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Students get life lesson from inmates

Liz Nelson — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:20 GMT

A district attorney in Alabama hopes inmates convicted of murder can help talk sense into some wayward students. He says he hopes after seeing the inmates stories, the student won't waste another minute of their lives.

Local reaction to Oprah's announcement

Derica Williams — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:36:45 GMT

On Friday's show, Oprah Winfrey made an announcement that surprised many of her viewers. The queen of daytime television has decided to end her popular talk show after 25 seasons.

Explosion at Halter Marine kills 1

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:01 GMT

Officials say at least one person was killed Friday in an explosion at the VT Halter Marine shipyard in the Mississippi coastal city of Moss Point.

Morning fire destroys abandoned home

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:22:29 GMT

Mobile Fire-Rescue say a house was destroyed by fire Friday morning.

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.

Prichard: "Tis the Season to be Jolly"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:40 GMT

The city of Prichard will kick off the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 4 with its annual tree lighting celebration.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chase ends with alleged robber in jail

Liz Nelson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:33:00 GMT

Mobile County Sheriff's Deputies say a robbery suspect led them on a short chase before he was caught.

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.

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.

Keep your home safe during the holidays

April Douglas — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:12:24 GMT

Mobile Police say the number of home burglaries is on the rise. With the unstable economy and the holidays approaching, that's not expected to change anytime soon. But there are some steps you can take to keep your home safe.

Teen to run race in student's honor

Derica Williams — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:12:13 GMT

Local students are keeping the memory of a teenage accident victim alive. Mac Chatom was killed by a pick up truck while running. Now, one teen is making a special dedication in Chatom's honor.

Charities gearing up for busy season

Hubert Tate — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:11:08 GMT

Local charities are preparing for another busy season. Just like last year, the number of families in need are up, because of the economy.

Car Seat Safety Day a huge success

Sarah Wall — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:40:54 GMT

More than 100 children are safer on the roads now. That's because they came to the FOX10 studio for our special Car Seat Inspection Day.

Miss. financial plan to merge schools

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:29:47 GMT

Proposals to merge some universities or consolidate school districts have grabbed most of the attention since Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour unveiled his budget earlier this week.

Mammograms still vital in saving lives

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:57 GMT

Federal policy on who should get breast cancer screening has not changed, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday.

Sexual assault suspect arrested

Randy Merrow — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:25:56 GMT

Mobile Police arrested Jessie Graham Wednesday morning, and charged him with a sexual attack against a 17 year old girl.

Doctor's react to controversial issue

Libby Amos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:30:15 GMT

The U.S. Government prevention task force has issued a new and controversial recommendation for women regarding mammograms. Women are encouraged to begin getting screened at age 40, but the government says there is no need to go until age 50.

Police Academy graduates 30 students

Hal Scheurich — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:12:56 GMT

The last Citizen's Police Academy of 2009 graduated Tuesday night, taking with them a new perspective on police work.

Meth goes mobile

Matt Barrentine — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:07:40 GMT

It used to be that the manufacture of meth was a daunting process. It took at least nine steps, with lots of equipment, lots of room, and lots of time. Those days are gone.

Two students robbed at gunpoint

Cherish Lombard — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:50:54 GMT

Nowadays, you aren't safe from crime anywhere. That includes college campuses.

Police: Man murdered in Ocean Springs

Blanton Box — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:36:11 GMT

Ocean Springs Police are working a homicide. Police say 54-year-old Michael Surber was found dead at a house on Linda Drive in Ocean Springs Thursday night.

H1N1 vaccine clinic scheduled

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:53:42 GMT

The Mobile County Health Department will offer free vaccinations to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza to people in high priority groups on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.