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Fla. unemployment rate continues climb

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:31 GMT

Florida's unemployment rate continued its steady upward climb in October at 11.2 percent.

Stacy sues 911 board after fatal wreck

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:49:43 GMT

Former University of Alabama football player Siran Stacy is suing the Dothan/Houston County E911 Board and the estate of a drunken driver who caused a fatal 2007 crash.

Troopers working to ensure safety

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:33 GMT

Alabama state troopers will be working extra-duty patrols throughout the week of Thanksgiving to ensure the safety of holiday travelers. The Department of Public Safety anticipates that traffic will be especially heavy during the 102-hour travel period.

Riley: Health care reform could hurt US

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:23 GMT

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley says health care reform legislation being pushed by Democrats in Congress would be devastating to states.

Hollinger to leave post in December

Hubert Tate — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:20:22 GMT

Dr. Faron Hollinger submitted a request at Thursday night's school board meeting to leave the district effective March 31, 2010.

Father, daughter shooting suspect named

Liz Nelson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:12 GMT

Prichard police have identified a suspect in a shooting. They say 24-year-old Andre Antonio Manassa is wanted in connection to the shooting of a father and his 19-month-old daughter.

Ala. unemployment rises 10.9 percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:03 GMT

The unemployment rate in Alabama has risen to its highest rate in more than 25 years.

Palace Casino Resort plans expansion

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:39 GMT

The Biloxi Planning Commission has approved the expansion project of Palace Casino Resort.

Man arrested for rape of two girls

Linda Jones — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:29:50 GMT

Charles Lowery was arrested at his home for allegedly having sexual contact with an 11-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl.

LoDa project: Feeding the homeless

Cherish Lombard — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:54:52 GMT

The LoDa Project was back in action Thursday night at Cathedral Square in Mobile. One week ago, founder Aaron Hunt said a Mobile Police Officer told him and other volunteers they couldn't serve hot food at Cathedral Square anymore.

Teacher arrested for growing marijuana

Libby Amos — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:28:36 GMT

A high school economics teacher was arrested for growing marijuana in his home. Police found weed packaged and ready for use when they entered Patrick Walker's home in Ocean Springs.

Stefanie Spielman dies at 42

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:43:56 GMT

The wife of former NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. WBNS radio in Columbus says 42-year-old Stefanie Spielman died Thursday at the family's home in Upper Arlington.

Tased deaf man files $2 million claim

April Douglas — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:12:00 GMT

A $2 million claim has been filed in the case in which a deaf and mentally challenged man was tased by Mobile police.

Students study butterflies on Atlantis

Christina Leavenworth — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:11:03 GMT

It's a far out experiment that's never been done before, and students in the Florida Panhandle are over the moon they're participating.

Closures may be imminent in Baldwin Co.

Hubert Tate — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:10:41 GMT

The Baldwin County School Superintendent said closures and consolidations are once again back on the table as cost-cutting options.

Vets 'Stand Down' for their rights

Derica Williams — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:09:28 GMT

Years after fighting for this country, some veterans are still in a battle. They are homeless, and fighting for survival on the streets. Thursday, many of them got a break and a boost to help change their lives.

Oprah to end her talk show in 2011

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:38:35 GMT

Oprah Winfrey's iconic television talk show will end in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, her production company said Thursday.

Teacher arrested for growing marijuana

Liz Nelson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:43 GMT

A Mississippi high school teacher is behind bars and facing fines up to $1 million, all for growing marijuana at his St. Martin home.

12 arrested in illegal trade of foxes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:39:50 GMT

Authorities have arrested 12 people in a statewide undercover investigation into the illegal purchasing and possession of live foxes and coyotes.

Second explosion in 6 months at home

Hubert Tate — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:52 GMT

A medical assistance call quickly turned into a meth lab explosion investigation in Baldwin County.

Government to pay for Katrina damage

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:38 GMT

A $720,000 award to seven plaintiffs in a suit over Hurricane Katrina damage could open the federal government up to billions of dollars in claims.

Three arrested on rape charges

Randy Merrow — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:13:26 GMT

Three suspects have been named in the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Monroe County.

NTSB: Car cited in school bus crash

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:08:40 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled that a passing car that went out of control forced a Huntsville school bus to plunge from an overpass, killing four students in a wreck that led to new rules for school bus safety.

US survey: Southern counties most obese

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:02:24 GMT

The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.

Love files $2M claim against Mobile

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:59:55 GMT

Mobile police pepper-sprayed and tased Antonio Love in July 2009. Now he is filing a claim against the city in order to get more information about the case.

FAA: Computer system working again

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:51:43 GMT

A problem with the FAA system that collects airline flight plans caused widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide Thursday, the second time in 15 months that a glitch created such problems.

Pittbulls stolen from shelter

Christina Leavenworth — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:22:52 GMT

Two pitbulls on deathrow are now free. The Escambia county animal shelter was closed and locked but someone made it through the fence and stole them.

Bond set for parents of Johna Osborn

Cherish Lombard — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:04:33 GMT

The parents of one-year-old Johna Osborn were in court Wednesday for a bond hearing. Bay County Florida Sheriff's Deputies said Johna was severely burned while her father was cooking meth.

Mother, daughter robbed at work

Libby Amos — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:40:04 GMT

A mother and daughter who work at a service station together got the scare of their lives, when an armed robber pulled out a gun, and demanded money.

Two arrested in undercover operation

Mike Jernigan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:20:01 GMT

The Mobile Police Department's Intelligence Unit concluded a drug operation involving undercover officers in Mobile Wednesday afternoon.