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A Chickasaw florist continues an annual tradition. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/christmas_open_house/540026/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:57:21 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/swine_flu_shots_announced_for_al_schools/513930/Nov-09-2009_2-56-pm/
Swine flu shots to be available at schools at the end of November. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/swine_flu_shots_announced_for_al_schools/513930/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:48:02 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/gov._riley_declares_state_of_emergency/513726/Nov-09-2009_11-26-am/
Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/gov._riley_declares_state_of_emergency/513726/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:11 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/still_waiting_for_your_tax_refund/511865/Nov-08-2009_2-11-pm/
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/still_waiting_for_your_tax_refund/511865/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:20:00 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/school-lengthening-too-pricey-for-al-schools/411364/Oct-04-2009_2-55-pm/
Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/school-lengthening-too-pricey-for-al-schools/411364/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:46:52 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/man-killed-in-chickasaw-wreck/410999/Oct-04-2009_11-54-am/
Chickasaw Police say the victim was driving the wrong way on I-65 Southbound early this morning. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/man-killed-in-chickasaw-wreck/410999/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:51:13 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/alabamas-children-insurance-program-expanding/350170/Sep-13-2009_1-15-pm/
Because of funds raised in the federal tobacco tax, publicly funded health insurance for Alabama children will expand to many middle-class families. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/alabamas-children-insurance-program-expanding/350170/ Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:57:29 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/chickasaw-elementary-school-teacher-arrested-for-drunk-driving/311713/Sep-01-2009_1-56-pm/
Mobie police arrested Suzanne Morrison Tuesday morning on her way to school. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/chickasaw-elementary-school-teacher-arrested-for-drunk-driving/311713/ Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:05:18 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/what-do-you-think-about-health-care-reform/270319/Aug-17-2009_10-16-pm/
Congressman Jo Bonner holding town meetings on the issue this week. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/what-do-you-think-about-health-care-reform/270319/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:48:55 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/help-for-homebuyers/265473/Aug-17-2009_10-47-am/
A federally funded program seeks to help low income homebuyers. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/help-for-homebuyers/265473/ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 03:09:39 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/health-care-reform-town-hall-meetings/265230/Aug-15-2009_7-04-pm/
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. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/health-care-reform-town-hall-meetings/265230/ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:03:01 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/save-up-to-40000-on-a-new-home/257035/Aug-12-2009_8-51-pm/
Mobile County is using federal money for an affordable housing program. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/save-up-to-40000-on-a-new-home/257035/ Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:31:41 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/back-to-school-supplies-tax-free/237660/Aug-05-2009_4-10-pm/
Parents shopping for back to school bargains can buy supplies tax-free this weekend. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/back-to-school-supplies-tax-free/237660/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:54:56 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/alabama-justice-patti-smith-wont-run-again1/213444/Jul-26-2009_1-40-pm/
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Patti Smith says she won't seek re-election next year. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/alabama-justice-patti-smith-wont-run-again1/213444/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:35:14 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/sessions-makes-his-decision-on-sotomayor/211236/Jul-25-2009_7-22-pm/
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. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/sessions-makes-his-decision-on-sotomayor/211236/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:37:31 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/driver-licenses-to-increase-by-50-cents/210654/Jul-25-2009_2-11-pm/
Alabama Department of Public Safety says starting next week the cost of driver licenses and non-driver licenses will increase by 50 cents. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/driver-licenses-to-increase-by-50-cents/210654/ Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:40:33 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/chickasaw-man-killed-in-argument/193796/Jul-18-2009_8-43-pm/
Saraland Police officials say Gene Pugh was killed Friday night. He was found in his car on I-65. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/chickasaw-man-killed-in-argument/193796/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:41:54 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/freebies-for-fourth-and-beyond/159164/Jul-03-2009_7-16-pm/
