Local News Archive

Four Parades Take to the Streets in Downtown Mobile
We're just nine days away from Fat Tuesday. And on Saturday night, folks didn't let a little cool weather keep them away from a jam packed day with parades.

Learning About the Candidates at the Common Sense Campaign
Local voters gathered at the Semmes Community Center on Saturday to learn more about the candidates running for state and local offices.

Singer Whitney Houston Dies
Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Local School Takes on Tree Planting Project
Clark-Shaw Magnet School is now home to 50 new trees after a massive planting project on Saturday.

Dozens Rally for Toddler Battling Cancer
Dozens showed up in support of a young girl battling brain, lung and liver cancer.

A Day Packed with Parades
Just nine days until Fat Tuesday and as always downtown Mobile was packed with revelers.

Group Challenges Reports on 8-year Alabama Oil Spill
An environmental group says oil wells leaking off Alabama's Gulf coast since Hurricane Ivan damaged them nearly eight years ago have discharged far more oil than official government estimates.

Alabama Lawmakers Working on Immigration Law Changes
Alabama legislative leaders say a bill will be ready in a couple of weeks that will make changes to the state's tough immigration law.

Alabama Switches Debit Providers for Unemployment
Thousands of jobless Alabamians who use state-issued debit cards to get their unemployment benefits will soon be getting new cards in the mail.

Feds Deny Part of Florida Medicaid Proposal
Lawmakers' quest to expand a Medicaid privatization program statewide has been dealt a blow from federal health officials.

Brave Toddler Fighting Cancer
The doctors have given up, but a brave little 2-year-old is not letting cancer get her down.

Mardi Gras Parades Friday: Inca in Mobile, AML's in Daphne
The Order of Inca rocked downtown Mobile Friday night. Across the bay in Daphne, Apollo's Mystic Ladies strutted their stuff down the streets of downtown Daphne.

Inside Look at RV City
Each Mardi Gras there's a peculiar little city that pops up just under the I-10 bridge downtown. It's called RV City and it's an annual staple for Mobile's Mardi Gras, that has a lot of fun packed into it itself.

Theodore High School Students Have Stuff Stolen During Parade
Theodore High School students had their stuff stolen while they marched in Thursday's Mardi Gras parade.

Mardi Gras Outreach
When it comes to carnival, the Conde Cavaliers believe no one should go without .

Hangout Music Fest Advance Tickets Sell Out
It only took half an hour for advance-price tickets for the Hangout Music Fest to sell out.

Orange Beach Murder Suspect Posts $100k Bail
An Orange Beach man accused of killing his own friend posted $100,000 bond Friday afternoon.

President Obama Revamps Contraceptive Law
In an attempt to squelch the controversy between the Catholic church and the U.S. Government, President Obama revamped a new birth control policy Friday.

Order of Inca Battle the Elements
Rain won't put a damper on tonight's Mardi Gras Festivities.

Fire at Automotive Shop on Airport Blvd.
The owner of Rhino Linings was inside the business when the fire started and he called 911 for help.

Prichard Police Investigating Apparent Murder Suicide
39-year-old Ronald Coleman, Jr. and his girlfriend, 39-year-old Charmeall Powe were found dead in a home on Sasser Drive this morning.

'Anonymous' Hackers Target City of Mobile Websites
In an online news release Friday, the group says it accessed the personal information of more than 46,000 Alabama citizens.

Police: 2 Die in Apparent Murder-Suicide
According to investigators, sometime last night on Sasser Drive in Prichard, 39 year old Ronald Coleman, Jr and his girlfriend, 39 year old Charmeall Powe began to argue.

Hackers Claim Attack on Alabama Government Websites
Computer hackers claiming to be from the loose-knit group known as Anonymous say they have broken into several Alabama law enforcement and government websites.

Police: Speed a Factor in Gulfport Fatality
Gulfport police say a 26-year-old man who died in a traffic accident was speeding and apparently had avoided a head-on collision before his car hit a guard rail.

Miss. Lawmaker: 'Gulf of America' Bill Was a Joke
The sponsor of a bill that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" says all the people outraged about the proposal have missed its satirical intent.

Guilty Lobbyist to Testify in Ala. Gambling Trial
A casino lobbyist who pleaded guilty to conspiracy will be among the first witnesses in the retrial of Alabama's gambling corruption case.

