News Articles By: Steve Alexander

Paralyzed Man Gets a New House , Thanks To Friends

Paralyzed Man Gets a New House , Thanks To Friends

  » Tue, August 21, 2007 - 9:16 pm

Friendship is giving Darren Holland a new lease on life, and a new home. The home was built in less than two weeks. » More

Porn and Fake Nikes?

Porn and Fake Nikes?

  » Fri, August 17, 2007 - 9:23 pm

Police say a Prichard store was supposed to sell home furnishings, but instead were selling some illegal merchandise. Police carried out bags… » More

Refinery Fire Worries Families and Friends

Refinery Fire Worries Families and Friends

  » Thu, August 16, 2007 - 8:26 pm

Many people in Pascagoula work at Chevron's Refinery. When news of the fire spread, families tried to get a hold of their loved ones. » More

Prayers For Beaten Businessman

Prayers For Beaten Businessman

  » Wed, August 15, 2007 - 9:26 pm

Friends offering a reward and prayers for service station owner Bobby Wilson. He was beaten and robbed Saturday. He is in critical condition. » More

Woman Held At Gunpoint In Downtown Mobile

Woman Held At Gunpoint In Downtown Mobile

  » Tue, August 14, 2007 - 9:36 pm

A night on the town turned into an evening of terror for two couples. They were held at gunpoint by two masked men in downtown Mobile. » More

Councilman Apologizes For Angry Outburst

Councilman Apologizes For Angry Outburst

  » Mon, August 13, 2007 - 8:42 pm

There was some political fence mending in Bayou La Batre Monday night. An angry outburst prompted a tense council meeting, but it ended with… » More

Jackie Lewis Planning Memorial For Her Grandaughter

Jackie Lewis Planning Memorial For Her Grandaughter

  » Fri, August 10, 2007 - 9:44 pm

Jackie Lewis says she still loves and supports her daughter, Tyese, even though she faces murder charges. Police say Tyese Lewis killed her one… » More

Gun Battle In The Street

Gun Battle In The Street

  » Thu, August 09, 2007 - 9:19 pm

Gunfire erupts in a neighborhood full of children. One man was left dead in the street.Police say another man was there holding a gun. » More

School Starts: Are They Ready?

School Starts: Are They Ready?

  » Wed, August 08, 2007 - 8:36 pm

Mobile County schools open Thursday and there are still more than a hundred teacher vacancies that need to be filled. » More

Arrests Made in Stolen Weapons

Arrests Made in Stolen Weapons

  » Mon, August 06, 2007 - 9:39 pm

A SWAT team in Baldwin County moves in on an apartment, seizing weapons and arresting members of a group with an unusual name. One of the weapons… » More

U.S. Marine Getting New Home In Mobile

U.S. Marine Getting New Home In Mobile

  » Fri, August 03, 2007 - 9:41 pm

A Marine injured in Iraq will soon be calling the Port City home. A new home specially designed for his needs is being built for him. » More

No Taxes For School Supplies In Alabama

No Taxes For School Supplies In Alabama

  » Thu, August 02, 2007 - 9:27 pm

You may be surprised how much money you can save shopping for certain items beginning at midnight on Friday. This weekend could be a good chance… » More

Controversy With BayFest Performer

Controversy With BayFest Performer

  » Wed, August 01, 2007 - 8:44 pm

The City of Mobile hopes some Grammy award winning singers will draw in thousands of music lovers for this year's BayFest, but one musician is… » More

Steve Alexander - Reporter Steve Alexander is a member of The News 5 Investigative Team. He has won a Mobile Press Club award for investigative reporting.

Steve has also been a weekend anchor at WVUE in New Orleans as well as a weeknight anchor at KDEB in Springfield, Missouri and WTVW in Evansville, Indiana. prior to coming to Mobile, he served as news director and anchor at KAVU in Victoria, Texas.

Steve has also won several national awards including the George Washington Freedom Foundation Medal at Valley Forge. The Medal was for a story on the medical rRescue of children in Honduras.

Steve is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans and is a native of New Orleans. He is single and active in community events.

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