http://www.wkrg.com/news/ Mississippi Mobile News Alabama and Pensacola Florida News and the Gulf Coast Region News Video en-us Copyright WKRG http://www.wkrg.com/news/category/mississippi/ http://media.wkrg.com/media/webcast_news.jpg Mississippi - WKRG.com News - Mobile Al - Pensacola Fl - Gulf Coast Mississippi Get the latest Video News Weather and Sports and more WKRG.com podcast WKRG.com WKRG.com drencher@gmail.com Mississippi,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/crime/article/ms_woman_sentenced_for_spreading_hiv_virus/19755/
Prosecutors say the woman knew she was infected, but knowingly spread the disease to her husband. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/ms_woman_sentenced_for_spreading_hiv_virus/19755/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:35:44 +0000 The Associated Press 32.54912838093526 -90.3131103515625 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/proposed_pascagoula_detention_center/19724/
Jackson Co. MS has spent $30,000 to make sure people know the ins and outs of the proposed jail, and more about how it will be funded. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/proposed_pascagoula_detention_center/19724/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:56:47 +0000 WKRG.com: Steven Norris http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/alabama_remains_at_number_2/19710/
Crimson Tide remains steady, Auburn drops in latest AP Top 25 poll More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/alabama_remains_at_number_2/19710/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:50:30 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/wachovia_wants_wells_fargo_buyout/19709/
Wachovia favors $15 billion buyout from Wells fargop over patrial buyout from Citigroup More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/wachovia_wants_wells_fargo_buyout/19709/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:50:59 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/fema_trailer_plaintiffs_win_in_court/19699/
Judge says FEMA is not immune to lawsuits stemming from FEMA trailers and formaldehyde fumes More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/fema_trailer_plaintiffs_win_in_court/19699/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:20:37 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/govt_denied_immunity_from_fema_trailer_lawsuits/19689/
A judge says there is evidence that FEMA delayed its response to concerns about formaldehyde levels in its trailers. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/govt_denied_immunity_from_fema_trailer_lawsuits/19689/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:49:03 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/how_did_your_congressman_vote_on_2nd_bailout/19684/
Alabama's Jo Bonner was the only local Congressman to vote for the $700 billion bailout the first time around. Did he or the other lawmakers have a change of heart this time around? More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/how_did_your_congressman_vote_on_2nd_bailout/19684/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:01:52 +0000 WKRG Staff http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/good_news_for_northrop_grumman_in_pascagoula/19631/
Two Navy contracts worth almost $85 million are headed to the NG facility on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/good_news_for_northrop_grumman_in_pascagoula/19631/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:25:25 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/ms_beach_advisory_lifted/19626/
Beaches reopen in 1 of 3 Miss. coastal counties. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/ms_beach_advisory_lifted/19626/ Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:12:00 +0000 Associated Press 30.372875188118016 -88.5443115234375 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/mother_daughter_kidnap_two_toddlers/19568/
The 2-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl were taken from a home in Biloxi. The mother and daughter police say kidnapped them were arrested in Ocala, Florida. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/mother_daughter_kidnap_two_toddlers/19568/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:55:10 +0000 The Associated Press 29.19053283229458 -82.15576171875 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/mississippi_voter_registration/19553/
Deadline looms for unregistered Mississippi voters. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/mississippi_voter_registration/19553/ Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:17:44 +0000 Associated Press 32.31847300564476 -90.1812744140625 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/thou_shall_not_steal/19543/
A Mississippi church destroyed by two hurricanes was dealt another blow. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/thou_shall_not_steal/19543/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:48:40 +0000 WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton Thou Shall Not Steal WKRG.com biloxi,church of the redeemer,closet,communion,jane bearden,jim wheeler,mississippi,silver,stealing, WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton no 30.4060442699695 -88.93020629882812 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/how_did_your_congressman_vote_on_bailout/19540/
News 5 tracked down the three Congressman who represent our viewing area to find out how they voted on the $700 billion financial bailout and why. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/how_did_your_congressman_vote_on_bailout/19540/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:25:38 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch How Did Your Congressman Vote On Bailout? WKRG.com bailout,congress,economy,financial bailout,gene taylor,jo bonner,joe miller, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/america_bummed_about_the_bailout/19538/
6 in 10 Americans are not confident the federal government has the ability to fix the economy. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/america_bummed_about_the_bailout/19538/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:27:08 +0000 SurveyUSA http://www.wkrg.com/weather/article/gulf_coast_bird_migration/19520/
Storms stir birder interest in Gulf migration. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/weather/article/gulf_coast_bird_migration/19520/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:20:48 +0000 Associated Press 30.22970466206658 -88.00804138183594 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/contractors_face_katrina_fraud_charges/19515/
2 contractors are accused of ripping off homeowners on Hurricane Katrina repairs More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/contractors_face_katrina_fraud_charges/19515/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:57:15 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/aid_available_for_mississippi_counties_with_gustav_damage/19495/
Individual disaster assistance now available. That means people can get counseling, housing assistance, and low-interest loans. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/aid_available_for_mississippi_counties_with_gustav_damage/19495/ Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:46:30 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/serial_burglar_wanted/19481/
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find 30-year-old Joseph Brewer. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/serial_burglar_wanted/19481/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:50:51 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/do_you_support_the_financial_bailout/19469/
