http://www.wkrg.com/media/ui/video/logo_small.png http://www.wkrg.com/news/ Alabama Mobile News Alabama and Pensacola Florida News and the Gulf Coast Region News Video en-us Copyright WKRG http://www.wkrg.com/news/category/alabama/ http://media.wkrg.com/media/webcast_news.jpg Alabama - WKRG.com News - Mobile Al - Pensacola Fl - Gulf Coast Alabama Get the latest Video News Weather and Sports and more WKRG.com podcast WKRG.com WKRG.com drencher@gmail.com Alabama,mobile alabama, mobile al, mobile news, mobile alabama news, mobile al news, wkrg mobile, WKRG, Mobile, Alabama, news, weather, sports no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/k-9_to_track_arsonists_for_forestry_commission/21131/
The Alabama Forestry Commission has welcomed a new member to its law enforcement team - a 12-week-old bloodhound puppy.. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/k-9_to_track_arsonists_for_forestry_commission/21131/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:55:05 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/al_dems_want_to_get_rid_of_grocery_tax/21130/
The Democratic leadership of the Alabama House says its top goal in the new year will be eliminating the state's 4 percent sales tax on groceries. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/al_dems_want_to_get_rid_of_grocery_tax/21130/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:43:59 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/search_underway_for_missing_woman/21129/
Woman left work to pick up child, but never made it to the daycare. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/search_underway_for_missing_woman/21129/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:32:34 +0000 30.68929738035413 -88.05061340332031 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/deep_fried_turkey_safety_tips/21128/
Deep-fried turkey, a concept that started in the South, is rising in popularity nationwide. But Deep Fryers can be dangerous! Click For Safety Tips. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/deep_fried_turkey_safety_tips/21128/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:34:49 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/mississippi_casino_revenues_rebound/21127/
Mississippi's casino revenues rebounded in October, showing a $9 million increase over September. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/mississippi_casino_revenues_rebound/21127/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:16:36 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/us_98_construction/21126/
Alabama transportation officials will discuss the next step in a construction project on the new U.S. Highway 98 corridor in Mobile County. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/us_98_construction/21126/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:14:16 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/gas_down_below_2_in_alabama/21125/
Prices at the pumps have been cut in half since reaching a record above $4 in July.. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/gas_down_below_2_in_alabama/21125/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:11:56 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/alabama_pension_lawsuit/21124/
State of Alabama joins lawsuit over ASEI deal.. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/alabama_pension_lawsuit/21124/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:08:17 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/window_blinds_recall/21122/
Federal safety officials are announcing a recall of window blinds and shades after the strangling death of a young child and a close call for a second. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/window_blinds_recall/21122/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:26:27 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/compass_bank_robbed1/21120/
Mobile police arrest man they say robbed the Compass Bank on Bel-Air Boulevard after he fell through the ceiling of an apartment while hiding in the attic. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/compass_bank_robbed1/21120/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:33 +0000 Bank Robber Hides In Attic, Falls Through Ceiling alabama,bank robbery,compass bank,mobile,mobile police, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no 30.682801890953776 -88.10091018676758 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/likely_ag_holder_has_ties_to_alabama/21116/
Eric Holder Jr.'s sister-in-law was Vivian Malone Jones, one of the first two black students to integrate the University of Alabama.. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/likely_ag_holder_has_ties_to_alabama/21116/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:56:25 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/deep_fried_dangers/21109/
Deep frying turkeys for Thanksgiving can be tasty, but tricky. SAFETY TIPS FROM MOBILE FIRE DEPARTMENT More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/deep_fried_dangers/21109/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:17:33 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/power_outage_in_baldwin_county/21107/
More than 1,500 Riveria Utilities customers in Loxley will be without power until at least Noon. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/power_outage_in_baldwin_county/21107/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:33:34 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mums_the_word/21106/
Mums the word at Bellingrath Gardens... cascading mums, to be exact. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mums_the_word/21106/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:02:36 +0000 Mums The Word bellingrath gardens,cascading mums,fall display,mums, WKRG.com: Jennifer Rogers no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/digging_for_diamonds/21105/
You can go on a treasure hunt this weekend and help raise money for United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/digging_for_diamonds/21105/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:37:00 +0000 Digging For Diamonds diamond ring,goldstein's jewelers,medal of honor park,ucp,united cerebral palsy of mobile, WKRG.com: Jennifer Rogers no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/two_wounded_in_prichard_shooting/21104/
Incident happened on Dial Street Thursday morning. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/two_wounded_in_prichard_shooting/21104/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:51:34 +0000 Two Wounded in Prichard Shooting alabama,dial street,opp avenue,prichard,prichard police,prichard shooting,shooting, WKRG.com: Tyler Ludke no 30.747810877988087 -88.12103748321533 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/the_learning_tree_playground/21102/
Old equipment was replaced with new equipment so children could use playground. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/the_learning_tree_playground/21102/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:00:12 +0000 The Learning Tree Playground alabama,learning tree center,mobile, WKRG.com: Tyler Ludke no 30.640902872860007 -88.1407356262207 http://www.wkrg.com/investigates/article/juvenile_crime/21099/
News 5 Crime Solutions Task Force finds an alarming rise in crimes involving juveniles. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/investigates/article/juvenile_crime/21099/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:10:48 +0000 Guns And Kids crime solutions,crime solutions task force,edmond naman,guns,judge naman,juvenile crime,kids,news 5, Mel Showers no http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/briannas_parents_look_to_the_future/21098/
Capturing daughter's killer is their priority. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/briannas_parents_look_to_the_future/21098/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:47:29 +0000 Brianna’s Parents Look To The Future alabama,body found,brianna parish,bridge city,celebration,crime,daphne,fema,funeral,hurricane ike,malbis,mobile,texas, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/cashing_in_on_car_rebates/21097/
