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February 09, 2010

Governor Riley wants lawmakers to review a gambling bill before voting

Governor Bob Riley wants lawmakers to review a bill which legalizes slot machines in Alabama, before they vote on it.

Mayor Bell demands transit leadership changes

Mayor William Bell is demanding an overhaul of Transit Authority leadership in exchange for emergency funding.

Parade today to celebrate the Saints in the Big Easy

People will line the streets in New Orleans today, to celebrate the Saints’ first Super Bowl victory.

Some foam flies off space shuttle’s fuel tank; inspection underway

Astronauts are inspecting space shuttle Endeavour for launch damage.

Research says soft drinks could raise chances of cancer

New research says regular consumption of soft drinks could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer.

February 9, 2010 630am newscast

The top stories from the 630am newscast for February 9, 2010.

Gasoline prices continue downward trend in Alabama

Gas prices continue to move slowly downward in Alabama.

Tuscaloosa crime reports for February 8, 2010

Here are the crime reports from the Tuscaloosa Police Department for February 8, 2010.

Ga. man killed on Ala. construction site

Killed was Ronald Gary Taunton, of Columbus Ga.

Ala. to get $1.5M for nutrition, smoking cessation

The money is part of $119.5 million in comity prevention and wellness awards handed out this month across the nation.

Dothan teen apologizes for armed robberies

Circuit Court Judge Brad Mendheim sentenced 18-year-old Karey Godwin to serve 20 years in prison for each of the armed robberies.

Corrections officer arrested in shooting

Thirty-four-year-old Candy McGuire is accused of shooting her 42-year-old husband at their home.

Jury selection begins in case of 1993 Ala. killing

Michael Craft was charged in September 2008 on charges that he killed Edwards, a 22-year-old whose body was found at the bottom of a well in Hollywood.

Jury convicts in Mobile steroid conspiracy case

Jurors acquitted three pharmacists at Applied Pharmacy Services and an investor of the Internet-based anti-aging clinic, Infinite Health.

Alabama helping unemployed casino workers

    Riley says the state Department of Industrial Relations will have special locations Tuesday and Wednesday in Macon, Houston and Dallas counties to help workers laid off from VictoryLand, Country Crossing, and White Hall Entertainment Center.

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