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Tue January 06 2009
Milton Fire Under Control Milton Fire Under Control
Damage is estimated at $2 million. The fire damaged or destroyed five buildings. Firefighters are battling hot spots, trying to keep the fire…
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Wed January 07 2009
Ron White Found Guilty On Drug Charges Ron White Found Guilty On Drug Charges
But the comedian will not serve any jail time. As part of a plea dea, he will serve six months probation, pay fines and fees and have his driver…
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Traffic Deaths On Alabama Highways At 23-Year-Low Traffic Deaths On Alabama Highways At 23-Year-Low
Gov. Bob Riley says state troopers recorded 633 fatal accidents in 2008, the fewest since 1985.
Police See Increase In Automobile Burglaries Police See Increase In Automobile Burglaries
They say the best thing you can do is lock your car and remove anything that might tempt a thief, things like a GPS, an I-pod, or a purse.
Rammer Jammer The Movie? Rammer Jammer The Movie?
A production company has optioned the rights to Birmingham native Warren St. John's 2004 book "Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer."
Not A Jackpot Year For Casinos Not A Jackpot Year For Casinos
Regulators say Mississippi casinos lost about 2,300 jobs in the first 11 months of 2008.
‘Joe The Plumber’ Now A War Correspondent ‘Joe The Plumber’ Now A War Correspondent
He's putting down his wrenches, picking up a reporter's notebook and heading to Israel as a war correspondent for a conservative Web site.
New Year, Same Old Checkpoints New Year, Same Old Checkpoints
Mobile police will set up safety checkpoints throughout the city on January 9th.
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Man Breaks Into CVS Pharmacy For Beer Man Breaks Into CVS Pharmacy For Beer
Police say a man smashed through the front door, went inside, and stole a 12-pack of beer.
Mississippi Has The Most Teenage Moms Mississippi Has The Most Teenage Moms
A new federal report finds Mississippi now has the nation's highest teen pregnancy rate, displacing Texas and New Mexico from the top spot.
Infant Dies From Shaken Baby Syndrome Infant Dies From Shaken Baby Syndrome
The 2-month-old's father is in jail charged with murder.
Alabama Woman Invited To D.C. By Obama Alabama Woman Invited To D.C. By Obama
President-elect Barack Obama has invited a group of "everyday Americans" including an Alabama woman to join him on a Whistle Stop Tour the Saturday…
Senior Bowl Superstar Contestants “Only 4” Senior Bowl Superstar Contestants “Only 4”
The quartet has a harmonic rendition of the National Anthem, they hope, gets them in to sing at the Under Armor Senior Bowl
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Horse Pill For Heart Patients Horse Pill For Heart Patients
Mechanical heart pumps keep patients alive until they can get a new heart. Now doctors want to see if powerful drugs, including a pill for horses,…
Senators Bet On BCS National Championship Game Senators Bet On BCS National Championship Game
If Florida wins, Okalahoma Sen. Tom Coburn has to sing Elton John's "Rocket Man." If Oklahoma wins, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson has to belt out…
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Teen Performs Sex Act On Girl In Class Teen Performs Sex Act On Girl In Class
Police say the teacher had stepped out for 10 minutes. Other students in the special-needs classroom watched.
Good Times Are Rolling In New Orleans Good Times Are Rolling In New Orleans
Roll out the king cakes, plastic beads and Mardi Gras masks ... the Carnival season has kicked off in New Orleans.
The End Is Near In The Natalaee Holloway Case The End Is Near In The Natalaee Holloway Case
Aruban prosecutors say their investigation into the 2005 disappearance of the Alabama teenager is nearing the end. They're appealing for anyone…
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Former Auburn Player Arrested In Arson Case Former Auburn Player Arrested In Arson Case
U.S. Marshals arrested former Auburn University punter Tommy Lunceford. They say he set a restaurant on fire in November 2007. The fire nearly…
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Judge Drops Rape Charge Against MSU Tennis Player Judge Drops Rape Charge Against MSU Tennis Player
Christopher Doerr was arrested Nov. 17 after the reported sexual assault of female student. Prosecutors could still file charges later.
Homicide Suspect Kills Self Homicide Suspect Kills Self
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office says a man wanted for murder killed himself after being stopped by law enforcement officers.
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Tue January 06 2009
A Soggy GMAC Bowl A Soggy GMAC Bowl
Football fans didn't let a soggy forecast keep them from cheering on their favorite team at the GMAC Bowl.
Baldwin County School Cuts Baldwin County School Cuts
Baldwin School Board meets to outline budget cuts forced by proration. System will try to avoid layoffs.
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Daphne’s Longest Serving Mayor Has Died Daphne’s Longest Serving Mayor Has Died
Victor Guarisco served as mayor from 1976-1992. He was a member of the city council for 24 years before that.
Busy Bandit: Man Robs Two Convenience Stores Busy Bandit: Man Robs Two Convenience Stores
Mobile police are looking for a man who robbed two gas station convenience stores within about a half hour.
Family of Chopper Accident Victim Talks Family of Chopper Accident Victim Talks
Family of Charlie Nelson mourns loss..struggles to move forward
Plane Crash Kills Pace Pilot Plane Crash Kills Pace Pilot
A Florida pilot is dead after his plane crashed in Escambia County.
Escambia County Woman Shot To Death Escambia County Woman Shot To Death
Police are looking for a suspect who they believe stole her pick-up truck.
Sheriff: “Horrible” Shaken Baby Case Sheriff: “Horrible” Shaken Baby Case
A baby boy is on life support after authorities say his father violently shook him.
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Former Montgomery Mayor On Capitol Hill Former Montgomery Mayor On Capitol Hill
Bobby Bright took the oath of office Tuesday as the new congressman for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
Jeff Sessions Sworn In For Third Term Jeff Sessions Sworn In For Third Term
U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions was sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney.
Mother Shot While Sleeping Mother Shot While Sleeping
A mother is shot twice through her bedroom window. Her 4 year old daughter was asleep nearby.
Food Stamp Requests Rise In Alabama Food Stamp Requests Rise In Alabama
Food stamp rolls in Alabama have grown by 65,000 people in the past year, a sign of the tough economic times.
News Anchor To Be Next Surgeon General? News Anchor To Be Next Surgeon General?
President-elect Barack Obama has approached CNN's medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, to be the country's next surgeon general.
Retro Television Network Off The Air Retro Television Network Off The Air
Click here to find out why you can't see classic TV favorites like "Leave It To Beaver," "The Rockford Files," and “The Incredible Hulk"…
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