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Where Criminals Live

Mon, February 25, 2008 - 10:50 pm

Alabama's prison system is overloaded and underfunded. If there is no room for criminals in prison, where do they live? Can you find out if your neighbor is an ex-con?

Alabama’s Prison Crisis

Mon, February 25, 2008 - 6:38 pm

Alabama's prison system is overloaded and underfunded. In a News 5 Special Report, we're taking you behind bars to see the problems for yourself.

Alabama Teacher Training

Mon, February 25, 2008 - 12:35 pm

A shortage of teachers has prompted the state to offer more than $2 million worth of college scholarships

Fairhope, Alabama

Fri, February 22, 2008 - 4:39 pm

Fairhope celebrates it centennial in 2008; that's when the Municipal Government was formed. But the town was organized and named in 1894...in Des Moines, Iowa. It was only later that the Coastal Alabama site was chosen for city.

New Business in ‘Bama

Thu, February 21, 2008 - 1:56 pm

New automotive supplier opens in Alabama.

Statewide Smoking Ban?

Wed, February 20, 2008 - 5:08 pm

Alabama Democrats, led by Senator Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile, are backing a bill that would ban smoking in all public places. This includes restaurants, malls, theatres, and within 15 feet of any place where smoking is prohibited. Figures says it's clear Alabamians want a smoke-free state.

Back to School Wednesday

Tue, February 19, 2008 - 5:26 pm

6th graders at Spanish Fort Elementary will be allowed to return to the school Wednesday.

Home Invasion Suspect Charged With Murder

Tue, February 19, 2008 - 4:34 pm

A man police say tried to rob a house with his cousin is now charged with his cousin's murder.

Storm Damage in Dixie

Mon, February 18, 2008 - 7:23 pm

People in Dixie, Alabama are trying to salvage what's left of their homes after a nasty storm ripped through the small town Sunday causing big damage.

NWS Conducts Tornado Damage Survey

Mon, February 18, 2008 - 7:22 pm

The National Weather Service conducted a preliminary survey of the tornado damage in Molino, Floirda and Dixie, Alabama. Click here to find how powerful those twisters were.