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Third real estate summit looks at issues
MOBILE, Ala. — Real estate professionals from southwest Alabama and other areas gathered March 10 to discuss current market conditions and exchange ideas about how best to jump-start sales and leasing opportunities. The Gulf Coast Commercial Real Estate Summit III and Market Review, presented by the University of South Alabama Mitchell College of Business Center for Real Estate Studies, focused this year on how to maximize opportunities in what has proved to be a tough time for those buying and
Baldwin County Now at Saturday, March 13, 2010 9:05:04 AMBurglary Ring Arrests
Victims allowed to claim property more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 11:52:04 PM Driving And Texting-The Obstacle Course
So, you think you can drive and text? We set up an obstacle course to see how well drivers can do both. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 10:00:56 PM Past Disciplinary Action For Resigned Police Officer
Mobile Officer Marshall Freeman resigns after allegation of inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 9:01:07 PM Lawmakers Debate Making School Year Shorter
Alabama Legislature is considering two bills that would save money by shortening the school year and help prevent budget cuts and teacher layoffs. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 8:13:15 PM Lesbian Teen Fights School Board
High School Senior wants to take her girlfriend to the prom more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 7:42:14 PM World War II veterans invited to attend Honor Flight assembly
DAPHNE, Ala. — On behalf of Dr. Barry Booth of Honor Flight South Alabama, Bayside Academy invites all World War II Veterans to an Honor Flight Assembly on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:40 a.m., held in Bayside Academy’s Moorer Gym. The assembly will include a video presentation about Honor Flight including footage from its most recent flight from Mobile to Washington on September 16, 2009.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 7:05:03 PM Remembering Longtime Fisherman
We talked with a few people that knew 68-year-old Johnny Ethridge. The retired Mobilian died while fishing on Mobile Bay Friday morning. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 6:35:11 PM Mobile Police Officer Resigns
Marshall Freeman, a 20-year veteran of the department, is accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with an underage girl. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 6:13:14 PM Retired Mobilian Died Boating In Daphne
Authorities say 68-year-old Johnny Ethridge died after what appears to be a boating accident Friday morning. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 5:34:13 PM CPSC Warns of Baby Sling Dangers
Agency Addresses Apparent Suffocation Danger; Other Types of Serious Injuries Reported. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 5:22:39 PM City complex taking shape
SPANISH FORT, Ala. — City leaders will have a much clearer vision for a proposed city complex within seven weeks after the seven architectural firms considered finalists for the project submit renderings and an accompanying presentation during a day-long review process slated for April 27.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 5:05:05 PM U.N. Group Considers Ban on Bluefin Tuna
CITES Will Focus on Proposals to Regulate Shark Trade and Ban on Tuna Prized by Sushi Lovers. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 4:53:07 PM Auburn Fires Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Lebo
The Tigers had losing seasons in five of the six years under Jeff Lebo. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 4:36:13 PM Author and Historian Hugh Ambrose Coming To Fairhope
This unique author event will be Centennial Hall, located on the Fairhope campus of Faulkner State Community College. Tickets are free of charge and available at Page & Palette Bookstore. Seating is limited. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 4:16:45 PM Loxley Council approves requests
LOXLEY, Ala. — The council heard from Mayor Billy Middleton, March 8 who said that there are two openings on the industrial development board and one opening on the town’s personnel board. If a Loxley resident is interested in those positions, they should contact Middleton or the Town Clerk. All members of the council were present for the meeting.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 3:05:04 PM Two People Set Home On Fire For Insurance Money
Mobile Fire-Rescue says Richard Ferrell and Janet Champion were having trouble making mortgage payments so they set their home on fire in hopes of collecting the insurance money. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 2:57:30 PM Local Teacher Arrested On Sex Charges
A St. Martin High School teacher is charged with molesting a student. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 2:41:28 PM Elderly Florida Man Robs Banks To Pay His Mortgage
73-year-old James Bruce is accused of robbing three banks. He told police he needed the money to pay his mortgage. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 2:31:27 PM Looking for the best soup
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. — Who has the best soup? No, this isn’t a rerun of the Seinfeld “Soup Nazi” bit, but several area cooks squared off at the George P. Thames Senior Center Friday, Feb. 26 to see who would win bragging rights for the year. The event also made money for the Senior Center’s activities, said Sarah Duncan, the Senior Center’s director.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 1:05:48 PM Budding Scientists at the Exploreum
The Exploreum making science fun during Spring Break Camp! There's still time to sign-up. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 12:31:30 PM Authorities ID Daphne Boating Death
A Mobile man is dead after what appears to be a boating accident in Daphne. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 12:16:59 PM Free Prom Dresses
Local high school girls who need a prom dress can get one free at Bel Air Mall, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here for details. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 11:25:49 AM Hog Wild Festival This Weekend
