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November 20, 2009
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.
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.
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.
Winfrey to announce Friday show will end in 2011
CHICAGO (AP) - Oprah Winfrey’s production company says Winfrey will announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air.
Jefferson County judge named to hear Paragon suit
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Jefferson County Circuit Judge Tom King has been appointed to hear a lawsuit filed by an Alabama legislative oversight committee trying to block a $13 million no-bid contract.
University of Alabama sponsoring Toys for Tots drive
The University of Alabama Library Support Staff Association is sponsoring the 7th Annual Toys for Tots drive.
NTSB cites car in deadly Huntsville school bus crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled that a passing car that went out of control forced a Huntsville school bus to plunge from an overpass, killing four students in a wreck that led to new rules for school bus safety.
Update: Couple found dead in car hours after Pinson crash
PINSON, Ala. (AP) - Jefferson County officials say what they first thought was a hit-and-run accident was a double fatal, with two bodies found in a vehicle believed to have left the scene.
Complete list of Birmingham’s mayoral candidates
Click here for a full list of Birmingham mayoral candidates, including interviews and campaign Web sites.
Video: Birmingham mayoral candidate Jody Trautwein
Birmingham mayoral candidate Jody Trautwein visited NBC13HD on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Missing Etowah County man’s body found
The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office has recovered the body of Michael Winford Williams
UPDATE: FAA says flight system fixed
A problem in controlling flights in the country’s airports has been fixed.
Nicrosi to run for Alabama AG as Democrat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former federal prosecutor Michel Nicrosi says she plans to run for Alabama attorney general as a Democrat.
Auto supply plant planned for Tuscaloosa Co.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Automotive supplier Faurecia North America says it will build a $15 million plant in Tuscaloosa County to make parts for the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance.
Senator: FAA needs resources to prevent glitches
ATLANTA (AP) - New York Sen. Charles E. Schumer says the Federal Aviation Administration needs more resources to prevent problems like the computer glitch that’s causing cancellations and flight delays nationwide.
Ala. Home Depot distribution center opens
The first 179 employees hired for the facility were decked out in orange shirts at grand opening ceremonies on Wednesday.
NTSB to release report in Ala. school bus crash
Spokesman Ted Lopatkiewicz said the report will be released Thursday.
Computer problem causing airport flight delays
Widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide are being caused by a problem with the FAA system that collects airlines’ flight plans.
Tuscaloosa crime reports for November 18, 2009
Here are the crime reports from the Tuscaloosa Police Department for November 18, 2009.
Riley thanks Baptists for supporting bingo fight
The convention approved a resolution opposing electronic bingo and praising the governor for his efforts to stop the games.
Foley City Council amends sick leave policy
Foley Mayor John Koniar said the new city sick leave policy will allow workers to stay at home during a flu outbreak without a loss of pay.
School clinics to offer nasal mist flu vaccine
State Health Officer Don Williamson and state schools Superintendent Joe Morton said Wednesday the nasal mist vaccine would be administered at school-based clinics to children in kindergarten to third grade.
Birmingham civil rights foot soldier, barber dies
Birmingham barber and civil rights foot soldier James Armstrong has died. He was 86.
Sentencing postponed for MI teen in AL boy’s death
Eighteen-year-old James Cecil Willis III of Pontiac was scheduled to appear Wednesday before Oakland County Circuit Judge Wendy Potts. But the hearing was reset for Nov. 25.
