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Feds: ‘Strong Association’ With Drywall, Corrosion

Feds: ‘Strong Association’ With Drywall, Corrosion
The Federal Government Says It Finds A "strong Association" Between Problematic Imported Chinese Drywall And Corrosion Of Pipes And Wires. more »
Nov/23/09 9:01 AM
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By (AP) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

Throng Shows Up In Birmingham For Palin

Throng Shows Up In Birmingham For Palin
Hundreds Have Lined Up At A Birmingha-area Book Store In Hopes Of Meeting Two Key Republican Players In Last Year's Presidential Race. more »
Nov/23/09 8:36 AM
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By (AP) BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
Comment by BamaBob: I actually do like Hillary.  I don’t agree with many of her policy points, but that doesn’t mean I dislike the woman.  Don’t… 33 Responses »

Monday Consumer Headlines: Black Friday

Monday Consumer Headlines: Black Friday
Black Friday is just around the corner and stores are pulling out all the stops to get you to shop, even on Thanksgiving Day! more »
Nov/23/09 8:11 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton

Helping Teenagers Cope with Divorce

Helping Teenagers Cope with Divorce
A new program is helping teenagers who feel caught in the middle of their parents' divorce. more »
Nov/23/09 7:50 AM
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By Devon Walsh

Authorities Investigate Death Of Atmore Dentist

Authorities Investigate Death Of Atmore Dentist
Authorities investigate the Saturday death of Tom Rice Jr. more »
Nov/22/09 10:38 PM
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By Chad Petri

Open Studio By Mobile Artists

Open Studio By Mobile Artists
It’s an annual gathering for a handful of local artistic professionals. more »
Nov/22/09 10:28 PM
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By Chad Petri

Victorian Era Christmas

Victorian Era Christmas
Several kids were getting ready for Christmas the old fashioned way at the Ben May Main Library. more »
Nov/22/09 10:20 PM
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By Chad Petri

Mobile Medical Professionals Watch Healthcare Legislation

Mobile Medical Professionals Watch Healthcare Legislation
Professionals are keeping close tabs on the healthcare reform package moving through Congress. more »
Nov/22/09 10:09 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by rmseek1234: ?pa’s? Maybe they meant P.A.‘s or Physician Assistants? Anyway, I think that the health care bill will ultimately effect EVERYONE-doctors,… view »

Man Sets House On Fire After Stabbing Woman

Man Sets House On Fire After Stabbing Woman
Mobile police say a man walked into a home, stabbed a woman several times and then set the home on fire. more »
Nov/22/09 8:36 PM
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By Christian Stapleton

Recession Hits Food Network Hard

Recession Hits Food Network Hard
Mississippi Food Network will not be able to distribute much needed turkeys to communities this year due to the economic downturn. more »
Nov/22/09 4:07 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by southfan1981: Cissie, that is an interesting proposition regarding staples. I assume you mean the basics? Many cultures use meat as a side dish. I do not understand… 6 Responses »

Alabama Retains 2nd Spot In Latest AP Poll

Alabama Retains 2nd Spot In Latest AP Poll
Ole Miss returns to the Top 25 after their 25-23 upset of LSU. more »
Nov/22/09 4:01 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rolltide33: Roll tide!posted from my iPhone view »

Reading Proves Difficult For AL Students

Reading Proves Difficult For AL Students
Analysis of the Alabama High School Grad Exam shows that many students in public schools are fairing poorly in the reading portion of the exam. more »
Nov/22/09 12:43 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by bamafan: Children learn from example. If they see their parents read they read. If they see their parents go to church they go to church. If they see their parents… 10 Responses »

Christmas Open House

Christmas Open House
A Chickasaw florist continues an annual tradition. more »
Nov/22/09 11:57 AM
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By Chad Petri

Preparing For Black Friday

Preparing For Black Friday
Retailers are hoping this year’s shopping season will be better than last year in light of the recession. more »
Nov/21/09 10:05 PM
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By Chad Petri

Day In The Park For Penelope House

Day In The Park For Penelope House
A day out to raise money for a Mobile charity. more »
Nov/21/09 9:54 PM
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By Chad Petri

Free Turkey Giveaway Draws A Crowd

Free Turkey Giveaway Draws A Crowd
Hundreds came out to get a little Thanksgiving help from the JaMarcus Russell Foundation more »
Nov/21/09 4:04 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by slavepupy: would have been nice to know about it before it happened view »

Mobile International Festival Flourishes

Mobile International Festival Flourishes
Hundreds packed the Civic Center for a look at world cultures. more »
Nov/21/09 4:02 PM
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By Chad Petri

