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Wednesday July 22 2009

Families Struggling For School Supplies

A back to school rescue for families who cannot afford supplies you may be able to help too. more »

8:34 PM

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By Diana Lucio

Comment by privategirl: We need to get rid of the Governor! all he did was make cuts.cuts to the schools. Cut some programs in the prisons and give it to our children! The prisoners… 19 Responses »

Billings’ Attorney: “The Entire Story Will Be Told”

An attorney representing the Billings family says speculation is harmful to the investigation and to the grieving family. more »

5:37 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Baldwin Co. Board Of Education Will Request Sales Tax Increase

School officials in Baldwin County say athletics, band, other extra-curricular activities could be cut if financial relief doesn't come. more »

4:34 PM

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By Pat Peterson

Comment by suzanne45: Parents do chip in. Parents pay something no matter what sport their child is in. We just may have to pay more this time around. It’s… 4 Responses »

Lottery For RV Spaces At Civic Center During Mardi Gras

The amount of parking spaces for RV's has been cut in half because 400 spaces are now designated for cruise terminal parking. more »

4:04 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by RandyL: Are you kidding me. It has been worse than a lottery in the past. The person that is in charge of the RV parking at the civic center never… 1 Responses »

Teenaged Good Samaritan Stabbed

A Good Samaritan was stabbed as he tried to help a woman in trouble. And, the Good Samaritan is only 13-years-old. more »

4:00 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by letsgetlyrical: wonder how many priors ol’ wilbert has 3 Responses »

Amazon Is Buying Zappos

Amazon.com Inc. says it is buying Zappos.com Inc., an online shoe store, in a deal worth about $850 million. more »

3:14 PM

By Associated Press

Taco Bell Dog Has Died

Handlers say Gidget the Chihuahua, whose Taco Bell commercials made her a star, has died. She was 15. more »

3:04 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by cianla: So Sad!! I hope she did not have a heart attack when she found out Michael Vick was a free man…. 13 Responses »

All Aboard! Train Coming To BayFest

Grammy-Award winning Train has produced several top singles, including “Meet Virginia,” “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” and “Calling All Angels.” more »

1:10 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Search Warrant On Billings Murder Suspect’s Car

Court documents reveal what investigators found in a vehicle owned by Donald Stallworth, one of the seven men charged with the murders of Byrd and Melanie Billings. more »

12:22 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Drug Agents Raid Jackson Doctor’s Clinic

Video Shows Houston Cops Guarding Office Door of Doctor who Was with Pop Icon When He Died.. more »

12:17 PM

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By CBS/AP

Comment by rmseek1234: Ummm-I’m not touching that one…lol 2 Responses »

Second Safe In Billings Home Contained $100,000

Citing a source familiar with the investigation, CNN says the suspects in the murder of Byrd & Melanie Billings believed the safe was the mother lode of valuables at the house, but were unable to get into it. more »

10:55 AM

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By CNN

Comment by 4thekids35: that’s only about 12 thousand split 8 diff ways…they lost their freedom for pennies! they will prob die in jail or by lethal injection…dumb! 6 Responses »

Hazardous Hot Dogs?

A vegan cancer-awareness group says hot dogs should carry warning labels.. more »

10:49 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by KxVicious: LOL @ BamaBob. Good one! 13 Responses »

Good Samaritan Teenager Stabbed Twice Breaking Up Fight

Mobile police say the 13-year-old boy was stabbed in the neck and chest while trying to break up a fight between a man he didn't know and the man's girlfriend. more »

9:58 AM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by KxVicious: “And I am reminded on this Holy Day of the sad story of Kitty Genovese. As you all may remember, A long time ago, almost 30 years ago, this poor… 21 Responses »

A Local Outreach Groups Needs Donations For School Children

Community Non-Profit Needs School Supplies for Distribution.. more »

9:54 AM

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By WKRG Staff

Statewide Relay Rummage Sale

The local American Cancer Society needs your help.. more »

9:23 AM

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By American Cancer Society

U.S. Soldier Missing Near Mexico Border

Family says Fort Hood-Based Army Private Missing About a Week Was Kidnapped, According to Officials.. more »

8:43 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by SamRock: Sirk, you hit the nail on the head. He was found in Laredo leaving a relatives house. Army doesn’t buy his story. 3 Responses »

Veterinarian Arrested In Child Porn Case

Gulfport police say Charles Selig had child pornography on his home computer. more »

8:04 AM

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By The Associated Press

MS Man Charged With Murdering His Uncle

Gerald Lander charged with the Monday night murder of Randy Wilson more »

6:42 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by bulldog: there is way too much violence in this country today! 3 Responses »

Stay Alive, Just Drive

Florida to unveil new PR campaign to convince people not to drive and talk on their cell phone more »

6:10 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by Bullett: It should be against the law in every state to do anything when your behind the wheel besides drive. People are getting dressed, grooming, discipling the… view »

Web Wednesday: Concealed Weapons Debate

Should concealed weapons be legal everywhere? Today, the U.S.Senate votes on an amendment that would allow gun owners to carry concealed weapons across state lines. more »

1:12 AM

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By Kesshia Peyton

Comment by Bikermike: yes anyone who has a concealed carry permit should be able to legally carry their weapon across state lines anywhere in the United States of America,and… 18 Responses »