Tue July 22 2008
Gautier Man Accused Of Killing His Mom
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a Gautier man accused of beating his 68-year-old mother to death at her home.
‘Bonnie and Clyde’ Going To Prison
A federal judge in Mobile sentences a couple who dubbed themselves "Bonnie and Clyde" for using homeless people to cash bogus checks at more…
Rock On! New BayFest Acts Announced
BayFest organizers have added five rock bands to this year's lineup.
Teen Beat On Tape, Mom Suing Sheriff’s Office
The mother of one of the four teens accused of beating a Florida girl plnas to sue the Sheriff's Office. The attack was recorded on video and…
TVs On The Pump Bring Retailers Big Bucks
Gas Stations with TVs installed on their pumps report selling more car washes and snacks.
Facebook Your Future Doctor
A University of Florida study found more than half of the school's medical students revealed personal information about themselves. Some posted…
Deputy Killed
Okaloosa County Sheriff's
officials say one of their deputies and a suspect involved in a standoff were killed this morning.
Salmonella Found In Mexican-Grown Jalapeño
The Food and Drug Administration's food safety chief says the discovery of the same strand of salmonella in the nationwide outbreak on the pepper…
Sci-Fi Collection Business In Mobile
A Mobile man is taking his love of popular and obscure science fiction shows to a whole new level.
Boy Had 108 Degree Temp
Child died Saturday after being left in his mother's car.
Mon July 21 2008
Search Teams Find Body In Apalachee River
Victim may be crab fisherman who fell off a boat.
Hank Aaron Donates Boyhood Home For Museum
Home will be moved this fall to Hank Aaron Stadium. Hear Hank's comments at Monday press conference in Toulminville.
The Poem: No Gas In July
A News 5 viewer wrote a poem about our July series, Putting It In Park. Its called Gas Crusader by Laurie Bell of Satsuma
Rescue Group Looking for Help
For the last three years, horses in the Florida Panhandle have had someone looking out for them. Now Panhandle Equine Rescue may need a little…
Judges OK Mississippi Executions
Federal judges rule that Mississippi's method of lethal injection is constitutional. Death rown inmates filed a lawsuit claiming it was too painful.…
Day 12: Moonshine Truck Ride
Day 12 of Putting It In Park is riding in a truck fueled by gas and alcohol. You might know this biofuel better as E85.
Major Milton Drug Bust
Arrest gets $25,000 in Ecstasy off the streets. Watch News 5's Jessica Taloney's live report.…
Alabama: Denying Voters’ Rights?
A new lawsuit claims the state of
Alabama is violating the Constitution by denying some convicted
felons the right to vote.
Search For Missing Fisherman
Rescue crews find body of man they believe is a missing fisherman who fell off a boat around 4:00 p.m.
Heat Warning
The heat index hit triple digits Monday prompting the Mobile County Health Department to issue a warning.
“Free” Hotel Stays Illegal
Daphne investigators say four people spent the summer bilking hotel rooms out of free stays
Hello Dolly: Texas Under Hurricane Watch
Parts of Texas are now under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Dolly churns in the Gulf.
Steve Russo: Corruption Appeals Denied
Judge's ruling not good news for Orange Beach's former mayor.
Health Department Issues Heat Warning
The heat index is expected to hit triple digits today.
New Scholarship Program For Nursing Students
Two-year college Chancellor Bradley Byrne says two $1,000 scholarships will be available at each of the 22 community colleges in Alabama that…
Gov. Riley Encouraging State Employees To Carpool
To make it easier, Alabama has set up a website to help state workers find people to share a ride with.
Court Tosses ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’ Fine
CBS will not have to pay the $550,000 fine set by FCC after Janet Jackson's breast-baring incident during the 2004 Super Bowl.
Sales Tax Holiday In Alabama Next Weekend
Alabama will waive the 4% state sales tax on many items Aug 1-3. Click here to see the list of tax free items.
Judge DuBose Will Stay Locked Up In North Carolina
A federal judge has granted prison officials more time to complete a mental evaluation of ousted Clarke County Circuit Judge Stuart DuBose.
Elderly Woman Dies In House Fire
Mobile Fire Rescue releases the name of the victim.
Woman Hit By Car in Theodore
Update - Troopers release victim's name. Fatal accident happened Sunday night on Highway 90.…
More Check Scams Reported By Better Business Bureau
Mobile’s Better Business Bureau is seeing more people report check scams in our area. Officials say the checks have some telltale signs…
Work Remains After Hurricane Katrina
Democrats see ongoing need in Gulf region.
Sun July 20 2008
Hank’s Home To Be Moved To Aaron Stadium
BayBears and City of Mobile to relocate Aaron's boyhood home and it will become museum. Press conference to announce details is set for Monday…
76th Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Is Over
Two records fall and anglers enjoy three days of great fishing weather. See highlights of ADSFR.
A United Nations report says Alabama's death penalty system is so flawed that the state may have executed an innocent person.
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One man is dead after a construction accident at Robertsdale Elementary.
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Nearly one-fourth of people in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina say they would refuse to evacuate for a storm if told to.
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Citing coastal growth and hurricane threats, State Farm will boost its homeowners insurance rates by 12 percent to 18 percent in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
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