Saluting Veterans In Robertsdale

Saluting Veterans In Robertsdale
It’s a day to say thanks to the veterans of Baldwin County. more »
Nov/21/09 3:57 PM
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By Chad Petri

Driver Loses Control Hitting 10 People

Driver Loses Control Hitting 10 People
Police are questioning a driver in Fairfield, Alabama, after they say she lost control of her car hitting 9 children and killing an adult outside of a school. more »
Nov/21/09 2:17 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: Amen to the 67 isn’t all that old!I wished I were 67 again. Some people shouldn’t be driving regardless of how old they are,16 to 105.It all… 3 Responses »

Victims Identified In Explosion

Victims Identified In Explosion
Two men killed in a ship explosion in Escatawpa have been identified. more »
Nov/21/09 1:45 PM
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By Christian Stapleton

Store Clerk Shot During Attempted Robbery

Store Clerk Shot During Attempted Robbery
A store clerk is shot during an attempted robbery, now sheriff's deputies need your help in finding the suspect. more »
Nov/21/09 1:20 PM
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By Christian Stapleton

High School Football Scores

High School Football Scores
3 State titles decided in AISA and week 3 of the AHSAA football playoffs. more »
Nov/20/09 10:40 PM
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By Associated Press

Hospital Releases Two People In Tugboat Explosion

Hospital Releases Two People In Tugboat Explosion
Two people were killed, four people were hurt. more »
Nov/20/09 9:30 PM
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By Steve Alexander

WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade

WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade
WKRG digital signal upgrades affect some reception for those using digital antennas. more »
Nov/20/09 7:46 PM
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By Bill Riales
Comment by Opinionwriter: For News 5 that is. 2 Responses »

FREE Friday!

FREE Friday!
Holiday Freebies Include Pic With Santa! more »
Nov/20/09 6:56 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven, Emily Forrester

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?
Baldwin County Board of Education says more layoffs, school closings could happen to help offset major budget shortfall more »
Nov/20/09 5:43 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by southfan1981: Turn off some lights, stop wasting money on replacing entire HV/AC systems instead of maintaining them, administrators need to multi task and let the… 3 Responses »

Jobless But Not Hopeless

Jobless But Not Hopeless
Unemployment numbers in Alabama are at a 25 year high. more »
Nov/20/09 5:40 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Child Rape Arrest

Child Rape Arrest
A 31-year-old Mobile man is accused of raping two young girls for more than a year. more »
Nov/20/09 4:43 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Deadly Ship Explosion

Deadly Ship Explosion
One person is dead, another believed to be dead following an explosion at a Mississippi shipyard. Updated 7:30pm more »
Nov/20/09 4:34 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by cissiebee: Great shot of the helicopter landing on the helicopter pad.  They could have left that to the imagination. view »

Fairhope Man Pleads Guilty To Hitting Cyclists

Fairhope Man Pleads Guilty To Hitting Cyclists
Bradford Maples of Fairhope entered a plea Friday morning in a Baldwin County courtroom. more »
Nov/20/09 3:47 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by rmseek1234: Well, I can only hope he dries out. After some reading on another site, he was charged with DUI on July 3, and damaging crops. Then he hits the 3 bicyclists,who… view »

Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911 Board After Fatal Wreck

Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911 Board After Fatal Wreck
Former University of Alabama football player Siran Stacy is suing the Dothan/Houston County E911 Board and the estate of a drunken driver who caused a fatal 2007 crash.. more »
Nov/20/09 3:41 PM
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By Dothan Eagle
Comment by mustuknow: 911 is a wonderful tool but all too often the dispatchers are not adequately familiar with the area, or have other distractions that take their attention… 5 Responses »

Fire Destroys Abandoned House

Fire Destroys Abandoned House
An empty, single story house was destroyed Friday morning in West Mobile. more »
Nov/20/09 2:58 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by mob1: Thats cool, you just sounded like someone I know from Semmes fire.. Its all good. 10 Responses »

Junior Miss Considers Name Change

Junior Miss Considers Name Change
America's Junior Miss is giving itself a makeover, and it may result in a new name for the scholarship program. more »
Nov/20/09 2:51 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by bamafan: So if it isn’t a beauty contest why aren’t there any homely girls in the contest? Or any special needs girls? Just asking. My daughter was… view »

Governor Riley Pardons Clyde the Turkey

Governor Riley Pardons Clyde the Turkey
The event, held at the Alabama Governor’s Mansion, marks the 60th time an Alabama governor has issued a pardon for a turkey.. more »
Nov/20/09 2:46 PM
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By WKRG Staff

