Wed September 03 2008
Parents Feed Baby Vodka, Get Probation
Florida couple convicted of feeding their 3-month-old baby a lethal dose of vodka will not spend any time behind bars.
Lawn Mower Man Busted
Police say a man tried to break into a lawn and garden store using a lawn mower blade.
When It Rains It Pours
He evacuated for the storm and his house burned down. Less than 48 hours later, someone steals his car.
Auburn Murder: Judge Asked To Recuse Himself
Attorneys for the man accused of killing an Auburn University freshman has asked the handling the case to recuse himself.
Dog Tortured And Dragged
Pitbull tied up to a pick-up truck and dragged down rural, Escambia County, Alabama highway
FEMA To Cover Hotel Costs
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff says FEMA will pay the hotel bills of Hurricane Gustav evacuees as long as they register for assistance.…
No Home to Return to After Gustav
As thousands of Louisiana residents nervously return home, wondering whether Hurricane Gustav left any permanent scars on their lives.
4,500 Year Old Ice Shelf Breaks Away
A chunk of ice shelf nearly the size of Manhattan has broken away from Ellesmere Island in Canadas northern Arctic.
Bush In Baton Rouge
President Bush says the response to Hurricane Gustav has been "excellent" but there is more work to be done.
Google Unveils Free Web Browser
Google hopes Chrome will counter the dominance of Microsofts Internet Explorer and ensure easy access to its market-leading search engine.…
Hurricane Evacuees Fight Over Gas Money
Two sisters, staying at an Alabama church, came to blows. Roxanna Williams boyfriend joined in, punching Roxannas sister and slicing her tires.…
Shootout In Mobile Neighborhood
A shootout erupts in a Mobile neighborhood during broad daylight.
Asleep At The Wheel, SUV Slams Into House
Driver passed out. His SUV flew through the air and slammed into a home.
Hurricane Recovery Fund
Set up by Governor Haley Barbour to provide relief for those Mississippians impacted by Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters including…
Coast Guard Working To Reopen Port Of Mobile
The Port of Mobile is currently open to vessel traffic with a draft of 35 feet or less, but the Theodore Barge Canal is closed.
Baldwin’s Helping Hands
Before the winds of Gustav died down, releif efforts were already underway.
Worker Quits, Refuses To Price Gouge
The Mississippi Supreme Court has awarded unemployment benefits to a Days Inn worker who quit her job rather than follow orders to charge double…
Hurricane Help From Mobile
Bottles of water, MREs, generators and tree cutters are on their way to Baton Rouge.
Boeing Workers Going On Strike?
Union leaders are recommending commercial airplane production workers reject the companys "best and final" contract offer and go on strike.
Homeless Beatings: Teens Seek Change Of Venue
Brian Hooks and Thomas Daugherty are charged with the 2006 attacks of three homless men. One of the men died after he was beaten with baseball…
Teenage Boy Threatens To Kill His Parents
A bus aide overheard the 13-year-old threaten to stab his parents and ask a classmate to burn down the house to cover the crime.
Letterman Aims To Stay On-Air To 2010
The CBS Late Show host, confused by NBCs plans to can Jay Leno, says hed like to exit on his own terms.
New Orleans Residents Can Go Home Tonight
But Mayor Ray Nagin says it is at their own risk. Most homes are without power or working toilets. A
Alcohol A Factor In Deadly Boat Accident
Charges may be brought against a man who was driving the boat under the influence. A mother and her daughter were killed in the Sunday boat crash.…
Cornea Cure
A new treatment may eliminate the need for thousands of cornea transplants each year.
Tillman’s Corner Shooting
Early morning shooting sends one person to the hospital.
Tue September 02 2008
Gustav Evacuees Drive Through Mobile
New Orleans residents begin trying to return home.
Storm Evacuee Turns Fire Victim
A Theodore man and his granddaughter seek shelter from the Gustav. While they are gone, the house burns down.
Annexation Vote: Date Set
Voters will decide next month whether to approve the City of Mobiles controversial annexation plan which includes parts of Theodore/Tillmans…
Dauphin Island’s Berm Wiped Out
Dauphin Islands West End Berm was no match for Hurricane Gustav.
Consumer Alert: Fake Gustav Charity Sites
A computer forensic expert from the University of Alabama says people have set up fake charities to lure people into donating to Gustav victims.…
Gustav Evacuees In Pensacola
200 evacuees from New Orleans area staying at a Red Cross shelter in Pensacola
Riley Cancels RNC Trip
Gov. Bob Riley has canceled plans to attend the Republican National Convention because Tropical Storms Hanna & Ike could mean a new wave of evacuees…
Labor Day Lost
The impact from Gustav on Baldwin County beaches was more about dollars than damage.
Man Drowns In The Gulf Trying To Save A Child
Police say 38-year-old Tracy Curling of was trying to save a child and another family member struggling with rough surf off Okaloosa Island.
Singer-Actor Jerry Reed Dies
Reed, who was best known for his roles in the "Smokey and the Bandit" movies, had a string of hits that included "When Youre Hot, Youre Hot."…
Pensacola Tornado Caught On Camera
A pizza delivery driver spotted the funnel cloud near Pensacola NAS. Click here to see it.
Rising Waters Lead To Rescue Efforts
Gustav may have come and gone, but not without greeting one Mobile County neighborhood with a soggy scare.
Lady Luck: Gustav Spares Mississippi’s Casinos
The 11 casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast avoided major damage from Hurricane Gustav.
Hanna Forces FL Into Another State Of Emergency
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has issued a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Hanna looms. Hanna is the third storm to threaten Florida in three…
The dead animals are floating in the waters off the Mississippi…
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