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Lawsuit filed in inmate death

Lawsuit filed in inmate death
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the estate of Ross Paul Yates in federal court. Yates died in May 2006 while in the Baldwin County Jail. more »
Sep/21/07 5:20 AM
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Alabama soldier dies in Iraq

Defense Department says 23-year-old soldier from Daleville, Alabama died of injuries from a non-combat related incident. more »
Sep/21/07 5:03 AM
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By Associated Press

Ride For Faith

Ride For Faith
Two months ago, 3 year old Faith took a nap in her car seat and woke up paralyzed. more »
Sep/20/07 8:20 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven

Baby Left In Car Dies

Baby Left In Car Dies
An eight month old baby girl is found dead in her father's car while under his care. more »
Sep/20/07 8:16 PM
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By Diana Lucio
Comment by scotty88: I can’t remember what state makes sex offenders have on their vehicle tags that they are sex offenders it may be Al or Fl, but I think that for those… 11 Responses »

Island Residents Not Worried

Island Residents Not Worried
People who live and vacation on Dauphin Island are all too familiar with tropical weather. more »
Sep/20/07 8:00 PM
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By Steve Alexander

SWAT Team Prevents Murder-Suicide

SWAT Team Prevents Murder-Suicide
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office arrested a Ft. Walton man after a three hour standoff in Navarre. They believe he intended to kill his ex-girlfriend and then himself. more »
Sep/20/07 7:08 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Orange Beach Watching Weather System

Orange Beach Watching Weather System
Mayor Pete Blalock "not concerned" about tropical weather, encourages Pleasure Island to continue business as usual more »
Sep/20/07 6:34 PM
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By Pat Peterson

Grand Lagoon, Not Concerned

Grand Lagoon, Not Concerned
If you need a reminder of what tropical systems can do you don't have to look any farther than Grand Lagoon. more »
Sep/20/07 5:57 PM
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By Debbie Williams

Jena 6: Call for Congressional Investigation

Jena 6: Call for Congressional Investigation
News 5 traveled to Jena, LA for a protest that's making national headlines. Thousands of people showed their support of six black teens charged in the beating of a white classmate. more »
Sep/20/07 5:20 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Lindie: I am pretty sure they work for the NAACP. 11 Responses »

West Nile Found in Baldwin County Chicken

West Nile Found in Baldwin County Chicken
Mosquito-borne viruses detected in Robertsdale. more »
Sep/20/07 3:37 PM
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By Katie Hammond

Vulnerable Residents Watch Weather

Vulnerable Residents Watch Weather
FEMA case workers are going door to door to warn residents about potential storm. more »
Sep/20/07 3:34 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Taylor Hicks To Open Alabama Nightclub

Taylor Hicks To Open Alabama Nightclub
Taylor Hicks, Hoover native and 2006 winner of "American Idol, is planning a nightclub for Birmingham's proposed entertainment district more »
Sep/20/07 12:34 PM
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By The Associated Press

“60 MINUTES” Podcast

“60 MINUTES” Podcast
For the first time, CBS will offer entire episodes of 60 MINUTES online. Free audio podcasts will be available on iTunes, cbsnews.com and websites of CBS Radio News affiliates, starting September 23. more »
Sep/20/07 10:57 AM
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By Jamie Burch

Justice In Jena?

Justice In Jena?
Thousands of protesters descended upon the small town of Jena, Louisiana in support of six black teens charged in the beating of a white classmate. more »
Sep/20/07 10:30 AM
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By Steven Norris
Comment by shutoutmexico: “Wake up Americans whether you are white, black, yellow, green or purple.”  Any of you purple people out there know that its come out… 12 Responses »

Woman Tries to Run Over Roommate

Woman Tries to Run Over Roommate
Mobile Police arrested a woman they say tried to run over her roommate during a fight. more »
Sep/20/07 10:01 AM
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By Jamie Burch

Sex Scandal and Suicide

Sex Scandal and Suicide
The federal prosecutor from Gulf Breeze, who authorities say flew to Michigan to have sex with a 5-year-old girl, tried to hang himself with a sheet in his jail cell. more »
Sep/20/07 9:44 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by sandi: I hope justice prevails in this case. So many of these types of cases get swept under the rug. These people are too sick for help. Anyone who gets aroused… 1 Responses »

Florida Soldiers Killed

Florida Soldiers Killed
Pentagon officials say two Florida soldiers were killed by IED in Iraq. One of the soldiers was from Pensacola. more »
Sep/20/07 6:05 AM
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Dog Burned

Dog Burned
The Montgomery Humane Society says man squirted his own dog with lighter fluid and then set it on fire. The dog is recovering at the humane society. more »
Sep/20/07 3:57 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers
Comment by rmseek1234: I am glad to see that he actually went to an empathy course about animal cruelty. Maybe he learned something. He definitely should never be allowed to… 16 Responses »

