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November 20, 2009

Alabama Supreme Court: woman can’t claim $41.8M jackpot

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court says a woman who thought she had hit a jackpot worth almost $42 million at the Victoryland electronic bingo center will end up empty handed.

KKK plans to protest at Ole Miss over song, chant

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Ku Klux Klansmen say they’ll protest Saturday at the University of Mississippi.

Jesse Jackson raps Artur Davis, then backs off

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson is no longer being critical of Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham for voting against a health care overhaul bill in the House.

Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in NC

ATLANTA (AP) - Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that’s resistant to the drug Tamiflu.

Governor Riley pardons Clyde the turkey

Governor Bob Riley pardoned a Thanksgiving turkey on Friday as part of an annual tradition in Alabama that dates back to 1949.

November 20, 2009 11am newscast

The top stories from the 11am newscast for November 20, 2009.

Gas price remain steady in Alabama at $2.53

Gasoline prices in Alabama have not waivered too much in the past week.

Fatality reported in Morgan County crash

A woman was killed in a two vehicle crash in Morgan County.

November 20, 2009 630am newscast

The top stories from the 630am newscast for November 20, 2009.

Alabama’s unemployment rate rises to 10.9%

The number of people without jobs in Alabama has risen again.

Tuscaloosa crime reports for November 19, 2009

Here are the crime reports from the Tuscaloosa Police Department for November 19, 2009.

November 19, 2009

AAA Projects Thanksgiving Travel to Increase 1.4 Percent from 2008

Fewer will travel by air this year due to budget concerns, reduced airline capacity and added charges

Sheriff Hale advises how to stay safe during the holidays

Holiday safety tips from Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale

VIDEO:  Bessemer mayor threatens to shut down new bingo halls

Bessemer Mayor Ed May warned potential bingo halls to stay away from his city.

How safe is one Shelby Co. community’s drinking water?

One company accuses Shelby county’s largest employer of dumping untreated hazardous waste into the ground.

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