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November 06, 2009
University warns of fake tickets for Alabama-LSU tilt
If you’re looking for some last minute tickets for today’s Alabama/LSU game, be prepared to pay.
Mother indicted on murder charges for 5-year-old son’s death
Shalinda Kalika Glass, 28, of Rainbow City, has been indicted.
3 arrested in Ala ‘Lay Dam Road Murders’ cold case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Three men have been arrested in connection to a 14-year-old murder case where three men were tied up, robbed and set on fire while staying at a hunting cabin in the Unity Community.
Artur Davis gets Alabama union endorsement
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Gubernatorial candidate Artur Davis has picked up an endorsement from a major union.
Birmingham teachers lose suit over coaching jobs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that a school system can cancel a teacher’s extra duties as a coach after the school year has ended.
Hoover Islamic Center condemns Fort Hood, Texas shootings
A local Islamic center condemns the violence at Fort Hood.
Riley directs flags to half-staff in honor of Fort Hood victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov.r Bob Riley directed flags to be flown at half-staff starting today until sunset on Tuesday, Nov. 10 on state government buildings as a tribute to those who lost their lives at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday.
Bhm P.D. identiyfy victim and suspect in homicide #54
The victim has been identified as Daryl Jackson.
Poll: One-third can find, get swine flu vaccine
ATLANTA (AP) - A new national poll found that only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it. The numbers are about the same for parents who tried to get the vaccine for their children.
Alabama Supreme Court gives death row inmate another review
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court has told a lower court to take another look at a death penalty case from Jefferson County.
Bhm P.D. charges suspect in homicide #53
The victim has been identified as Tiffany Edwards,19, of 112 Village Court West, Birmingham.
UPDATE: Suspect caught after shooting at downtown Orlando office building
A suspect gunman has been captured after shooting several, killing one person at a downtown Orlando, Fla., office building.
Dothan, Ala. resident among those wounded in Fort Hood massacre
DOTHAN, Ala.—U.S. flags and stars adorn the porch and front door of a local family affected by a national tragedy at an Army post in Texas.
Search for body of Ala. baby at landfill suspended
Montgomery police have suspended a
landfill search for the body of a baby they believe was placed in
the trash.
Police started the investigation after a doctor called and told
them about a pregnant woman who had refused to allow doctors to
deliver her baby on Oct. 19.
Tuscaloosa man arrested in rape investigation involving a 14-year-old
A Tuscaloosa man has been charged in a rape investigation involving a 14-year-old.
UPDATE: Civilian Police Officer credited for helping stop Fort Hood shootings
The top commander at Fort Hood is crediting a civilian police officer for stopping the shooting rampage that killed 13 people at the Texas post.
Tuscaloosa crime reports for November 5, 2009
The crime reports for November 5, 2009 from the Tuscaloosa Police Department.
Legislation will extend unemployment insurance benefits in Ala.
Legislation President Barack Obama is set to sign
Friday would extend unemployment insurance benefits by 14 weeks for
jobless people in all states, including Alabama, who have exhausted their benefits. The
jobless living in 27 states, plus the District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico, that have unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher
would receive an additional six weeks.
Huntsville man burned in meth lab fire
An Owens Cross Roads man is
recovering after suffering first and second degree burns in an
apparent meth lab fire.
Huntsville Emergency Medical Services responded to a call around
2:30 a.m. Thursday where a man was transported to Huntsville
Hospital for burns following a fire in a shed.
Update: Fort Hood: Another victim of shooting rampage dies
Post spokesman Tyler Broadway said early Friday that the toll now stands at 13 dead and 30 wounded.
28 sheriffs endorse Sparks for Alabama governor
The sheriffs gathered in Tuscaloosa on Thursday to make the endorsement.
Madison County teen found guilty in girl’s death
A Madison County jury has found 17-year-old Michael Steger guilty of reckless murder in the 2007 shooting death of a 16-year-old girl.
Judge clears way for sale of Scrushy’s lake home
The estate, valued at some $7 million, is to be sold at auction Monday at the Tallapoosa County courthouse.
Ala. woman indicted in Tenn. newborn kidnapping
Tammy Renee Silas has been in custody since Oct. 2 after police found the week-old infant, Yahir Anthony Carrillo, at her home in Ardmore, Ala.
Ex-Riley aide: Miss. Indian casinos gave to Riley
The claim by Bill Johnson triggered denials Thursday by Riley aides, the state Republican Party chairman, as well as the former campaign officials Johnson cited as his source.
Alabama Power getting stimulus money for updates
Alabama Power spokesman Michael Sznajderman says the $6 million will help with a $30 million project to upgrade two generating units at Lay Dam, one at Bouldin Dam and one at Jordan Dam.
Current, ex-Tuskegee officers charged in teen rape
William Curtis Jr., whose work at Tuskegee University ended in 1995, was indicted Tuesday along with John Moon, who was suspended from Tuskegee University police after his arrest Oct. 18.
Mix It Up at Lunch Day coming to Ala. schools
tudents will be asked to sit with someone new at the cafeteria on Tuesday.
Man burned in apparent meth lab fire
Huntsville Emergency Medical Services responded to a call around 2:30 a.m. Thursday where a man was transported to Huntsville Hospital for burns following a fire in a shed.
November 05, 2009
Tuscaloosa teens drink, smoke more
Tuscaloosa teenagers drink more and smoke more than kids in the rest of the state and the rest of the nation.
