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Wed July 09 2008
Nicotine Guidelines Could Change Nicotine Guidelines Could Change
Federal Trade Commission considers backing off 40 year old giudelines.
Volunteer Photographers Deal With Difficult Topic Volunteer Photographers Deal With Difficult Topic
The National Non-Profit organization “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” pairs volunteer photographers with families that have lost a child.…
Toxic Trailers Blame Game Toxic Trailers Blame Game
GOP: Don't blame manufacturers for toxic trailers.
Tue July 08 2008
Use Less Oil, Use More Wind Use Less Oil, Use More Wind
A billionaire who made his fortune from oil has a new plan to cut foreign dependency. T. Boone Pickens is hoping the idea will blow across America.…
Fire Forces Recreational Vehicles To Be Moved Fire Forces Recreational Vehicles To Be Moved
Gulf Shores firefighters alert people staying at the RV Luxury Resort
Day 3: Catching Mini Wave To Big Wave Day 3: Catching Mini Wave To Big Wave
On Day 3 of Putting It In Park, I discovered a neighborhood bus service that comes right to your door!
Gulf State Park Fire Flares Back Up Gulf State Park Fire Flares Back Up
Gulf Shores firefighters were at it again Tuesday when a fire that started five days ago re-ignited.
Deadly Bus Crash Report Deadly Bus Crash Report
NTSB says driver error, confusing highway signs and a lack of passenger safety features all played roled in the deadly bus crash in Atlanta that…
Suicide Barrier Would Be Pricey Suicide Barrier Would Be Pricey
A New report says installing a suicide barrier on the Golden Gate Bridge would cost as much as $50 million. Two dozen people commit suicide on…
Copper Theft Arrest Copper Theft Arrest
Baldwin County man arrested after authorities say he tried to steal copper wire from a utility company substation
Man Found Dead In Wrecked Car Man Found Dead In Wrecked Car
Mobile Police are trying to figure out who killed him and why.
Still No Sign Of Missing Woman Still No Sign Of Missing Woman
Police searched wooded areas in Irvington and St. Elmo Tuesday looking for any sign of a missing Bayou La Batre woman.
Tanker Decision Expected Wednesday Tanker Decision Expected Wednesday
BREAKING NEWS: The Pentagon is expected to announce Wednesday whether the Air Force will rebid…
Attempted Rape Suspect Arrested A Third Time Attempted Rape Suspect Arrested A Third Time
Man arrested twice -- once for sexual abuse and a second time for the attempted rape of his young step-daughter -- has been arrested again.
Hurricane Bertha Now A Category 1 Storm Hurricane Bertha Now A Category 1 Storm
The Atlantic season's first hurricane now has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Bertha is expected to continue weakening over the next couple…
Hogan’s Wrestle Over Purchase Of Condo Hogan’s Wrestle Over Purchase Of Condo
Hulk Hogan and his estranged wife are fighting over whether to proceed with the purchase of the $4.2 million condo even though they are getting…
Justice Dept. Confirms Review Of Siegelman Case Justice Dept. Confirms Review Of Siegelman Case
The attorney of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman received a letter from the Office of Professional Responsibility confirming the Justice Department…
Foundation To Honor Boy Who Died In House Fire Foundation To Honor Boy Who Died In House Fire
Volunteers form a foundation in honor of an 11-year-old Chickasaw boy who was killed when his family's house caught on fire.
Members Of Prescription Drug Ring Wanted Members Of Prescription Drug Ring Wanted
Prichard police are looking for the boyfriend of a woman who confessed to calling in 200 fake prescriptions and his cousin.
Mississipi Forming DNA Task Force Mississipi Forming DNA Task Force
Mississippi has begun making appointments to a task force created to study better methods for collecting and preserving DNA evidence.
Technology Puts Alabama Students On Equal Ground Technology Puts Alabama Students On Equal Ground
All Alabama high schools will soon be outfitted with distance learning technology that makes classes available to students from one end of the…
Bird Did Not Dent Nose Of Passenger Jet Bird Did Not Dent Nose Of Passenger Jet
Federal Aviation Administration says a bird is not to blame for a dent in the nose of a Northwest Airlines plane. They haven't determined what…
Gulf State Park Fire Reignites Gulf State Park Fire Reignites
Fire now under control. Fire Fighters will be watching for hot spots during the night. Update 4:18…
NY Group Trying To Stop Tommy Arthur Execution NY Group Trying To Stop Tommy Arthur Execution
The Innocence Project has launched an e-mail campaign hoping to convince Gov. Bob Riley to issue a stay and order DNA testing that could exonerate…
State School Board Elects New Officers State School Board Elects New Officers
Randy McKinney of Orange Beach has been elected as vice president of the State Board of Education.
Hurricane Bertha Weakens Hurricane Bertha Weakens
Forecasters say Hurricane Bertha has weakened to a Category 2 storm. Bertha is expected to continue heading toward Bermuda. Forecasters urged…
Was It A Bird That Caused Damage To Plane? Was It A Bird That Caused Damage To Plane?
The FAA, investigating what caused a dent in the nose of a Northwest Airlines jet, says the crew did not report striking a bird and the incident…
FDA Issues Urgent Warning FDA Issues Urgent Warning
The Food and Drug Administration says Cipro and similar antibiotics can cause tendons to rupture. FDA orders makers of the antibiotics to add…
Michael Vick Files For Bankruptcy Michael Vick Files For Bankruptcy
The former Atlanta Falcons QB, serving time for federal dogfighting charges, says he owes between $10-$50 million to creditors.
Suspected Copper Thief Caught Red Handed Suspected Copper Thief Caught Red Handed
Deputy catches man trying to steal copper wire from a Riviera Utilities Substation. Evidence found in his car may link the man to many other…
Man Runs From Police, Gets Tasered & Drowns Man Runs From Police, Gets Tasered & Drowns
A Mississippi man jumped into a Brewton, Alabama pond and drowned shortly after police officers shocked him with a Taser.
Hogans Back in Court Hogans Back in Court
Hulk Hogan and his wife scheduled in court today for divorce hearing.
NY Man Beaten With Bat NY Man Beaten With Bat
Man beaten to death over baseball argument.
Mon July 07 2008
BayBears Win In 15 BayBears Win In 15
Mobile downs Jacksonville and heads to Montgomery.
Housing Crisis Fix? Housing Crisis Fix?
Congress is one step closer to helping Americans facing foreclosures.

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