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Thursday February 14 2008

CDC: Evacuate Toxic Trailers As Soon as Possible

CDC: Evacuate Toxic Trailers As Soon as Possible
Thousands of people still living in FEMA trailers after hurricanes kKatrina and Rita will have to get out. more »
4:56 PM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by hopeful: i am the wife of a truck driver,and we travel along the gulfcoast weekly,and i have observed the spotty reconstruction that is here and there up and down… view »

Eastern Shore Mayor Gets Payraise

Eastern Shore Mayor Gets Payraise
Fairhope chief officer will get a 34-thousand dollar a year payraise, but mayor says it's not as good as it looks on paper more »
4:46 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by rightasrain: $50,000 a year still not enough for mayor kant to live on in fairhope you say mr. ford?  i think thats plenty. try living on 15k like some of us.… view »

Florida Woman Finds Blade in Candy

Florida Woman Finds Blade in Candy
According to authorities a lollipop from a bag of Pokemon Valentine's Cards and Pops contained sharp metal fragments. Dollar General Stores have pulled the candy from its shelves. See the story. more »
4:34 PM
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By Associated Press

College Campus Shooting

College Campus Shooting
Gunman opens fire in lecture hall at Northern Illinois University, 18 injured. more »
4:17 PM
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By The Associated Press

Search and Rescue Unit Struggling

Search and Rescue Unit Struggling
It was just about a month ago all eyes were focused on Bayou La Batre and the search for four babies thrown from Dauphin Island Bridge. Among the 21 agencies helping in the search, South Baldwin Search and Rescue. more »
3:54 PM
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By Debbie Williams

Husband Kills Wife on Valentine’s Day

Husband Kills Wife on Valentine’s Day
Mobile Police have arrested a man who confessed to stabbing his wife. While News 5's cameras were rolling, the husband said "Tell everybody I'm sorry. I didn't mean to kill her. I really love her." more »
3:48 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Valentine’s Day Bugging You?

Valentine’s Day Bugging You?
Forget jewelry, candy, or a romantic getaway for V-Day this year. Chocolate Bug and Worms are all the rage on this holiday for lovers...at least across the Pacific Ocean. Check what the holiday brings for lovebirds in Japan. Check it out. more »
2:38 PM
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By Steven Norris

Florida AG Investigating Wheelchair Dumping

Florida AG Investigating Wheelchair Dumping
Florida Attorney General's office is looking into whether the civil rights of a paralyzed man dumped onto a jailhouse floor were violated. more »
2:37 PM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Valentine’s Day Attack

Valentine’s Day Attack
One woman is dead after being stabbed to death outside her Trinity Gardens home. Police say someone attacked 59-year-old Bertha Philips this morning as children awaited the school bus. more »
1:23 PM
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By Chad Petri

Blount High School Stabbing

Blount High School Stabbing
A Blount High School parent tells News 5 that a student was stabbed with a knife taken from the home ec classroom. more »
1:09 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Toxic FEMA Trailers

Toxic FEMA Trailers
Gulf Coast hurricane victims urged to move out of FEMA trailers after tests find toxic levels of formaldehyde fumes. Watch the entire CDC news conference more »
11:54 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by asda: Didn’t I read a story about the left over trailers going to Tornado victims?  Isn’t this going to cause the same problems there?? view »

Teacher Sex Trial Coming To A Close

Teacher Sex Trial Coming To A Close
Charlene Schmitz, daughter, both take the stand today in Mobile Federal Court more »
11:28 AM
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By Michael Snowden

Pentagon: We’ll Shoot It Down

Pentagon: We’ll Shoot It Down
Pentagaon says they will shoot down a broken spy satellite before it enters the Earth's atmosphere. more »
11:17 AM
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By The Associated Press

Texas-Sized Scandal Over Pint-Sized Pooch

Texas-Sized Scandal Over Pint-Sized Pooch
Mayor Of Small Town Steps Down In Flap Over Ownership Of Dog She Claimed Was Dead more »
10:56 AM
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By CBS
Comment by mobilealex: sounds like a job for judge judy! view »

Mary Louise Parker Engaged

Mary Louise Parker Engaged
Actress Mary-Louise Parker is to marry boyfriend Jeffrey Dean Morgan after they rekindled their love on the set of Showtime's "Weeds." more »
10:13 AM
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By New York Daily News

