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May 10, 2008
Severe Weather: The Latest
As of 12:15 a.m., damage reports are coming in as the severe storms are moving very rapidly across the northern half of Alabama.
Severe Weather Alert for Saturday, Early Sunday
A line of severe storms is entering North and North Central Alabama as of 10:00 p.m.
Decline in Mother’s Day Spending
The cost of gas has people cutting back...even when it comes to mother's day gifts.
Tornado Watch for Central Alabama Until 2am
A Tornado Watch is currently in effect for Central Alabama including the Birmingham metro area until 2am.
The Making Of Jenna Bush’s Engagement Ring
RICHMOND – The brilliant diamond-and-sapphire ring that Henry Hager presented to first twin Jenna Bush when he proposed in August was the result of 125 years of cumulative jewelry experience.
May 09, 2008
Samford Safety Officer Hoax
A gunman’s hoax closed a local college campus down.
Scrushy Makes Another Request For Release From Prison
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy has again asked a federal appeals court in Atlanta to release him from prison while his conviction is being appealed.
Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder Of Sylacauga Man
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A renewed effort is underway to solve a nearly four-year-old murder case in Talladega County. Desmond Anderson the Third, was gunned down on November 10th, 2004 at his home on Marion Avenue in Sylacauga.
Twister Rips Through Colbert County Parking Lot
This is security camera video from a business in the town of Leighton in northwestern Alabama.
Biodiesel Fuels Airport Crews, Saves Money
Many businesses which rely on diesel powered engines are turning to biodiesel and suddenly saving money with prices for regular diesel well above $4 a gallon in most areas.
Gas Prices Continue To Rise, Break Records
NEW YORK (AP) -- The surge in the price of oil continues to push gas prices higher. A survey of stations by AAA and the Oil Price Information Service finds that the price of a gallon of regular gas jumped 2.6 cents overnight to a record of $3.67.
Tornado Damages Cullman County
The National Weather Service in Huntsville says a tornado caused the damage near Smith Lake and County Road 222 Thursday night.
Winn-Dixie To Offer Special Deals Tied To Stimulus Checks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Grocery store chain Winn-Dixie said Thursday it will feature a special discount or promotion each week to help consumers "stretch their grocery dollars" as customers begin receiving economic stimulus checks.
Birmingham Elementary School Awarded with ‘Fun Day’
Despite being on the chopping block, a Birmingham elementary is celebrating...
Alabama Legislature Votes To Raise Unemployment Benefits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The Alabama Legislature has voted to raise the state's maximum weekly unemployment compensation benefit.
Roanoke Mayor Resigns In The Wake Of Ethics Violations
ROANOKE, Ala. (AP) -- The embattled mayor of Roanoke has resigned from office for violating the state ethics law. Henry "Spec" Bonner will pay restitution to the city and serve two years of probation.
Riley Vetoes Bill Mandating How To Hire Superintendents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Gov. Bob Riley has vetoed a bill that places mandates on local school boards on how to go about hiring superintendents.
Hoover Boy With Cancer Gets Outpouring Of Support
A Hoover boy dealing with cancer for the second time in his young life is getting an outpouring of support from the community.
Police: Man Leaps To Death From 9th Floor Of Gulf Shores Condo
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) -- A California man leaped to his death from the ninth floor of the Boardwalk condominium complex in Gulf Shores.
AG King: Facebook Set Bullying, Predator Safeguards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama's Troy King and 48 other attorneys general have agreed to changes with Facebook.
Samford University Gunman a Hoax
The lockdown at Samford University is over.
Overnight Breaking News
An overturned tractor-trailer has I-59 North shut down in Tuscaloosa.
May 08, 2008
Storm Damage Widespread in Cullman
Storm damage in the city of Trimble estroyed homes, downed power lines and even suspended trees in power lines
Coyote Trapping Underway In Vestavia Hills
The sign near the entrance to Boulder Canyon Hiking Trail explains that coyote trapping is going on.
Coyote Trapping Underway In Vestavia Hills
The sign near the entrance to Boulder Canyon Hiking Trail explains that coyote trapping is going on.
Suspect Sought In String Of Vacant House Fires In Brighton
BRIGHTON, Ala. (AP) -- The city of Brighton is turning to the public for help in solving a string of vacant house fires.
Suspect Sought In String Of Vacant House Fires In Brighton
BRIGHTON, Ala. (AP) -- The city of Brighton is turning to the public for help in solving a string of vacant house fires.
Double Homicide is Leeds’ First Case in Years
Leeds Police are investigating their first murder case in five years.
New Requirements for Alabama Diplomas
Alabama seniors no longer have to fear dropping out of high school because they failed passing all parts of the exit exam.
New Requirements for Alabama Diplomas
Alabama seniors no longer have to fear dropping out of high school because they failed passing all parts of the exit exam.