Miss Bishop State Badly Injured in Wreck with Drunk Driver
Eukheria Collins is a star saxophone player, débutante and college homecoming queen. Just days ago, she almost lost it all because of a drunk driver.

2 Charges Dropped Against BLB Mayor
Two of nine federal charges against Bayou La Batre Mayor Stan Wright were thrown out Thursday.

Big Plans Possible for Brookley
The City of Mobile Council President said Thursday that big things are coming to the Brookley Aeroplex this year.

Alabama Voters Frustrated, Undecided
It's been a rollercoaster race, and in the past week Rick Santorum is riding a wave of support. But many Alabama voters are still unsure who they will support in the GOP race.

Order of Polka Dots Kicking Off Big Mardi Gras Weekend
The ladies hit the streets this Thursday night.

Fresh Market Coming to Jubilee Square
The high-end grocery store is moving to the Daphne shopping center where there's been a flurry of activity the past year.

Orange Beach Makes First Murder Arrest in 5 Years
Jon Washington told police it was an accident-- but tonight, he's behind bars charged with murder.

Catholic Conundrum: Church, Government at Odds over Law
A political fire storm in Washington, D.C. is hitting home for thousands in our area. A new federal regulation requires religious employers to provide health insurance coverage the Catholic Church finds morally reprehensible.

Police Chief Unveils New Information About Officer's Stabbing
Chief Micheal T. Williams says suspect Lawrence Wallace had a handcuff key and somehow managed to free himself before arriving at Metro Jail

Judge Excludes Testimony from Gulf Oil Spill Trial
A federal judge has ruled out testimony about a deadly 2005 explosion at a BP PLC refinery in Texas from the first phase of a trial over the oil giant's liability for the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Alabama House Passes 1st Bill of 2012 Session
The Republican leadership in the Alabama House has kept the promise to devote the early days of the 2012 session to economic development legislation.

Mississippi Soldier Dies of Medical Condition in Afghanistan
The military says a soldier from Mississippi has died from a medical condition unrelated to combat in Afghanistan.

Deal or Dud: The Mighty Fixit
The Mighty Fixit claims to stop leaks and seal in seconds.

Legislative Panels OK Bills to Create Ala. Jobs
Committees approved more than a half-dozen bills aimed at creating jobs and bringing new industry to Alabama on the Legislature's first committee meeting day of the year.

Opening Statements Set in Alabama Gambling Retrial
Opening statements are set to begin in the retrial of Alabama's gambling corruption case in Montgomery.

President to Free 10 States of "No Child Left Behind"
The Associated Press has learned that President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law.

State, Local Leaders Hope to Change Police Pension Policy
Fallen Mobile Police Officer Steven Green's family may be left in the dark when it comes to his pension from the city.

Donations Taken for Pensacola Family who Lost Girls in House Fire
Donations are needed for a family in Pensacola who lost two little girls in a house fire. Te'Johnna Sanford and Te'Laysia Jackson were killed in a fire.

Jury Selection in Case Against BLB Mayor Expected March 5
A motion to continue the federal trial against Bayou La Batre Mayor Stan Wright and his daughter has been denied.

LOCAL 15 Mourns the Loss of General Manager Bob Dunn
The LOCAL 15 team is coping with a loss inside our own family. Our Vice President and General Manager Bob Dunn passed away suddenly Tuesday night.

Police Wives Paying Tribute to Fallen Officer
Police families were among the thousands who lined the funeral procession route to pay tribute to Officer Steven Green.

Fellow Officers Rally Together After Loss of Officer Steven Green
"We lost someone we care very dearly for," says Mobile Police Chief Micheal T. Williams, "someone we love. We lost a brother."

Possible Scams After Purple Hearted Puppies Neglect Discovery
Humane Officials say scammers are advertising for these pets on sites like Craigslist, but they are only trying to get your money.

Thousands Line the Streets to Follow Funeral Procession
Thousands of supporters lined the streets of Prichard, to Mobile, to Theodore on Wednesday, to pay their respects and follow the funeral procession for fallen Officer Steven Green.

Fallen Officer Steven Green Laid to Rest
He gave his life serving our community. On Wednesday, Officer Steven Green was laid to rest. Hundreds of people, including family, friends and fellow officers, gathered in Prichard for Green's funeral.

Shooting Suspect Set to Go on Trial for Murder
The suspect charged with gunning down a man while he was pumping gas last year will go on trial for murder.

