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Thursday July 02 2009

Lightning May Be To Blame For Fire

A house in flames in Fairhope Thursday night. Neighbors say they heard lightning hit. more »

10:52 PM

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By Emily Forrester

Name of Man Shot In Police Shooting Is Released

Authorities announce charges against Ricky Lett, Junior. more »

9:27 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by laal: I said before I needed more info now I think Lett made a BAD choice and is lucky to be alive. Got what he ask for! view »

Homeless With Children

Two single mothers share their stories of defying the odds through the help of a national non profit. more »

8:33 PM

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By Diana Lucio

Comment by bamamama: Are there any places that help homeless families out there? view »

Hooters Hoax

The manager of the Hooters on Aiport Blvd claims he was robbed while on his way to make the night deposit. But Mobile police say he made the whole thing up and that he stole the money himself. more »

7:05 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by claycitymadness: i’ll be keeping abreast of this story 17 Responses »

RBC Bank In Spanish Fort Robbed

The FBI is hoping someone will recognize the suspect seen in this surveillance photo. more »

6:50 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Woman’s Baby Boy Found Wandering The Streets

A taxi driver found Sarah Miller's 2-year-old boy wandering the streets of Pensacola around 3:30 Thursday morning. more »

6:36 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by letsgetlyrical: 3:30 in the morning and mom has a warrant out for her arrest. lets get real about whats going on here. 6 Responses »

Strong Winds Cause $1 Million In Damage At Destin Airport

Okaloosa County EMA tells News 5 that 10 planes were damaged, including three that were flipped over. more »

5:58 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Rug And Shade Manager Speaks Out

A former manager of Mobile Rug and Shade says the new owner ran the store into the ground. more »

5:35 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Florida Will Soon Charge Fisherman

Floridians no longer will be able to fish for free. Beginning Aug. 1, residents must have licenses for shoreline saltwater fishing. more »

5:31 PM

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By The Associated Press

Deadly Family Shooting

Sheriff's invesitgators in Baldwin County say man shot and killed by his brother-in-law after he tried to break into his mobile home more »

4:40 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by JOESPKN: The late Mr. Buettner found out, much to his demise, that his brother-in-law did not wear panty hose and was not going to be intimidated by his threats… 3 Responses »

Bay Area Food Bank Busy

The recession is increasing demands for local food pantries and donations. more »

3:45 PM

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By Chad Petri

Charges Not Filed Against Mother Who Left Baby In Car

A mother accused of leaving her 3 month old son in a hot car while shopping has not been charged in the case. more »

3:39 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by nfrench: Why do parents still “forget” their child is in the car? I have never forgotten either of mine were in the car. Why not use one of the mirrors… 20 Responses »

Jenny Sanford Calls Husband’s Affair “Inexcusable”

South Carolina's first lady says Gov. Mark Sanford's actions are "inexcusable" but she is willing to forgive him. She says it is up to her husband to save their marriage. She says he will deal with the consequences of his actions for a long while. more »

3:12 PM

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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Comment by bluemoon5: I don’t think he wants her to forgive him. He wants to be with the Argentina lady. That’s why he keeps running his mouth. … 3 Responses »

Former City Councilman Bonds Out Of Jail

Henry Barnes is charged with second degree arson. Bayou La Batre police say Barnes tried to burn down a house he owned on Downey Street last week when a controlled burn got out of control. more »

2:30 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by ethansmuma: This guy has been a snake in the grass for years. He’s gotten away with so much he has grown to believe that he’s above the law. … 2 Responses »

Suspect Shot After Trying To Tase Police Officer

District Attorney John Tyson says a Mobile police officer shot a suspect three times after he grabbed the officers taser and tried to use it. more »

1:49 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by ickthus: Some people have a need for speed only to find the wall every time. Crash and burn baby. Should have stayed on the porch. Keep turnin left. waahooooooooo.… 98 Responses »

Vice President Joe Biden Makes Suprise Trip To Iraq

Biden will visit U.S. troops and meet with Iraqi leaders, including President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. more »

12:51 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by snews: Perhaps. It’s hard to tell. 6 Responses »

Baby Left In Hot Car

The Gulf Shores Fire Department says a woman left her 3-month-old boy in the car while she went into Target. more »

12:44 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by lillybell: when will people learn, how many stories do we have to hear about this? poor baby, what does she do when she is home with the baby??? 3 Responses »

SC Governor Spending The 4th Of July In Florida

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford will spend the holiday weekend with his family in Florida. Sanford said a woman he visited last month in Argentina is his soul mate, but he is trying to fall back in love with his wife. more »

12:25 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by BamaBob: Eliot Spitzer (parapharsed): I never loved any of my $4,000.00 an hour hookers. 2 Responses »

Ron Sparks Wants To Bring Lottery To Alabama

State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks has unveiled a campaign platform for governor that includes creating a state lottery to pay for college scholarships. more »

12:21 PM

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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Comment by FastFred: I do drive to Fla. for lottery tickets,and I also have spent a lot of time in the casinos in Mississippi.I hope they bring it all to Alabama !! 6 Responses »