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Monday November 23 2009

Int’l Arms Dealer Changes Plea

Int’l Arms Dealer Changes Plea
The man accused of being one of the world's biggest arms smugglers says he's guilty in Mobile federal court. more »
7:00 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Arrest Made In Pensacola Murder

Arrest Made In Pensacola Murder
Police say they have made an arrest in the murder of a pregnant Pensacola woman. more »
6:00 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by rmseek1234: So,is this the married guy that was supposedly the baby daddy,or someone else? view »

Killed By A Drunk Driver

Killed By A Drunk Driver
Gulf Shores couple whose son was killed by a drunk driver tells their heartbreaking story to News 5 in hopes of saving lives this holiday season more »
5:45 PM
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By Pat Peterson

Woman Steals Ambulance, Police Fire Shots

Woman Steals Ambulance, Police Fire Shots
The Mobile Police Department is conducting an internal investigation after at least one officer fired shots at a runaway ambulance during a bizarre chase through downtown Mobile. more »
5:13 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Is Anyone Hiring?

Is Anyone Hiring?
The competition is bigger and the jobs harder to find. more »
5:00 PM
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By Kimberly Curth

Matt Walker in CA Rehab

Matt Walker in CA Rehab
The man accused in the high dollar antique heist is reportedly in a California rehabilitation center. more »
12:42 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

New Moon Breaks Box Office Record

New Moon Breaks Box Office Record
Latest "Twilight" Chapter Destroys Weekend Box Office, Earning $140.7 Million in U.S. more »
12:09 PM
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By The Associated Press

The Cost of Dying

The Cost of Dying
Patients' Last Two Months of Life Cost Medicare $50 Billion Last Year; Is There a Better Way? more »
12:00 PM
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By CBS News

H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic To Be Held At West Mobile Church

H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic To Be Held At West Mobile Church
The Mobile County Health Department will offer free vaccinations to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza to people in high priority groups on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. more »
11:08 AM
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By Mobile County Health Dept.

Massive Crib Recall Set, Sources Say

Massive Crib Recall Set, Sources Say
CPSC About to Announce One of Biggest Such Recalls Ever -- Involving Cribs with Dropdown Sides, CBS News Has Learned.. more »
9:53 AM
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By CBS

Feds: ‘Strong Association’ With Drywall, Corrosion

Feds: ‘Strong Association’ With Drywall, Corrosion
The Federal Government Says It Finds A "strong Association" Between Problematic Imported Chinese Drywall And Corrosion Of Pipes And Wires. more »
9:01 AM
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By (AP) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.

Throng Shows Up In Birmingham For Palin

Throng Shows Up In Birmingham For Palin
Hundreds Have Lined Up At A Birmingha-area Book Store In Hopes Of Meeting Two Key Republican Players In Last Year's Presidential Race. more »
8:36 AM
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By (AP) BIRMINGHAM, Ala.
Comment by mob1: I hate that Palin has been given a bad rap stating she was the cause the Republicans lost the 08 elections. Honestly as a republican, I do not feel she… view »

Monday Consumer Headlines: Black Friday

Monday Consumer Headlines: Black Friday
Black Friday is just around the corner and stores are pulling out all the stops to get you to shop, even on Thanksgiving Day! more »
8:11 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton

Monday Entertainment Headlines

Monday Entertainment Headlines
New Moon takes a bite out of the box office and Taylor Swift wins top honors at the American Music Awards! more »
8:06 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton

Helping Teenagers Cope with Divorce

Helping Teenagers Cope with Divorce
A new program is helping teenagers who feel caught in the middle of their parents' divorce. more »
7:50 AM
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By Devon Walsh
Sunday November 22 2009

Authorities Investigate Death Of Atmore Dentist

Authorities Investigate Death Of Atmore Dentist
Authorities investigate the Saturday death of Tom Rice Jr. more »
10:38 PM
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By Chad Petri

Open Studio By Mobile Artists

Open Studio By Mobile Artists
It’s an annual gathering for a handful of local artistic professionals. more »
10:28 PM
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By Chad Petri

Victorian Era Christmas

Victorian Era Christmas
Several kids were getting ready for Christmas the old fashioned way at the Ben May Main Library. more »
10:20 PM
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By Chad Petri

