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Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools

Associated Press — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:48:02 +0000

Swine flu shots to be available at schools at the end of November.

Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

Governor Riley's Office — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:11 +0000

Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida..

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:20:00 +0000

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate.

H1N1 Swine Flu Shots Available Wednesday

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:51:09 +0000

A limited number of vaccines will be available Wednesday in EVERY county in Alabama, but only to people in high risk groups. Click here to find the clinic nearest you.

Elderly Homeowner Shoots And Kills Intruder

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:00:51 +0000

An 81-year-old homeowner shot and killed an intruder.

Man Shot & Killed By Homeowner During Home Invasion

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:08:57 +0000

Police say Jeremy McCall broke into a Brewton couple's home and pointed a gun at them. The homeowner grabbed his gun and shot McCall.

Brewton Teacher Busted During Drug Sting

Associated Press — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:31:54 +0000

Police say a Brewton Elementary School teacher was arrested for buying Xanax pills from an undercover officer in an alley near her home.

Suspect: “I’m Not A Killer”

WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:20:04 +0000

After a 2-day manhunt, Bruce Day is in custody and new information comes out about the alleged crime.

Brewton Elementary School Teacher Arrested On Drug Charges

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:52:54 +0000

Police arrested Kelley Ball for possession of a controlled substance as part of an undercover investigation. Ball has been with Brewton City Schools for nearly 20 years.

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

Associated Press — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:46:52 +0000

Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days.

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding

Associated Press — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:57:29 +0000

Because of funds raised in the federal tobacco tax, publicly funded health insurance for Alabama children will expand to many middle-class families.

Billings Murder: Crime Scene Photos Public

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:59:35 +0000

Surveillance pictures and crime scene photos will be made public in the Billings murder investigation. All eight defendants were in the courtroom when the judge announced the ruling.

Billings Murder: Crime Spree Connection

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:34:11 +0000

Two men charged in the calculated murders of a Florida panhandle couple may have gotten away with a crime spree a few years earlier.

Health Care Reform Town Hall Meetings

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:03:01 +0000

Congressman Jo Bonner will hold town hall meetings around south Alabama next week to discuss President Obama's controversial health care reform plan. Click here to find the date/time of the one nearest you.

Back To School Supplies Tax Free

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:54:56 +0000

Parents shopping for back to school bargains can buy supplies tax-free this weekend.

Weather Watching For 50 Years!

WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:00:03 +0000

Meteorologists now know more about South Alabama's climate thanks to one dedicated citizen who's been watching the weather for the last half century!

Air Force Staff Sergeant Denied Bond

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:44:34 +0000

A judge denied bond for an Air Force Staff Sergeant accused in a home invasion and double homicide.

Stallworth Booked In Florida

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:41:47 +0000

One of the seven suspects charged in the calculated murders of a Florida panhandle couple has been extradited.

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again

Associated Press — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:35:14 +0000

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Patti Smith says she won't seek re-election next year.

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor

Associated Press — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:37:31 +0000

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.

Driver Licenses To Increase By 50 Cents

Alabama Department of Public Safety — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:40:33 +0000

Alabama Department of Public Safety says starting next week the cost of driver licenses and non-driver licenses will increase by 50 cents.

Billings’ Attorney: “The Entire Story Will Be Told”

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:37:48 +0000

An attorney representing the Billings family says speculation is harmful to the investigation and to the grieving family.

Suspect’s Mom : “I Love My Baby”

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:24:52 +0000

An Alabama judge takes the first step in extraditing one of the seven suspects charged with the murders of a Florida panhandle couple.

Stallworth Staying Put In An Alabama Jail Cell

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:42:20 +0000

A judge found probable cuase to hold Donald Stallworth, one of the seven men charged with the murders of Byrd and melanie Billings, until an extradition order can be worked out.

Suspect’s Wife Talking To Investigators

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:08:03 +0000

The wife of the alleged mastermind behind the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings will talk to investigators today.