From July Fourth Activities to Free Concerts....take a load off your budget! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/freebies-for-fourth-and-beyond/159164/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:19:56 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/tasers-on-campus/147908/Jun-29-2009_7-22-pm/
Mobile County School officials reject a proposal that would allow security officers to carry tasers on school campuses. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/tasers-on-campus/147908/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:08:18 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/att-raising-rate-for-home-phone-service/141010/Jun-27-2009_12-11-pm/
Alabama's largest phone company to raise the rate for single-line home phone service by 3 percent. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/att-raising-rate-for-home-phone-service/141010/ Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:41:13 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/al-ranked-second-in-nation-for-gun-deaths/100862/Jun-14-2009_1-57-pm/
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. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/al-ranked-second-in-nation-for-gun-deaths/100862/ Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:50:15 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/summary_of_2009_session/56286/May-16-2009_2-09-pm/
With Alabama's 2009 legislative session now over we take a look at the bills that made it the governor's desk. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/summary_of_2009_session/56286/ Sat, 16 May 2009 19:33:10 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/finding_a_job/26308/May-05-2009_11-33-pm/
In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/finding_a_job/26308/ Wed, 06 May 2009 04:08:50 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/tax_refund_delays/25799/May-02-2009_2-20-pm/
Alabamians expecting a tax refund this year may have to wait a little longer than expected... ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/tax_refund_delays/25799/ Sat, 02 May 2009 19:24:40 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/repair_work_already_starting_at_shaw/25717/Apr-29-2009_8-44-pm/
Magnet school students from Clark will be moving there next school year. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/repair_work_already_starting_at_shaw/25717/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:51:34 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/funeral_for_ray_ray_russell/25595/Apr-25-2009_7-16-pm/
Hundreds turnout to say goodbye to a familiar voice. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/funeral_for_ray_ray_russell/25595/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:01:58 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/local_city_could_raise_gasoline_tax/25194/Apr-09-2009_6-50-am/
Saraland City officials are looking at the idea. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/local_city_could_raise_gasoline_tax/25194/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:49:52 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/worker_killed_in_plant_accident/25184/Apr-08-2009_3-26-pm/
Contract worker dies in accident at Honeywell UOP facility near Chickasaw. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/worker_killed_in_plant_accident/25184/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:40:48 +0000 30.76068203132103 -88.07333707809448 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/giardinis_resignation_sparks_concern_over_rape_trial/25134/Apr-07-2009_9-33-am/
Giardini prosecuted a case that's been delayed several times. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/giardinis_resignation_sparks_concern_over_rape_trial/25134/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:22:38 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/weather/article/flood_mapping_to_benefit_mobile_baldwin/25071/Apr-03-2009_3-18-pm/
Mobile and Baldwin counties are among seven Alabama counties to benefit from some $5.8 million in federal money for flood map modernization. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/weather/article/flood_mapping_to_benefit_mobile_baldwin/25071/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:10:03 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/accident_on_i-65_backs_up_traffic/25062/Apr-03-2009_10-41-am/
2 trucks collided on Interstate 65, causing a traffic headache for travelers.. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/accident_on_i-65_backs_up_traffic/25062/ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:35:16 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/parents_pack_public_hearing/25029/Apr-01-2009_9-56-pm/
Mobile County School Board listens to parents' concerns about proposed school changes. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/parents_pack_public_hearing/25029/ Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:49:17 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/child_rape_case_delayed/24947/Mar-30-2009_3-22-pm/
The trial of a former cop accused of raping his young step daughter has been delayed until June. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/child_rape_case_delayed/24947/ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:46:33 +0000 30.686344939344202 -88.0499267578125 http://www.wkrg.com/mardi_gras/article/baldwin_school_closing/24636/Mar-19-2009_8-32-pm/
Fairhope's Alternative School facility to close. School Board to decide on Vaughn later ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mardi_gras/article/baldwin_school_closing/24636/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:20:50 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/homeowners_take_insurance_concerns_to_lawmakers/24353/Mar-11-2009_5-23-pm/