Mobile Medical Professionals Watch Healthcare Legislation

Mobile Medical Professionals Watch Healthcare Legislation
Professionals are keeping close tabs on the healthcare reform package moving through Congress. more »
10:09 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by rmseek1234: ?pa’s? Maybe they meant P.A.‘s or Physician Assistants? Anyway, I think that the health care bill will ultimately effect EVERYONE-doctors,… view »

Man Sets House On Fire After Stabbing Woman

Man Sets House On Fire After Stabbing Woman
Mobile police say a man walked into a home, stabbed a woman several times and then set the home on fire. more »
8:36 PM
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By Christian Stapleton

Recession Hits Food Network Hard

Recession Hits Food Network Hard
Mississippi Food Network will not be able to distribute much needed turkeys to communities this year due to the economic downturn. more »
4:07 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: I like Nutella. It’s like chocolate peanut butter,but healthier. I do agree about the food stamps. It needs to be done more like the WIC program,… 4 Responses »

Alabama Retains 2nd Spot In Latest AP Poll

Alabama Retains 2nd Spot In Latest AP Poll
Ole Miss returns to the Top 25 after their 25-23 upset of LSU. more »
4:01 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rolltide33: Roll tide!posted from my iPhone view »

Marijuana Melon Mix-Up

Marijuana Melon Mix-Up
More than 800 pounds of marijuana is found hidden in a load of cantaloupes being hauled by a semitrailer. more »
1:35 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: It’s interesting that the driver is held responsible. Half the time the driver is carrying a sealed load, and only has a piece of paper telling him… view »

Reading Proves Difficult For AL Students

Reading Proves Difficult For AL Students
Analysis of the Alabama High School Grad Exam shows that many students in public schools are fairing poorly in the reading portion of the exam. more »
12:43 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by cicicamy: I really don’t understand how a lot of schools scored as low as they did. My oldest daughter just started kindergarten this year at Allentown Elementary.… 9 Responses »

Christmas Open House

Christmas Open House
A Chickasaw florist continues an annual tradition. more »
11:57 AM
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By Chad Petri
Saturday November 21 2009

Preparing For Black Friday

Preparing For Black Friday
Retailers are hoping this year’s shopping season will be better than last year in light of the recession. more »
10:05 PM
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By Chad Petri

Day In The Park For Penelope House

Day In The Park For Penelope House
A day out to raise money for a Mobile charity. more »
9:54 PM
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By Chad Petri

Health Care Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle

Health Care Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle
Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on a party-line vote. more »
7:20 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by katie: It’s about time! This has been needed for so long!!!Now they can get down to the actual bill, and see what it will look like. The poor and the non… 3 Responses »

Free Turkey Giveaway Draws A Crowd

Free Turkey Giveaway Draws A Crowd
Hundreds came out to get a little Thanksgiving help from the JaMarcus Russell Foundation more »
4:04 PM
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By Chad Petri
Comment by slavepupy: would have been nice to know about it before it happened view »

Mobile International Festival Flourishes

Mobile International Festival Flourishes
Hundreds packed the Civic Center for a look at world cultures. more »
4:02 PM
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By Chad Petri

Saluting Veterans In Robertsdale

Saluting Veterans In Robertsdale
It’s a day to say thanks to the veterans of Baldwin County. more »
3:57 PM
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By Chad Petri

Driver Loses Control Hitting 10 People

Driver Loses Control Hitting 10 People
Police are questioning a driver in Fairfield, Alabama, after they say she lost control of her car hitting 9 children and killing an adult outside of a school. more »
2:17 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: Amen to the 67 isn’t all that old!I wished I were 67 again. Some people shouldn’t be driving regardless of how old they are,16 to 105.It all… 3 Responses »

Victims Identified In Explosion

Victims Identified In Explosion
Two men killed in a ship explosion in Escatawpa have been identified. more »
1:45 PM
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By Christian Stapleton

Store Clerk Shot During Attempted Robbery

Store Clerk Shot During Attempted Robbery
A store clerk is shot during an attempted robbery, now sheriff's deputies need your help in finding the suspect. more »
1:20 PM
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By Christian Stapleton
Friday November 20 2009

High School Football Scores

High School Football Scores
3 State titles decided in AISA and week 3 of the AHSAA football playoffs. more »
10:40 PM
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By Associated Press

Hospital Releases Two People In Tugboat Explosion

Hospital Releases Two People In Tugboat Explosion
Two people were killed, four people were hurt. more »
9:30 PM
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By Steve Alexander

WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade

WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade
WKRG digital signal upgrades affect some reception for those using digital antennas. more »
7:46 PM
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By Bill Riales
Comment by Opinionwriter: For News 5 that is. 2 Responses »

FREE Friday!

