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November 20, 2009
‘New Moon’ midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil
NEW YORK (AP) - “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” has set a box-office record for midnight screenings.
US Steel workers in Fairfield eligible for financial assistance
Approximately 2,900 workers in 7 states added to eligibility list
FAA says equipment outage caused 819 flight delays
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming an equipment outage this week for delaying 819 flights.
Teen curfew law proposed in Tuscaloosa
A new law has been proposed to keep teens off the streets late at night and holding their parents responsible.
Update: Woman dead after struck by car at Fairfield middle school
One woman has died after she and nine children were struck by a car this afternoon near Forest Hills Middle School in Fairfield.
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.
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.