Gulf Coast homeowners fed up with skyrocketing premiums took their frustrations straight to lawmakers. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/homeowners_take_insurance_concerns_to_lawmakers/24353/ Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:00:32 +0000 32.36140331527543 -86.297607421875 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/more_barriers_planned_for_i-65/24216/Mar-08-2009_6-29-pm/
Alabama transportation officials are planning to add another 43 miles of barrier along the interstate to prevent highway crossover deaths. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/more_barriers_planned_for_i-65/24216/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:28:38 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/caught_a_whopper/23942/Feb-26-2009_10-12-pm/
Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/caught_a_whopper/23942/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:42:25 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/got_fish_get_lunch/23943/Feb-25-2009_8-10-am/
Share a photo of your big catch with WKRG News 5 This Morning and you could win a free lunch! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/got_fish_get_lunch/23943/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:04:15 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/show_off_your_big_catch/23940/Feb-25-2009_7-59-am/
Send a photo of your Whopper of a fish and you could win a Whopper Meal! ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/show_off_your_big_catch/23940/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:10:35 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/former_teacher_indicted_on_child_porn_charges/23249/Feb-03-2009_11-31-am/
Police say Melissa Gray drugged her two young children so a man from Florida could molest them. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/former_teacher_indicted_on_child_porn_charges/23249/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:30:03 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/multi-million_dollar_verdict_overturned/23172/Jan-30-2009_7-16-pm/
Supreme court orders new trial in the case of a Chickasaw family awarded millions from a wrongful death suit against Mobile Gas. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/multi-million_dollar_verdict_overturned/23172/ Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:27:28 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/deep_cuts_in_education_spending/22940/Jan-24-2009_2-28-pm/
Alabama legislators agree that huge cuts are needed in education spending, but many disagree on how to do it. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/deep_cuts_in_education_spending/22940/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:05:02 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/three_killed_in_friday_crash/22534/Jan-11-2009_5-50-pm/
Two teens and an 11-year-old were killed when their SUV hit a tree. Update: Victims Identified ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/three_killed_in_friday_crash/22534/ Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:50:34 +0000 30.711142637210045 -88.07601928710937 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/former_teacher_arrested_on_sex_charges/22525/Jan-09-2009_5-55-pm/
A former teacher is in jail accused of inviting a man to molest two children in her home. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/former_teacher_arrested_on_sex_charges/22525/ Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:27 +0000 30.77074909796689 -88.09189796447754 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/at_least_1_hurt_in_wreck/22263/Jan-01-2009_4-47-am/
News 5 Photojournalist Tim Jones was on the scene moments following a 3 car pileup in Chickasaw. Watch as crews rescue a woman trapped in a car. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/at_least_1_hurt_in_wreck/22263/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:20:14 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/hard_economic_times_hit_mardi_gras/22246/Dec-31-2008_2-24-pm/
Mardi Gras organizers are scrambling to find 80 vehicles to pull floats after a Mobile dealership pulled out. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/hard_economic_times_hit_mardi_gras/22246/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:27:55 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/kitten_killers_sentence_changed/22230/Dec-31-2008_12-14-am/
A Chickasaw man who cut the pads off a kitten's paws and then set it on fire because it scratched him will not have to spend 18 months in prison after all. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/kitten_killers_sentence_changed/22230/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:14:14 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/christmas_comes_early_for_vets/22034/Dec-21-2008_3-15-pm/
Car collectors pitch in to help former servicemen at the William F. Green Veterans Home. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/christmas_comes_early_for_vets/22034/ Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:49:32 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/highway_fatalities_on_the_decline/21898/Dec-15-2008_12-24-pm/
Officials credit higher fuel costs and stricter law enforcement for the significant drop in number of highway fatalities in Alabama. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/highway_fatalities_on_the_decline/21898/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:12:03 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/industry_demands_create_new_degrees/21893/Dec-15-2008_11-15-am/
Alabama's community colleges may offer new associate's degree in engineering next fall to meet industry demand. ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/alabama/article/industry_demands_create_new_degrees/21893/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:05:00 +0000