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Two Dead Two Weeks, What’s Being Done?

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There have been two deadly hit and run accidents on a busy State highway just this month. Now, neighbors worry it could happen again. Alabama State Troopers say Gary Thomas was killed Friday as he walked along Lott Road near Rodgers Road. He is the second person to die in a hit and run accident on Lott Road in less than two weeks. Earlier this month, Nazanene Malahnejad lost her life near Spice Pond Road. Now, neighbors want something done, whether its sidewalks, lighting, or more patrols. We took their concerns to Alabama State Troopers, "we patrol everywhere and unfortunately… » More

Tax Trouble In Blu Rabbit’s Paradise

Tax Trouble In Blu Rabbit’s Paradise

  » Mon, September 22, 2008 - 6:45 pm

The Alabama Revenue Commission shut the doors of the family entertainment center for not paying taxes. » More

Is Highway Patrol To Blame For Man’s Death?

Is Highway Patrol To Blame For Man’s Death?

  » Mon, September 22, 2008 - 6:01 pm

A Grand Bay woman claims her boyfriend would still be alive if the Mississippi Highway Patrol had handled an accident differently. » More

Will Prichard Keep Its Promise?

Will Prichard Keep Its Promise?

  » Wed, September 17, 2008 - 9:33 pm

The City of Prichard promised to cleanup a neighborhood eyesore, but almost six months later snakes are still slithering around. » More

Gas Hoarding Drains Pumps

Gas Hoarding Drains Pumps

  » Thu, August 28, 2008 - 6:40 pm

Two Grand Bay stations ran out of gas after people started filling up barrels with gasoline. » More

Smoke Detectors: Is There A Difference?

Smoke Detectors: Is There A Difference?

  » Fri, August 15, 2008 - 5:38 pm

Can the type of smoke alarm you have in your home really make a difference between life and death? » More

Jackson Man Says He Helped Feed Hopkins’ Children

Jackson Man Says He Helped Feed Hopkins’ Children

  » Wed, August 13, 2008 - 10:06 pm

Daniel Maharrey said he thought Hopkins was a con man. » More

Part 2: Sex, Drugs and A News 5 Fix

Part 2: Sex, Drugs and A News 5 Fix

  » Mon, August 11, 2008 - 6:12 pm

Scarborough Middle School gets a 10-thousand dollar facelift after a News 5 investigation in May. » More

Freezer Murder: What Police Found Inside The Home

Freezer Murder: What Police Found Inside The Home

  » Wed, August 06, 2008 - 6:08 pm

News 5 has uncovered details in freezer body case. Read list of items seized from Hopkins home… » More

Draining Florida Street Business?

Draining Florida Street Business?

  » Wed, July 30, 2008 - 5:44 pm

A local restaurant owner says his business is going down the drain all because of a City of Mobile drainage project on Florida Street. » More

Shocking New Details In Freezer Murder

Shocking New Details In Freezer Murder

  » Wed, July 30, 2008 - 4:58 pm

News Five obtained court documents claiming Anthony Hopkins asked one of his children to help hide their mothers body. » More

News Five Exclusive: State Farm Wanted Bigger Hike

News Five Exclusive: State Farm Wanted Bigger Hike

  » Thu, July 24, 2008 - 5:50 pm

If State Farm had their way, rates would have jumped 50%, and thousands would be without wind coverage. » More

Bikes Vs. Cars

Bikes Vs. Cars

  » Wed, July 23, 2008 - 6:16 pm

The high price of gas is driving some people to find other ways to get around town. Moving from four wheels to two will save you money. But,… » More

News 5 Investigates: Dangerous Driving Record

News 5 Investigates: Dangerous Driving Record

  » Wed, July 16, 2008 - 5:00 pm

A News 5 investigation uncovers the dangerous driving record of a teenager accused of killing two passengers in a high speed crash. » More

Attempted Rape Suspect Bonds Out Of Jail Twice

Attempted Rape Suspect Bonds Out Of Jail Twice

  » Mon, July 07, 2008 - 5:52 pm

Mobile Police arrested Derrick Ruggs on two different occasions on charges of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and attempted rape of an eleven… » More

Lawmakers Failed To Protect Your Identity

Lawmakers Failed To Protect Your Identity

  » Thu, July 03, 2008 - 5:55 pm

Thousands of social security numbers could have been protected if state lawmakers had taken action. » More

Private Information Is Public Record

Private Information Is Public Record

  » Wed, July 02, 2008 - 5:55 pm

All the tools a thief needs to steal your identity is just a few clicks away. Thousands of social security numbers are readily available on a… » More

No Place To Call Home

No Place To Call Home

  » Mon, June 30, 2008 - 5:48 pm

The mother of a disabled teenager was supposed to move Monday but Rhonda Turner says her new apartment complex refused to let her move in. » More

Falling Marble Crushes Two Vehicles

Falling Marble Crushes Two Vehicles

  » Fri, June 20, 2008 - 5:44 pm

A marble slab fell off the Waterman Building in downtown Mobile crushing two vehicles. » More

Family Adventure Turns Into A Nightmare

Family Adventure Turns Into A Nightmare

  » Thu, June 19, 2008 - 6:29 pm

A two hour adventure turned into a six hour nightmare on the Blackwater River. » More

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