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Tuesday July 21 2009

Fire Lights Up The Night On Dauphin Island

Two buildings caught fire on Bienville Boulevard. Both are near the U.S. Coast Guard Station. more »

9:04 PM

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By Emily Forrester

Sales Tax Hike For Baldwin County?

Baldwin County school leaders hope the tax increase will prevent another blow to their budget. more »

8:29 PM

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By Diana Lucio

Comment by Razorsharp: I am still in total agreement with claycitymadness. Everyone needs to tighten their belts…I certainly have. That includes the upper echelons of governing… 14 Responses »

Fire Forces Tenants Out of Apartment Building

Quck spreading blaze breaks out in midtown Mobile. more »

7:49 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by bobcat: Good job MFD and rescue, MPD and everyone else who put their own safety aside when it came down to saving the lives of others, and to save as much personal… view »

Mayor Running Solo

A "would be" candidate weighs in on the current administration before throwing in the towel for the mayor's race. more »

7:45 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by Alabama Patriot: Semmes needs to get on the stick and finish the process that is required and become a city within the next few weeks or months. Otherwise, that greedy… 4 Responses »

Alarming Scam

Some Mobile neighbors are worried they're being scammed by men posing as alarm system representatives. more »

5:00 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by RNuts: I used to go door knocking for ADT. Hated it. Paid the bills for a while, though. 3 Responses »

Mobile Mayor And Three Councilmembers Running Unopposed

Click here to see who's on the ballot for the August 25th Municipal Elections. more »

4:00 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by BamaBob: Something has changed with the political process and it is not for the better. Kind of sad to watch democracy die right before our eyes. Nodine also… 6 Responses »

Is That Gucci?

Sheriff's deputies in Baldwin County arrest two African nationals for allegedly plotting to sell fake clothing and knock-off designer handbags more »

3:41 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by cmb1: African, mexican, Russian we have all kind of illegals in our area. 3 Responses »

SEC Games Not Shown On ESPN Will Air On SEC Network

The SEC Network will be available in at least 47 percent of the country, including all SEC states, on local stations or regional sports cable channels. more »

2:55 PM

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By The Associated Press

Indians Prepare for Record Solar Eclipse

Scientists, students and nature enthusiasts prepared Tuesday for the longest total solar eclipse of this century. more »

2:31 PM

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By AP

Comment by bobcat: I watched it on a NYC news channel. 2 Responses »

NASA Going To Mars And Beyond

NASA's new boss says he would be "incredibly disappointed" if people aren't on Mars - or even beyond it - in his lifetime. more »

1:52 PM

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By The Associated Press

Mississippi Senator Will Vote Against Sotomayor

Republican Sen. Roger Wicker says he will vote against confirming Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court saying she has shown an "alarming hostility" toward gun owners. more »

12:21 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by dougstech: Not a problem. She will be confirmed anyway. Maybe more republicans will protest on the streets when things don’t go their way. 1 Responses »

Agency Hid Distracted Driver Stats

Dangers of Cell Phone Use Withheld over Fears of Losing Funding, Former Traffic Safety Head Charges more »

12:08 PM

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By AP

Comment by eee222: In the latest issue of Car and Driver magazine they performed a reaction time test involving three categories 1st: reading a text, 2nd: sending a text… view »

Gonzalez Jr. The “Sole Shooter” In The Billings Murder

BREAKING NEWS Fredrick Thornton and several other suspects told investigators Leonard Gonzalez Jr was the sole shooter in the murder of Byrd and Melanie Billings. more »

12:04 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by BamaBob: Anything new going on with this one? Saw the following on the fox site: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,536010,00.html?test=latestnews 23 Responses »

Finding Medical Marijuana Made Easier

Apple is the latest to offer an electronic means to find cannibus clubs -- dispensaries of medical marijuana in states where it's legal. more »

11:41 AM

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By CBS

Comment by claycitymadness: it probably should be, i smoked it some in high school. (Maybe THATS what happened to me) thought it was gonna be legal and then came nancy reagan. i dont… 8 Responses »

Burglar Tries To Steal Play Station, Games And Candy

Mobile police found Leo Cole hiding in the living room of the home he's accused of breaking into. more »

10:18 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by RNuts: The Candy Man, Can! 2 Responses »

Same Name Facebook Couple to Wed

Both Named Kelly Hildebrant, the Two Met through Facebook and Plan to Tie the Knot.. more »

10:15 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by KxVicious: They should at least name the dog Kelly, just to confuse the vet. 3 Responses »

Stephen Nodine Will Not Run For Mayor

The County Commissioner says he believes running against Mayor Sam Jones would "bring the city into a battle over philosophies that could rip us into pieces." more »

9:44 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by Alabama Patriot: Everybody needs to oppose every single annexation attempt by the city of Mobile. As we have witnessed firsthand, all the city wants is your money. All… 7 Responses »