Funeral Services for Fallen Officer Steven Green
Family, friends and fellow officers are gathered at Sunlight District Auditorium in Prichard to pay their respects to fallen Officer Steven Green.

Firefighters Battling Blaze at Goodwill Easter Seals
Firefighters in Mobile worked Wednesday morning to extinguish a massive fire at the Goodwill Easter Seals on Airport Boulevard, near Mobile Regional Airport.

Tebow to Speak at Cancer Benefit in Montgomery
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is coming to Montgomery.

Valentine's Immigration Rally Planned at Ala Statehouse
Opponents of Alabama's law on illegal immigration are planning a Valentine's Day demonstration at the Statehouse in Montgomery.

Day 3 of Jury Selection in Ala. Gambling Retrial
Jury selection for the retrial of Alabama's gambling corruption case is entering its third day in Montgomery.

$5K Raised for Green Family at Fundraiser
Five thousand dollars was raised Tuesday night at The Brick Yard in downtown Mobile for Officer Steven Green's Family.

Fallen Officer Remembered
Family, friends and fellow officers gathered to remember Officer Steven Green. A wake was held at Radney Funeral Home Tuesday night. Hundreds showed up to pay their respects to the fallen officer. He was stabbed to death Friday at Mobile Metro Jail after transporting a robbery suspect.

Big Names for Hangout Festival 2012
The 2012 Hangout Music Festival will feature headliners Dave Matthews Band and Jack White officials announced Tuesday.

Vote to Raise Orange Beach Mayor's Salary
The Orange Beach City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night that will raise the annual salary of it's mayor.

City Council Votes Unanimously to Build Airport Boulevard Publix
Despite some very vocal opposition from neighbors, the City of Mobile has cleared plans for another Publix location, at a high-traffic intersection in mobile.

Extension Cord Sparked Fire That Killed 2 Pensacola Girls
Investigators say the cord was in the 8 and 10-year-old girls' room.

Clifford Thomas, "Dancin' Machine," Back Up to Full Speed This Mardi Gras
When he's not volunteering at USA's Children and Women's Hospital, the self-proclaimed "Dancin' Machine" is spreading the joy and jubilation of Mardi Gras, especially this time of year.

Alabama Facing 25 Percent Budget Cut
Alabama's governor says next year's budget for state agencies will be 25 percent less than this year's budget, but he will oppose efforts to raise taxes to close the gap.

Paying Respects to Officer Green with a Memorial Book
In the wake of the stabbing death of Mobile Police Officer Steven Green, Mobilians are leaving messages of comfort in a memorial book.

Working Moms: Working from Home
When you have children and you still want to work, is it easier to find a job where you can work from home? For some parents, they say working at home is better for them, as long as there are boundaries.

Wake, Visitation for Fallen Officer Steven Green
Family, friends and fellow officers are gathering at Radney Funeral Home to pay their respects to fallen Officer Steven Green.

Mayor Sam Jones on Officer Green's Death
Mayor Sam Jones is speaking out about the investigation into the murder of Officer Steven Green. Many questions remain unanswered about exactly how this tragedy occurred.

Mobile Police Officers Make $11,000 Fake Marijuana Bust
Four men have been busted by narcotics officers for allegedly selling newly-illegal drugs meant to simulate marijuana. It went down last night around 6:30 at two Spring Hill convenience stores.

AEA Lays Out Goals in Advance of Regular Session
The powerful Alabama Education Association laid out its legislative agenda in advance of Tuesday's start to the regular session of the state Legislature.

GOP Lawmakers Seek to Lower Ala., Legislative Pay
Several Republican legislators are working on a plan to lower the Legislature's compensation.

Judge Allocates Time for Start of Oil Spill Trial
A federal judge has set aside nearly seven hours for opening statements in a trial over the deadly rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico that resulted in the nation's worst offshore oil spill.

Ala. Legislators to Get Gloomy Budget Forecasts
Legislators arriving in Montgomery for the start of the 2012 legislative session will get hit with bad news.

Day 2 of Jury Selection for Ala. Gambling Retrial
Attorneys in Alabama's gambling corruption retrial are scheduled to start a second day of jury selection in Montgomery.

Immigration, Jobs to be Hot Topics in Ala. Legislative Session
Alabama's Legislature will convene Tuesday in Montgomery for the 2012 session with a lot of hot topics to discuss. From immigration to jobs, we're giving you a sneak peek at what's planned in Montgomery from House Speaker Mike Hubbard.

