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Body found under I-20/59 overpass update by AnnistonStar
Apr 16, 2010 |  0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
The Tuscaloosa News has an update on the body that was found earlier this week at an overpass on I20/59. Investigators believe that a man found dead on Interstate 20/59 may have been reported missing in Georgia in January.  
Tuscaloosa City School System applies for grant by AnnistonStar
Apr 16, 2010 |  0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
Problems detailed at three Tuscaloosa City schools
An update on state income tax refund checks by AnnistonStar
Apr 16, 2010 |  5 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
The Montgomery Advertiser reports that Alabama income tax refunds should arrive earlier than last year. They aren't saying that some delays won't occur, but Bill Newton, acting director of finance, said that this year returns are being paid earlier. A major reason for this is because the A...
More money for gambling fight? by AnnistonStar
Apr 16, 2010 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The Press Register is reporting wants more funds to fight gambling in Alabama. Gov. Bob Riley's office has requested an additional $600,000 to cover legal fees for his fight against gambling, seeking to double the total contract with a Birmingham law firm to $1.25 million, records show. To ...
Voter registration deadlines by AnnistonStar
Apr 16, 2010 |  0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The Clanton Advertiser has a quick rundown of voter registration dates for the upcoming primaries and November's elections. As the June 1 primary elections peek their noses around the corner, potential voters better know the deadlines to register. The registration deadline for primary ele...
Mobile mayor says sales tax defeat will cause layoffs by AnnistonStar
Apr 16, 2010 |  0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
After the Anniston City Council voted down a 1 percent sales tax earlier this week, it was interesting to see this report from The Press-Register that Mobile's mayor has a similar opinion to Anniston Mayor Gene Robinson. After the Mobile City Council voted Thursday to reject a 1 percent sale...
Burglars lose car keys by AnnistonStar
Apr 16, 2010 |  0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
The Birmingham News reports on two burglars who didn't have great attention to detail. Two burglars in Gardendale ruined their getaway this morning by losing their car keys. The pair did escape on foot but Gardendale police later detained two suspects. The incident began about 4:30 a.m. w...
Abbeville fan faces explosives charge by AnnistonStar
Apr 16, 2010 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The Dothan Eagle reports that a 19-year-old is being held while police decidie what charges to file. Cody Lynn Densel, 19, of County Road 86, is currently being held in the Henry County Jail. Chad Sowell, a Henry County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, said authorities can hold Densel fo...
Montgomery man charged in shooting of 3-year-old by AnnistonStar
Apr 15, 2010 |  1 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
The Montgomery Advertiser reports on a man charged with attempted murder from a shooting on Sunday of a 3-year-old boy. Police arrested Carlos Jones, 27, of 755 Golden Gate Drive on Tuesday and expect there to be more arrests in the case. Jones is being held at the Montgomery County Detent...
Dry topsoil affects some Alabama farmers by AnnistonStar
Apr 15, 2010 |  0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
The Dothan Eagle reports on areas of southeast Alabama that have potential drought concerns. The U.S. Drought Monitor lists southeast Alabama as “abnormally dry” for this time of year, one degree short of what the monitor calls “moderate” drought conditions. That means farmers have a s...

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