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Robbery suspects seen on surveillance

Andrew Perez — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:39:18 GMT

On June 17, 2013 11:25 p.m., in the 4800 block of Kirkwell Drive, surveillance video caught three unknown male suspects entering a victim’s residence.

Movie filming causes street closures

Joe Salvatore — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:41:58 GMT

The feature film "Tokarev" will be filming a car chase scene on several streets in the downtown area on the days of: Wednesday, June 19 and Saturday through Sunday, June 22-23, 2013.

Airbus makes 2 more hires to management

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:30:12 GMT

Airbus Americas has named two more new members of the management team for its A320 Family assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. As of June 17, Mark Smith has joined Airbus Americas as the Manager of Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E). On July 8, Darren Gates will join Airbus Americas as Facilities Manager.

Investigator looks into deadly wreck

Letisha Bush — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:38:33 GMT

The Prichard Police Department released new developments on a fatal car accident that claimed the lives of a 17-year-old and his 12-year-old sister. Now, FOX10 News has learned a law firm investigation is collecting data and putting together an analysis separate from Prichard police's investigation.

MPD: Home burgled while owners slept

Chasity Byrd — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:02:10 GMT

Mobile Police are investigating a burglary where the suspects went into a home while the owners were asleep. It happened on Pebble Creek Drive in west Mobile.

Local schools on state's 'fail' list

Steve Alexander — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:24:40 GMT

The Alabama Department of Education held a news conference Tuesday morning to release the list of the state's 'failing' schools. There are five schools listed in Mobile County, one in Washington County, and none in Baldwin County.

Carnival Sues BAE following accident

Bob Grip — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:44:38 GMT

Carnival Corporation filed suit against BAE Systems in Mobile, claiming "defective and deteriorated" equipment allowed the Carnival Triumph to break free during a storm.

Siblings killed in car crash

Letisha Bush — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:50:06 GMT

A deadly car accident in Prichard Sunday, June 17 claimed the lives of a 17-year-old and his 12-year-old sister. The family told FOX10 News their mother was driving the car and is in serious condition at USA Medical Center.

MPD investigates fatal high speed chase

Chasity Byrd — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:22:18 GMT

FOX10 News is learning more about a 16-year-old Mobile girl died over the weekend after police said she stole a vehicle then crashed during a chase.

Carlos Kennedy sentencing delayed

Joe Salvatore — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:51:03 GMT

Carlos Kennedy, the man convicted in the murder of Mobile realtor Zoa White, was supposed to be sentenced Monday, June 17. Kennedy was found guilty in May 2013 in the 2010 beating death of White. The judge, however, delayed the sentencing until August.

Pedestrian killed in weekend accident

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:40:42 GMT

Mobile Police investigated a deadly pedestrian accident over the weekend. On Saturday, June 14 around 9:20 p.m., police responded to West I-65 Service Road South, between Old Shell Road and Dauphin Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Bankhead Tunnel to be closed June 21-24

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:05:36 GMT

Weather permitting, the Bankhead Tunnel on U.S. Highway 98 in Mobile will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, June 21 until 5 a.m. Monday, June 24 to complete work on the tunnel.

Training vessel docks at terminal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:59:32 GMT

Officers and students of the Texas Maritime Academy, part of Texas A&M University at Galveston, will be visiting Mobile from Monday, June 17 through Tuesday, June 18 at the Alabama Cruise Terminal. It's part of their summer training cruises.

Brandon Estle found guilty of murder

Steve Alexander — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:19 GMT

A Mobile County jury found Brandon Estle guilty of murder on Monday, June 17. Estle is accused of brutally murdering his one-time friend, Justin Hasty, in October 2012.

Details in barge explosion released

Joe Salvatore — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:04:09 GMT

The Coast Guard used interviews, surveillance video, and evidence gathering to piece together what happened on the Mobile river, April 24. Its goal is to prevent future accidents from occurring.

Hundreds flock to beach on Fathers Day

Cory Pippin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:09:30 GMT

As Father's Day weekend comes to a close, hundreds of folks took to the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala. Many people from across the country told FOX10 News they came down for vacation and took the opportunity to spend time as a family.

Distinguished Young Women arrive

Michael Brannon — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:23:15 GMT

Fifty of America's best and brightest Distinguished Young Women set their sights on Mobile. The Distinguished Young Women Class of 2013 arrived in Mobile for the National Finals.

MPD: Driver killed was 16-years-old

Letisha Bush — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:22:56 GMT

Officers became engaged in a pursuit traveling to Government Street at Dauphin Island Parkway, where the driver struck a tree, authorities said. Authorities said the driver, 16-year-old Edna Harris III, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Barge explosion investigation continues

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:13:27 GMT

The Coast Guard launched an investigation into the cause of the April 24, 2013 explosions and fire on board two Kirby tank barges while moored at the Oil Recovery Company Marine Terminal in Mobile.

High speed chase ends in fatality

Letisha Bush — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:44:03 GMT

Authorities said a woman was killed after a high speed chase with a Mobile police officer on Government Street. Mobile Police Department Spokesperson Cpl. Chris Levy said the woman, who has yet to be identified, was driving a stolen car.

Local veteran gets help with home

Candace Murphy — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:36:21 GMT

The Senior Bowl staff and its committee members are teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to help out a local veteran.

Bay Area Food Bank feeds children

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Bay Area Food Bank is partnering with local community organizations to offer free meals to children across southwest Alabama this summer through the Summer Food Service Program.

Sign up for MPD Citizens' Academy

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT

The Mobile Police Department is currently taking applications for the next Citizens’ Academy. The classes will be held one night a week at 6:30 p.m. from August 6 – October 15, 2013. The classes are offered free of charge and help give Mobile citizens an insight into daily police work.

Hit and run victim knows who hit him

Paige Malone — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:20:49 GMT

A Wilmer man who was hit by a car is back at home Friday. The victim, Ernest Mitchell, said he knows who hit him, but he's not upset.

Fishing tournament honors murder victim

Chasity Byrd — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:50:04 GMT

A benefit fishing tournament honors a young man whose life ended tragically. It's now a yearly tradition.

MPD: Officer involved in crash

Michael Brannon — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:01:04 GMT

Mobile Police confirmed a local officer was involved in a collision at the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and Highway 90.

Relief on the way for Prichard Library

Letisha Bush — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:33:26 GMT

Prichard City officials say the purchase of a new air conditioning for the public library has been approved by the city council. This, after patrons complained about the steamy temperature.

One year later, girl still missing

Candace Murphy — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:56:15 GMT

It's been one year to the date since then-14-year-old Brittany Robinson was reported missing by her mother, Tiana Hogue.

Estle takes stand in own defense

Steve Alexander — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:21:07 GMT

Brandon Estle took to the stand Friday, June 14 in his murder trial. He's accused of beating and shooting Justin Hasty in October 2012 then putting his body in a storage container found on property owned by his father.

Bentley goes to Paris for economic trip

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:28:12 GMT

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley is headed to France Friday, June 14 for an economic development trip. He is slated to attend the Paris Air Show. One focus will be recruiting suppliers for the Airbus assembly plant in Mobile.