Man Charged With Raping A Child

Man Charged With Raping A Child
A Mobile man is charged with having sexual contact with a child under the age of 12. more »
Nov/20/09 10:31 AM
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By Katie Hammond

New Era Workers Worry About The Future

New Era Workers Worry About The Future
Company announces its closing its Mobile and Jackson, Alabama plants. more »
Nov/19/09 8:34 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by mburgha256: Yup, Just got to be union? company now says NO WAY. we can make the caps cheaper in CHINA??? Same price to purchase though. view »

Man Hurt In Meth Lab Explosion

Man Hurt In Meth Lab Explosion
Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack says Seminole man critically injured when meth lab exploded inside his mobile home more »
Nov/19/09 5:51 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by javaturner: Who Cares? I wish they would all blow up,maybe then the world would be rid of these losers. 1 Responses »

The End Of New Era

The End Of New Era
New Era Cap Company announces its closing 2 facilities in South Alabama that will leave almost 400 people jobless. more »
Nov/19/09 5:07 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Report: Car To Blame For Deadly School Bus Wreck

Report: Car To Blame For Deadly School Bus Wreck
The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled that a passing car that went out of control forced a Huntsville school bus to plunge from an overpass... more »
Nov/19/09 4:31 PM
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Man Burned In Suspected Meth Explosion

Man Burned In Suspected Meth Explosion
Tony Mitchell of Seminole receives 2nd and 3rd degree burns in explosion, fire at his home. more »
Nov/19/09 2:32 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by mob1: Jwood,   Since I have to pay anyways, I would like to be first in line and get it over with…. 4 Responses »

Teacher Busted For Growing Marijuana

Teacher Busted For Growing Marijuana
Narcotics agents busted a Mississippi teacher growing marijuana in his home. UPDATE: Authorities release pictures of the growing operation. more »
Nov/19/09 11:19 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by mob1: Thats funny Angel, kids today don’t even know what they are doing… Everyone in my day know exactly what to get and didn’t have to discuss… 11 Responses »

Road Finally Reopens After Tropical Storm Ida

Road Finally Reopens After Tropical Storm Ida
The road connecting Pensacola Beach and Navarre has be reopened to traffic after Tropical Storm Ida made landfall despite still being damaged. Another beachfront road remains closed. more »
Nov/19/09 11:04 AM
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By Steven Norris

Family Files Claim In Taser Case

Family Files Claim In Taser Case
The family of the deaf man tased after spending too much time in a Dollar General bathroom files claim against City of Mobile. more »
Nov/19/09 10:27 AM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by rmseek1234: mustyouknow-I suppose if you have no food in the house,and no family that care enough to get off their lazy welfare behinds to go get you some soup,crackers… 34 Responses »

Shaping Up Success: Erin Akey

Shaping Up Success: Erin Akey
WKRG News 5 This Morning has been shaping up with you all year! We are sharing your success stories. more »
Nov/19/09 4:42 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by durkac: I’m glad to see this series by WKRG. Sharing various ways to achieve weight loss wellness goals is an effective way to encourage people to make the… 1 Responses »

Will Your Children Get A Swine Flu Shot?

Will Your Children Get A Swine Flu Shot?
Parents talk about whether to sign permission slips. more »
Nov/18/09 10:13 PM
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By Steve Alexander

Marilyn Wood “I’m Very Disappointed”

Marilyn Wood “I’m Very Disappointed”
Mobile County Revenue Commissioner Marilyn Wood says she's disappointed about the money missing from her office and promises accountability. more »
Nov/18/09 8:40 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by mob1: Has anyone ever understood why you have to make your check directly to “Carol R Norris” when ever you reapply for a new car tag? What keeps… 9 Responses »

Major Music Festival Planned In Gulf Shores

Major Music Festival Planned In Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores City Council backs local businessman's proposal to sponsor major music festival at the beach next year more »
Nov/18/09 6:12 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by davidalt: In the Gulf. 1 Responses »

3 Suspects Accused Of Raping Teens

3 Suspects Accused Of Raping Teens
Two teenagers and a man are accused of raping two 14-year-old girls. more »
Nov/18/09 6:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth
Comment by cmb1: I agree RM 16 Responses »

H1N1 Vaccines to Begin in Schools

H1N1 Vaccines to Begin in Schools
Alabama Schools can begin H1N1 vaccinations on November 30th. more »
Nov/18/09 5:13 PM
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By Bill Riales

Husband And Wife Military Family Deals With Deployment

Husband And Wife Military Family Deals With Deployment
The Woodruffs have survived more than three months apart. Husband Fred was deployed for the first time in their 17-year marriage this year. more »
Nov/18/09 4:28 PM
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