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New homes for emergency adoption dogs

Renee Dials — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:01:10 GMT

Mobile County officials say 43 dogs have been adopted since dozens were seized from a home in Wilmer Friday, May 17.

George Hall Elem. receives award

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

After a two-year process that involved several initiatives to facilitate student growth, George Hall Elementary School has been named a Lighthouse School of Excellence, the third school in the nation to earn this distinction.

Stolen horse finds his way home

Andrew Perez — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:28:42 GMT

Mobile Police are working an unusual crime after a miniature horse was stolen from a yard and then later returned. It happened outside a home along Sayner Avenue that is being remodeled; made into a privately funded community center.

Judge reviews ticket given to soldier

Russell Colburn — Sat, 18 May 2013 03:07:25 GMT

A Municipal Court Judge is reviewing the traffic ticket a deployed veteran says she received from Mobile while on duty out of the state. Army National Guard Specialist Taqar Mitchell said she never received a citation for driving without lights in July 2012.

County confiscates 50 dogs from home

Letisha Bush — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:44 GMT

A Mobile County woman is being investigated for animal cruelty after deputies said they confiscated nearly 50 dogs out of a home deemed "deplorable" by Mobile County Animal Control.

JJP's first performance since tornado

Cory Pippin — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:01:40 GMT

A long time Mobile staple - the Joe Jefferson Playhouse - which has been closed since the Christmas day tornado damaged it, is preparing for its first performance since the storm. The playhouse, located on South Carlen street, is set to open on May 24 with a play entitled: "Wait Until Dark".

Soldier: "I just want a refund"

Russell Colburn — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:44:45 GMT

A local Army National Guard soldier stationed in Qatar said she came home to a traffic citation given to her while on deployment. Specialist Taqar Mitchell said she paid the nearly $200 ticket after receiving a notice that she had missed her court appearance two months after leaving for overseas.

Job Fair for ex-offenders

Bob Grip — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:32:20 GMT

If you take part in an upcoming job fair at Bishop State Community College, you've already paid the high price of admission.

MPD: Girl witnesses uncle's shooting

Andrew Perez — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:09:39 GMT

Mobile Police are investigating after witnesses say 39-year-old Charles Lind was shot in the head by a neighbor’s son. Relatives said two teens, including the victim’s 12-year-old niece, witnessed the crime.

Owner: Store robbed on my birthday

Joe Salvatore — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:30 GMT

A Mobile store owner said he was robbed at gunpoint on his birthday last week. On Thursday, May 16, Mobile Police gave him the best belated gift he could ask for: a suspect in custody.

Shooting suspect's mother wants peace

Candace Murphy — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:20:21 GMT

Prichard police confirmed they arrested a shooting suspect a family found hiding in a closet in their home.

MPD looking to hire 20 new candidates

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:27:17 GMT

Officials with the Mobile Police Department said they looking to hire 20 police officers. Men and women who are interested can submit their application in person at 1809 Government Street.

Victims' group critical of Abp. Rodi

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:24:50 GMT

A victims’ advocacy group is critical of Mobile Archbishop Thomas Rodi and his response to the announcement that a Mobile priest faces an accusation of sexual abuse of a minor.

Carlos Kennedy guilty of capital murder

Steve Alexander — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:12:18 GMT

The jury that convicted Carlos Kennedy of capital murder must now decide whether to recommend he be executed or serve life in prison without parole.

Dollar General to hire 10,000 employees

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:09:23 GMT

Dollar General is holding 170 career fairs nationwide in an effort to hire 10,000 employees in May. One of the career fairs is Saturday, May 18 in Mobile.

Witnesses: Suspect found in closet

Paige Malone — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:37:36 GMT

Witnesses said a shooting led to a manhunt Wednesday, May 15. Witnesses told FOX10 News police caught the suspect after he hid in a family’s closet for hours.

PD: Suspect leaves baby in car

Chasity Byrd — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:07:39 GMT

Police said around 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 Daryl Lowe stole a vehicle from the Main Event in Theodore while the owner was inside the club. Officials said after Lowe abandoned the van, another discovery was made - a three-month-old baby was inside.

Elderly in Eight Mile want answers

Letisha Bush — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:35 GMT

A senior citizen housing complex in Eight Mile is less than a mile away from the source of a foul chemical odor and seniors are concerned about the possible health risks.

New motorcycles for Mobile Police

Renee Dials — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:16:52 GMT

Mayor Sam Jones and Mobile Police Chief Micheal T. Williams showed off seven new high speed motorcycles added to the police fleet with money from the penny tax.

Pitched puppy suspect pleads guilty

Candace Murphy — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:38 GMT

The woman accused of throwing her Dachshund puppy off her apartment balcony in March 2012 pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty charges Wednesday, May 15.

Carlos Kennedy takes witness stand

Steve Alexander — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:32:48 GMT

Tuesday, a DNA expert testified that blood matching Kennedy's DNA was found in eight locations around White's home, where she was found killed.

Advocacy groups support alleged victim

Andrew Perez — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:42:50 GMT

Victim advocacy groups are reaching out after the alleged victim came forward claiming she had been sexually abused by Father James Havens some 24 years ago.

Bouncer: 'I was just doing my job'

Russell Colburn — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:16:25 GMT

A club bouncer who intervened while two illegal immigrants allegedly raped, beat and sodomized a woman at a local nightclub spoke to FOX10 News. Police said had Herbert McCants and his team not detained the two suspects when they did, an already vicious attack could have been much worse.

City to hunt down unlicensed businesses

Joe Salvatore — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:19:38 GMT

The Mobile City Council voted Tuesday, May 14 to hire a contractor to hunt down businesses operating in the city without a license.

Abuse accusations surround priest

Chasity Byrd — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:04:03 GMT

FOX10 News sat down with Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi Tuesday, May 14. We wanted to speak with the Archbishop about Father James Havens being put on administrative leave after accusations of sexual abuse.

Day 2: Carlos Kennedy murder trial

Steve Alexander — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:07:52 GMT

The capital murder trial of Carlos Kennedy resumed with more testimony. Kennedy is accused in the beating death of Zoa White in June 2010.

Local priest accused of sexual abuse

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:58:40 GMT

The Archdiocese of Mobile confirmed a local priest has been placed on administrative leave following an accusation of sexual abuse.

Barge explosion victim's family speaks

Candace Murphy — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:34:26 GMT

George Erickson is still in the intensive care burn unit at the USA Medical Center nearly three weeks after two barges exploded on the Mobile River.

Repeat offender arrested again

Chasity Byrd — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:20:16 GMT

FOX10 News continues to track repeat offenders, this time with the arrest of Ernest Mitchell. It all happened Saturday, May 11 and deputies say it started with Mitchell stealing not one, but two cars.

PD: Victim raped in nightclub bathroom

Russell Colburn — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:34 GMT

Mobile Police are investigating the rape and beating of a woman at a Mobile nightclub. Police said it happened at the Heat Nightclub on Airport Boulevard. Workers told officials they heard the victim's screams and rushed in to save her.