Psychologist Hacked To Death

Psychologist Hacked To Death
Police say Office Attacker Used Meat Cleaver more »
10:08 AM
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By AP
Comment by Mercedes: Reads like a horror movie. view »

O.J.‘s Lover Hospitalized

O.J.‘s Lover Hospitalized
O.J. Simpson's girlfriend reportedly hospitalized in Miami with some kind of 'severe head injury' more »
9:56 AM
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By Fox News

Josh Booty Subdued By Taser

Josh Booty Subdued By Taser
FOX Sportscaster Josh Booty, brother of USC quarterback John David Booty, was arrested early this morning for DUI and was so uncooperative he had to be tased! more »
9:38 AM
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By AP

ATV Deaths Rising

ATV Deaths Rising
Officials say the number of all-terrain vehicle deaths is rising. more »
8:18 AM
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By Associated Press

Stabbing Death in Trinity Gardens

Stabbing Death in Trinity Gardens
A 59-year-old woman is stabbed to death in front of children waiting for the school bus. New Information and Video. more »
7:51 AM
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By WKRG Staff

Tasty Treats?

Tasty Treats?
Looking for something a little different to tempt your Valentine? What about chocolate covered bacon? Maybe a jalapeno dipped in dark chocolate? more »
7:02 AM
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By Jennifer Rogers

New Recruiting Plan

New Recruiting Plan
Army testing new program that offers up to $40,000.00 to new recruits. more »
6:58 AM
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By Associated Press

No More Polaroids

No More Polaroids
Company known for instant pictures will no longer instant film. more »
6:49 AM
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By Associated Press

Alabama Marine Found Dead

Alabama Marine Found Dead
Officials have identified an Alabama Marine found dead at a base in California. His death is under investigation. more »
6:46 AM
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By Associated Press

Blade Found in Valentine’s Candy

Blade Found in Valentine’s Candy
Mother finds piece of metal in Valentine's Day lollipop more »
6:34 AM
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By Associated Press

Mother and Daughter Reunited

It's been nearly 50 years since they were last together. more »
5:59 AM
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By Associated Press
Wednesday February 13 2008

New Shows For CBS

New Shows For CBS
Some of your favorite CBS shows will have new episodes soon. more »
9:53 PM
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By Associated Press

When Harry Met Wendy

When Harry Met Wendy
Harry and Wendy hooked up in cyberspace and have been each other's # 1 match for almost 2 years. Click on this story to learn the good, the bad and the ugly of Online Dating. more »
9:50 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Governor Against Taxing Rebate Checks

Governor Against Taxing Rebate Checks
Bob Riley takes his stance against taxing rebate checks to a place where many rebates may be spent. more »
9:28 PM
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By Emily Forrester
Comment by Mercedes: King George gave us a Tax Rebate when he entered office. The national debt has since jumped by over $20,000 per person. The best way to explain this…… view »

New Plans for Mobile’s Shaw High School

New Plans for Mobile’s Shaw High School
Some students who now go to Adams Middle School will go there next year more »
9:23 PM
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By Steve Alexander

Accused Navy Deserter In Baldwin County

Accused Navy Deserter In Baldwin County
Troopers say he was found in a car on Interstate 10 more »
9:22 PM
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By Emily Forrester

Wax Museum History Lesson

Wax Museum History Lesson
Third Graders Portray Characters more »
9:19 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven
Comment by owlman: Noticed that the City Council in Berkley Ca. has passed a resolution banning Marine recruiters from their city. Said they were not welcome and if they… view »

Billy Graham Undergoes Brain Surgery

Billy Graham Undergoes Brain Surgery
The Reverend Billy Graham is in fair condition after successful surgery to replace a valve in a shunt that drains excess fluid from his brain. more »
7:39 PM
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By The Associated Press

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Sex Toys Ban

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Sex Toys Ban
An appeals court has overturned a Texas statute outlawing sex toy sales. The ruling leaves Alabama as the state with the strictest ban on such devices. more »
7:30 PM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Husband & Wife Running a Meth Lab

Husband & Wife Running a Meth Lab
The Mobile County Sheriff's Office arrested a Wilmer couple accused of running a meth lab in a shed behind their home. They're also charged with child endangerment because a minor was in their home at the time of their arrest. more »
7:09 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Valentine’s Day at the Governor’s Mansion