Fairhope Burglars On The Run

Fairhope Burglars On The Run
Burglars hit more than a dozen businesses in Downtown Fairhope. Some owners say crimes like this are rare for the city. more »
Sep/19/07 8:42 PM
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By Diana Lucio

New Homes For Katrina Victims In Bayou La Batre

New Homes For Katrina Victims In Bayou La Batre
From FEMA trailers to New Houses. More than 40 families in Mobile County are getting new homes for free. more »
Sep/19/07 8:33 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by moco1981: For those who feel that the victims who have lost their homes don’t deserve them, then you should be ashamed.  You don’t know what those… 1 Responses »

Husband Killed with Kitchen Knife

Husband Killed with Kitchen Knife
A Bayou La Batre man is dead after police say his wife stabbed him in the chest with a kitchen knife. more »
Sep/19/07 6:40 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Woman Sets Husband’s Bed on Fire

Woman Sets Husband’s Bed on Fire
Mobile arson investigators say a woman confessed to setting her estranged husband's bed on fire while he slept. more »
Sep/19/07 5:54 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by lizzieham: This lady is exactly the kind of person we need on the streets, she is the kind of person we would all like to be.“Pressure burst pipes” and… 1 Responses »

Daycare Owner Back in Court on Sex Charges

Daycare Owner Back in Court on Sex Charges
A man who ran a daycare out of his home was back in a Mobile courtroom this morning for his arraignment on sex abuse charges. more »
Sep/19/07 5:50 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by tinkerbell: I am a mother of two kids, I could never forget about my kids being in the car. They need to lock him up and forget about him. He didnt forget about his… 20 Responses »

Water Supply Investigation

Water Supply Investigation
Your next drink of water may not be so refreshing if you believe what a local environmental group is saying about a highway construction project. more »
Sep/19/07 5:12 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by MeAmerican: Oh personal attacks now coming from someone who is incapable of answering simple questions. You’re mad I’m laughing, story of my life. Nice… 10 Responses »

Car Thieves Targeting Churches & Fitness Centers

Car Thieves Targeting Churches & Fitness Centers
Three people in custody are suspected of being responsible for a scheme involving stolen checks and identity theft more »
Sep/19/07 4:50 PM
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By WKRG Staff

West Nile Confirmed In SE Mississippi

West Nile Confirmed In SE Mississippi
First human West Nile case in Jackson County since 2005 more »
Sep/19/07 3:54 PM
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By WKRG Staff

Damaged Documents

Damaged Documents
Water damages one-thousand Mobile County Probate Court public records more »
Sep/19/07 3:44 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Virginia Tech Tragedy - Lessons Learned

Virginia Tech Tragedy - Lessons Learned
The man who led the emergency response in the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history is trying to help officials in Alabama learn from his experience. more »
Sep/19/07 3:32 PM
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By Debbie Williams

Disabled Woman Dies In Fire

Disabled Woman Dies In Fire
Pensacola woman had no chance of escaping burning home more »
Sep/19/07 3:11 PM
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By Pat Peterson

Dan Rather Sues CBS For $70 Million

Dan Rather Sues CBS For $70 Million
The New York Times is reporting Rather claims CBS violated his contract by not giving him promised airtime on "60 Minutes" after he was forced out of the "CBS Evening News" more »
Sep/19/07 1:37 PM
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By WKRG Staff

O.J. Bonds Out

O.J. Bonds Out
O.J. Simpson has been released from jail after posting bail on armed robbery charges. Click here for video. more »
Sep/19/07 12:33 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mobilegrl: DIDN’T GET YOU FOR THE TWO PEOPLE YOU MURDERED, MAYBE THEY CAN GIVE YOU 25 YEARS FOR ARMED ROBBERY. I CERTAINLY HOPE SO!! THE ONLY REASON HE IS SAYING… view »

Thieves Hit 13 Fairhope Stores

Thieves Hit 13 Fairhope Stores
Overnight burglaries occured in the downtown shopping district. Police say thieves pryed open doors or windows. more »
Sep/19/07 12:16 PM
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By WKRG Staff

National Guard Still Short of Equipment

National Guard Still Short of Equipment
While National Guard units fighting in Iraq have enough equipment, stateside soldiers lack the resources necessary to handle natural disasters or another terrorist attack. more »
Sep/19/07 10:27 AM
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By James W. Crawley, Media General News Service, jcrawley@mediageneral.com

UA President Marries

UA President Marries
University of Alabama President Robert Witt married UA employee Friday. Wedding is believed to be the first for a sitting UA president. more »
Sep/19/07 6:04 AM
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United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile Holds Online Auction