FREE Friday!
Holiday Freebies Include Pic With Santa! more »
6:56 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven, Emily Forrester

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?
Baldwin County Board of Education says more layoffs, school closings could happen to help offset major budget shortfall more »
5:43 PM
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By Pat Peterson
Comment by southfan1981: Turn off some lights, stop wasting money on replacing entire HV/AC systems instead of maintaining them, administrators need to multi task and let the… 3 Responses »

Jobless But Not Hopeless

Jobless But Not Hopeless
Unemployment numbers in Alabama are at a 25 year high. more »
5:40 PM
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By Tiffany Craig

Child Rape Arrest

Child Rape Arrest
A 31-year-old Mobile man is accused of raping two young girls for more than a year. more »
4:43 PM
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By Jessica Taloney

Deadly Ship Explosion

Deadly Ship Explosion
One person is dead, another believed to be dead following an explosion at a Mississippi shipyard. Updated 7:30pm more »
4:34 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by cissiebee: Great shot of the helicopter landing on the helicopter pad.  They could have left that to the imagination. view »

Fairhope Man Pleads Guilty To Hitting Cyclists

Fairhope Man Pleads Guilty To Hitting Cyclists
Bradford Maples of Fairhope entered a plea Friday morning in a Baldwin County courtroom. more »
3:47 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by rmseek1234: Well, I can only hope he dries out. After some reading on another site, he was charged with DUI on July 3, and damaging crops. Then he hits the 3 bicyclists,who… view »

Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911 Board After Fatal Wreck

Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911 Board After Fatal Wreck
Former University of Alabama football player Siran Stacy is suing the Dothan/Houston County E911 Board and the estate of a drunken driver who caused a fatal 2007 crash.. more »
3:41 PM
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By Dothan Eagle
Comment by mustuknow: 911 is a wonderful tool but all too often the dispatchers are not adequately familiar with the area, or have other distractions that take their attention… 5 Responses »

Fire Destroys Abandoned House

Fire Destroys Abandoned House
An empty, single story house was destroyed Friday morning in West Mobile. more »
2:58 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by mob1: Thats cool, you just sounded like someone I know from Semmes fire.. Its all good. 10 Responses »

Junior Miss Considers Name Change

Junior Miss Considers Name Change
America's Junior Miss is giving itself a makeover, and it may result in a new name for the scholarship program. more »
2:51 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by bamafan: So if it isn’t a beauty contest why aren’t there any homely girls in the contest? Or any special needs girls? Just asking. My daughter was… view »

Governor Riley Pardons Clyde the Turkey

Governor Riley Pardons Clyde the Turkey
The event, held at the Alabama Governor’s Mansion, marks the 60th time an Alabama governor has issued a pardon for a turkey.. more »
2:46 PM
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By WKRG Staff

Santa’s Helpers Try To Save Letter Service

Santa’s Helpers Try To Save Letter Service
U.S. Postal Service Cancels Mail Program Answering Letters to Kris Kringle But "Elves" Won't Give Up Quietly.. more »
10:56 AM
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By Associated Press

Oprah to End Her Talk Show in 2011

Oprah to End Her Talk Show in 2011
Iconic Talk Show Host to Announce Friday that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" Will End its Run after 25 Seasons on the Air.. more »
10:51 AM
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By CBS/AP
Comment by sheltiedad: yeah, everyone living on the entitlement cow will surely crawl out from the rocks they are living under and vote for the 2nd time in their government dependent… 4 Responses »

Man Charged With Raping A Child

Man Charged With Raping A Child
A Mobile man is charged with having sexual contact with a child under the age of 12. more »
10:31 AM
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By Katie Hammond
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