WKRG News:

Thu July 24 2008

Gas Prices Drop Despite Dolly
The price at the pump continues to drop despite Tropical Storm Dolly. Click here to find out the latest average where you live.

Tribute To Estelle
Lifetime TV network pays tribute to "Golden Girl" on the web.

How To Stop A Gunman
Early Thursday morning, the hallways of Mobile Region Airport were filled with police running a drill. It looked real.

Merger Close To Completion
Sirius and XM satellite radio one step closer to merging.

Medically Unfit Truckers
House committee investigates problem of unfit truckers on roadways.

Wed July 23 2008

Insurance Crisis Creeps North
Rising rates and skyrocketing premiums are beginning to effect homeowners further north.

New Plans For Mobile Midtown North
Meeting is held to discuss details of master plan for another part of Mobile.

Americans Getting A Raise
Need some more money in your paycheck? Millions of Americans will get more starting Thursday.

Falling Crude Oil Prices
Prices are now $20 less than record price set two weeks ago.

Shark Bites Florida Teen
A day to remember for a Florida surfer, and he'll have a scar to prove it.

Day 14: Driving A Smart Car
On Day 14 of Putting It In Park, I break our rules and drive. What would you do if someone handed over Smart car keys?

Bishop Executed For Hammer Attack
BREAKING NEWS: Dale Bishop has been executed at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman…

Bikes Vs. Cars
The high price of gas is driving some people to find other ways to get around town. Moving from four wheels to two will save you money. But,…

Fight Fraud, Corruption In Hurricane Recovery
President Bush's hurricane recovery chief says making sure disaster recovery dollars are properly spent is important not only to the victims…

Coca Cola Strike Hitting Home
Workers at three Coca Cola plants along our stretch of the Gulf Coast hit the picket lines nearly two weeks ago. An Irvington couple is feeling…

Happy Birthday From Behind Bars
The son of wrestler Hulk Hogan turns 18 Sunday and will be moved to the adult section of the jail. Nick Bollea is serving time for causing the…

Oak Tree Social Club
The loneliest people in any community are probably the senior citizens. From jobs that provided plenty of social interaction, they retired to…

Man Who Killed Deputy Committed Suicide
The preliminary autopsy report indicates the man who shot and killed Okaloosa County Deputy Tony Forgione died from a self-inflicted shotgun…

Tragedy In Robertsdale
Electrician working at school construction site in Robertsdale killed in freak accident

Barge and Tanker Collide
Collision caused an oil spill on the Mississippi

Elberta Home Invasion
What happens when you come face to face with a burglar inside your home?

Famous Pet Ready To Take The Stage
A Mobile pet celebrity will be back in the spotlight this weekend.

Governor Denies Clemency For Hammer Attack
Gov. Haley Barbour has denied clemency to condemned inmate Dale Leo Bishop, leaving his life in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Student Drug Testing Changes
Mobile County School Board plans to vote on changes to drug testing programs.

Mobile Man Will Die Behind Bars
A Mobile man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend will die behind bars. Wednesday Garrett Dotch learned his fate for killing Timarla Taldon.…

TS Dolly Dumps Heavy Rain Over Texas
Tropical storm expected to weaken to a depression Thursday as it moves inland. Dolly is moving west-northwest at 7mph.

Refusing To Evacuate In The Event Of A Hurricane
Nearly one-fourth of people in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina say they would refuse to evacuate for a storm if told to.

Emergency Appeal for Blood
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are making an emergency appeal for blood donors of all blood types.

Deadly Construction Accident At Elementary School
One man is dead after a construction accident at Robertsdale Elementary.

Crooks Caught On Camera
SURVEILLANCE PICTURES: Police are looking for two men who stole flat screen televisions and…

State Farm Raises Rates For Coastal Alabama
Citing coastal growth and hurricane threats, State Farm will boost its homeowners insurance rates by 12 percent to 18 percent in Mobile and Baldwin…

Arlington Point Project Moves Forward
Mobile City council voted to approve an agreement on the Arlington Point Restoration Project. The park may be finished later this year or in…

Florida State Tree Under Attack
Unknown disease killing off Florida's state tree.

Tue July 22 2008

Health Warnings For Fish In Alabama
The State Health Department is warnng people about mercury contamination and the fish you should avoid.

Day 13: Telecommuting On Tuesday
On Day 13 of Putting It In Park, I left nothing to chance. We didn't have to travel far because it's Telecommuting Tuesday!