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Wednesday December 05 2007

Guilty Plea

Guilty Plea
One of the lawyers accused of bribing a judge in a case involving Hurricane Katrina victims pleads guilty. more »
10:18 AM
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Do You Know This Man?

Do You Know This Man?
Bay Minette Police need your help finding a thief! more »

Microwave Recall

Microwave Recall
GE is recalling more than 90,000 microwave ovens. They say they are a fire risk. more »
9:54 AM
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Dirty Bomb Exercise

Dirty Bomb Exercise
A drill will take place Thursday in Mobile to prepare emergency workers in case of a terrorist attack. more »
9:32 AM
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Scruggs Drops Out of Katrina Lawsuits

Scruggs Drops Out of Katrina Lawsuits
A lawyer known for his involvement in Hurricane Katrina lawsuits says he is dropping out of the cases. more »
9:25 AM
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Pay Up or Raise Up!

Pay Up or Raise Up!
New flood maps could mean skyrocketing flood insurance prices. more »
9:20 AM
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Manga Marijuana Meatballs

Manga Marijuana Meatballs
NYPD detective's wife put marijuana in her meatball recipe, hoping a failed drug test would force her husband into retirement. more »
6:07 AM
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Violent Video Games

Violent Video Games
Watchdog group says some popular video games are definitely on the naughty list. more »
5:58 AM
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Kids Circus for Kids

Kids Circus for Kids
In just a short time training, dozens of school kids at St. Dominic’s are ready to put on their own circus. They’re taught everything from the trick bike to showmanship tricks. more »
4:37 AM
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Drought Meeting Postponed

Meeting had been scheduled for Monday in Tallahassee. more »
3:24 AM
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Tuesday December 04 2007

Dennis Quaid, Wife Sue Drug Maker

Dennis Quaid, Wife Sue Drug Maker
Dennis Quaid and his wife sued the makers of heparin Tuesday after their newborn twins were inadvertently given massive doses of the blood thinner at a hospital. more »
10:18 PM
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Fourth Search Conducted At Peterson Home

Fourth Search Conducted At Peterson Home
UPDATE: Police execute another search warrant in Drew Peterson case. more »
10:10 PM
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Homicide Near Mobile County Elementary School

Homicide Near Mobile County Elementary School
Man gunned down at busy corner in Prichard more »
10:00 PM
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Tuberville Agrees To Extension

Tuberville Agrees To Extension
Auburn gives coach 200k raise and security through 2013. more »
9:45 PM
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Educator Targeted

Educator Targeted
Teen charged as adult for firing shots into assistant principal's home. more »
9:31 PM
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Comment by rabidpooh: yet another case of someone using a gun because they didn’t get their way. This child needs to be made an example of. Keep him locked up. view »

Illegal Immigrant Arrests

Illegal Immigrant Arrests
Immigration agents in Florida increase arrests of illegal immigrants. more »
8:18 PM
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Comment by net_50: As I read all of the news after searching illegal immigrants, it is ovious that the Chamber of Commerce is working against regular citizens who are having… 4 Responses »

Study: Sinus Infections Not Helped By Antibiotics, Steroids

Study: Sinus Infections Not Helped By Antibiotics, Steroids
Just in time for runny nose season, new research suggests routine sinus infections aren't really helped by antibiotics and other medicine that's often prescribed. more »
8:14 PM
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Former Blue Angels Leader Dies

Former Blue Angels Leader Dies
Raleigh "Dusty" Rhodes, an early leader of the Blue Angels, has died. more »
6:11 PM
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Debra Lafave In Trouble Again

Debra Lafave In Trouble Again
Former Florida teacher who had sex with a 14-year-old student, in her classroom and at her home, is arrested for violating terms of her parole. more »
5:30 PM
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Mobile School System Short 8 Million!

Mobile School System Short 8 Million!
Mobile County Public Schools are looking for ways to trim the fat after balancing the checkbook and finding they've got $8 million less than they thought. more »
5:25 PM
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Peavy Closing In Record Contract

Peavy Closing In Record Contract
When he returns from a hunting trip, Mobile native Jake Peavy will bag the biggest contract by far in San Diego Padres history. more »
5:03 PM
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War On The Shore

War On The Shore
Battle brewing in Orange Beach over proposed $2.5 million dollar boat launch more »
4:55 PM
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The Return of Gulf State Pier

The Return of Gulf State Pier
Fishing takes skill and patience. So does rebuilding Gulf State Pier. more »
4:39 PM
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Holiday Packages for the Troops Overseas

Holiday Packages for the Troops Overseas
There are thousands of men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq and many of them won't make it home for the holidays. But their families are trying to make sure they get to experience a taste of home for the holidays. more »
4:30 PM
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Save The Manatees

Save The Manatees
Florida wildlife officials are going to consider reclassifying manatees as a "threatened" species instead of an endangered one. more »
4:19 PM
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Murder Suicide

Murder Suicide
Satsuma Police found an elderly couple dead in the garage of their home. The Satsuma Police Chief tells News 5, it appears the husband shot and killed his wife before killing himself. Police believe it was a mercy killing. more »
4:16 PM
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Comment by baker1971: I will miss you both Aunt Louise and Uncle Bill. 1 Responses »

Delta Cutting Costs

Delta Cutting Costs
Delta Air Lines plans to cut costs to deal with higher fuel prices. The airline also has instituted a partial hiring freeze. more »
3:59 PM
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Katrina Fraud

