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Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether the city of Mobile can expand its borders. Mobile Mayor Sam Jones unveiled the plan in August, but he was immediately met with opposition. Critics say the annexation proposal is nothing more than a power grab for tax dollars. "He gerrymandered the lines to get our businesses but leave us out," says Chris Barbour, who lives just a few hundred feet from the Tillmans Corner businesses on the Mayors map. Barbour lives just outside the annexation lines, and wont be allowed to vote. "He doesnt want the citizens of this… » More
The family of a Theodore sailor killed in Pakistan talks exclusively to News Five. » More
Alabama Power officials say the cost of keeping ahead of plant growth around power lines is the second biggest part of their budget. » More
The body of a sailor killed in a bombing in Pakistan was buried today. » More
Not everything youve heard is true. News Five gets to the bottom of claims for and against annexation. » More
A Theodore man, killed while serving in the U.S. Navy, makes his way back home. » More
The Sheriffs Office says this man is responsible for the death of Sharon Lee. The body was found in a ditch off the I-10 service road near Theodore… » More
This weekend, the city of Mobile will be making another push to convince people in the Theodore area to vote yes to annexation. » More
The body of a Theodore sailor will be flown home to Mobile Friday. His funeral is scheduled for Monday. » More
Mobile Police, Sheriffs Deputies and State Troopers searched hours for a man wanted for more than 20 burglaries in Mobile County. » More
Flags will fly at half-staff on the Theodore High School campus. » More
A Theodore sailor is one of 53 people killed in Saturdays bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Pakistan. » More
Trailer at Johnnys RV Resort catches fire early this morning. » More
Gas companies blame Hurricane Ike. » More
Looking for something to do this weekend? Things To Do is a full featured list of area happenings from concerts to community cookouts or just… » More
Ike a reminder of how storms make an impact far from where they make landfall. » More
Annexation opponents say taxes will go up in some areas that arent annexed. » More
News 5 viewers open their closets and their wallets to help a Theodore family. In 48 hours, their house burned down and someone stole their car.… » More
He evacuated for the storm and his house burned down. Less than 48 hours later, someone steals his car. » More
Early morning shooting sends one person to the hospital. » More
A Theodore man and his granddaughter seek shelter from the Gustav. While they are gone, the house burns down. » More
Update 2:05 p.m. Girl was on her way to school when she was hit by a car on Hwy 90 and Carol… » More
A four hour heated debate ends with a unanimous vote authorizing a special election on annexation. » More
Two trucks involved in accident on westbound I-10 in Theodore. » More
An important city council vote is scheduled for Tuesday. » More
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