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Thursday July 23 2009

18th Perfect Game In MLB History

18th Perfect Game In MLB History
Mark Buehrle pitched the first perfect game in the major leagues in five years, leading the Chicago White Sox over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Thursday. more »
5:34 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Jamie Burch: mob1, 1 plus a no-hitter 3 Responses »

Parole Office Staying Put

Parole Office Staying Put
The Alabama Probation and Parole office will "NOT" move out of the Bay Haas building in Midtown Mobile by September as planned. more »
5:05 PM
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By Tiffany Craig
Comment by claycitymadness: i know about them expensive fences. view »

Baldwin School Board Adopts Sales Tax Increase Resolution

Baldwin School Board Adopts Sales Tax Increase Resolution
The Baldwin County Board of Education approves resolution requesting county commission to levy a one-cent sales tax increase to help offset budget shortfall more »
4:26 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by claycitymadness: a 51 millin dollar hole in a 200 million dollar budget is about 25%, we knew tax values and hence revenue was down, govenor has taken away what 9-12% and… 17 Responses »

Police Shoot & Kill Bank Robbery Suspect After Chase

Police Shoot & Kill Bank Robbery Suspect After Chase
Mobile police say the suspect robbed the RBC on Old Shell Road around 3:00 p.m. and then lead police on a chase that ended in gunfire at Three Notch and Hwy 90 in Tillmans Corner. more »
3:23 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by seniorguy302: wkrg why isnt my posts going thru 36 Responses »

New Pier Is Here

New Pier Is Here
Gulf State Park officials celebrate the grand opening of a new fishing pier. more »
2:31 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by BamaBob: Now, I would pay 3 bucks to see that!  3 Responses »

Traffic Crackdown In Alabama, Florida & Mississippi

Traffic Crackdown In Alabama, Florida & Mississippi
State Troopers will launch extra patrols for a one-week traffic blitz, starting Saturday, called "Take Back Our Highways." more »
1:10 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Anon: dang 5.0 13 Responses »

Local Lighthouses Featured On New Stamps

Local Lighthouses Featured On New Stamps
Two new postage stamps feature the Biloxi Lighthouse and the Sand Island Lighthouse (off the coast of Dauphin Island) which were both battered by Hurricane Katrina. more »
1:02 PM
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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff

Wreck Shuts Down S.B. I-65 At “Dolly Parton” Bridge

Wreck Shuts Down S.B. I-65 At “Dolly Parton” Bridge
Southbound I-65 at the "Dolly Parton" bridge was closed for about an hour and a half Thursday because a 45-foot trailer hauling ATV's overturned. more »
12:34 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Citronellemomma: OMG you guys are killing me…..yeah at night Dolly’s “tips” flash red…..ummmmmmmmm Cover them things up!!! 8 Responses »

Preview:  Ribbon Cutting For New Pier

Preview:  Ribbon Cutting For New Pier
State officials welcome the new fishing pier at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores. more »
11:21 AM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by Razorsharp: WOW! $8 to fish. Now, do I have to bring my Alabama State fishing license that I paid for in order to fish as well, or can anyone without a license fish… 4 Responses »

Walter Cronkite Funeral

Walter Cronkite Funeral
Colleagues from CBS and throughout broadcast journalism gathered at a New York church for Cronkite's funeral. The longtime CBS News anchorman died Friday at 92. more »
9:16 AM
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By The Associated Press/CBS/WKRG Staff

Layoffs At The Alabama State Docks

Layoffs At The Alabama State Docks
Docks director says layoffs are likely as losses mount more »
6:29 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: Minimum wage goes up to $7.25 tomorrow…Go get a job in the icy air conditioning of a McDonalds or Wal-Mart!! 3 Responses »

Gulf “Dead Zone” Under Scrutiny

Gulf “Dead Zone” Under Scrutiny
Obama administration to scrutinize area off the Louisiana coast more »
6:22 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Monkeys Uncle: Seriously, this dead zone my be due to all the chemical crud which washes into the mighty Mississippi river from all the states it passes through. Darn… 2 Responses »

Speedier Tax Refunds?

Speedier Tax Refunds?
2 lawmakers say they want Alabamians to get their refunds on time next year more »
6:16 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by cicicamy: Yea that’s good to hear on my end. Considering I am STILL waiting on my return! view »
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