BCSO: Burglary Suspect is Armed and Dangerous
Deputies are searching for a guy who's broken into two homes in the Marlow and Summerdale areas.

Police Chaplain Helps Fellow Officers Cope with Loss
Police chaplain's are working to help fellow officers and family cope with the death of Officer Steven Green. He was killed Friday as he was transporting a robbery suspect to Metro Jail.

Honor Flag Arrives for Officer Steven Green Memorial
It has flown in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ground Zero in New York. And today it left Miami for Pensacola on it's journey to it's newest destination, Mobile, Alabama.

Mobile County: Slain Officer Acted By the Book
The Gulf Coast Law Enforcement community is looking at policy and procedures after this tragedy.

2 Girls Killed in Early Morning House Fire
A Pensacola family has been ripped apart by a fire that destroyed their home and took the lives of two little girls. It happened just after 1:30 a.m. this morning at a home on West Gregory Street.

Deadbeat Parents Owe Millions in Mobile, Baldwin Counties
Thousands of families in our area are wondering when the next child support check will come. For many parents, the answer is never. More than $200 million is owed to families just in Mobile and Baldwin counties alone.

Honor Flag Honoring Fallen Officer Arrives in Mobile
Dozens of officers lined Pensacola International Airport on Monday for the arrival of the Honor Flag for fallen Officer Steven Green.

Sheriff Sheds Light on What Led Up to Officer Green's Death
We're learning new details about what happened leading up to Officer Steven Green's death. Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran is shedding some light on how suspect Lawrence Wallace could have done this.

Owners Can Claim Pets from Purple Hearted Puppies
Monday was the first day folks whose pets were being boarded at Purple Hearted Puppies can claim them.

Funeral Arrangements for Fallen Officer
An officer stabbed to death by a robbery suspect on Friday will be laid to rest this week. The services are open to the public. Click on the story to see the funeral procession.

Fallen Officer's Widow Speaks Out
It's been less than 72 hours since Mobile Police Officer Steven Green was stabbed to death by a robbery suspect at Metro Jail. Monday, his widow spoke out.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Mississippi Execution
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the execution of Mississippi death row inmate Edwin Hart Turner.

Alabama PSC President Wants AT&T to Drop Unlisted Fee
The president of Alabama's Public Service Commission wants AT&T to drop the fee it charges customers who have unlisted numbers.

Car Makers Asked to Oppose Alabama Immigration Law
Opponents of Alabama's law on illegal immigration are asking the state's international automakers to help them fight for repeal.

House Speaker Mike Hubbard Talks About Upcoming Session
Alabama's legislative session starts Tuesday.

Flames Trap 2 Pensacola Girls in House Fire
UPDATE: The Pensacola Fire Department is on scene of a residential structure fire at 2000 W. Gregory St.

Group of College Friends Watches Super Bowl Each Year
It has all the trappings of the traditional Super Bowl party, lots of food, lots of friends, and, of course, a TV. But few Super Bowl parties have been going on since 1975!

Hidden Weapons Easy to Get, Cheap
Three days after Mobile policeman Steven Green was fatally stabbed, questions are being raised about the medallion necklace used by his killer.

Family Says Suspect May Have Made Medallion
We're learning more about Lawrence Wallace, who killed Officer Steven Green Friday afternoon. Before Wallace over powered Green in the sally port at Mobile Metro Jail, LOCAL 15 News taped him getting into a police cruiser.

Family of Fallen Officer: He Died Doing What He Loved
Friends and family of fallen Mobile Police Officer Steven Green lifted their spirits with prayer at a church service Sunday morning.

Hurricane Bowl: Long Beach Team Tops in 5 states
Long Beach High School students have a chance at a national title after beating 21 other teams from five Southern states in a contest of ocean science knowledge.

6 Injured as Car Hits Ambulance in Pensacola
Five people are being treated with minor injuries after a car hit an ambulance on its way to an emergency in Pensacola. A child who was watching ran into the street and was hit by a car, but was not taken to the hospital.

Death of Defendant Affects Alabama Gambling Retrial
Jury selection for the retrial in Alabama's gambling corruption case starts Monday after a one-week delay caused by the death of one of the defendants.

