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Undocumented TK Workers: Bonner Speaks Out

The Alabama Congressman talks to News Five about the allegations. more »
May/27/09 10:56 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by ickthus: green card? don’t need no stinking green card.  guest worker? your guest stay in your home for months and years and not help pay for the up… 5 Responses »

Labor Union Calling Out Local Leaders

The group is demanding a crackdown on contractors, they say are hiring out of state workers and illegal immigrants to build ThyssenKrupp. more »
May/21/09 1:00 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by ickthus: WKRG or anyone?  Who are these subcontractors and who owns them?  The State and Feds need to look into these companies to see what other illegal… 8 Responses »

Labor Leaders To Protest At TK

As tensions continue to climb, local labor leaders plan to prove a point at the steel mill in Calvert. more »
May/20/09 6:31 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by DD: Thank you WKRG for bringing this company out in the open. I hope you are reading these comments. Ask the company why people were denied jobs while they… 10 Responses »

Undocumented TK Workers Talk To News Five

Who is being hired in Calvert? Could the largest private project in United States history be keeping an even bigger secret? more »
May/18/09 8:33 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by tonya: Maybe if they were not getting paid at all…all of you rednecks would be happy. Then they would be just like the other foreigners from so long ago… 63 Responses »

Backlog Causes Delays For Crime Victims

If losing a loved one to crime wasn't painful enough, some victim's families have to deal with delays in the justice system due to a backlog at the State Forensics Lab. more »
Apr/27/09 10:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth

Part 2: Bad Economy Or Bad Business?

More unhappy customers are coming out of the woodwork after two furniture stores close up shop. more »
Feb/5/09 7:35 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by MeAmerican: Well whatever! I for on refuse to take part in this “Economic downturn”. In fact I intend to go in the other direction. I refuse to be pulled… view »

Bad Economy Or Bad Business?

A Gulf Coast furniture store closes up shop and leaves customers high and dry. more »
Feb/3/09 7:24 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by AmericanMade: Where and how did you put a pic.on there? Thanks for any info. 3 Responses »

“No More Parolees Through My Yard”

The people who live near the Bay Haas building want their voices heard and want changes made. more »
Dec/8/08 7:15 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Two Shootings Involving Same Building

Two shootings involving the Bay Haas Building in less than 3 years. more »
Nov/25/08 6:46 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by babygirl: Christopher Foehl will be miss very much and i send all my love to his family and friends that loved him it did not have to be like this sending love to… 5 Responses »

Payday Loan Accountability

In these tough economic times, many people are strapped for cash. Making ends meet may mean taking out a payday loan. It's fast cash, but can come with a hefty price tag. In this News 5 Investigation, Kimberly Curth uncovered activity the State says is illegal. more »
Nov/24/08 6:59 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by BakerStreetMuse: My question is:  If payday loans are scrutinized and monitored so closely by the State Banking Department, why do they allow companies like CashCall… 4 Responses »

Guns And Kids

News 5 Crime Solutions Task Force finds an alarming rise in crimes involving juveniles. more »
Nov/20/08 12:10 AM
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By Mel Showers
Comment by KxVicious: Michael Jackson has changed MANY young boys’ lives. view »

Fire Hydrants:Adding Fuel To Peak Fire Season?

Could faulty fire hydrants be putting lives in jeopardy? News Five digs deeper to find out who's responsible for making sure the hydrant near your house works. more »
Nov/12/08 6:12 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by mburgha256: Back in July, 2008 I called 911. Operater passed me to Prichard. Prichard could care less. Meanwhile, here is this fire hydrant putting out water at about… 2 Responses »

Two Dead Two Weeks, What’s Being Done?

There have been two deadly hit and run accidents on a busy State highway just this month. Now, neighbors worry it could happen again. more »
Sep/29/08 5:31 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by KxVicious: I used to deliever pizza in this area, and I must say, Lott Road is very dangerous even if you’re in a car. I can’t tell you how many times… 3 Responses »

Tax Trouble In Blu Rabbit’s Paradise

The Alabama Revenue Commission shut the doors of the family entertainment center for not paying taxes. more »
Sep/22/08 6:45 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by southfan1981: It was a joke Flower. I wonder if you could put something like a mechanic’s lien on the property since you are owed for services you rendered? 6 Responses »

Is Highway Patrol To Blame For Man’s Death?

A Grand Bay woman claims her boyfriend would still be alive if the Mississippi Highway Patrol had handled an accident differently. more »
Sep/22/08 6:01 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by nessa: Have fun badgering people????? are you kiding me? you are the one stirring up stuff when all we wanted to do is honor Alex. You sit here and tear my mother… 31 Responses »

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Labor Union Calling Out Local…

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Labor Union Calling Out Local Leaders The group is demanding a crackdown on contractors, they… more »

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Undocumented TK Workers Talk To News Five Who is being hired in Calvert? Could the largest private… more »

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Backlog Causes Delays For Crime Victims If losing a loved one to crime wasn't painful enough, some… more »
 

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