One Billings Murder Suspect Staying In Alabama

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:25:31 +0000

Donald Stallworth turned himself into the Escambia County Jail in Brewton. He is refusing to waive his extradition to Florida.

Alabama Soldier’s Monument Dedicated

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:55:52 +0000

A monument to Corporal Christopher Winchester was dedicated in a 4th of July ceremony in his boyhood hometown of East Brewton.

Alabama Soldier Gets Special Memorial

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:33:15 +0000

Four years after his death in Iraq, Corporal Christopher Winchester is being remembered in his boyhood home of East Brewton.

Preview: Memorial For Alabama Soldier

WKRG.com: Chad Petri — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:43:38 +0000

Corporal Christopher Winchester was killed in Iraq four years ago. This July 4th a monument will be dedicated to him in his boyhood home of East Brewton.

Tasers On Campus

WKRG Staff — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:08:18 +0000

Mobile County School officials reject a proposal that would allow security officers to carry tasers on school campuses.

AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service

Associated Press — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:41:13 +0000

Alabama's largest phone company to raise the rate for single-line home phone service by 3 percent.

AL Ranked Second In Nation For Gun Deaths

Associated Press — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:50:15 +0000

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.

Summary Of 2009 Session

Associated Press — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:33:10 +0000

With Alabama's 2009 legislative session now over we take a look at the bills that made it the governor's desk.

Bond Set For HS Football Coach Accused Of Selling Marijuana

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:48:07 +0000

Investigators say Daniel Wilson, an offensive line coach at TR Miller High School, sold the drug to an undercover officer Friday night.

Finding A Job…

WKRG.com: Mel Showers — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:08:50 +0000

In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job.

Tax Refund Delays

Associated Press — Sat, 02 May 2009 19:24:40 +0000

Alabamians expecting a tax refund this year may have to wait a little longer than expected...

Teacher Arrested On Child Abuse Charges

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:53:01 +0000

An Escambia County teacher faces child abuse charges.

Train Hits Truck In Brewton

WKRG Staff — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:46:12 +0000

Authorities say a CSX train hit an 18-wheeler hauling logs in Brewton

Fumes Injure 3 Men In Brewton

Associated Press — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:38:53 +0000

Workers are hospitalized after being overcome by fumes inside a railroad tank car

Appleton Damage Caused By Tornado

The National Weather Service — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:17:46 +0000

The National Weather Service says an EF1 tornado touched down in Appleton, north of Brewton, Thursday morning.

Severe Weather Pounds Brewton Area

WKRG.com: Pat Peterson — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:32:19 +0000

Line of severe storms packs a punch in Escambia County, Alabama....causing damage in the Appleton community north of Brewton

Mother Nature Takes A Bite Out Of Appleton

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:52:54 +0000

A half-mile stretch of trees in the small town north or Brewton look like toothpicks after they were hit by either straight line winds or a tornado.

Tree Falls On Mobile Home

WKRG.com: Jamie Burch — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:59:29 +0000

Strong winds blew a tree over onto a mobile home in Thomasville.

Woman Killed In Wreck

WKRG.com: WKRG Staff — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:36 +0000

Evergreen woman dies in Saturday wreck.

Baldwin School Closing

WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:20:50 +0000

Fairhope's Alternative School facility to close. School Board to decide on Vaughn later

Brewton Native Hank Locklin Dead

The Associated Press — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:19:41 +0000

Country singer and Grand Ole Opry member was 91.

More Barriers Planned For I-65

Associated Press — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:28:38 +0000

Alabama transportation officials are planning to add another 43 miles of barrier along the interstate to prevent highway crossover deaths.

Caught A Whopper?

WKRG.com: Jennifer Rogers — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:42:25 +0000

Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch!

Country Boy’s Stimulus Plan

WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:30:33 +0000

One business owner hopes his idea to stimulate the economy will spread as fast as his cash!

Got Fish? Get Lunch!

WKRG.com: Jennifer Rogers — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:04:15 +0000

Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch!