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Official: Video shows bomb suspect

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:05:27 GMT

In what could be major break in the Boston Marathon case, investigators are on the hunt for a man seen in a department store surveillance video dropping off a bag at the site of the bombings, a local politician said Wednesday.

Illegal immigrants accused of sex abuse

Andrew Perez — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:19:46 GMT

For the second time in as many weeks, several illegal immigrants were arrested and charged on allegations of sexual abuse.

Animal cruelty bill passses legislation

Paige Malone — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:10:20 GMT

Monday was a great day for the animals of Alabama. In the final day of the Alabama Legislative Session HB 27 passed and is now headed to Governor Robert Bentley’s desk.

FOX10 tests Eight Mile air

Letisha Bush — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:52:28 GMT

FOX10 News is conducting a tert-buytl mercaptan test at two locations in Eight Mile. Residents in the area have been complaining about a foul chemical odor in the air for more than a year.

GSPD: $4,800 in counterfeit cash found

Andrew Perez — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:45:23 GMT

Gulf Shores police say eight people were arrested for making counterfeit money during the Hangout Music Festival on Friday, May 17. Police tell FOX 10 they are searching for at least one other suspect.

Summary of action in Ala. Legislature

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:14:52 GMT

A summary of action in the Alabama Legislature on Monday, the 30th and final meeting day of the regular session:

Part of road to be closed 6-8 months

Joe Salvatore — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:18 GMT

Officials said Leroy Stevens Road, south of Cottage Hill Road or north of Three Notch Road will be closed for 6- 8 months. They said they discovered a drainage pipe has corroded and will undergo repairs

Soldier surprises sister at graduation

Candace Murphy — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:15:20 GMT

A senior graduating from Baldwin County High School will receive an unexpected surprise at the graduation ceremony Monday, May 20.

MCSO: Man robs EXXON station with mask

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:26:13 GMT

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a robbery on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Officials said the suspect was wearing a white sack with a scarecrow face drawn on it.

Scott oks sales tax holiday for August

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:01:18 GMT

Florida shoppers this August will get to buy computers without having to pay sales taxes. This year's sales tax holiday will take place from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4.

Nouwen sentenced to prison

Bob Grip — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:45:17 GMT

Robert Nouwen, who pleaded guilty in Mobile Federal Court to possession of child pornography, was sentenced to 70 months in prison.

Suspect aims at deputy, gun jams twice

Russell Colburn — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:37:15 GMT

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said a deputy is lucky to be alive after a suspect's gun jammed.

Klaas Kids helped with search for child

Cory Pippin — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:09 GMT

Just hours after 8-year-old Owen Black walked out of his parent’s rental condo in Perdido Key on Friday, May 17, search and rescue teams rushed to the area to try and find him. Part of that search effort was the renowned missing children's group the Klaas Kids Organization.

House rejects school tax credit delay

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:53:25 GMT

The Alabama House has rejected Gov. Robert Bentley's proposal to delay private school tax credits for two years. The House voted 57-10 Monday to reject the governor's proposal. Now the proposal goes to the Senate on the last meeting day of the legislative session.

Hangout 2013 over, beach cleanup begins

Hal Scheurich — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:44:06 GMT

The sold-out Hangout Festival is officially over - now the clean up begins.

Jury selection begins for Kirksey trial

Chasity Byrd — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:07:13 GMT

The trial for Collier Kirksey began Monday, May 20 with jury selection. Kirksey is the third person to be tried for the attempted Winn-Dixie robbery that happened in March 2012. Police believe Kirksey was the mastermind behind the robbery.

Several bills on task for Legislature

Paige Malone — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:19:04 GMT

It’s the final day of the legislative session in Alabama and lawmakers are gearing up for a long day. FOX10 News is watching several bills for you.

Thousands of termites swarm for weeks

Michael Brannon — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:24 GMT

The Formosan subterranean termites are back and in full force. Experts say these little insects swarm in the reproductive stage typically a week before Mother's Day until a week or two after.

Shelter: No plans to euthanize dogs

Renee Dials — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:55:52 GMT

The overcrowding situation at the Mobile County Animal Shelter is "stable" thanks to several local animal rescue groups who were continuing to remove animals from the shelter Monday, May 20. County officials and officials with the shelter told FOX10 News there were no plans to euthanize any animals Monday or Tuesday, because of the rescue efforts.

Prostitution sweep nets 35 arrests

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:25:27 GMT

On May 16 and 17, MCSENT and Mobile Police Narcotics and Vice Unit conducted a citywide "Prostitution Sweep" operation. In this operation police were able to arrest 35 people resulting in one Felony, 41 Misdemeanors and seized one gun.

Man convicted of murder to be sentenced

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:08:31 GMT

A man who said members of the Aryan Brotherhood told him to murder a man, and who was convicted in that murder, will be sentenced Monday, May 20. Daniel Dwight Brown was found guilty in April 2013 of the death of 42-year-old James "Jimbo" Huddleston.

Ala. Legislature returns for last day

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:53:51 GMT

Alabama legislators are getting ready for the final day of their 2013 session. The Legislature convened at 9 a.m. Monday.

Johnson wins Mobile Bay LPGA Classic

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:05 GMT

Jennifer Johnson got a hug and congratulations from the defending Mobile Bay LPGA Classic champion before it even sunk in Sunday that she had won her first tour title.

Democrats Medicaid expansion fail

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:21:13 GMT

Democrats in the Alabama Legislature failed to achieve their top goal for the 2013 session. When the session began in February, Democratic legislators said their No. 1 goal was expanding Alabama's Medicaid program under the federal Affordable Care Act.

Voters to decide House Dist. 97 race

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:21:38 GMT

Some Mobile County voters will head to the polls this week to decide the state House District 97 special election.

ECSO: Search efforts went into night

Cory Pippin — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:03:07 GMT

After two days of tirelessly searching for any signs of Owen Black, 8, officials and volunteers who have been combing through water and sand got the news they prayed they wouldn’t hear.

Ala. bond issues pending

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:16:39 GMT

The Alabama Legislature could use its last meeting day to authorize the borrowing of $280 million through state bond issues.

Hangout Festival wraps up

Candace Murphy — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:49:45 GMT

The 4 ^th annual Hangout Music Festival is coming to a close on Sunday, May 19 and the festival will end with Stevie Wonder.

Aviation and Aerospace Academy ceremony

Renee Dials — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:26:17 GMT

City, county, and school leaders were joined by others for the dedication and groundbreaking ceremony at the newly renovated B.C. Rain High School.

Choi takes lead at Mobile Bay Classic

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:58:11 GMT

Chella Choi shot her second straight 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Jessica Korda and Anna Nordqvist, the Swede who broke the course record with a 61 in the third round of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic.