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Rising rates and skyrocketing premiums are beginning to effect homeowners further north. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/insurance_crisis_creeps_north/16250/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:55:11 +0000 WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney Insurance Crisis Creeps North WKRG.com 30.413150465068877 -87.59536743164062 http://www.wkrg.com/mobilesmakeover/article/new_plans_for_mobile_midtown_north/16251/
Meeting is held to discuss details of master plan for another part of Mobile. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mobilesmakeover/article/new_plans_for_mobile_midtown_north/16251/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:45:37 +0000 WKRG.com: Steve Alexander New Plans For Mobile Midtown North WKRG.com http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/americans_getting_a_raise/16249/
Need some more money in your paycheck? Millions of Americans will get more starting Thursday. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/americans_getting_a_raise/16249/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:13:37 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/falling_crude_oil_prices/16248/
Prices are now $20 less than record price set two weeks ago. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/falling_crude_oil_prices/16248/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:10:25 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/shark_bites_florida_teen/16247/
A day to remember for a Florida surfer, and he'll have a scar to prove it. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/shark_bites_florida_teen/16247/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:02:37 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/putting_it_in_park/article/day_14_smart_chicken_car/16245/
On Day 14 of Putting It In Park, I break our rules and drive. What would you do if someone handed over Smart car keys? Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/putting_it_in_park/article/day_14_smart_chicken_car/16245/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:30:15 +0000 WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig Day 14: Driving A Smart Car WKRG.com http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/bishop_executed_for_hammer_attack/16246/
BREAKING NEWS: Dale Bishop has been executed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman for his role in the claw hammer killing of Marcus Gentry. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/bishop_executed_for_hammer_attack/16246/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:21:56 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/investigates/article/bikes_vs_cars/16240/
The high price of gas is driving some people to find other ways to get around town. Moving from four wheels to two will save you money. But, is it worth the risk? News 5's Kimberly Curth investigates. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/investigates/article/bikes_vs_cars/16240/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:16:38 +0000 WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth Bikes Vs. Cars WKRG.com http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/fight_fraud_corruption_in_hurricane_recovery/16244/
President Bush's hurricane recovery chief says making sure disaster recovery dollars are properly spent is important not only to the victims of the 2005 hurricanes but also to U.S. taxpayers. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/fight_fraud_corruption_in_hurricane_recovery/16244/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:44:19 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/coca_cola_strike_hitting_home/16243/
Workers at three Coca Cola plants along our stretch of the Gulf Coast hit the picket lines nearly two weeks ago. An Irvington couple is feeling the affects of the strike beyond the picket lines. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/coca_cola_strike_hitting_home/16243/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:27:57 +0000 WKRG.com: Diana Lucio Coca Cola Strike Hitting Home WKRG.com http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/happy_birthday_from_behind_bars/16241/
The son of wrestler Hulk Hogan turns 18 Sunday and will be moved to the adult section of the jail. Nick Bollea is serving time for causing the crash that seriously injured a friend. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/happy_birthday_from_behind_bars/16241/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:21:17 +0000 The Associated Press 27.982274659104082 -82.74627685546875 http://www.wkrg.com/countyroad5/article/oak_tree_social_club/16231/
The loneliest people in any community are probably the senior citizens. From jobs that provided plenty of social interaction, they retired to a much quieter life. Often it's up to them to find time-well-spent with friends. And that's exactly what happened years ago in a Mobile nighborhood. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/countyroad5/article/oak_tree_social_club/16231/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:10:57 +0000 WKRG.com: Jere Hough Oak Tree Social Club WKRG.com http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/man_who_killed_deputy_committed_suicide/16238/
The preliminary autopsy report indicates the man who shot and killed Okaloosa County Deputy Tony Forgione died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound to the head. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/man_who_killed_deputy_committed_suicide/16238/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:44:13 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch 30.533876572997627 -86.48162841796875 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/tragedy_in_robertsdale/16237/
Electrician working at school construction site in Robertsdale killed in freak accident Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/tragedy_in_robertsdale/16237/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:16:14 +0000 WKRG.com: Pat Peterson Tragedy In Robertsdale WKRG.com 30.552800413453543 -87.69767761230469 http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/barge_and_tanker_collide/16236/
Collision caused an oil spill on the Mississippi Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/barge_and_tanker_collide/16236/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:10:08 +0000 Associated Press Barge and Tanker Collide Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/elberta_home_invasion/16235/
What happens when you come face to face with a burglar inside your home? Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/elberta_home_invasion/16235/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:41:30 +0000 WKRG.com: Debbie Williams Elberta Home Invasion WKRG.com 30.417887641071157 -87.5994873046875 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/famous_pet_ready_to_take_the_stage/16234/
A Mobile pet celebrity will be back in the spotlight this weekend. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/famous_pet_ready_to_take_the_stage/16234/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:35:19 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester Famous Pet Ready To Take The Stage WKRG.com http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/governor_denies_clemency_for_hammer_attack/16233/
Gov. Haley Barbour has denied clemency to condemned inmate Dale Leo Bishop, leaving his life in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/governor_denies_clemency_for_hammer_attack/16233/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:35:01 +0000 The Associated Press 33.91857725200028 -90.49781799316406 http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/student_drug_testing_changes/16232/
Mobile County School Board plans to vote on changes to drug testing programs. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/student_drug_testing_changes/16232/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:23:35 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/mobile_man_will_die_behind_bars/16230/
A Mobile man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend will die behind bars. Wednesday Garrett Dotch learned his fate for killing Timarla Taldon. A Mobile County jury recommended he be put to death and the judge agreed. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/mobile_man_will_die_behind_bars/16230/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:36:26 +0000 WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton Mobile Man Will Die Behind Bars WKRG.com 30.683982921529303 -88.04718017578125 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hurricane_dolly_makes_landfall/16225/
Forecasters say Dolly has weakened to a tropical storm. At 11 p.m. EDT Wednesday, the center of the storm was about 55 miles northwest of Brownsville, Texas. Dolly is moving toward the west near 7 mph. A turn back to the west-northwest is expected ThursdayClick here for the latest track. More