United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile Holds Online Auction
One local charity is pointing and clicking it’s way to raising money. United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile is trying its first ever online auction. more »
Sep/19/07 4:23 AM
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By Chad Petri

Opponents of Annexation Say Fight May Not Be Over

Opponents of Annexation Say Fight May Not Be Over
Opponents of the annexation vote say the election was all about money. Even though people in three areas voted against annexation, they say area "A" was crucial. more »
Sep/18/07 9:23 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by Outtahere: I am a Mobile resident since 1968 and have been proud to be here, But the way West Mobile was “stole” should be illegal if its not. What happen… 11 Responses »

West Mobile Annexation Supporters Are Pleased

West Mobile Annexation Supporters Are Pleased
Mobile Mayor Sam Jones says work in the area that approved annexation will begin as soon as Wednesday. He says lighting is bad in the area and some roads are still unpaved. more »
Sep/18/07 9:14 PM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by justaguy: Sam Jones just applied simple logic when he made the decision to divide the areas.  The whole pie is harder to consume and therefore he used the one… 2 Responses »

Annexation Passes In One West Mobile Area

Annexation Passes In One West Mobile Area
Four areas in West Mobile voted today on becoming part of the City of Mobile. One area voted yes. more »
Sep/18/07 6:30 PM
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By Emily Forrester
Comment by millsongs: Mobile is and always has been run by a bunch of CROOKS…the judicial system members and politicians and school board are a joke and think they are… 19 Responses »

Officers Who Tased UF Student Suspended

Officers Who Tased UF Student Suspended
University of Florida President Bernie Machen called the confrontation "regretful" and says two officers were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. more »
Sep/18/07 5:44 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by atbman: Of course everybody will come on the police for doing their job. The fellows time for speaking was up and he would not shut up, he got what he deserved. view »

New Charge in Prosecutor Sex Case

New Charge in Prosecutor Sex Case
A federal prosecutorfrom Gulf Breeze who authorities say flew to Michigan to have sex with a 5-year-old girl has been indicted on an additional charge and ordered held without bond. more »
Sep/18/07 5:30 PM
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A Little Change Goes A Long Way

A Little Change Goes A Long Way
Students at Dodge Elementary in Mobile started collecting nickels and dimes. Now they're making a difference in a place far, far away. more »
Sep/18/07 5:20 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

10 Children Arrested For School Thefts

11th child expected to be charged soon in connection with weekend burglary at O'Rourke Elementary. more »
Sep/18/07 3:15 PM
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Police Getting Bigger Guns

Police Getting Bigger Guns
Robertsdale police chief buys 16 assault rifles for patrolmen more »
Sep/18/07 2:43 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by Krickkett: I agree that crime is getting worse and that the police need to be prepared and ahead of the game. Along with that they need training….. lots and… 3 Responses »

Atchison Arrest Stuns Gulf Breeze

Atchison Arrest Stuns Gulf Breeze
Gulf Breeze reacts to the arrest of Assistant U.S. Attorney Roy Atchison. more »
Sep/18/07 2:43 PM
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By Debbie Williams

U.S. Attorney Statement On Child Sex Case

U.S. Attorney Statement On Child Sex Case
Department Of Justice reacts to charges Assistant U.S. Attorney Roy Atchison traveled from Pensacola to Michigan to have sex with a five-year-old girl (Read criminal complaint). more »
Sep/18/07 1:26 PM
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By Department Of Justice
Comment by egbert: “deeply saddened”?! Um…I guess I’m stuck in gear somewhere between deeply outraged and deeply concerned that a pedophile was working… 1 Responses »

New Video: Student Tasered

New Video: Student Tasered
Click here to see new video of the University of Florida student who was tasered during a Q&A session with U.S. Senator John Kerry. more »
Sep/18/07 1:00 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by asda: If I was the guy that got tased I would sue the University for every dime I could get. 1 Responses »

GBSA Statement On Assistant U.S. Attorney

GBSA Statement On Assistant U.S. Attorney
Roy Atchison placed on leave from youth sports group while he faces charges of traveling to Michigan to have sex with a five-year-old girl. more »
Sep/18/07 12:28 PM
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Local Lesson on International Diplomacy

Local Lesson on International Diplomacy
Dodge Elementary School in Mobile raises thousands of dollars to help fund a cancer hospital in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan. more »
Sep/18/07 11:17 AM
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By Jamie Burch

Lettuce Recall

Lettuce Recall
Dole recalls bagged lettuce after sample tests positive for E. coli more »
Sep/18/07 11:02 AM
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Hector “Macho” Camacho KO’d by Courts

Hector “Macho” Camacho KO’d by Courts
Former boxing champion Hector Luis "Macho" Camacho Sr. sentenced to house arrest for a break-in at a Gulfport computer shop. more »
Sep/18/07 10:11 AM
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