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West Mobile Annexation Battle Intensifies

West Mobile Annexation Battle Intensifies
In less than two weeks, voters who live in sections of West Mobile will decide if they want to annex into the city. more »
Sep/5/07 4:29 PM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by Sturgil: NO NO NO NO NO SAM get it into your thick head… NO Go ask Prichard. Sturgil Flockin WEST MOBILE HOME OF THE FREE view »

What Rights Do Cyclists Have?

What Rights Do Cyclists Have?
The tragic deaths of two Baldwin County cyclists have focused a lot of attention on cycling safety. more »
Sep/5/07 4:11 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by cyclist1972: I would much rather have a cyclist in front or behind or in the opposite lane from me than a druken teenager in a 2000 lb. bullet crossing over the line. … 13 Responses »

BayFest 2007

BayFest 2007
Blues Traveler, The Wallflowers & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are among the latest acts announced for BayFest. more »
Sep/5/07 3:29 PM
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By Jennifer Dale

Guilty Plea In Gay Teen’s Murder

Guilty Plea In Gay Teen’s Murder
A second defendant has pleaded guilty to the 2004 murder of a gay Bay Minette teenager who was beaten, stabbed and strangled. more »
Sep/5/07 3:17 PM
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By The Associated Press

New Record Gator Killed

New Record Gator Killed
Later gator. The man who caught a 12' 10", 641 lbs. alligator on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta (August 19th) is no longer the state record holder. Someone caught a 12', 675 lbs. alligator over the weekend. more »
Sep/5/07 2:17 PM
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By Jamie Burch

West Nile In Alabama

West Nile In Alabama
The State Health Department says 8 cases of West Nile Virus have been reported so far this year in Alabama. And we're just now hitting the peak season. more »
Sep/5/07 11:16 AM
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By Associated Press

Hook, Line and Sinker

Hook, Line and Sinker
Mobile Police catch nine suspects with "bait cars." When the cars are stolen, police are able to remotely send a radio signal that shuts off power to the engine and locks the doors, preventing an escape. more »
Sep/5/07 10:47 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by mari: I think that the “bait” cars are a great idea. The only thing that bothers me is that all these had criminal records. This means that our judical… 2 Responses »

Christian Broadcaster Dies

Christian Broadcaster Dies
A church spokesman says Reverend D. James Kennedy died early this morning at his Florida home. more »
Sep/5/07 8:48 AM
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By The Associated Press

Judge Accused Of Paddling Inmates

Judge Accused Of Paddling Inmates
Judge Herman Thomas accused of removing inmates from the Mobile County Metro Jail and paddling them in a storage closet near his office. more »
Sep/5/07 6:19 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by Del: You people voted for this Judge.  The NAACP will not win this, there is no discrimination here at all.  He disobeyed the law and he and his cousin… 14 Responses »

Smash and Grab

Smash and Grab
Mobile police search for suspects in an early morning "smash and grab" at a Theodore convenience store. more »
Sep/5/07 4:07 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers

West Mobile Annexation Lawsuit

West Mobile Annexation Lawsuit
Three West Mobile residents are asking a judge to stop the annexation vote. They filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the city violated their voting rights and the Alabama Constitution. more »
Sep/4/07 10:46 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by rodgersw13: The annexation plan is flawed and unethical.  Why, because all the businesses along Schillinger Road are included in Mobile Terrace community (District… 1 Responses »

State Representative Will Not Stand Trial

State Representative Will Not Stand Trial
An Alabama Lawmaker accused of breaking the law will not stand trial. A judge ruled there's a problem with the evidence against State Rep. James Gordon of Saraland. more »
Sep/4/07 10:34 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by claycitymadness: maybe these holligans will get the message you cant just accuse a public official and expect the world to cave at your door. the accusers hide behind “Client”… view »

Toy Giant Announces Another Giant Recall

Toy Giant Announces Another Giant Recall
Mattel announces its third major recall of Chinese-made toys in a little more than a month. The latest involes more than 800,000 toys, including barbie accesories. more »
Sep/4/07 10:10 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Controversial Apartment Addition Canceled

Controversial Apartment Addition Canceled
Plans to add 120 units to a Daphne apartment complex are off the table. The developer of Grande Pointe apartments changed its mind before the council got the chance to vote on a zoning change. more »
Sep/4/07 9:55 PM
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By Steve Alexander

Bikers React to Cyclists Deaths

Bikers React to Cyclists Deaths
The news about two cyclists that were hit and killed in Baldwin County is spreading fast in the cycling community. more »
Sep/4/07 5:34 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by Cyclist: Hey cyclist, Out west, bicycles are allowed on interstates in some areas.  BTW, I do like your on-line name. 2 Responses »

To Smoke Or Not To Smoke?

To Smoke Or Not To Smoke?
Orange Beach Council being pressured by restaurants and bars to amend recently passed smoking ban. more »
Sep/4/07 4:38 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by mari: I am not a smoker and never have been, but I have lived around smokers all my life. I believe that businesses should be able to decide for themselves to… 1 Responses »

Teen Charged With Killing Cyclists

Teen Charged With Killing Cyclists
Shortly after being released from the hospital wearing a neck brace, Patrick Ballard was booked into the Baldwin County Jail. more »
Sep/4/07 4:36 PM
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By Debbie Williams
Comment by asda: I agree with why?  ............Hate is not the right way to go but I just do not want to see this little punk get away with Murder for the second… 5 Responses »

ExxonMobile: “Irregularity” Causes Strange Smell

ExxonMobile: “Irregularity” Causes Strange Smell
At least two people reported getting sick from a strange smell that hovered over Dauphin Island. We now know the cause. more »
Sep/4/07 4:20 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by SeaLab1: I must say that the situation yesterday was very confusing, but the confusion was not unexpected.  I have yet to be informed, whether by the DISL,… view »

Home Invasions

Home Invasions
Three separate home invasions just over an hour have Mobile Police looking for suspects. more »
Sep/4/07 4:17 PM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by UOP,CJ: NOT A MOBILE RESIDENT BUT DO LIVE IN BALDWIN COUNTY. THE CRIME RATES HAVE INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY IN THE PAST 2 YEARS IN MY LOCAL AREA. WITH 2 CHILDREN… 1 Responses »

Bo Diddley Out of the Hospital

Bo Diddley Out of the Hospital
McComb, Mississippi native and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bo Diddley was released from a Florida hospital six days after suffering a heart attack more »
Sep/4/07 3:46 PM
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By Associated Press

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