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June 10, 2008
New Alabama Law Allows Dying Prisoners To Obtain Freedom
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Bob Riley says he will sign a bill to turn loose some terminally ill prisoners.
Chilton County Church Burned By Arson Rebuilds
JEMISON, Ala. – Providence Baptist Church, a church nearly destroyed by arson, is getting much needed help this week from folks they barely know.
Swim Lessons Up After Several Drowning Deaths
Many parents are now signing their children up for swim lessons after several drowning deaths in the area.
Missing Man’s Body Found In Birmingham
A homicide investigation is underway to find out what happened to man reported missing two days ago.
Clean-up Plan Could Help Habitat, Fight Crime
A neighborhood clean up program in Birmingham could help the needy and help fight crime, according to Mayor Larry Langford.
Federal Review Of DHR Finds Alabama Children Safe
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- A new federal review of Alabama's Child and Family Services agency says the state is exceeding national standards when it comes to protecting children from abuse and neglect.
Sparks Says Alabama-Grown Tomatoes Safe To Eat
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama-grown tomatoes are safe to eat, so says state Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks. He said in a statement Monday that the Food and Drug Administration placed Alabama tomatoes on the "safe to eat" list.
Parole Hearing For Convicted Murderer
Now an update to an NBC13 HD Fact Finder Report. A parole hearing has been set for one of the men convicted in the brutal murder of Birmingham Southern student, Quenette Shehane.
Bank Robbery Reported In Riverchase
The search is on this morning for two men and a woman who robbed a bank in the Riverchase area.
Langford Proposes Tearing down Thousands of Houses
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford proposed to the city council today, to tear down 1473 dilapidated houses in Birmingham.
Goody’s Family Clothing Files For Chapter 11
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Privately owned retailer Goody's Family Clothing said Monday it is filing for Chapter 11 protection to restructure its business.
Police: Heat Wave Poses A Danger To Children
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- The sweltering heat wave in Alabama has prompted police to remind parents not to leave their children unattended in a vehicle.
Riley Signing Tax Break For Small Businesses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Gov. Bob Riley is signing legislation to provide a tax break to small businesses that provide health insurance to their employees.
Madison 3-Year-Old Drowns In Family Pool
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- A Madison family is still grieving tonight following the weekend drowning death of a toddler.
The Day Ahead
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Water Main Break Closes Street
A water main break has closed down a street in Birmingham.
Overnight Breaking News
Local law enforcement reported a quiet overnight.
June 09, 2008
Birmingham’s Homicide Rate Joins National Decline
Across the nation last year, homicide detectives took on fewer new cases.
Mother Of Man Who Killed 2 Alabama Officers Sues Over His Death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)—The mother of an inmate convicted of murdering two Alabama police officers has filed suit over his death in a state prison.
Police Arrest Kenny Stabler For DUI
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (AP) -- Police in Robertsdale say former NFL football star and Crimson Tide broadcaster Kenny Stabler was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Mother Of Man Who Killed 2 Alabama Officers Sues Over His Death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- The mother of an inmate convicted of murdering two Alabama police officers has filed suit over his death in a state prison.
More Drivers Run Out Of Gas
More Birmingham area drivers are running out of gas as fuel prices exceed their budgets.
Plane Crashes Near Bessemer Airport
A Cessna 177 crashed Sunday afternoon as it was trying to take off.
I-65 Crash Kills Warrior Man
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- State troopers are investigating a three-vehicle wreck on Interstate 65 South that killed a Warrior man.
Alabama Seizes Stimulus Checks For Back Taxes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Back taxes mean no stimulus checks for thousand of Alabamians.
Winn-Dixie Stores Pulls Some Tomatoes Off Shelves
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Winn-Dixie Stores said Monday it is voluntarily taking off its shelves tomatoes which the Food and Drug Administration has warned should not be eaten.
Police Arrest Kenny Stabler For DUI
Crimson Tide broadcaster Kenny Stabler is in trouble with the law.
East Lake Gas Station Owner Expected In Court Today
A gas station owner accused of assaulting a customer is expected in court today.
Four Men Arrested, Charged In Tarrant Robbery-Homicide
Four men are charged with capital murder during a robbery that happened last month in Tarrant.
Man Pleads Guilty In String Of East Alabama Church Arsons
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) -- An east Alabama man faces 10 years in prison for a string of church arsons and vandalism in Lee and Russell counties.
