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Tuesday July 07 2009

Oyster Reef Promises Hundreds Of Jobs

State conservationists say it could save Alabama's shellfish population too. more »

9:31 PM

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By Diana Lucio

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: My doctor told me to quit eating them raw but thats the only way i like them.But i hope the oysters have a long and healthy life.If people are working… 1 Responses »

Car Spins Out In Rain On I-10

Three people are hurt. more »

7:47 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by minimay87: People need to realize that it does not take an abundance of water to hydroplane. All you need is the slightest bit of rain. One jerk of that wheel or… 1 Responses »

Senior Bowl Remembers Steve McNair

Senior Bowl President Steve Hale said McNair's presence in Mobile was a big reason why the game began a string of 14 consecutive sellouts. more »

6:55 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Deputy & Dispatcher Deliver A Baby

An Okaloosa County Deputy and 911 Dispatcher are given the "Thumbs Up" award for teaming up to deliver a baby. more »

6:40 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by barefootangel: That was great. Every man needs to have a baby while someone stands by them and says “Calm down” hahahahhahahah the bfa view »

Meth Explosion Caught On Tape

A meth lab explosion at a Bayou La Batre motel is caught on tape. more »

4:58 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by samhell: Novice chemists are dangerous and the drug war produces more and more of them. Just like the thousands of moonshiner accidents during prohibition. 116 Responses »

Dreams Come True

A Colorado teenager battling Cystic Fibrosis gets the wish of a lifetime right here in Mobile. more »

4:42 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by southfan1981: I love that the Coast Guard cared so much they spent 8 months planning this. Thank goodness for medical advances, I remember when Cystic Fibrosis was an… 2 Responses »

Home From Honduras

More than 20 missionaries from a local church just returned from Honduras. They found out about the political unrest there only hours before they left for their trip. more »

4:00 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by barefootangel: Southernmama, Jesus says go into all the world and preach the word and if you want to know why they give medical attention, read Matthew chapter 7. We… 2 Responses »

A.T.V. Chase Caught On Tape

Man driving four-wheeler won't stop for sheriff's deputy in Baldwin County....makes getaway on back-country trail more »

2:16 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by minimay87: Do you know what playing chicken means? When the officer pulled up beside him to try to signal him to pull over he just kept on trucking to see how long… 17 Responses »

Shaun Alexander In Town This Week

The former Crimson Tide star will make several appearances throughout the week to promote an event Saturday night in Mobile. more »

1:22 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Scientists Lose Contact With Lone Alabama Sturgeon

Scientists implanted an electronic tracking device in one of the fish in April 2007 hoping it would lead them to other members of the species. But that didn't happen, and the transmitter has now stopped working. more »

12:37 PM

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By The Associated Press

Burglary Suspects Found Hiding In A Garage

Mobile police say two men broke into a vehicle and then broke into a garage to hide when officers swarmed the neighborhood. more »

11:52 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: What is the sentence for being stupid? Whatever it is they need to get the max because they haven’t got a clue. Alabamaoutlaw 1 Responses »

Life’s A Beach: New Alabama Plates Very Popular

The new beach design went on sale in January. More than 909,000 were sold in the first six months. more »

9:37 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by Krickkett: They also just gave the new design to me and didn’t ask any questions. I didn’t know I had a choice either. My car’s license plate does… 5 Responses »

Man Standing In Front Of Cannon When It Goes Off

Kevin Hankins was packing powder into a cannon on the 4th of July when the cannon went off. more »

9:14 AM

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By .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Kinda like holding a black cat firecracker with a smoldering fuse,one second fizzle the next boom. If you have no knowledge of black powder leave it alone.It… 3 Responses »

Third Person Arrested In Murder Of A Disabled Woman

Nancy Scott is charged with capital murder in the death of Donna Slater. Slater, who had spina bifida and used a wheelchair, was stabbed in the neck during an apparent robbery at her home. more »

8:45 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by Crystal SCOTT: nancy is my mother my name is crystal scott and she did not do this i love my mom with everthing i have and i no who she is and how she is we both grew… 16 Responses »