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Fri August 17 2007
Porn and Fake Nikes? Porn and Fake Nikes?
Police say a Prichard store was supposed to sell home furnishings, but instead were selling some illegal merchandise. Police carried out bags…
Tough Week For Mobile County Schools Tough Week For Mobile County Schools
Power outages, hot weather, and lower water pressure have made the first full week of school a little bit difficult. Three schools sent students…
8 Heat-Related Deaths In Alabama 8 Heat-Related Deaths In Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health says the deaths occured between August 10th and August 17th. One death in Mobile County is being investigated…
Remembering Tammy Litton Remembering Tammy Litton
Wife of a popular Saraland pastor killed in car accident in rural Mississippi.
Truck Full of Plasma TV’s Stolen Truck Full of Plasma TV’s Stolen
The Mobile County Sherrif's Office says someone stole a trailer full of plasma televisions worth $120,000 while the driver was getting an oil…
Free Transportation To Hurricane Shelters Free Transportation To Hurricane Shelters
Mobile County EMA and Volunteer Mobile announce free transportation for people with special needs.
Dragged Dog Could Go Back to Owner Dragged Dog Could Go Back to Owner
A judge agrees to give a chihuahua that was dragged behind a truck back to the man who did it. But there's a catch.
Calling All Cancer Survivors! Calling All Cancer Survivors!
You can be part of an exhibit of inspiration called F.A.C.E.S.: Face All Cancer, Emerge with Strength.
$244,000 Traffic Stop $244,000 Traffic Stop
The weeklong "Take back Our Highways" traffic enforcement blitz ends today. But not before Alabama State Troopers seize $244,000 from…
Power Outage at Elementary School Power Outage at Elementary School
A spokesperson with Mobile County Schools tells News 5 that Norma Mae Hutchins Elementary School is without power. At this time school is not…
Teenger Arrested in BB Gun Shooting Teenger Arrested in BB Gun Shooting
Many people think of BB guns as toys. Toys or not, they can have dangerous consequences. A Pensacola teenager faces felony charges after deputies…
Pastor’s Wife Killed In Accident Pastor’s Wife Killed In Accident
She loved the church and adored music. Tammy Litton, wife of a prominent Mobile County pastor died in a car accident on Thursday.
U-Report: Chevron Refinery Pictures U-Report: Chevron Refinery Pictures
Share your images and video with News 5
Ammonia Leak Ammonia Leak
Employees at the Coca Cola bottling plant in Tillman's Corner were forced to evacuate for a short time this morning. A cooler in the plant was…
Thu August 16 2007
Bank Robbery Caught On Tape Bank Robbery Caught On Tape
Police need your help finding the man who robbed a Pensacola bank at gunpoint.
Refinery Fire Worries Families and Friends Refinery Fire Worries Families and Friends
Many people in Pascagoula work at Chevron's Refinery. When news of the fire spread, families tried to get a hold of their loved ones.
Alabama Colleges Among Best in the Country Alabama Colleges Among Best in the Country
The latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report will only strengthen the fierce rivalry between Auburn and Alabama. They're among the top…
Pascagoula Oil Refinery Fire Pascagoula Oil Refinery Fire
The fire at a Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula is out. A Chevron spokesperson tells News 5 that the fire was put out, and employees are back at…
Damaged Bridge Set To Reopen Damaged Bridge Set To Reopen
Clarke County bridge closed after repaving work damaged the deck.
From Iraq With Love From Iraq With Love
Seven thousand miles from home and in a war zone, most husbands might think they’d be off the hook for a gift for their wedding anniversary.…
Auburn and Alabama End Two-a-day practices
Classes get started on the Plains, both teams ready for week ending scrimmages.
High-Speed Chase Caught on Tape High-Speed Chase Caught on Tape
Sheriff's deputies in Escambia County Florida take out driver wanted in home invasion
Katrina Rebuilding in Tuscaloosa? Katrina Rebuilding in Tuscaloosa?
What do Alabama Football and Hurricane Katrina have in common? Not much until you find out that hurricane tax breaks for rebuilding spread as…
No Air Conditioning At Mobile Metro Jail No Air Conditioning At Mobile Metro Jail
Mobile County Commissioners called an emergency meeting Thursday morning to discuss two broken air conditioning units at Mobile Metro Jail. The…
Thomasville Ends 70 Year Dry Spell Thomasville Ends 70 Year Dry Spell
Thomasville voters have approved an ordinance to allow the sale of alcohol. The measure only permits sale in certain areas, but it comes after…
Convicted Sex Offender Arrested Convicted Sex Offender Arrested
Sex offender arrested in Mobile. Police says he started text messaging a girl.
HUD to Take Over Relief Efforts from FEMA HUD to Take Over Relief Efforts from FEMA
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be stepping in and taking over the administration of FEMAs Disaster Housing Assistance…
Diabetes Foot Thermometer Diabetes Foot Thermometer
A foot thermometer may be able to save diabetics from amputations.
Dog Days of Summer Dog Days of Summer
Man it's hot these days. Just ask man's best friend. This dog had enough of the "dog days of summer," so he went looking for some relief at Bayside…
Wed August 15 2007
Water Not Flowing Strong In Prichard Water Not Flowing Strong In Prichard
Prichard Water crews may be feeling the pressure of having low water pressure. Customers and Blount High School experienced problems for another…
Prayers For Beaten Businessman Prayers For Beaten Businessman
Friends offering a reward and prayers for service station owner Bobby Wilson. He was beaten and robbed Saturday. He is in critical condition.…
Take Back Our Highways: Day 2 Take Back Our Highways: Day 2
Alabama State Troopers promised to "Take Back Our Highways" during a week-long crack down. After two days and thousands of tickets, it's clear…
I Have To Reapply For My Job? I Have To Reapply For My Job?
Hundreds of Smurfit-Stone employees lined up hoping to get a shot at keeping their jobs. Georgia-Pacific is buying Smurfit-Stone and every employee…
West Mobile Annexation Election Date Set West Mobile Annexation Election Date Set
West Mobile residents will get to vote next month on Mayor Sam Jones' controversial annexation plan. Today the Probate Court selected September…
School Uniform Controversy School Uniform Controversy
Some Causey Middle School parents can save a trip to the store to buy more uniforms. Over the past couple of days parents told us that their…

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