http://www.wkrg.com/media/ui/video/logo_small.png http://www.wkrg.com/news/ West Mobile Mobile News Alabama and Pensacola Florida News and the Gulf Coast Region News Video en-us Copyright WKRG http://www.wkrg.com/news/category/west_mobile/ http://media.wkrg.com/media/webcast_news.jpg West Mobile - WKRG.com News - Mobile Al - Pensacola Fl - Gulf Coast West Mobile Get the latest Video News Weather and Sports and more WKRG.com podcast WKRG.com WKRG.com drencher@gmail.com West Mobile,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/second_teen_dies_in_wreck/20905/
Two of four teens die in wreck. Police say they weren't wearing seat belts and were in a stolen car Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/second_teen_dies_in_wreck/20905/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:13:48 +0000 Second Teen Dies In Wreck alabama,dead,high speed chase,hospital,jacob cartee,mobile police,richard hamilton,teen,west mobile, WKRG Staff no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/teen_dead_after_police_chase/20857/
A high speed police chase ends with the death of a 17-year-old boy and sends three other teens to the hospital. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/teen_dead_after_police_chase/20857/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:33:12 +0000 Teen Dead After Police Chase alabama,dead,high speed chase,hospital,mobile police,teen,west mobile, WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/local_car_dealers_taking_a_hit/20789/
These tough economic times are taking a toll on the local car business. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/local_car_dealers_taking_a_hit/20789/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:00:14 +0000 Local Car Dealers Taking A Hit alabama,car,dealership,economic,ford,lexus,mobile,west mobile, WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth no http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/new_alcohol_crackdown_in_mobile_county/20706/
Sheriff's Office said three stores sold alcohol to minor. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/new_alcohol_crackdown_in_mobile_county/20706/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:46:37 +0000 New Alcohol Crackdown In Mobile County alabama,alcohol,minor,mobile,underage drinking,undercover operation,west mobile, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/dean_plans_for_future_on_commission/20635/
Republican wins re-election to Mobile County Commission. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/dean_plans_for_future_on_commission/20635/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:04:01 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/presidential_cookie_poll/20335/
One local bakery is taking a bite out of politics with a Presidential cookie poll! Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/presidential_cookie_poll/20335/ Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:26:51 +0000 Presidential Cookie Poll campaign 2008,cookie poll,election,joyces homemade sweets,presidential cookie poll,presidential election,presidential poll, WKRG.com: Devon Walsh no http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/4_million_in_unclaimed_refunds/20324/
Mailing errors return more than 5,300 stimulus checks and 1,500 tax refund checks back to the IRS - one them could be yours. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/4_million_in_unclaimed_refunds/20324/ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:06:09 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/world_zombie_day/20275/
Join the undead for Mobile's first Zombie Walk this weekend and help out the Bay Area Food Bank. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/world_zombie_day/20275/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:48:54 +0000 World Zombie Day dr java coffee co,international zombie walk,news 5 this morning,news five this morning,world zombie day,zombie walk, Dr. Java Coffee Co. News Release no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/pickin_out_pumpkins/20200/
Looking for something fun and fall-like to do with your family? Head over to the pumpkin patch at Christ United Methodist Church. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/pickin_out_pumpkins/20200/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:01:10 +0000 Pickin’ Out Pumpkins christ united methodist church,family day,family fun,news 5 this morning,news five this morning,pumpkin,pumpkin patch,trunk or treat,west mobile, WKRG.com: Jennifer Rogers no http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/below_3_bucks_a_gallon/19947/
News 5 investigates whats behind the easing of the the pain at the pump. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/below_3_bucks_a_gallon/19947/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:22:39 +0000 Gas Below 3 Bucks A Gallon a gallon,alabama,bucks,demand,gas prices,supply,three,west mobile, WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/west_mobile_mom_shoot_son/19480/
She said her son kicked down her door and she had no choice. Now, he's in the hospital and she's at home. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/west_mobile_mom_shoot_son/19480/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:49:05 +0000 West Mobile Mom Shoots Son alabama,brandy lane,brandy lane south,mobile,mom,mom shoots son,perry fields,sherry pierce,shoot,shooting,son,son shot by mom,special assignment reporter,steven fields,tasha fields,tiffany craig,west mobile, WKRG.com: Tiffany Craig no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/angel_tree_registration/18055/