Americans are split on whether lawmakers should support a financial bailout eventhough they overwhelmingly believe the economy is going to get worse. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/do_you_support_the_financial_bailout/19469/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:56:01 +0000 SurveyUSA http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/mccain_will_attend_mississippi_debate/19456/
BREAKING NEWS Sen. John McCain says he's going to be at the first presidential debate, even though Congress doesn't have a bailout deal. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/mccain_will_attend_mississippi_debate/19456/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:43:53 +0000 The Associated Press 34.37064492478658 -89.527587890625 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mississippi_hotel_slapped_with_price_gouging_fine/19453/
The price hike goes back to Hurricane Katrina. The hotel's owners will no fork over more than $20,000 More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mississippi_hotel_slapped_with_price_gouging_fine/19453/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:03:13 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/will_mccain_be_a_no_show/19448/
Barack Obama says he is set for a presidential debate tonight at Ole Miss. Problem is, he may be alone on the stage. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/will_mccain_be_a_no_show/19448/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:02:29 +0000 , Media General News Service http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/southeast_gas_shortage/19428/
Small retailers seem affected the most by low supply. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/southeast_gas_shortage/19428/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:36:54 +0000 Associated Press 34.10725639663118 -84.52468872070312 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/barbour_i_expect_there_will_be_a_debate/19202/
Gov. Haley Barbour & Ole Miss are still preparing for Friday night's presidential debate -- eventhough John McCain said he wants to delay it to focus on resolving the nation's financial problems. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/barbour_i_expect_there_will_be_a_debate/19202/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:39:29 +0000 The Associated Press Barbour: ‘I Expect There Will Be A Debate’ The Associated Press campaign 08,debate,governor barbour,haley barbour,mccain,obama,ole miss, The Associated Press no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tyson_helping_feed_hurricane_victims/19181/
Tyson Foods has sent 26 truckloads of chicken and pork to Gulf Coast food pantries affected by Hurricane Ike. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tyson_helping_feed_hurricane_victims/19181/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:35:14 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/no_help_for_ms_homeowners_hit_by_hurricane_gustav/19107/
Gov. Barbour's request for individual assistance to rebuild or repair homes received no response from FEMA. Senator Roger Wicker says he's extremely disappointed in the agency's lack of response. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/no_help_for_ms_homeowners_hit_by_hurricane_gustav/19107/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:00:12 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/warning_scooters_may_cut_achilles_tendon/19098/
Razor USA recalls 103,000 scooters after four riders had to have surgery to repair their Achilles tendon. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/warning_scooters_may_cut_achilles_tendon/19098/ Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:42:12 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/new_poll_should_mccain_obama_delay_the_debate/18980/
Click here to see the results. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/new_poll_should_mccain_obama_delay_the_debate/18980/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:25:37 +0000 SurveyUSA http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/obama_the_debate_should_go_on/18978/
Democrat Barack Obama says because of the financial crisis, it's more important than ever for he and John McCain to sit down and hold a presidential debate. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/obama_the_debate_should_go_on/18978/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:16:18 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/mccain_wants_to_delay_fridays_debate/18968/
McCain says he will stop campaigning Thursday and return to Washington to focus on the nation's financial problems. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/mccain_wants_to_delay_fridays_debate/18968/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:04:13 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/mccain_obama_prepare_for_showdown_in_the_south/18936/
McCain and Obama meet Friday at Ole Miss for the first of three debates that experts say could be their best chances to move undecided voters. Click here to watch classic moments from presidential debates More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/mccain_obama_prepare_for_showdown_in_the_south/18936/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:32:11 +0000 Billy House, Media General News Service http://www.wkrg.com/weather/article/flood_insurance_program_set_to_expire/18772/
Program ends Septemeber 30th unless its renewed by Congress. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/weather/article/flood_insurance_program_set_to_expire/18772/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:15:22 +0000 WKRG.com: Steve Alexander Flood Insurance Program Set To Expire WKRG.com alabama,congress,cypress shores,fema,flooding,floods,hurricane katrina,insurance,mobile,mortgages,national flood insurance program,state farm insurance, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/eli_manning_wax_figure/18662/
Madam Tussauds New York unveils a wax figure of the former Ole Miss star and Super Bowl MVP. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/eli_manning_wax_figure/18662/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:44:48 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/local_sailor_killed_in_pakistan_bombing/18566/
A Theodore sailor is one of 53 people killed in Saturday's bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Pakistan. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/local_sailor_killed_in_pakistan_bombing/18566/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:43:37 +0000 WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney Local Sailor Killed In Pakistan Bombing WKRG.com alabama,islamabad,jessica taloney,marriot hotel,marriot hotel bombing,matthew obryant,mississippi,navy,officer killed,pakistan,pakistan bombing,petty officer,sailor killed,theodore, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no 30.545704405480997 -88.17626953125 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hurricane_help_headed_for_mississippi/18285/
President Bush declares a disaster in 20 Mississippi counties. State will will receive money for rebuilding public buildings, roadways and the removal of debris from Hurricane Gustav. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hurricane_help_headed_for_mississippi/18285/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:32:31 +0000 The Associated Press