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Saturday July 25 2009

State Troopers Trying To Take Back Our Highways

Alabama State Troopers are out in force for a whole week starting today. more »

8:45 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by Anon: yup, that time of the month, time to fill quotas. 2 Responses »

Heavy Beach Traffic

Drivers had to travel carefully today. more »

8:33 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by Anon: Just go places at 3am like I do. No one is at the beach then XD 2 Responses »

Pier Gets Many Visitors

The Gulf State Park pier is only a week old and already it’s had thousands of visitors. more »

8:29 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by claycitymadness: anon; someon i know made the same comment to me 1 Responses »

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor

Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says he has made up his mind on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but not ready to make his decision public. more »

6:37 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Southern, unfortantly I am sure she will be voted in since the Dems rule. 1 Responses »

MS Sales Tax Holiday Confusing?

State says it couldn't afford to mail out guidelines to retailers about the back to school sales tax holiday July 31st and August 1st. more »

3:57 PM

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By Associated Press/WKRG Staff

Near-Drowning Victim Doing Better

Family members and a hospital official say 13-month-old Kylee Waldrop is recovering. more »

2:57 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by carl: That is great news to hear for a change. 1 Responses »

Troy Trustees Approve $63 Million Bond Issue

Troy University trustees have voted to issue $63 million in bonds for the construction of a multi-purpose arena, a dining facility and student housing. more »

2:33 PM

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By Associated Press

Preview: Take Back Our Highways

Alabama State Troopers say this week is statistically deadlier than any other during the year. more »

2:10 PM

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By Chad Petri

Comment by BSB1958: Mr Alabamaoutlaw, How do you know that a percentage of each ticket is allocated directly to the Troopers retirement? The Troopers are state employees and… 4 Responses »

Driver Licenses To Increase By 50 Cents

Alabama Department of Public Safety says starting next week the cost of driver licenses and non-driver licenses will increase by 50 cents. more »

1:40 PM

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By Alabama Department of Public Safety

Comment by liz36530: I agree with everybody else here! If I want to give to a charity I will give because I want to! NOT because I`m forced to!!! I am so sick of having taxes… 2 Responses »

Driver Slams Into Side Of Building

Three people are sent to the hospital after an SUV crashes into the side of a building. more »

12:59 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by claycitymadness: guess they now have a drive through. view »

Hubble reawakens, snaps image of Jupiter Scar

Revamped Hubble telescope captured image of Jupiter's mysterious new scar more »

11:52 AM

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By CNN

Comment by carl: An amateur astronomer with a 14 inch telescope had to bring it to their attention. Wish I had a 14 inch telescope! Got a couple of smaller ones but the… 1 Responses »

Octomom Inks TV Deal for Kids

Octuplet mother Nadya Suleman has signed agreements for each of her 14 children to earn $250 a day to star in a reality television show. more »

11:41 AM

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By AP

Comment by KxVicious: That’s only $5952.38 each child, per year…or about 2 days per month of filming. That’s not really that great of a deal. 2 Responses »