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November 06, 2009
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.
Army: 12 dead in attacks at Fort Hood, Texas
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - The U.S. Army says 12 people have been killed and 31 wounded in a shooting rampage on the Fort Hood Army base in Texas.
1 soldier from Alabama’s 135th Expeditionary injured in Fort Hood attacks
NBC13HD has learned that one member of the Alabama Army National Guard’s 135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command was wounded today in the attacks at Fort Hood.
Former Riley aide says Indians gave to campaign
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A former member of Gov. Bob Riley’s Cabinet says Riley received campaign contributions from Mississippi Indians who operate casinos and that money is influencing Riley’s fight against electronic bingo in Alabama.
Judge clears way for sale of Scrushy’s lake home
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge has refused to block the sale of Richard Scrushy’s palatial Lake Martin home.
Banana Joe’s murder suspect took stand in own defense
Pierre Smith testified in his own defense at his capital murder trial Thursday.
Both directions of I-20/59 blocked in Bessemer 18-wheeler accident
An 18-wheeler traffic accident has caused a backup of four to five miles in either direction on I-20/59 in Bessemer.
Tyson Foods found in violation of Fair Labor Standards Act
Tyson Foods found in violation of Fair Labor Standards Act.
Judge sets filing deadline for Langford’s retrial request
Judge Scott Coogler has given prosecutors 11 days for respond to Larry Langford’s request for a new trial.
Alabama battle over no-bid contract having impact
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The battle over an unbid $13 million computer contract is beginning to have an impact on how other state contracts are awarded.
Video: Birmingham’s acting mayor fires chief of staff Deborah Vance-Bowie
Carole Smitherman fired Vance-Bowie over the handling of the city’s $20 million budget shortfall.
Update: Woman dead in Birmingham car accident
A woman has died in a serious two-car accident in Birmingham this morning.
Smoot lawyer denies SEC claim of payments
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A lawyer for Jefferson County Commissioner Shelia Smoot is denying government claims that she improperly directed payments from county bond deals to two small banking firms.
Video: Attorney Patrick Cooper announces campaign for Birmingham mayor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Candidates are beginning to line up in Birmingham to replace Larry Langford as mayor of Alabama’s largest city.
UPDATE: Person shot in Birmingham
More details are developing regarding a person who was shot this morning in Birmingham.
New markers in Tenn to honor 18 black soldiers who fought for Confederacy
New markers honoring 18 black soldiers who
fought for the Confederacy will be dedicated Sunday at a cemetery
in Pulaski.
All of the soldiers were from Giles County, and records show
many of them received a military pension.
Cathy Wood is president of the Giles County chapter of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy. She says her group and the
Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter joined to buy the footstone
markers, which will list the names, lifespans and unit numbers of
the men.
Atty: Ala city filing for bankruptcy more than $1 million in debt
An attorney representing Prichard in the
south Alabama city’s bankruptcy proceedings says the city’s debt is
probably more than $1 million.
Attorney Scott Williams says bills from some of the city’s
largest creditors, including Allied Waste, are being paid.
But Williams says money owed to retired city employees who did
not receive a pension check last month must be added to the
equation.
Ala. preacher arrested in connection with fire at his church
Federal agents say they’re searching for
a Clarke County preacher who’s facing arson charges in connection
with a fire at his church.
An indictment issued by a federal grand jury in Mobile charges
42-year-old Ron Bordelle Williams with setting fire to the Miracles
of Prayer Church/Word of Life Center four years ago.
2 people killed in early morning fire in Pinson
Two people were killed in a mobile home fire in Pinson this morning.
Tuscaloosa crime reports for November 4, 2009
The crime reports from the Tuscaloosa Police Department for November 4, 2009.
Alabama cities plan Veteran’s Day parades
The Alabama Tourism Department says Birmingham will again hold the nation’s oldest Veteran’s Day parade.
2nd Tuskegee officer indicted in child rape case
WSFA reports Wednesday that William Curtis, Jr., was indicted along with fellow officer John Moon in a specially called session of the Macon County Grand Jury.
Alabama police plan next move in baby death probe
Police were trying to determine their next step in the case Wednesday.
Yankees win World Series
Yankees won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6.
Video:Suspected serial killer of as many as eleven people appears in court
Suspected serial killer of as many as eleven people appears in court
