Thu October 09 2008
FDA Regulation of Tobacco Expected Next Year
A proposal to give the Food and Drug Administration the power to regulate tobacco products appears dead for the year, but anti-smoking advocates…
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Man Beaten To Death
One Monroeville family got a rude awakening when they woke to find a dead man in their home.
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Shrimp Festival Opens
Its the second weekend in October and that can only mean one thing. Check out the best places…
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Family Feud Caught On Camera
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Brawl breaks out at a fire in Baldwin County.
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Palin Investigation Can Proceed
An investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palins firing of her public safety commissioner can proceed, Alaskas Supreme Court ruled Thursday
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Mobile County Drug Bust
Mobile County deputies have busted one of the leading purchasers of meth-making drugs in the Mobile Area.
Creepy Encounter In Gulf Coast Cemetery
Two girls are approached by a strange woman in a cemetery who insists the children go home with her...
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Dalai Lama Hospitalized After Checkup
The Dalai Lamas spokesman says the Tibetan spiritual leader has been hospitalized in New Delhi for "further consultations with doctors."
Annexation Battle Not Over Yet
Opponents of Mobiles annexation plan could decide next week whether to challenge the results.
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Gov. Riley Rejects Offshore LNG Terminal
BREAKING NEWS Gov. Bob Riley has rejected plans for an offshore liquefied natural gas terminal…
Hawking: If We Survive the Next 200 Years..
Professor Stephen Hawking, one of the worlds great scientists, is looking to the stars to save the human race -- but pessimism is overriding…
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Stocks: 5-year lows
Dow falls below 9,000 for first time since 03 - on the 1-year anniversary of all-time high.
Police Looking For Attempted Murder Suspect
Kennan Boggan is accused of shooting a man in the head.
Woman Knocked Unconscious By Leaping Dolphin
Witnesses called 911 after seeing the dolphin jump out of the water and hit the woman in a 17-foot boat.
Auburn Competing In ESPN’s Battle of the Bands
The Auburn University Marching Band is one of 7 college bands selected to compete. Click here to cast your vote.
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Wanted For Shooting A 2-Year-Old Boy
Take a good look. Police say this man fired his gun into a mobile home, hitting a little boy in the chest.
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Home Loans Available In Florida
Bankers have assured Gov. Charlie Crist that Floridians can still get home loans despite the national credit crunch.
Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day
Alabama officials are trying to get through one day (Friday) without a traffic fatality anywhere in the state.
Oops! Biden Introduced As ‘John McCain’
MUST SEE VIDEO The man who introduced Sen. Joe Biden at a campaign rally in Florida goofed…
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Murder Suspect Enrolls In College
A 23-year-old man awaiting trial for murder in Alabama enrolled in college in South Carolina where he was arrested on robbery charges.
Judge Sentences Rap Music Fan to Beethoven
A defendant had a hard time facing the music. Andrew Vactor was facing a $150 fine for playing rap music too loudly on his car stereo in July.…
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Sheriff Takes Stand On Homeowner Evictions
An Illinois sheriff announced that hes ordering his deputies to stop evicting people from foreclosed properties because many people his office…
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Nerf Toy Recall
Hasbro, the maker of Nerf guns and balls has recalled their N-Strike Recon Blasters. The company has just learned the toys plunger can pull…
NRA Endorses McCain
The National Rifle Association is endorsing
John McCain for president despite differences.
Mississippi Kids Health Below Benchmark
A new study shows the general health
status of Mississippi children did not meet a national benchmark.
Unemployment Rate Drops
Labor Department reports applications for benefits dropped last week from a 7 year high
Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Endangered Black Bear
Darryl Eubanks says he shot the bear in self-defense while deer hunting
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State Docks Growing
Things are always buzzing at one of the country’s biggest ports. The Alabama State Docks are the 11th largest in the nation.
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Wed October 08 2008
NYC National Debt Clock Runs Out of Digits
In a sign of the times, the National Debt Clock in New York City has run out of digits to record the growing figure.
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Speaking Out On Gulf Coast Classic Decision
There are different thoughts on the action by the Mobile City Council Tuesday.
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Decision On LNG Terminal Expected By Friday
Gov. Bob Riley will announce whether he will allow a Texas company to built a liquefied natural gas terminal off the coast of Alabama.
Speed Leads To Police Chief’s Fiery Crash
Police say Thomasville Police Chief Billy Hicks was speeding when he crashed and his unmarked cruiser burst into flames.
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Tommy Tuberville Explains Franklin’s Firing
Tuberville says he felt it was in the best interest of the program. Click here to read Tubervilles statement.
Chaos At The Council?
Mobile City Council members talk about the heated debate at Tuesdays meeting.
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Rattlesnakes In Loxley
An unwanted pest is responsible for killing two family pets in Loxley.
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Annexation / Municipal Runoff Elections
Click here for vote totals from local Municipal Runoff Elections and Mobiles Annexation vote.
Bidding For A Bailout
While Wall Street hopes the bailout will help turn the economy around, some struggling homeowners are hoping for a bailout before they go belly…
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Stash of Cash in Escambia County
Almost half a million dollars in cash, guns, drugs, jewelry and nine arrests. Thats the result of an undercover drug operation in Escambia County…
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Auburn Fires Offensive Coordinator Tony Franklin
Franklin was hired in December of 2007 to run the spread offense. The Tigers are ranked 104th in total offense.
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Tornado Damage in Enterprise
The Enterprise Ledger is reporting the Wal-Mart in Enterprise took a direct hit from a tornado.