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Nearly one-fourth of people in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina say they would refuse to evacuate for a storm if told to. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/refusing_to_evacuate_in_the_event_of_a_hurricane/16229/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:53:30 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/emergency_appeal_for_blood/16228/
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are making an emergency appeal for blood donors of all blood types. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/emergency_appeal_for_blood/16228/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:29:27 +0000 Lifesouth http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/deadly_construction_accident3/16227/
One man is dead after a construction accident at Robertsdale Elementary. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/deadly_construction_accident3/16227/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:18:06 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch Deadly Construction Accident At Elementary School WKRG.com 30.553280853577444 -87.69917964935303 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/crooks_caught_on_camera/16226/
SURVEILLANCE PICTURES: Police are looking for two men who stole flat screen televisions and computers from two Wal-mart stores. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/crooks_caught_on_camera/16226/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:51:55 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch 30.434909969141078 -87.27672100067138 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/state_farm_raises_rates_for_coastal_alabama/16222/
Citing coastal growth and hurricane threats, State Farm will boost its homeowners insurance rates by 12 percent to 18 percent in Mobile and Baldwin counties. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/state_farm_raises_rates_for_coastal_alabama/16222/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:58:27 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/arlington_point_project_moves_forward/16218/
Mobile City council voted to approve an agreement on the Arlington Point Restoration Project. The park may be finished later this year or in early 2009. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/arlington_point_project_moves_forward/16218/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:06:08 +0000 WKRG.com: Chad Petri http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/florida_state_tree_under_attack/16217/
Unknown disease killing off Florida's state tree. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/national/article/florida_state_tree_under_attack/16217/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:33:10 +0000 Associated Press 25.781343719101063 -80.19195556640625 http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/health_warnings_for_fish_in_alabama/16215/
The State Health Department is warnng people about mercury contamination and the fish you should avoid. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/health_warnings_for_fish_in_alabama/16215/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:56:17 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester http://www.wkrg.com/putting_it_in_park/article/day_13_telecommuting/16211/
On Day 13 of Putting It In Park, I left nothing to chance. We didn't have to travel far because it's Telecommuting Tuesday! Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/putting_it_in_park/article/day_13_telecommuting/16211/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:10:30 +0000 WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig Day 13: Telecommuting On Tuesday WKRG.com http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/margaritaville_casino_hits_sour_note/16212/
Harrah's Entertainment says it's going to slow construction plans for its Margaritaville Casino & Resort in Biloxi More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/margaritaville_casino_hits_sour_note/16212/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:41:13 +0000 The Associated Press 30.408413059145214 -88.93157958984375 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/appeals_court_denies_dale_bishop_again/16210/
A Mississippi death row inmate who claims lethal injection is unconstitutional because its too painful will be executed Wednesday evening, barring a reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/appeals_court_denies_dale_bishop_again/16210/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:35:18 +0000 The Associated Press 33.91943194771954 -90.49713134765625 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/fema_trying_to_quash_toxic_trailer_lawsuits/16209/
FEMA is requesting immunity from lawsuits filed on behalf of Gulf Coast hurricane victims who claim they were exposed to dangerous fumes while living in government-issued trailers. More

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/fema_trying_to_quash_toxic_trailer_lawsuits/16209/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:22:55 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/another_new_plan_for_shaw_high_school/16214/
There's a proposal for a year lease to train Thyssenkrupp workers. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/another_new_plan_for_shaw_high_school/16214/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:17:53 +0000 WKRG.com: Steve Alexander Another New Plan For Shaw High School WKRG.com http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/surveillance_photos_of_bank_robber/16208/
Mobile police release surveillance photos of a man they say robbed the Regions Bank on Highway 90 in Tillmans Corner Tuesday afternoon. Watch Video

]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/surveillance_photos_of_bank_robber/16208/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:09:26 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch Surveillance Photos Of Bank Robber WKRG.com 30.587792404194125 -88.16983222961426