The 9th annual BBQ Championship & Hog Wild Festival will be held on March 12th and 13th at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 11:10:24 AM With cash available, Bay Minette opts to finance expenditures
BAY MINETTE — Finance was again the main topic of conversation for the Bay Minette City Council as the group convened for a special-called meeting Monday morning to discuss capital needs and how to fund them.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 11:05:03 AM Gold fund raiser to benefit BMPD
BAY MINETTE — The Bay Minette Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association is hosting a fundraiser where participants get paid.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 11:05:03 AM Settlement looks promising in one court case
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Last week, just before litigation was set to take off in a Bay Minette circuit court over a runway construction project at the Fairhope airport, the parties decided to settle the case.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 11:05:02 AM Electronics/Computer Recycling
On Saturday, March 20, Keep Mobile Beautiful will host our Electronics/Computer Recycling event from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 11:04:12 AM Deadline Looms For Herman Thomas
Today is the deadline for Former Circuit Court Judge Herman Thomas to appeal the Alabama State Bar's decision to revoke his law license. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 10:57:12 AM Lesbian Teen Faces Class Over Nixed Prom
Constance McMillen Stands Up to Mississippi School District, Sues, In Hope "This Will Help People Later On". more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 10:37:23 AM Pensacola Teenager Arrested For Father’s Murder
Police say 14-year-old Warren Williams shot his father multiple times Thursday night. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 10:10:09 AM Body of Missing Boater Found In Daphne
The body of a missing boater in Baldwin County has been found. more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 9:37:03 AM Smith: School jobs will be lost, with or without tax
LOXLEY, Ala. — The Baldwin County Board of Education met in a special work session Tuesday, March 9. All members, except for Elmer McDaniel were present for the meeting.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 9:05:04 AM HK execs talk design
BAY MINETTE — Executives from Hybrid Kinetic Motors have been in town this week finalizing plans on its multi-billion-dollar plant that will be built on the new industrial mega site north of Bay Minette.
Baldwin County Now at Friday, March 12, 2010 9:05:04 AM Local Soldier Returns to Mobile
Special Homecoming for Jeremy Nelson more
WKRG.com at Friday, March 12, 2010 12:05:22 AM Be Your Best Self
The New DeBakey Drug Education Vehicle is on tour. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:46:00 PM 94 year old Scam Victim
Woman becomes victim of fake utility workers more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:44:19 PM Prichard Water System Passes Important Test
But will water rates go down? more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 11:33:51 PM Mobile’s Dr. Sid Phillips Enjoying Celebrity at 85
Dr. Sid Phillips portrayed in HBO series 'The Pacific.' more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:36:23 PM Shelter Pets Need Help
County officials are making a renewed push to adopt more animals from local shelters in Mobile. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:20:31 PM Toddler Recovering After Dog Attack
Animal control officials say a little girl was the victim of a vicious attack in Semmes. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 7:12:58 PM Single Moms On The Rise
Babies in Mobile County are being born to single mothers at a higher rate than the rest of the state. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:57:46 PM Town Of Elberta Could Layoff Employees
Decline in local tax revenue could force town of Elberta to layoff workers, but mayor says not in the near future. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:43:44 PM RV Stopped On I-10 Had Indoor Marijuana Grow
Agents with the Narcotics Task Force of Jackson County stopped a pickup truck towing a camper trailer on Interstate 10 for careless driving and expired tags. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:38:24 PM Worshippers Sick After Gulping Snail Slime
Man who Practices Traditional African Religion told Followers to Ingest Mucus. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:32:50 PM Raw Video: 168 Arrested at Metallica Concert
Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse rioting concert goers in Bogota on Wednesday after hundreds of fans tried to break into a Metallica concert. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:25:44 PM City’s bond rating jumps
DAPHNE, Ala. — Standard & Poor’s Rating Services raised the city of Daphne’s bond rating from A+ to AA last week as Moody’s Investor Services improved its rating of the city from A1 to AA3, and the improvements could have a quick and noticeable impact on the city’s finances.
Baldwin County Now at Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:05:05 PM Deputy Faces Another 5 Counts Of Child Sex Abuse, 125 Total
Santa Rosa County Deputy Mitchell Tomlinson was arrested Tuesday on 120 counts of child sex abuse. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement tacked on an additional 5 counts today. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:53:52 PM Miss. School Prom Off After Lesbian’s Date Request
Miss. School Drops Prom After Lesbian Student Asks To Bring Date; Student Calls It Retaliation. more
WKRG.com at Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:25:52 PM Police investigate mysterious deaths
SILVERHILL — A mother and daughter, Samantha Combs , 18, and her mother, Donna Henderson, 52, were found just before midnight Monday, March 8 in their mobile home.
Baldwin County Now at Thursday, March 11, 2010 3:05:04 PM
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