Fri January 09 2009
Another TVA Ash Spill
The Tennessee Valley Authority says it's
stopped a leak from a waste site at an Alabama power plant.
Right To Sue In Mississippi
It would be more difficult to file civil
lawsuits in some criminal cases under a bill passed Friday in the
Mississippi Senate.
Coffee Turning Pro
Running back Glen Coffee joins Andre Smith in leaving Alabama early for the NFL.
Israeli Living In Mobile Watches Conflict
A goodwill ambassador living on the Gulf Coast is keeping in close contact with friends and family trying to stay safe.
Jazz Museum Planned For NOLA
A $4 million project is planned that will transform the third floor of the Old U.S. Mint in the French Quarter into a multimillion-dollar jazz…
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Mayor Responds To The Trail Maids Controversy
Mayor Sam Jones said he "can think of no better group that represents the character and diversity of our city."
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Mobile Co. Wants NAACP Apology
Mobile County Commissoners wants Alabama's NAACP President to aplogize for Azalea Trail Maid comments.
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Sheriff To Give Up Future Profits From Jail Food
Morgan County Sheriff Greg Bartlett has legally pocketed more than $200,000 from his jail kitchen while feeding meals that prisoners described…
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Clemson Hires Alabama’s Defensive Coordinator
Kevin Steele replaces Vic Koenning who left to join Kansas State last month.
Auburn’s Top Recruiting Priorities
Coach Gene Chizik is looking for a few good offensive linemen and wide receivers and one great quarterback.
Boeing To Cut 4,500 Jobs Due To Recession
The Chicago-based company says the cuts will be made in its commercial aircraft business.
Blood Tests Show Barkley Was Drunk
Tests show Charles Barkley's blood-alcohol level at .149, nearly twice the legal limit of .08 in Arizona.
Obama Renews Plea For Playoff In College Football
President-elect Barack Obama congratulated the Florida Gators for winning the National Championship, but says we still need a playoff system…
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Salmonella Outbreak Hits 42 States
CDC: Nearly 400 People Sickened; Bacteria May Be Cause Of One Elderly Woman's Death
Tickets For Inauguration Parade On Sale Today
Tickets go on sale at 12 Noon. Click here to find out how to get yours.
Senior Bowl Superstar Contest - Vote Now
Your vote decides who will sing the National Anthem at the Under Armor Senior Bowl on January 24th.
First Light Marathon Benefits L’Arche
Can you imagine running 26.2 miles? Runners will hit the pavement this weekend for the 8th annual BankTrust First Light Marathon, which benefits…
Thu January 08 2009
Burglaries In Bessemer
Four break ins in less than two weeks in Prichard's Bessemer Community.
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Bringing More Passengers To Mobile Regional
Airport authority members meet with Mobile area business leaders.
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Lawmakers Debate Big Cigarette Tax Hike
The Mississippi House has started working on a plan to increase the cigarette tax from 18 cents a pack to $1.
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Casino Barge Destroyed By Katrina Towed Away
The 395-foot-long barge that once housed Casino Magic's gaming facilities was pulled from its moorings Thursday in Bay St. Louis and will be…
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Poll: Azalea Trail Maids Not A Reminder Of Slavery
News 5 Poll conducted by Survery USA shows an overwhelming majority of people disagree with the NAACP for linking the Azalea Trail Maids to slavery.…
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Governor: Expect Another Round Of Budget Cuts
Gov. Haley Barbour says Medicaid, public schools or both will be among the state programs losing money next week when he makes a second round…
Getting You Ready For The DTV Switch
Click here to see a list of dates/times we'll run tests to help you see if you're TV is ready for the DTV switch on February 17.
Milton Fire Cleanup
The official cause of the fire that destroyed part of downtown Milton has not been determined but arson is not suspected. Thursday, property…
Azalea Trail Maids= Slavery Maids?
The dresses worn by Azalea Trail Maids remind Alabama's NAACP president of the slave era and "shameful times"
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Fairhope Honored by “Southern Living” Magazine
"Southern Living" names Fairhope one of the best small towns in the South.
No Charges For Dog Abuser
A severely abused dog is euthanized, but it's not likely her owner will ever be prosecuted.
Response To Trail Maids Controversy
Mobile Commission responds to complaint that Azalea Trail Maids should not represent Alabama at Presidential Inauguration.
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Police Arrest Alleged “Serial” Burglar
Authorities have charged this man with six burglaries in a Theodore neighborhood and he could face charges in more than a dozen crimes.
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Feds Say Lunceford Should Not Be Released
Federal agents testified that Lunceford would be a threat to potential witnesses and his common law wife if he's released before trial.
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Electric Car
Gas burning, hybrid, ethanol, clean deisel, hydrogen...lots of choices for the next family car, including one that doesn't burn any fuel.
Obama Urges Delay In DTV Switch Date
President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the February 17 switch from analog to digital television, arguing that too many Americans…
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Former First Lady Passes
Former Alabama first lady Cornelia
Wallace has died at age 69.
Happy 74th Birthday, Elvis!
The King of Rock 'n' Roll was born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi.
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The Senior at Jackson High School in Jackson, Alabama tries…
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