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Monday July 13 2009

Another Man Arrested For Murdering Beluah Couple

New developments Monday night in the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings of Beluah, Florida. A fourth person has been arrested and charged. Investigators are still looking for three other men. more »

8:37 PM

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By Emily Forrester

Comment by carl: Regardless of their nationality or race,these ought to be an outstanding example on how to respond to such a brutal and pityless attack on a family and… 3 Responses »

Citronelle Man Missing Since Saturday

Charles Black III was last seen around 12:30 Saturday morning at a local lounge. Police found his car in the parking lot. more »

6:36 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by booger: chuck black aka mudduck was my very good friend for about 25years.i loved him like a brother.i also loved his family very much.i hope everything that can… 3 Responses »

Alabama Might Owe You Interest On Your Tax Refund

State law requires the Alabama Department of Revenue to mail all state income tax refunds by Wednesday or pay interest on them. more »

5:56 PM

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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff

Funeral Set For Beluah Couple Killed In Robbery

Byrd and Melanie Billings will be buried Friday in Pensacola. They were killed last week during a robbery at their home. more »

5:43 PM

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By Jamie Burch

From Bayou To Surgeon General?

She's nominated to be U.S. Surgeon General but is best known to our viewers as the hurricane doctor in Bayou La Batre. more »

5:40 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by ickthus: Doctor Regina Benjamin, has worked hard and there are alot of things she can do. The office of Surgeon General is just not one of them. The OSG is more… 32 Responses »

Foley Police Looking For A Few Good Officers

Chief David Wilson says his department has the highest starting salary in the region at $19.36/hour. more »

5:11 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: There are a lot of these boys that take pride in their work and appearance.I guess just not these in the pic.That may be why they are looking to upgrade.… 2 Responses »

Auburn Trustee From Mobile Dies At 65

Jack Miller, a prominent Mobile attorney, died at his home on Dog River after losing his battle with cancer. more »

3:45 PM

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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff

Woman Arrested For DUI With Baby In Car

Police say a Theodore mother was under the influence of Xanax and Lortab when she was behind the wheel Monday morning. Her 10-month-old baby was in the car too. more »

2:57 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Loaded up on drugs is where i’m coming from the 3 a.m. could be forgiven early job picking up her other half .But not being downer bound Loritab… 4 Responses »

Police Looking For 5 More Suspects In Beulah Murder Case

BREAKING NEWS The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is looking for five more suspects in the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings, a Beulah, Florida couple known for adopting special needs children. more »

2:20 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Guarantee you before it is over there will be no doubt who the killer is when they turn the screws and talk about that needle that they are going to put… 4 Responses »

Alabama’s Political Leaders Congratulate Dr. Benjamin

President Barack Obama nominated Bayou La Batre Dr. Regina Benjamin to become the next Surgeon General. more »

1:42 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by southfan1981: I think when hospitals hand out pamphlets on breastfeeding that are NOT written by formula companies, we might see some more children benefit. Enfamil’s… 1 Responses »

No Bond For Murder Suspect Caught After 9 Day Manhunt

Judge denies bond for William Kidd, 24. District Attorney says Kidd recieved "special treatment" in a previous case. more »

12:42 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by Jlynnsmom: yeah- guess he did only have nice things to say about Herman. Wonder if the person or people- am sure their are more- that he murdered are black? … 3 Responses »

Happy or Hungry? Deciphering Cat Purrs

Food-seeking Purrs are Higher and May Exploit Way Humans Respond to a Baby's Cry, Study Finds.. more »

11:54 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by Katw: Well..I’d say the cats probably feel the same about you, they are a pretty good judge of character, as for being snobs at the pet store, you just… 1 Responses »

Sessions Wonders Whether Sotomayor Can Be Impartial

At the start of Supreme Couty nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing, Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions said he wants impartial judges and wondered whether Sotomayor could be one. more »

11:28 AM

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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff

Comment by Alan: One hundred Senators, 435 Congressmen, one President, and nine Supreme Court justices—545 human beings out of the 300 million are directly, legally,… 22 Responses »

Bayou La Batre Doctor Is Obama’s Pick For Surgeon General

Dr. Regina Benjamin made headlines in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, with her determination to rebuild her rural health clinic in Bayou La Batre which serves 4,400 patients who would be hard-pressed to find care elsewhere. more »

8:41 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by ickthus: good nite owl 100 Responses »

Landing On The Moon

New website will recreate the Apollo 11 mission in real time, as the 40th anniversary of the launch approaches. more »

3:01 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by baydream: It was a fantastic time, 1969. I was a teenager (15) and remember it well. I still have newspapers that I saved from the Gemini and Apollo spaceflights.… 5 Responses »

Hatch Wants Out

Richard Hatch, the first winner of Survivor, wants to be allowed to travel to Samoa to be a part of the 10th anniversary edition of the reality show. more »

2:55 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Can’t get blood out of a turnip. 1 Responses »

Three Arrests In Billings Murders

Authorities have three people in custody they say were involved in the deaths of Byrd and Melanie Billings. Two have been charged with murder. more »

12:25 AM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: I just seen on fox news they have a fourth one charged keep it going justice for the children. Alabamaoutlaw 3 Responses »