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CAC sees increase of child sex abuse

Derica Williams — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:37:11 GMT

Sadly, The Child Advocacy Center said lately it's seen a spike in child sex abuse cases in Mobile County.

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.

Volunteer Mobile takes on Web 2.0

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:09 GMT

Volunteer Mobile is revamping communication tactics by taking on Web 2.0 as a way to reach out to volunteers, charities and businesses

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dentist arrested for Medicaid fraud

Liz Nelson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:27:16 GMT

Attorney General Troy King announced Wednesday the arrest of an Alabama dentist on charges of Medicaid fraud and first-degree theft of property.

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.

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.

Saraland Police mum on murder-suicide

Renee Dials — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:12:38 GMT

Police investigating the deaths on Pake Road say it was a murder-suicide. But Saraland police aren't saying much about the investigation.

Strong reaction to advice on mammograms

Renee Dials — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:12:09 GMT

Officials and women in Mobile are reacting to the government's controversial new guidelines for mammograms.

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.

Murder-suicide on Pake Road

Renee Dials — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:04 GMT

Saraland Police Tuesday identified the victims of a murder-suicide. They were 65-year-old Shelby Lathan and 68-year-old Robert Lathan.

See pirates at Mobile Int'l Festival!

Liz Nelson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:24:47 GMT

Captain Jack Sparrow arrived at Fort Conde in Mobile Tuesday to prepare to conquer the Mobile International Festival!

Iron Bowl pet adoption rivalry

Dani Dials — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:05:01 GMT

The Mobile County Animal Shelter, 7665 Howells Ferry Road, will hold an Iron Bowl Adoption Event from this Wednesday to Wednesday of next week, keeping a tally of which fans adopt the most animals in anticipation of the real matchup over Thanksgiving weekend.

Officials talk tankers, draft proposals

Renee Dials — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:42:39 GMT

Update: Mobile Mayor Sam Jones is headed to Washington D.C. Tuesday morning to personally join in on the tanker fight.

Teen remembered for smile, love of life

Derica Williams — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:35:13 GMT

Friends and family said goodbye to a Faith Academy student that was killed. Mac Chatom was hit by a vehicle while jogging along Cody Road. Loved ones held a wake and funeral service for the teen Monday.

LoDa Project to stop feeding homeless?

Cherish Lombard — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:32:30 GMT

The LoDa project was started in 2005 by Aaron Hunt as a way to "serve the city of Mobile." He says it started out as picking up trash and washing windows, but then started helping those in need. Now Hunt may be forced to quit.

Salvation Army Angel Tree kicks off

Renee Dials — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:52:45 GMT

The Salvation Army kicked off it's Angel Tree Program in Mobile this weekend.

Appeal of Ala. death row inmate denied

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:41:33 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down an appeal by Alabama death row inmate Thomas Whisenhant.

Mobile welcomes Panamanian ambassador

Liz Nelson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:12:36 GMT

The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) joined the City of Mobile, U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner and U.S. Rep. Artur Davis in welcoming the Panamanian ambassador to the United States during Monday's press conference and tour at the Port of Mobile.

Home invasion, victim held at gunpoint

Renee Dials — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:46:19 GMT

Mobile police are looking for two robbery suspects. Police say it was just after dark Saturday when robbers invaded a man's house on Stinson Court.