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Monday July 06 2009

Making Masterpieces With Michael Jackson

A Baldwin County man helped the King of Pop make musical history. He shares his memorabilia with News 5. more »

9:47 PM

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By Diana Lucio

Comment by FSM: Hardly photo-shopped (2 p’s in shopped BTW). No need to when he worked with MJ for years. Check out the album credits, Brad Sundberg was the Asst… 3 Responses »

Vigil Held For Teen Killed In ATV Accident

13 year old Emily Dunnam was honored. more »

9:20 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by cork: This is to correct any doubt about Emily’s family or how the accident happened. First my comments were about the kids that ride on our street, who’s… 5 Responses »

Mobile Man Wanted For Robbing Mississippi Bank

Pascagoula police say Thomas Wade also used a stolen identity to take a car on a test drive, the same car he used to get away after the bank robbery. more »

5:35 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Looking For Melinda

Family and friends of a woman who disappeared more than 6 years ago are hoping to generate new leads in the case. more »

5:00 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by BamaBob: It would be amiracle if this woman was still alive and being held captive. I guess stranger things have happend…. 1 Responses »

Mobile Police Officer Placed On Administrative Leave

Police say Officer Christopher Moye shot Ricky Lett, Jr last week after Lett grabbed his taser and tried to use it on him. more »

4:42 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by minimay87: If the subject was under the influence of some kind of drugs or alcohol it might take more than a couple of shots to subdue him. When under the influence… 7 Responses »

AK-47 Used In Weekend Shootings

Investigators say 24 year old William Kidd is armed and dangerous. He's accused in several shootings, including one that was deadly. more »

4:18 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by Mike x51: What is going thru the head of someone when they do something like this? “I’ll just drive by an shoot him with an AK…they won’t… 4 Responses »

Coyote Concerns

Several communities in South Baldwin County dealing with an elusive and potentially dangerous predator more »

4:15 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by carl: Watch your self Claycity! It probably will not be much longer before you hear of an attack or attacks on humans at night,since they seem to be becoming… 30 Responses »

Man On An ATV Leads Deputies On Chase

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office hopes someone will recognize this driver. more »

2:47 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by claycitymadness: thats a badd a**ed 4 wheeler if it can outrun a crowne vic interceptor. there’s gotta be more newsworthy stuff going on. if they cant catch 4 WHEELER… 7 Responses »

Dane Cook’s Brother Facing Charges

The comedian's half brother is being charged for stealing from Cook's company. more »

2:05 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by jmorganal: If your relatives can’t do ya, then who can? view »

Hospital Officials Near Agreement

Hospitals are near a deal with the White House over the new health care plan. more »

2:00 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by Alan: Why won’t Obama and congress be on the health care plan they are trying to force the American people to be on? They need to give up they current… 7 Responses »

Robert McNamara, Ex-Pentagon Chief, Dies

Served As Secretary Of Defense For Presidents Kennedy, Johnson During Vietnam War; Dies At 93.. more »

12:00 PM

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By Associated Press

Jackson’s Mom Loses Control Of Estate

Judge Says Late Singer's Lawyer and Friend Designated in Will Should Oversee Assets.. more »

11:57 AM

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By CBS/AP

McNair’s Girlfriend Recently Bought A Gun

Sahel Kazemi's nephew says he does not believe Kazemi would have killed the former Tennessee Titans quarterback and herself. He says Kazemi believed McNair was divorcing his wife and she was preparing to move in with him. more »

11:39 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by cmb1: Where was the wife? 2 Responses »

Saraland Man Accused Of Raping Missing 15 Year Old Girl

Mobile police say they found Alex Dennis having sex with the missing teenager in a car. He's charged with rape, sodomy and drug possession more »

11:21 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Razorsharp: does anyone remember the “Gelflings” from the “Dark Crystal”? (laughing) I’m just sayin… 6 Responses »

Mobile Now Alabama’s Second Biggest City?

City officials believe recent annexations have brought in enough new residents for Mobile to bypass Montgomery. more »

10:40 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by Alabama Patriot: If the census was increased by the number of people that voted for the annexations, that would increase the population by at least a 1000 people and not… 3 Responses »

Bill Would Stop Convicted Teachers From Collecting A Paycheck

The bill was inspired by the case of former Washington County teacher Charlene Schmitz, who continues to draw pay more than a year after she was convicted of luring a student for sex. more »

10:22 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by ickthus: Good intentions but bad idea. Maybe leave it to just sex crime with children. 2 Responses »

Hate Crime Bill Awaits a Vote

Congress is discussing a bill to protect from hate crimes, but wonders what the impact will be on preaching. more »

8:46 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by BamaBob: Recently, Eric Holder dismissed a default judgment against two members of the New Black Panthers for unknown reasons. These two men stood in front… 12 Responses »

Public Memorial For Steve McNair

A public memorial for former NFL quarterback Steve McNair is scheduled for Thursday in Nashville. A funeral service will be held Saturday in Mississippi. Click here for details. more »

8:43 AM

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By The Associated Press

Shaping Up! Working Out With A Crack In The Sidewalk

We're Shaping Up! On WKRG News Five This Morning. We're showing you simple ways to exercise and get fit for Summer. more »

6:11 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Ban The “M” Word

Little people say the word midget is just as offensive as racial slurs, want it banned from broadcast tv. more »

3:16 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by KxVicious: Yeah, when asked to fill in RACE I always put “Human” because that is my race….ethnicity (which it never asks for) is a whole other story! 20 Responses »