Obama?

Will Artur Davis Join Obama?
Rumors are swirling whether the U.S. Congressman from Alaabama will join Obama's cabinet. more »
Nov/6/08 10:52 PM
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By Diana Lucio

McDonald’s Building Destroyed

McDonald’s Building Destroyed
Fire engulfs local McDonald's franchise Tuesday morning. SLIDESHOW more »
Oct/28/08 6:56 PM
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By WKRG Staff

$4 Million In Unclaimed Refunds

$4 Million In Unclaimed Refunds
Mailing errors return more than 5,300 stimulus checks and 1,500 tax refund checks back to the IRS - one them could be yours. more »
Oct/26/08 1:06 PM
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By Associated Press

Police Chief Recovering After Serious Crash

Police Chief Recovering After Serious Crash
Thomasville Police Chief Billy Hicks is recovering after suffering a spinal cord injury in a weekend crash. more »
Oct/7/08 5:45 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by rosepetal: my prayers are with him and his family, if it is a spinal cord injury please get him out of alabama to be treated. i will pray for this man and his family. view »

Police Chief Has Serious Injuries From Crash

Police Chief Has Serious Injuries From Crash
Thomasville Police Chief Billy Hicks crashed Saturday night. The mayor says the chief has a spinal cord injury. more »
Oct/6/08 4:37 PM
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By Emily Forrester

Things To Do

Things To Do
Looking for something to do this weekend? Things To Do is a full featured list of area happenings from concerts to community cookouts or just find the show times of a Movie. more »
Sep/12/08 2:35 PM
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By David Rencher

Hurricanes Affecting Local Blood Supply

Hurricanes Affecting Local Blood Supply
Ike a reminder of how storms make an impact far from where they make landfall. more »
Sep/10/08 12:46 PM
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By LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Fay Packs Small Punch In Alabama

Fay Packs Small Punch In Alabama
A tree falls on a Thomasville home. A 17 year old is thankful she lived to tell about it. Video more »
Aug/24/08 3:32 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Clarke County Plant Explosion

Clarke County Plant Explosion
Six people hurt in accident, four receive severe burns more »
May/7/08 4:49 PM
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By Pat Peterson

McCain Promises Action

McCain Promises Action
Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain courts rural Alabama voters. more »
Apr/21/08 8:26 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

McCain Praises Civil Rights Marchers

McCain Praises Civil Rights Marchers
John McCain recalled the bloody beatings of civil rights marchers in Selma during his first of two campaign stops Monday in Alabama. more »
Apr/21/08 9:10 AM
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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff

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