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Grandparents Beaten

An Escambia County, Florida man is in jail for an unthinkable crime. Police say Michael Tipton tried to beat his grandparents to death. It happened at their home on Sand View Drive in the Perdido Ke.... more »

Mar/22/07 6:03 AM

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By Debbie Williams

Baldwin County Teacher Arrested

A Foley Middle School teacher has been arrested on domestic violence charges. Sheriff's deputies arrested Kathleen Kings Tuesday night at her Lillian residence. Investigators say Kings was arguing wit.... more »

Mar/22/07 6:03 AM

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By Pat Peterson

High Speed Chase

It all began when a minivan crossed the Mississippi-Alabama line just after midnight. Jackson County, Mississippi Sheriff's Deputies chased the minivan to West Mobile. Mobile Police then joined the c.... more »

Mar/22/07 1:03 AM

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By News 5

Company Can’t Explain Why Recalled Pet Food May Be Fatal

WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of the company at the center of a massive pet food recall says the firm can't explain why some cats and dogs have developed acute kidney failure and died. At least 16 animal.... more »

Mar/21/07 10:03 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Sex Offenders and Property

There's a new move in Alabama to keep our children safe from sex offenders. A bill that is moving through the legislature could cost some convicted sex offenders their house, their car and other prope.... more »

Mar/21/07 11:03 AM

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By News 5

Fire Alert Issued For 14 Alabama Counties

ONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A fire alert has been issued for fourteen Alabama counties after an increase in wildfire activity in those areas. The fire alert was issued today at 9 a-m by Alabama State Fores.... more »

Mar/21/07 7:03 AM

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By The Associated Press

Northrop Strike

Two weeks into a Northrop Grumman strike there may be a solution in sight. Company officials and union leaders met with a federal mediator on Wednesday. Both sides agree that sitting down at the table.... more »

Mar/21/07 7:03 AM

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By Michael Dupre'

Baldwin County Students Help Tornado Victims

The twister that tore through the city of Enterprise affected a lot of people including many who don't live there. Three weeks after the storm and Brittney Cannon remembers that day. "I was like Oh L.... more »

Mar/21/07 7:03 AM

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By Debbie Williams

Stolen Electronics Returned

It was the news Foley Elementary School principal Dr. Bill Lawrence was waiting to hear. Police investigators have recovered over 15-thousand dollars worth of stolen computers, DVD players, projectors.... more »

Mar/21/07 6:03 AM

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By News 5

Baldwin School Boss: Dissolve Local School Boards In Orange Beach and Gulf Shores

Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores residents who voted overwhelmingly against a separation from the Baldwin County Public School system. After.... more »

Mar/21/07 6:03 AM

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By Baldwin County School Board/Press-Register

Mom Charged With Faking Child’s Abduction

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Media Release Attempted Abduction Never Occurred: Mother of Child Arrested for Making False Reports Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Investigators have made an a.... more »

Mar/21/07 4:03 AM

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By Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office

Deadly Fight, Two Killed

A strange twist in what authorities are calling a double homicide in Bay Minette. Baldwin County Sheriff's Deputies say it happened at a home at 46601 Rockhill Road. Two men are dead: one stabbed, the.... more »

Mar/20/07 12:03 PM

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By News 5

Big Change for Dawes Road-

Two plans are on the table. Both center around Dawes Road near Mobile Regional Airport. One proposal would block or limit traffic to Dawes Road. The other plan calls for a roundabout that would con.... more »

Mar/20/07 7:03 AM

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By News 5

Tougher Penalties

For Grandpa John White, September 20th, 2005 was the day his life changed. "You know a lot of people have a tendency to think that you're gonna grow old and die. Very few people think that you're gon.... more »

Mar/20/07 7:03 AM

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By News 5

Working Vacation

A big mound of red clay isn't really a substitute for the sandy beaches of south Baldwin County and pulling roots and digging up stumps isn't exactly how most college students spend their spring break.... more »

Mar/20/07 7:03 AM

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By News 5

Bass Pro Shop Update

After sitting idle for nearly three years, construction will resume on the multi-million dollar Bass Pro Shops and Spanish Fort Town Center project on the Eastern Shore. City officials and developers .... more »

Mar/20/07 6:03 AM

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By Pat Peterson

Bodies Discovered In Bay Minette

Office of Sheriff Baldwin County, Alabama Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack For Immediate Release March 20, 2007 2 Men Found Dead At approximately 11:40 am the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office received a call .... more »

Mar/20/07 5:03 AM

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By Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

Lawmakers Override Veto; Give Selves 62% Payraise

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Legislature have voted to override the governor's veto to give themselves a 62 percent pay raise. It's their first raise in 16 years. The House voted 57-41 to overr.... more »

Mar/20/07 5:03 AM

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By The Associated Press

Riley Vetoes Lawmaker Payraise Bill

Governor Bob Rileyvetoed a resolution that would have given Alabama Legislators a 62% payraise. In a veto message sent to the House of Representatives, Riley said "I am returning to you, the body in.... more »

Mar/20/07 3:03 AM

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By News 5

Mobile Police Chase

It was a busy and frightening afternoon for Mobile Police Officers who say a teenager attempted to run them over with his car. At least one officer fired shots into the teenager's car. It all started .... more »

Mar/19/07 12:03 PM

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By News 5