Wed December 31 2008
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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Woman Pistol Whipped & Tied Up
Mobile police are looking for three men who pistol whipped a woman, beat a man and then tied them up during a home invasion.
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Three Legged Dog Fetches Infant’s Body
New Five talks to the dog's owners about the gruesome discovery.
Pat White Gets Ready For Senior Bowl
The West Virginia star QB, who played high school ball in Daphne, talks with News 5's Randy Patrick about his changes of playing in the NFL.
Annexation Costing City More
Mobile City leaders have learned they have to pay the airport authority fair market value for property to better service new residents.
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Pensacola Fatal Accident
Suspected car thief crashes at a busy, Pensacola intersection, killing innocent driver
Infant’s Body Found In Woods: 911 Call
A Milton man called 911 moments after his dog found the body of a newborn baby in a wooded area off Clear Creek Road. Click here to listen to…
Body Found Near Woodham Middle School
Residents in the area say a strange-acting couple was also in the area.
Electronic Moon Pie Appetizer
We've shown you the electronic moon pie. Now, check out the appetizer! Also, click on this story to see the schedule of events for Moonpie over…
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Police Look For Evidence In Dead Newborn Case
Santa Rosa County deputies combed a wooded area for the second straight day, trying to find out who left the body of a newborn baby on Clear…
Best Weather Photos of 2008
See the best weather photos submitted to wkrg.com showing the beauty and drama of our 2008 weather along the Gulf Coast.
Mobile Native Entering The NFL Draft
Former Vigor HS standout Sen'Derrick Marks says he will skip his senior season at Auburn to enter the NFL draft.
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Panty Thief Strikes Again
Someone stole 250 pairs of panties from a Victoria's Secret in Florida.
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Lighting The Way
Two Gulf Coast Lighthouses to be featured as part of USPS 2009 commemorative stamp program.
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World’s Largest Edible Moon Pie
News 5 gets a sneak peek at the 55 pound chocolate Moon Pie that will be served on New Years Eve during Mobile's first annual Moon Pie drop.
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Carwash Robber Gets Powerwashed
GREAT VIDEO This guy tried to rob the wrong car wash attendant. Take a look.
Falcon’s Matt Ryan Wins Rookie Of The Year
Ryan led the Falcons to the playoffs with an 11-5 mark a year after the team went 4-12. He's just the third QB in NFL history to win the award.…
Shoe Thrower Trial Postponed
The trial of Muntadhar al-Zeidi, who threw a shoe at President Bush, is postponed while the court decides what he'll be charged with
Jazz Legend Dies
Freddie Hubbard, a Grammy-winning trumpeter is dead at the age of 70.
Best Western Bandit
Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a woman who robbed a Best Western hotel in Crestview…
‘Jena Six’ Teen Shoots Self
A teen convicted in the "Jena Six" beating case shot himself in the chest Monday and was taken to a hospital.
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Mon December 29 2008
Murder In Mobile
Over 50 homicides in 2008. Law enforcement officials say they need your help solving these cases.
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Newborn Baby’s Body Found In The Woods
Dog walking in a wooded area near it's owner's home when it discovered the body. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office is looking for anyone…
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Guilty Plea In Panhandle-Based Child Porn Ring
California man pleads guilty to participating in child porn ring that distributed more than 400,000 pictures, video files and other images of…
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Fire Destroys Baldwin County Estate
Three-story estate located on Fish River in Marlow community destroyed by fire.
University Of Mobile Leader Dies
53-year-old Mike Blaylock, vice president for campus affairs, died at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with colon cancer.
Dog Fighting Tip Line
Florida creates new, toll-free dog fighting tip line
The quartet has a harmonic rendition of the National Anthem,…
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