Katrina Fraud
The Bush administration is trying to recover nearly $500 million from people who improperly received federal aid money intended to help victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. more »
3:55 PM
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Comment by mobilegrl: if they need some help, i will give them some names!! i think this is wonderful. all the people who stole money…time to pay up !!! i hope they have… view »

Mobile Man Wanted For Questioning

Mobile Man Wanted For Questioning
Investigators with the Mobile Fire Marshal’s office are searching for Sidney Powell McCaskill. more »
3:41 PM
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Bowden Staying Put

Bowden Staying Put
Clemson coach Tommy Bowden agreed to a contract extension amid reports he was talking with Arkansas about its coaching vacancy. more »
3:20 PM
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Barber Shop Shooting Leaves 1 Dead

Barber Shop Shooting Leaves 1 Dead
A man is dead after a shooting at a Prichard Barber shop VIDEO more »
1:53 PM
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FEMA Trying To Recover Hurricane Aid

FEMA Trying To Recover Hurricane Aid
The Bush administration is trying to recover nearly $500 million from people who improperly received federal aid money intended to help victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. more »
1:24 PM
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‘Daddy Killed Mommy

‘Daddy Killed Mommy
News 5 has obtained a copy of the police report on the murder of a Milton mother. Investigators say she was shot by her ex-boyfriend, in front of the couple's 3-year-old daughter. more »
12:52 PM
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Comment by sweetnsour: I can totally relate.  My sons father “acted”.  He should have been an actor. As a totally responsible hard working human being until… 3 Responses »

Sex Offender Living Near School & Daycare

Sex Offender Living Near School & Daycare
Elberta Police arrest a convicted sex offender living near a school & daycare. more »
12:17 PM
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Teenage Serial Robber Arrested

Teenage Serial Robber Arrested
Mobile police have arrested a 16 year old boy they say robbed at least nine places, including a Subway restaurant Monday night. more »
12:13 PM
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Comment by Sexy Beast: Criminal:  “When I get outta here, I’m going to Quiznos!” view »

Murder Suicide

Murder Suicide
Police say an eldery man killed his terminally ill wife, then shot himself. more »
12:05 PM
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Meth Lab Explosion

Meth Lab Explosion
The Mobile Fire Marshal's Office releases the name and photo of a man they want to question about a meth lab explosion that caused a house fire on Thanksgiving Day. Video more »
11:12 AM
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Comment by leezy01: HA! I know this guy. Not personally, but we’ve met before. He tried to borrow my drumset once. yeah right, like I’d let him. And from what… 1 Responses »

Holiday Heart Attacks

Holiday Heart Attacks
December and January are the deadliest months for heart attacks. How can you avoid a Christmas coronary? more »
10:20 AM
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Bond Denied For Taylor Murder Suspects

Bond Denied For Taylor Murder Suspects
A judge denied bail for three men charged with murdering Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor. Video more »
10:13 AM
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Baby Left Home Alone

Baby Left Home Alone
Police say a Florida man left his three-month-old baby home alone for six hours while he robbed a grocery store. more »
9:55 AM
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Comment by Sexy Beast: What a schmuck!  Look’s like these parents are getting the “Best Parents of the Year” award.  Geez! view »

State Records on Google

State Records on Google
Florida and popular search engine Google teaming up to make state database information easier to find. more »
7:28 AM
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No More Payphones

No More Payphones
AT&T says it's getting out of the payphone business. more »
7:16 AM
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Arthur Still Waits on SCOTUS

Arthur Still Waits on SCOTUS
Execution is set for Thursday. more »
5:33 AM
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Fire Destroys House in Mt. Vernon

Fire Destroys House in Mt. Vernon
Four departments called in to help with fire. more »
5:20 AM
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From the Farm to the lunch tray

From the Farm to the lunch tray
Alabama citrus growers are in the middle of the satsuma harvest. More than one-third of this year's crop is going to every school in the state. more »
4:39 AM
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Comment by localfooddude: I applaud the schools in Alabama for providing Satsuma’s to the students, but only one per student? view »
Monday December 03 2007

Internet Impairment

Many BellSouth customers here in the southeast had problems logging on Monday night. Updated more »
9:50 PM
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Comment by David Rencher: Perhaps the 700mhz when Broadcasters go Digital only will create competition for Broadband Services. I personally would like more choices. http://www.mercurynews.com/businessheadlines/ci_7609218?nclick_check=1… 2 Responses »

Bloody 98 Claims Another Life

Bloody 98 Claims Another Life
One person died and another was hurt in a three vehicle car accident this afternoon on Highway 98 in Wilmer. more »

Ten Vehicles Stolen From A Prichard Car Sales Business

Ten Vehicles Stolen From A Prichard Car Sales Business
Thieves are still on the loose more »

Power Bills Going Up

Power Bills Going Up
Alabama Power plans 6.15 percent residential rate increase in January. more »
9:20 PM
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Comment by wlb: by the way i dont have a p.c. this is my sons..i dont have a car or phone..i cant afford them..but alabana power needs more money ...to have more adds.. 1 Responses »

Goodyear Offering Tire Exchange

Goodyear Offering Tire Exchange
Goodyear offered exchanges today for certain tires sold for use with minivans and small trucks, but the company insists the decision is not a recall. more »
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