It's almost time to register for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/angel_tree_registration/18055/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:48:45 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/things_to_do/17964/
Looking for something to do this weekend? Things To Do is a full featured list of area happenings from concerts to community cookouts or just find the show times of a Movie. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/things_to_do/17964/ Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:35:50 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/hurricanes_affecting_local_blood_supply/17827/
Ike a reminder of how storms make an impact far from where they make landfall. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/hurricanes_affecting_local_blood_supply/17827/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:46:41 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/city_council_approves_annexation_plan/17314/
A four hour heated debate ends with a unanimous vote authorizing a special election on annexation. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/city_council_approves_annexation_plan/17314/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:05:09 +0000 City Council Approves Annexation Plan alabama,annex,annexation,ben brooks,city council,jessica taloney,mobile,mobile mayor sam jones,semmes,special election,steve nodine,theodore,tillmans corner, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no 30.689887857721207 -88.0499267578125 http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/mayor_promises_to_pay_schools/17282/
Mobile's mayor hopes to squash annexation criticism, but opponents call his new proposal an insult. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/mayor_promises_to_pay_schools/17282/ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:46:17 +0000 Mayor Promises To Pay Schools annexation,mayor sam jones,mobile county schools, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no 30.68870689937537 -88.0499267578125 http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/officials_blast_mayors_plan/17125/
Ten county and state officials blast Mayor Sam Jones' annexation plan. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/officials_blast_mayors_plan/17125/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:08 +0000 Officials Blast Mayor’s Plan annexation,ben brooks,mayor sam jones,mike dean,semmes,sheriff cochran,taxation without representation,theodore,tillmans corner, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no 30.68929738035413 -88.05130004882812 http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/semmes_incorporation_supporters_plead_their_case/17063/
Proponents held a meeting to talk about why Semmes should be its own city. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/politics/article/semmes_incorporation_supporters_plead_their_case/17063/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:48:54 +0000 Semmes Incorporation Supporters Plead Their Case alabama,annexation,education,incorporation,ken megginson,mayor sam jones,mobile,neighborhoods,schools,semmes,sheriff sam cochran,wal-mart, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/people_in_semmes_area_react_to_annexation/16957/
Some people want Semmes to incorporate as its own city. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/people_in_semmes_area_react_to_annexation/16957/ Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:35:36 +0000 People In Semmes Area React To Annexation alabama,annexation,kings branch subdivision,mobile,moffett road,schillinger road,semmes,steve nodine,wal-mart, WKRG.com: Steve Alexander no http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/mobile_launches_agressive_annexation_plan/16945/
Mobile's Mayor insists annexation is necessary, but critics are calling it a power grab for rich business districts. READ PROPOSAL Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/mobile_launches_agressive_annexation_plan/16945/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:42:33 +0000 Annexation Vote Could Happen Next Month READ PROPOSAL]]> annexation,jessica taloney,mayor sam jones,mike dean,mobile,mobile mayor,theodore,tillmans corner,west mobile, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/do_you_favor_or_oppose_annexation/16912/
Nearly half of the people polled in Mobile say they support the city's efforts to annex unincorporated communities. Click here to see the results. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/surveyusa/article/do_you_favor_or_oppose_annexation/16912/ Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:11:51 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/annexation_round_2/16901/
News 5 has confirmed the City of Mobile will launch a new annexation plan tomorrow morning. Click here to see a map of the proposed area. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/mobile_annexation/article/annexation_round_2/16901/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:12:19 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/west_mobile_recycles/16869/
Curbside paper recycling is growing in West Mobile. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/environmental/article/west_mobile_recycles/16869/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:43:50 +0000 West Mobile Recycles alabama,cardboard recycling,charmayne watson,curbside paper recycling,gulf coast containers,jene young,lamp lighter woods,lexington,newark group,pinehurst,sugar creek,west mobile, WKRG.com: Jene' Young no http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/parents_staying_connected_to_schools/16699/
