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Tuesday July 28 2009

Man Sought For Questioning Over Malnourished Chickens

About 200 birds are found in the backyard of a home in Grand Bay more »

10:09 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by Bikermike: I like mine with seven secret herbs and spices and some mashed potatoes with gravy & slaw. 2 Responses »

Sales Tax Holiday In Mississippi This Weekend

Sales tax will not be charged on clothes/shoes under $100. State officials are talking about expanding the sales tax holiday to include back-to-school and hurricane preparedness supplies. more »

6:12 PM

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By The Associated Press

Cash For Clunkers

The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS) is a $1 billion government program that helps consumers buy or lease a more environmentally-friendly vehicle. Does your old car qualify? Find out here. more »

5:41 PM

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By David Rencher

Tased Off The Toilet

Mobile Police are speaking up about the case of the deaf and mentally disabled man who was tased inside a store bathroom. more »

5:15 PM

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By Tiffany Craig

Comment by Night Owl: Sorry…WKRG 54 Responses »

Back To School Blues

Back to school shopping is hitting some parents a little deeper in the pocket this year. Some retailers say a down economy is to blame. more »

4:13 PM

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By Diana Lucio

Over 200 Chickens Seized From West Mobile Home

UPDATE:Mobile County Animal Control now tells News 5 that the more than 200 malnourished birds were being trained to fight - some of them were found dead. more »

4:08 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by Cruzman: Nothing unusual about raising fighting chickens in south Mobile County. Just ride around and you can see the cages in peoples yards. You can… 8 Responses »

Boxer Dies After Gulf Coast Fight

A local boxer may not get back in the ring after his opponent dies during a match at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis. more »

3:49 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Teen Shot In The Head

15-year-old Kellie Beck's life came to a tragic end Monday, when Police say her friend accidentally shot her in the head. more »

3:37 PM

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By Kimberly Curth

Comment by dougstech: Why did this fool have a gun in her hand? Was she hunting? Was her life or property in danger? Nope, just playing with her family’s toys. view »

Brett Favre Says He Will Stay Retired

BREAKING NEWS According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, the Mississippi native told Vikings coach Brad Childress he does not want to put himself through the grind of another football season. more »

3:29 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by ickthus: well this is great news!!! The Vikings use to fight dogs back in the old days. they can give old Vick a shot at the QB job. 2 Responses »

Both Alabama Senators Will Vote Against Sotomayor

Senator Jeff Sessions has been very vocal about his opposition to Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Tuesday afternoon, Senator Richard Shelby said he would also vote against her confirmation. more »

3:22 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Mobile Getting Millions To Hire More Police Officers

Vice President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Mobile is getting $2.5 million in federal stimulus money to hire 20 more officers. more »

2:03 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by DT: They also stated that 7,000 cities applied, but the Justice Department decided the funding should go to those with a budget shortfall or high crime rate. … 13 Responses »

Grass Roots: Gambling Against Mother Nature

Three programs about community resiliency from storms. more »

1:59 PM

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By David Rencher

15-Year-Old Girl Shot In The Head By A Friend Identified

Mobile police confirm the girl who was shot in the head with a .357 magnum is 15-year-old Kellie Beck more »

12:14 PM

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By Jamie Burch

Comment by SouthernMama82: i know april’s (the girl who shot kellie) family. i am trying to figure out how a 15 year old does not know about guns. even the 9 year old who shot… 46 Responses »

Sessions Explains Why He’ll Vote No On Sotomatyor

Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor is a virtual lock to be confirmed by the full Senate next week. But the committee's top two Republicans, including Alabama's Jeff Sessions, says they'll vote against her. more »

9:43 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by Bikermike: or a pot either 6 Responses »

Stallworth Booked In Florida

One of the seven suspects charged in the calculated murders of a Florida panhandle couple has been extradited. more »

9:41 AM

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By Jessica Taloney

Tax Hike Not Needed To Build New Jackson Co. Jail

The county has been looking at alternative funding sources since voters defeated a bond issue last November. The new jail would replace the one built in 1979. more »

9:13 AM

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By The Associated Press

The Party’s Over In Tuscaloosa

The Princeton Review didn't include the University of Alabama in its annual list of top party schools. Four SEC schools did make the list more »

9:03 AM

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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff

Comment by 4thekids35: lol, too funny ickthus 2 Responses »

Hulk Hogan’s Wife Says “The War Is Over”

The 55-year-old celebrity wrestler and his wife Linda have finally agreed on a divorce settlement. Both said they wanted to put aside the months of bitterness and get on with their lives. more »

8:39 AM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by wgarey: Stupidity at it’s finest. Listen, whenever there’s a split, break-up, divorce or whatever, it makes no sense to be uncivilized and malicious.… 1 Responses »

No More Projects

Atlanta close to tearing down last housing project more »

5:18 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by kwb1973: Mike x 51, if they can barely afford to pay little or no rent in a housing project, how can they afford to move to the “good” areas? Don’t… 2 Responses »