Thu January 01 2009
A New Year Brings New Laws
It's 2009: You Cannot Text While Driving In Calif., Smoke In An Oregon Bar, Or Pee In Public In N.H.
Aspen Bomb Threats
A man sought after suspicious packages were sent to two Aspen, Colorado, banks was found dead early today, according to police.
Money Matters Top Resolutions List
Four out of 10 people are planning to make New Year's resolutions this year, with many pledging to sort out their finances, a survey shows.
Cruise Ship Worker Missing
The Coast Guard is searching the waters off Florida
for a cruise ship employee who reportedly fell overboard.
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Disaster Funds Dispute
State officials are disputing the federal government's claim that Alabama should repay $5.7 million it recevied for disaster prepardness projects.…
Hospital System Changes Name
The Singing River Hospital System is
changing its name to Singing River Health System.
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Millennium Sold
Moss Point steel fabrication company has been sold..
At Least 1 Hurt In Wreck
News 5 Photojournalist Tim Jones was on the scene moments following a 3 car pileup in Chickasaw. Watch as crews rescue a woman trapped in a car.…
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Microsoft’s Zune Players Freeze on New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year from Microsoft Corp.: Your Zune is dead.
Many Brands Vanished in 2008
Victims of the economy, the financial meltdown or other factors. Experts say 2009 could mark the end of even more well-known brands.
A New Tradition Is Born
Thousands flock to Cooper Riverside Park to see the $9,000 Moonpie and ring in 2009
Wed December 31 2008
Pickle, Peach, Carp Drops Mark New Year
Besides the Mobile Moon Pie and the famous ball drop in New York City's Times Square, here are some other items dropped on New Year's Eve at…
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Happy New Year From London
Saint Paul's Marching Band is ringing in the new year in jolly old England where they marched in London's 23rd annual New Year's Day Parade.…
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New Years Bank Robbery
Police need your help in nabbing this man who they say robbed a local Wachovia bank.
Teen Arrested For Double Murder
Police have arrested a teenager for a triple
shooting that left two dead and another wounded.
Wedding Bells For Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson has married his girlfriend of 20 years at a private ceremony in Maui, Hawaii. Harrelson married Laura Louie last Sunday near…
Woman’s Body Identified
Sheriff's investigators identify Pensacola woman found dead in a wooded area behind Woodham Middle School
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Mobile County Property Taxes Due
After New Year’s Eve, that tax bill will be delinquent if you live in Mobile County.
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Pensacola Pelican Drop
A 1,000 pound, 13-feet-tall, 17-feet wide Pelican will drop at the stroke of midnight amidst fireworks and confetti.
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No More SpongeBob?
Media giant Viacom says Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central and its 16 other channels could go dark for 13 million subscribers just after midnight.…
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Hard Times Hit Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras organizers are scrambling to find 80 vehicles to pull floats after a Mobile dealership pulled out.
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New Year’s Eve Events In Baldwin County
Click here for a list of things to do on New Year's Eve in Baldwin County.
Body Found Behind Middle School Identified
Police say the woman found dead behind Woodham Middle School in Pensacola is 29-year-old Mindy Huffman.
Matt Dillon Arrested
Hollywood actor Matt Dillon was arrested and charged with driving at an excessive speed after police clocked him traveling at 106 miles ...
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Bond Denied In Bon Secour Murder
BREAKING NEWS A Baldwin County judge denies bond for two men accused of robbing, beating and…
Mobile New Year’s Celebration Schedule
Mobile's $9,000 Moonpie to rise over the Mobile River at midnight
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Florida Minimum Wage To Rise
Starting New Year's Day, Florida's minimum wage goes up to $7.21/hour
Golf Star Suspended From PGA
John Daly says he has been suspended for six months by the PGA
Tour for conduct that included spending a night in a jail to sober
up.
Charles Barkley Arrested
Former Auburn standout Charles Barkley has been arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving.
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Kitten Killer’s Sentence Changed
A Chickasaw man who cut the pads off a kitten's paws and then set it on fire because it scratched him will not have to spend 18 months in prison…
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2008 Local Weather Highlights
Even with no direct hurricane hit to our area in 2008 we had a lot of significant weather. See how much you remember in this video summary.
Man Who Killed Grandpa Staying In Mental Institution
A judge says Jason Pierce is still too aggressive. He shot and killed his grandfather during a 2002 fishing trip on the Tensaw River.
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Tue December 30 2008
New Year Starts With Special Session
Florida lawmakers will return to Tallahassee on January 5th to deal with the state's $2.3 billion budget deficit.
Storms & Poor Planning Cause Deadly Plane Crash
The plane crashed in a remote section of the Panhandle two years ago killing four members of a Panama City family and a Fort Walton beach pilot.…
Burned Body Found In Towed Car
The body was found eight days after it was towed to a police impound lot.
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Two of the girls had to be taken by Life Flight to the hospital…
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The quartet has a harmonic rendition of the National Anthem,…
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Some hard working staff members are honored for their work.…
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