Witnesses Recall Deadly Officer Stabbing
Local 15 News is learning more about exactly happened inside the sally port at Mobile Metro Jail on Friday, where a Mobile Police Officer was stabbed and killed.

Tons of Chocolate at the Chocolate Festival
It's a celebration of all things chocolate! The Penelope House held its 4th annual Mobile Chocolate Festival Satruday at the Mobile Civic Center Expo Hall.

Bayport Parading Society Parade Rolls!
The second parade in Mobile took to the streets of downtown Mobile Saturday. Folks were lined up, waiting to catch throws and having a good time!

Family Comes Face-to-Face with Man Accused of Killing Officer
The McCarter family was moving in to their new home when they came face to face with Lawrence Wallace, moments after police say he stabbed a Mobile police officer to death.

Learning More About Suspect Lawrence Wallace
Local 15 News is learning more about the man accused of stabbing a Mobile Police officer. Police sources tell us that Wallace is the father of a child who's grandfather is a Mobile County Sheriff's Deputy.

Funeral Planned for Alabama Officer Slain by Suspect
Funeral arrangements are being made for a Mobile police officer who was fatally stabbed while bringing a suspect to jail.

DA: Killing of Mobile Suspect Seems Justified
A district attorney says police appear to have been justified in shooting a Mobile man suspected of fatally stabbing one officer taking him to jail.

Sheriff's Department Investigating Homicide
The Mobile County Sheriff's Department is investigating a Saturday morning homicide off Lott Road.

DFA Overseeing Program to Help Strengthen Homes
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says he is working with legislators on a bill that would require insurers to offer discounts to homeowners who have strengthened homes against wind damage.

Alabama Legislature Enters 2nd Year With GOP Control
The Alabama Legislature is preparing to enter its second regular session since Republicans took control in 2010 for the first time in more than a century.

Man Gets DUI Between Applying for, Getting Pardon
Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and parole officials say they didn't know a man was charged with DUI after a fatal wreck that happened between the time his pardon application was investigated and when Barbour granted it.

Suspect Told Reporters Earlier: 'See Y’all in a Minute'
“This is all part of a movie man,” robbery suspect Lawrence Wallace told reporters as he was led out of Mobile Police headquarters. “See y’all in a minute.”

Fellow Officers Remember Officer Green
Mobile Mayor Sam Jones, Police Chief Micheal T. Williams and hundreds of fellow officers converged at USA Medical Center Friday evening to meet with family members and to pray.

Police Chief Williams: 'We Are a Grieving Family'
Mobile Police Chief Micheal T. Williams held a press conference late Friday night to speak about the death of Officer Steven Green.

UPDATED: Mobile Police Officer Killed, Suspect Dead
A Mobile police officer was stabbed Friday afternoon.

More Troops Headed in and out of Camp Shelby
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center is preparing for a troop increase for mobilization and demobilization training through April.

Judge: Halliburton Cement Specialist Can Testify
A federal judge will allow a Halliburton cement specialist at the heart of decisions that led to the blowout of a BP-owned well in 2010 to testify - against the wishes of BP.

Coroner: Gambling Defendant's Death Natural
A coroner says gambling trial defendant Ray Crosby died from natural causes.

AL, GA and FL Team up to Promote 'Move Over' Law
Concerned with the safety of law enforcement officers who have pulled over to the side of the road, Alabama, Florida and Georgia are teaming up to promote so-called "Move Over" laws that require motorists give police more space.

Michael Foods Widens Egg Recall
A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination.

Another Publix Grocery Store is Approved for Mobile.
The planning commission approved a Publix to be built at the corner of Hillcrest and Cottage Hill Roads.

Baldwin County School Board Will Not Move Forward with Rezoning
School leaders in Baldwin County will not be moving forward with a rezoning proposal.

Packed House at Baldwin Rezoning Meeting
Hundreds of parents showed up at Elberta Elementary School Thursday night to hear the school board's proposal for rezoning. That proposal could mean changing intermediate schools into elementary schools.

ADEM Confirms Strange Smell Origin
Investigators are zeroing in on the source of a foul smell in Eight Mile which has people living there holding their noses.

Drops of Danger: Hidden Bacteria in your Shower
Could what makes you clean be making you sick? Sounds unlikely. But it's true. Harmful bacteria can grow anywhere that's warm and moist even in your showerhead.

