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Grove Hill Goes Wet

Grove Hill Goes Wet
Referendum Approved more »
Nov/3/09 9:17 PM
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Candidates For Alabama Governor Debate

Candidates For Alabama Governor Debate
Six of the candidates who hope to replace Governor Bob Riley took part in a debate Tueasday in Auburn. Missed it? Click here to watch the debate. more »
Nov/3/09 6:47 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by SouthALabama09: You forgot Bradley Byrne in your list of candidates participating. He did a fantastic job in the debate, and will undoubtedly be a superb Alabama Governor.… view »

Private Adoptions

Private Adoptions
A Mobile County family's success story may change your feelings about adoption. more »
Nov/3/09 5:29 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven

Senate Confirms Dr. Regina Benjamin As U.S. Surgeon General

Senate Confirms Dr. Regina Benjamin As U.S. Surgeon General
BREAKING NEWS Dr. Regina Benjamin was confirmed by the Senate as the next U.S. Surgeon General just before 7:00 p.m. more »
Oct/29/09 4:00 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by southfan1981: Congratulations Dr. Benjamin. What an accomplishment? view »

Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers

Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers
President Makes Overnight Dash to Dover Air Force Base to Greet Americans Killed in Action.. more »
Oct/29/09 9:24 AM
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Legal Motion On Prichard Bankruptcy Expected

Legal Motion On Prichard Bankruptcy Expected
Workers wonder if there is money in the city's reserve fund. more »
Oct/28/09 9:56 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by cmb1: The question where did all the money go? Mayor? The city is still getting revenue so are the employees now getting paid? Retirees don’t give up and… view »

Birmingham Mayor Convicted In Bribery Scheme

Birmingham Mayor Convicted In Bribery Scheme
Breaking News: A jury has convicted Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford on federal charges of accepting bribes, automatically removing him from office. more »
Oct/28/09 4:13 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rocky311882: This is one of the reasons why the economy is so bad, the politicians are pocketing all of our money! They should make him pay every penny back! 1 Responses »

AG Pledges Legal Help In Thomas Case

AG Pledges Legal Help In Thomas Case
Attorney General Troy King is offering legal resources to assist District Attorney John Tyson with post trial motions in the Herman Thomas sex abuse case. more »
Oct/28/09 1:27 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by Lou Sid Palaver: Looks like the conversation got pretty deep last night, if you know what I mean. lol I like to hear all sides on something like this but the BS is not… 22 Responses »

Prichard Files For Bankruptcy

Prichard Files For Bankruptcy
NEW INFORMATION The city of Prichard files for bankruptcy one day before Mayor Ron Davis is scheduled to be depositioned in an ongoing pension dispute. more »
Oct/27/09 5:48 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by porkyp: Where are you Troy King? The democratic Mobile County D A offfice not going to do any thing about it. The federal judge ruled that the city must pay into… 13 Responses »

Obama Touts Modern Electric Power Grid

Obama Touts Modern Electric Power Grid
In Florida, President Makes Pitch for Renewable Energy, Announced $3.4 in Grants from Stimulus Funds more »
Oct/27/09 12:40 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by mob1: I think the fact of useing solor energy to power an entire city is pretty cool concept. However, I personally do not care how they generate energy, they… view »

District Attorney Says Herman Thomas Case Is Not Over

District Attorney Says Herman Thomas Case Is Not Over
BREAKING NEWS Three jurors in the Herman Thomas sex abuse trial told District Attorney John Tyson there was not a unanimous vote on the verdict. more »
Oct/27/09 11:05 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by bamafan: Why hasn’t someone tried to inteview Herman? Is he off limits. Or how about a real judge? Surely someone out there knows the prosedure in a case… 21 Responses »

Advocates Pushing Constitutional Reform

Advocates Pushing Constitutional Reform
Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform is starting a new campaign. “Bring It Back Home” seeks a new state constitution. more »
Oct/24/09 8:33 PM
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By Chad Petri

Salute To The Troops: NAS Whiting Field

Salute To The Troops: NAS Whiting Field
WKRG Takes our Hometown Tour to NAS Whiting Field more »
Oct/22/09 8:43 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven

More Charges Tossed Out In Herman Thomas Trial

More Charges Tossed Out In Herman Thomas Trial
Extortion and kidnapping charges against former judge Herman Thomas were tossed out Wednesday, as the defense rested its case. more »
Oct/21/09 10:45 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by JOESPKN: Sounds as if he has wasted a lot of money on defense attornys all he needed was this judge. 26 Responses »

Herman Thomas Defense Team Begins

Herman Thomas Defense Team Begins
Judge dismisses 21 charges in the case against former Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas. The defense begins calling witnesses. more »
Oct/20/09 12:17 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by BamaBob: My opinion of all this has changed over the past couple of days.  I thought the prosecution had a smoking gun or something that would bolster and… 4 Responses »

Artur Davis Outlines Plan To Rewrite Constitution

Artur Davis Outlines Plan To Rewrite Constitution
U.S. Rep. Artur Davis is calling for a constitutional convention to rewrite Alabama's constitution. more »
Oct/19/09 2:15 PM
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By Associated Press

Alabama Democratic Party Appoints Dead Man To Local Committee

Alabama Democratic Party Appoints Dead Man To Local Committee
Party executive director Jim Spearman said the mistake was caused by outdated records. more »
Oct/19/09 10:59 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rmseek1234: Poor signal? He was in one of those low spots, ya know. 4 Responses »

Accuser Denies DNA In Herman Thomas Trial

Accuser Denies DNA In Herman Thomas Trial
The ninth accuser in the Herman Thomas trial told jurors he does not know how his semen got in the judge's office. more »
Oct/19/09 10:46 AM
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By Jessica Taloney
Comment by southfan1981: “Conflicted out defense attorney,” means what? 2 Responses »

Birmingham Mayor Facing Federal Charges

Birmingham Mayor Facing Federal Charges
Federal prosecutors allege Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford accepted over $200,000 in bribes in exchange for bond financing business. more »
Oct/18/09 12:52 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: He must have been looking at that ROLEX watch when he said it was time for change. 3 Responses »

Hispanic History in The Port City!

Hispanic History in The Port City!
A night of honoring outstanding Hispanic businesses and those who've made a difference in the Latino Community during Hispanic Heritage Month. more »
Oct/16/09 9:53 PM
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By Rose Ann Haven
Comment by BamaBob: I’ve always thought she has an amazing voice.  I’ll never forget the first time I saw her in that scene from Mulhollan Drive.  She… 9 Responses »

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