The Mobile County Public School System has a faster way to get information to parents. Every school has a computerized messenger system. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/parents_staying_connected_to_schools/16699/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:34:57 +0000 Parents Staying Connected To Schools alabama,davidson high school,email alerts,emergency,mobile county public schools,nancy pierce,ronnie rowell,text messages,theodore high school,voice messages, WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton no 30.689887857721207 -88.04580688476562 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/voice_of_news_5_passes_away/16436/
Long-time voice man Chris Clausen dies in Florida after suffering a stroke. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/voice_of_news_5_passes_away/16436/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:50:24 +0000 Voice of News 5 Passes Away alabama,chris clausen,florida,mobile,news 5,orlando,stroke,voice,wkrg, WKRG.com: WKRG Staff no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mcdonalds_held_up_by_disgruntled_employee/16368/
A former employee of the Schillinger Rd. McDonald's has been arrested for holding up his former place of employment and assaulting the manager last night. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/mcdonalds_held_up_by_disgruntled_employee/16368/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:09:00 +0000 McDonald’s Held Up By Disgruntled Employee mcdonalds,mobile,robbery,schillinger road,terrell robinson,west mobile, WKRG.com: Steven Norris no 30.683982921529303 -88.22690963745117 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/elderly_woman_dies_in_house_fire/16137/
Mobile Fire Rescue releases the name of the victim. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/elderly_woman_dies_in_house_fire/16137/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:59:02 +0000 Elderly Woman Dies In House Fire house fire,mobile fire department,somerby lane,west mobile, WKRG Staff no 30.67139682131799 -88.20251226425171 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/purse_snatcher_snatched/16097/
Mobile police find a 25-year-old man wanted for snatching a woman's purse at his momma's house. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/purse_snatcher_snatched/16097/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:03:01 +0000 Purse Snatcher Snatched alabama,caught on camera,ford dually,justin ballard,mobile,mobile police,purse snatcher,snatch,surveillance video,target,west mobile, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/purse_snatcher_caught_on_camera/15998/
A surveillance camera caught a purse snatcher on tape. Now police hope you can help them catch him. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/purse_snatcher_caught_on_camera/15998/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:26:02 +0000 Purse Snatcher Caught On Camera alabama,caught on camera,ford dually,justin ballard,mobile,mobile police,purse snatcher,snatch,surveillance video,target,west mobile, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/roundabout_looking_for_answers_in_west_mobile/15997/
Work has begun to reconstruct parts of Dawes Road in West Mobile. Mobile County Commissioner Mike Dean proposed a plan to relieve traffic congestion on Airport Boulevard. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/roundabout_looking_for_answers_in_west_mobile/15997/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:13:04 +0000 Roundabout? Looking For Answers In West Mobile construction,edward mckinnel,john graham,mike dean,mobile county commission,roundabout,west mobile, WKRG.com: Kesshia Peyton no 30.694611546632277 -88.04855346679687 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/suspect_wanted_for_bonnie_lane_murder/15992/
Mobile police are now looking for a third suspect in last month's murder at a home on Bonnie Lane. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/suspect_wanted_for_bonnie_lane_murder/15992/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:49:04 +0000 Suspect Wanted For Bonnie Lane Murder alabama,bonnie lane,jerod lewis,kenya webb,kevin crosby,marvin morris,mobile,mobile police,murder,west mobile, WKRG.com: Jamie Burch no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/vandals_hit_more_than_a_dozen_vehicles/14835/
Vandals on the run in West Mobile, they used bricks and rocks as their weapons of choice. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/vandals_hit_more_than_a_dozen_vehicles/14835/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:13:09 +0000 Vandals Hit More Than A Dozen Vehicles alabama,cumberland court mobile,mobile,mobile police department,smoke wood drive mobile,vandalized vehicles mobile,vandals mobile police department,west mobile, WKRG.com: Diana Lucio no http://www.wkrg.com/investigates/article/neighbors_concerned_about_crime/14730/
Neighbors will tell you their West Mobile community was once a quiet, safe area. But, now they're concerned crime has moved in. News 5's Kimberly Curth investigates. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/investigates/article/neighbors_concerned_about_crime/14730/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:26:11 +0000 Neighbors Concerned About Crime alabama,bonnie lane,dartmoor lane,kenya webb,mobile,mobile police,murder,shooting,travis seals,west mobile, WKRG.com: Kimberly Curth no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/rape_suspect_may_be_illegal_alien/14728/
Investigators have not yet found documentation to prove a rape suspect is in the coun