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Sex crimes suspect seeks lower bond

Andrew Perez — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:18:11 GMT

The only woman so far accused in a shocking sex crimes investigation in Baldwin County is expected to face a judge Thursday June, 20.

Prichard celebrates start of Juneteenth

Russell Colburn — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:00:07 GMT

People of Prichard came together the night of Wednesday, June 19 to honor a piece of African American history. It was the start of Juneteenth 2013, a look back at the Union soldiers entering Galveston, Texas, declaring the end of the Civil War and the liberation of all slaves.

Victim's friend: He was always smiling

Russell Colburn — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:27:30 GMT

On Wednesday, June 19, close friends of Forrest Little gathered on the bluffs near Fairhope pier to honor his memory and share stories. Eufaula Police said 18-year-old Little was killed in a car accident Saturday, June 15.

Ted Snow pleads guilty in federal court

Andrew Perez — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:22:14 GMT

Wednesday, June 19 the US Attorney’s Office announced that repeat offender Ted Snow has entered a guilty plea in federal court.

Charges dropped in alleged assault

Candace Murphy — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:31:41 GMT

Police said charges were dismissed against two teens accused of assault at a Baldwin County baseball park.

Standing water causes residents concern

Joe Salvatore — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:22:34 GMT

Residents on Barbour Drive face a stretch of road submersed in water, and they said it’s not a new occurrence.

Burglars strike with young boy inside

Chasity Byrd — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:58:12 GMT

Frightening moments in one Mobile neighborhood as burglars break into a home thinking it was empty, but a young boy was inside. It happened before noon at a home off a busy Airport Boulevard.

Family prepares for status hearing

Letisha Bush — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:31:02 GMT

The family of a beloved reverend and barber is keeping his memory alive as they prepare for his murder trial. According to Prichard Police Department, a man walked into Sam Richardson’s shop November 22, 2011 and repeatedly struck him while a second suspect stood and watched from outside.

DOC: Guard attacked at Holman Prison

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:53:04 GMT

Department of Corrections Officials tell FOX10 News, on Tuesday, June 18, at 8:15 p.m., a prisoner attacked a guard and during the attack another guard was attacked by another prison inmate.

Teen charged in missing baby case

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:49:32 GMT

Authorities say an Alabama teenager is charged in the alleged abduction of a 10-month-old boy who was found in Texas. Police say 19-year-old Breanna Nicole Walker of Birmingham is charged with kidnapping.

Judge handed down sentence to Myers

Hal Scheurich — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:11:23 GMT

Britnea Myers was sentenced on Wednesday, June 19, for the 2011 stabbing death of her husband Timothy Myers. Throughout the trial, Myers claimed she killed her husband in self defense but prosecutors said evidence showed otherwise.

Filming for car chase scene takes place

Steve Alexander — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:09:00 GMT

Officials announced that 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.

Train derails, narrowly misses taxi cab

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:33:24 GMT

An Alabama cab driver had a near-miss with a freight train when it derailed in Talladega.

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.

City will study impact of Hangout Fest

Matt Barrentine — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:03:35 GMT

Is the Hangout Fest worth it? That’s the question city leaders are asking in Gulf Shores. A study is being considered that would give hard numbers on the economic impacts of the concert, but some residents want the social impacts explored as well.

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.

New tax credits limited to transfers

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:58:34 GMT

Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school.

Police: Teen may be linked to break-ins

Russell Colburn — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:00:36 GMT

Gulf Shores police believe a 15-year-old juvenile may be responsible for a series of commercial burglaries and vehicle break-ins. He was caught after a neighbor called in a suspicious person on West Beach Boulevard.

Missing Child Alert from Birmingham

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:19:42 GMT

The Alabama Department of Public Safety has released a Missing Child Media Alert out of the Birmingham area. Officials say 14-year-old Dor'Sayde Gathright took 2-month-old De'Anthony Kelly and got into a 2010 silver Dodge Charger early Monday, June 17.

Ala. Rep. Fincher running for US House

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:08:31 GMT

Republican state Rep. Chad Fincher of Semmes has joined the crowded field to replace U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner in Alabama's 1st District congressional race.

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.

Ala. governor reinstating merit raises

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:26:37 GMT

Many Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Gov. Robert Bentley says he plans to reinstate merit raises starting Jan. 1. State employees got their last merit raises and cost-of-living raises in late 2008.

Southern GOP leaders meeting in Alabama

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:26:34 GMT

Republican leaders from 10 Southern states are meeting in Alabama to plan strategies for making new GOP inroads across the region.

Fairhope native killed in car crash

Candace Murphy — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:48:20 GMT

A recent graduate of Fairhope High School died Saturday, June 15 in a car crash. Forrest Little was killed when his car collided with an 18-wheeler in Eufaula, Alabama, according to Eufaula police.

Blue Collar Country delays announcement

Russell Colburn — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:35:59 GMT

It has been about three weeks since Blue Collar Country was supposed to host a "major announcement" at the construction site off of the Foley Beach Expressway near Baldwin County 20. Now, we're told it could be three more before we hear the big news.

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.