Valentine’s Day at the Governor’s Mansion
There's no suspense about what Alabama first lady Patsy Riley will get for Valentine's Day. Governor Bob Riley says he's sticking with tradition. more »
6:21 PM
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By The Associated Press

Teacher on Trial for Allegedly Enticing Teen For Sex

Teacher on Trial for Allegedly Enticing Teen For Sex
A middle school teacher is on trial in federal court accused of using her computer to entice a child. more »
5:47 PM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by carl: I don’t think this is what they were referring to when they talk about sex education in our schools,or else this teacher was going way beyond the… view »

Florida Hockey Team Going Hollywood?

Florida Hockey Team Going Hollywood?
The Tampa Bay Lightning may soon have some new owners who will bring a Hollywood feel to the pro hockey franchise. more »
5:33 PM
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By The Associated Press

Credit Union Employee Arrested For Embezzlement

Credit Union Employee Arrested For Embezzlement
A Foley woman is in the Baldwin County Jail after police say she embezzled $6,000 from the Robertsdale credit union where she worked. more »
5:23 PM
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By Debbie Williams

GM To Recall 180,000+ Chevy HHRs

GM To Recall 180,000+ Chevy HHRs
Models without side-mounted airbags fail to meet federal side-impact standards. more »
4:30 PM
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By CNN Money

Run-In With Mother Nature

Run-In With Mother Nature
Baldwin County family scrambles to clean-up and repair damage caused by severe weather more »
4:27 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by suznw: Dear Dad, 1977 called, they want their Ski-Doo beanie back. view »

Yahoo Looking at Other Offers

Yahoo Looking at Other Offers
After rejecting a buyout offer from Microsoft, Yahoo is reportedly entertaining a fusion with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. more »
4:21 PM
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By Associated Press

Car Rental Costs Going Up March 1st

Car Rental Costs Going Up March 1st
Mobile's latest annexation means car rental rates will go up starting March 1st. Last month, the City Council voted unanimously to annex all of the Mobile Regional Airport's land, extending the city limits west to Snow Road. more »
4:13 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by jrfstone: Most fares will not increase. Only sales that occur on airport property are subject to this increase. Fares that you buy online will not change as a result… 2 Responses »

Bank Robbery Suspects Caught Within Minutes

Bank Robbery Suspects Caught Within Minutes
Mobile Police say two men, one armed with a shotgun, robbed the Wachovia Bank on Bel Air Blvd. But they didn't get far with the cash. Within minutes, both men were in custody. more »
3:54 PM
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By Jamie Burch

Escape Charges Dropped Against Eddie Smith

Escape Charges Dropped Against Eddie Smith
Escape charges dropped against local Outdoorsman accused of skipping out on bail. more »
3:37 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by BlackFish: Just to let everyone know, Eddie Smith was on the LOOSE last knight and Busted in @ the Mansion!!! The neighbor said he yanked up the NO TRESSPASSING SIGNS… 6 Responses »

Satsuma Mayor Ordered to Repay City $6,252

Satsuma Mayor Ordered to Repay City $6,252
Satsuma Mayor Billy Bush has until March 4th to pay the city an estimated $6,252 for credit card expenses and a missing vehicle that was seized in a drug bust. more »
3:14 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Lindie: It was probably auctioned off by Smith’s Towing. 1 Responses »

Catch Me If You Can

Catch Me If You Can
A reputed Florida gang member taunts police in a video posted on YouTube. Click here to see the video. more »
2:50 PM
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By The Associated Press

Gary Coleman Weds Quietly In Nevada

Gary Coleman Weds Quietly In Nevada
The former "Diff'rent Strokes" star married 22-year-old Shannon Price in August on a mountaintop in ... more »
2:08 PM
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By Associated Press

Armed & Dangerous

Armed & Dangerous
The Baldwin County Sheriff's Offices releases picture of a man wanted for attempted murder. They say Steve Brown shot two people, including a woman numerous times, earlier this month at a home in Stockton. more »
1:55 PM
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By Jamie Burch

USA Lady Jags Think Pink

USA Lady Jags Think Pink
The University of South Alabama Women's Basketball team is offering free admission Saturday to breast cancer survivors. more »
1:42 PM
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By Jamie Burch
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