Local Ice Cream Shop Mixing Up MoonPie Ice Cream
Cammie Wayne is owner of Cammie's Old Dutch Ice Cream. Old Dutch has been a Mobile tradition for more than 40 years. That's not quite as long as Mardi Gras, but Cammie has found a way to combine the two and she does it using Mobile's official Mardi Gras confection... the Chattanooga Moon Pie!

New Parking Rules for Mardi Gras
One very popular spot for Mardi Gras revelers to pull up their cars is now off limits.

USA Uses Coasters to Detect Date Rape Drugs
University of South Alabama Campus Police are raising awareness about date rape drugs, and giving students a tool to protect themselves against them. Aramark and the USA Police Department purchased Date Rape Drug Detector coasters to distribute to students.

MPD: Hit and Run Suspect Wrecks While Driving Away
Mobile Police say a man who side-swiped a vehicle on Government Street ended up in a serious wreck while driving recklessly away from the scene.

Theodore Student Threatened to "Shoot Up School" on Facebook
Parents say they were left in the dark about a student's Facebook post that threatened a school shooting. The school never went into lock down and an alert never went out to parents.

Police: Student Threatened to 'Shoot Up' Middle School on Facebook
Word of a shooting threat at a local middle school had parents on guard Thursday. Mobile Police say a Hankins Middle School student threatened to "shoot up the school" on Facebook.

Police Find Documents, More Dead Animals At Purple Hearted Puppies
Summerdale Police returned with a new search warrant at the site of Purple Hearted Puppies Thursday. They found more animal corpses and seized financial documents.

Pardoned Killer to Fight Mississippi Return
A convicted murderer who left Mississippi after being pardoned by former Gov. Haley Barbour seems poised to fight attempts to force him to return from Wyoming.

GOP Leader Helps Pay Dem's Lawyers
The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate has helped pay the legal bills of a Democratic senator acquitted of all charges in Alabama's gambling corruption investigation.

Vicksburg Mayor Accused of Sexual Harassment
The former chief of staff for Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield has sued him for sexual harassment.

Injuries in Morning Wreck in George Wallace Tunnel
Traffic seems to be moving again after a five car accident in the Eastbound Lane of the George Wallace Tunnel Thursday morning.

Pa. Groundhog 'Predicts' 6 More Weeks of Winter
Pennsylvania's famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has emerged from his lair and saw his shadow, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter.

Strange Smell has Residents Still Looking for Answers
People living in one part of Mobile County are doing their own investigation to find out where a strange smell is coming from.

14-Year-Old In Stable Condition after Accidental Shooting
A 14 year old who was accidentally shot Wednesday afternoon is in stable condition. The shooting happened on Woodgate Drive in West Mobile.

Shorter Red Snapper Season Could Impact Rodeo
We could be looking at the shortest snapper season ever. Federal officials say this year's snapper season, which starts June 1, may only be 40 days. Last year's was only 48 days. That means for the first time ever, snapper may not be apart of the annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo on Dauphin Island. We spoke with rodeo officials about what this means for the rodeo and the area.

Suspect Charged with Several Car, Restaurant Burglaries
Mobile Police have nabbed a man they say is responsible for a string of burglaries in the area.

Plans to Revitalize Neighborhoods
The City of Mobile unveiled its plan Wednesday morning to revitalize hundreds of dilapidated and blighted properties throughout the city.

Family of Man Found Dead Having Trouble Affording Burial
Six months ago, the remains of a 23-year-old mentally handicapped man were found near an old Mobile police shooting range. But now, there's no money to bury him.

Home Destroyed in Fire a Day after Break-In
Mobile Fire Department investigators are trying to find the cause of fire at a home on Miami Street that, residents said, was broken into the night before.

Charges Upgraded for Women Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
Authorities in Baldwin County have decided to upgrade charges against two women accused in a horrific animal abuse case.

Deal or Dud: Jupiter Jack
Can it really turn your car radio into a speakerphone?

Pfzer Recalls Popular Birth Control Pill
Drug maker Pfizer is recalling a popular birth control pill because of a possible packaging error.

Alabama Delegation Seeks Disaster Aid
Alabama's entire congressional delegation has sent a letter to the president supporting Gov. Robert Bentley's request for a disaster declaration.

11th Victim Found Days After Deadly Crash on I-75
The Florida Highway Patrol says the body of an eleventh person has been found in a pickup truck days after a deadly pileup on Interstate 75.