Despite the economic slump some say it's a good time to buy an automobile. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/cashing_in_on_car_rebates/21097/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:29:29 +0000 Cashing In On Car Rebates auto dealerships,auto industry,automobile bailout,buyers market,car rebates,car sales,eastern shore toyota,economy and cars,gas prices,gas travel,new car,shaun esfahani,toyota of daphne, WKRG.com: Diana Lucio no http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/lights_camera_action_time_for_school/21003/
Mobile County elementary school uses technology to make learning fun. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/technology/article/lights_camera_action_time_for_school/21003/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:56:58 +0000 Lights, Camera, Action, Time for School! alabama,blue ribbon school,george hall elementary,maysville,mobile,mobile county,mobile county public schools, WKRG.com: Jene' Young no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mentors_needed_in_mobile_county/21095/
Youth Court Judge Takes Proactive Approach To Juvenile Crime Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mentors_needed_in_mobile_county/21095/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:53:21 +0000 Mentors Needed In Mobile County brandon shamburger,crime solutions,judge edmond naman,strickland youth, WKRG.com: Rose Ann Haven no http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/remembering_brianna/21094/
Hundreds gather in Malbis to "celebrate" the life of Brianna Parish Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/remembering_brianna/21094/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:58:46 +0000 Remembering Brianna Parish alabama,brianna,celebration,daphne,family,friends,funeral,life,macdonald,malbis,memorial,murdered,parish,service,troy, WKRG.com: Pat Peterson no 30.629640569460406 -87.8961181640625 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/foley_hires_new_fire_chief/21093/
Joseph Darby currently works for the Auburn Fire Department. He will replace Jamie Hinton who resigned in January after 8 years with the department. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/foley_hires_new_fire_chief/21093/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:23:54 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/pentagon_will_broadcast_iron_bowl_live_to_u.s._troops/21092/
“The Alabama-Auburn game is one of the great spectacles of sport,” Sen. Jeff Sessions said. “I am very grateful that Sec. Gates has made the decision to carry the game worldwide.” More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/pentagon_will_broadcast_iron_bowl_live_to_u.s._troops/21092/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:55:21 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/3-yr_old_caught_in_the_middle/21096/
A 3-year old boy got caught in the middle of a grown up crime spree. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/3-yr_old_caught_in_the_middle/21096/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:50:49 +0000 3-Year-Old Caught In The Middle 3 year old,diverionary explosive device,government boulevard,heist,jamarcus,keinan howard,lamarcus horn,robbery,stand off,wachovia bank, WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig no http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/counterfeit_cops_target_two_women/21088/
Two incidents on Eastern Shore in less than 24 hours. What do you do if you’re not sure the person pulling you over is really a police officer? Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/counterfeit_cops_target_two_women/21088/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:01:17 +0000 Counterfeit Cops Target Two Women alabama,baldwin county sheriff's office,bay minette,cop impersonator,fake cop,spanish fort,stapleton,traffic stop, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no 30.823243020296154 -87.77595520019531 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/seniors_put_off_retirement/21089/
Facing tough economic times, some seniors continue to work. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/seniors_put_off_retirement/21089/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:57:06 +0000 Seniors Put Off Retirement chad petri,finances,retirees,retirement,seniors,via center, WKRG.com: Chad Petri no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/on_a_thanksgiving_budget/21087/
There's good news and bad news to report when it comes to your Thanksgiving budget. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/on_a_thanksgiving_budget/21087/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:13:06 +0000 On A Thanksgiving Budget? aaa,airfare,alabama,gallon,gas prices,mobile,thanksgiving,travelling, WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth no http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/brianna_parish_laid_to_rest/21085/
Parish's father said "We unfortunately live in a very dark world that knows no bounds. It was this darkness that has taken Bri from us all." Click here to listen to the entire statement. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/brianna_parish_laid_to_rest/21085/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:50:51 +0000 Brianna Parish Laid To Rest Click here to listen to the entire statement. ]]> alabama,bay community church,brianna parish,bruce parish,celebration of life,daphne,funeral,person of interest,troy macdonald, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no 30.65622488473391 -87.8521728515625 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mobile_bans_train_horns_around_downtown_hotels/21073/
The city spent $200,000 to create "quiet zones". Trains won't be allowed to sound horns near downtown hotels. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mobile_bans_train_horns_around_downtown_hotels/21073/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:18:39 +0000 Mobile Bans Train Horns In Downtown alabama,city that never sleeps,downtown,horn,mayor sam jones,mobile,quiet zone,railroad crossing,railroads,train, The Associated Press no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/clyde_lives_to_see_another_day/21072/
Full barnyard rights restored as Alabama Governor makes annual holiday pardon. READ FULL TEXT OF NEWS RELEASE More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/clyde_lives_to_see_another_day/21072/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:23:29 +0000 32.373002604986574 -86.29623413085937 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/four_charged_with_crimes_against_children/21071/
MUGSHOTS Crimes in Escambia County, Alabama involve fondling, rape, torture and willfull abuse against children. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/four_charged_with_crimes_against_children/21071/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:56:41 +0000 31.116443024569484 -87.07077026367187 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/breaking_news/21066/
Mobile police have arrested three people in connection with a bank robbery after a standoff at a home on Myra Drive & Pleasant Valley Road. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/breaking_news/21066/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:19:58 +0000 Bank Robbers Caught After Standoff alabama,bank robbers,bank robbery,mobile,mobile police,standoff,wachovia, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no 30.66733643913944 -88.1045150756836 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/armed_robbery_arrests/21069/
Three men are in police custody after an armed robbery in Baldwin County. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/armed_robbery_arrests/21069/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:53:07 +0000