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November 18, 2009
Disaster declaration for farm losses in 5 states
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the declaration will “provide help to hundreds of farmers who suffered significant production losses to a wide variety of crops.“
Alabama inmate escapes, found in Tennessee
Corrections spokesman Brian Corbett said 26-year-old Josh Hamer was recaptured in Ardmore, Tenn. on Tuesday afternoon and is in the custody of the Giles County Sheriff’s Department there.
Bedford defends funding for nonprofit agencies
State Sen. Roger Bedford said Tuesday an audit will show all the funding is being used for important projects without any overhead expenses.
3 men accused of invading Ala. home with machetes
The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer reports Tuesday that Kyle Joseph Sheetz of Salem, Ala. and John Arnold McCoy, III of Opelika were charged with two counts of first degree robbery and two counts of first degree burglary.
November 17, 2009
Video: Birmingham’s crime down double digits
Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper announced a double digit crime decline through the first three quarters of 2009.
Fan frenzy at LA premiere of ‘New Moon’
LOS ANGELES (AP) - “Twilight” fans have taken over the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
AG announces settlement with Vonage regarding cancellation issues
Company will refund consumers and modify its cancellation and retention practices
Kidcheck Initiative improves health of rural students
State health officials hope to help kids stay in school with health screenings at school.
JeffCo business owners propose county sewer debt solution
JEFFERSON CO., Ala.—More than 30 key business owners and leaders in Jefferson County gathered to support a new grassroots organization aimed at pushing for a quick solution to Jefferson County’s looming $3.2 billion sewer debt.
Jemison voters to decide on alcohol sales
JEMISON, Ala. (AP) - Voters in Jemison will decide Jan. 12 whether they want to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages within the city limits.
Williams out as Univ. of Montevallo president
MONTEVALLO, Ala. (AP) - The embattled president of the University of Montevallo will resign next year.
King seeks DA’s input on bingo in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Attorney General Troy King is seeking input from district attorneys as he weighs an Alabama Supreme Court ruling on electronic bingo machines in the state.
Alabama Governor announces grants for recycling
$1.1 Million in Grants Awarded to Encourage Recycling
Helena grocery store robbed
Motorcycle robber holds up a Helena grocery store at gunpoint.
“LOJACK” leads officers to find stolen computer in Tuscaloosa
A man has been arrested after an armed robbery in Tuscaloosa, in which LOJACK was used to find the stolen loot.
Victim identified in Birmingham’s latest homicide
The person shot and killed while in a car in Birmingham has been identified.
Ala. city’s stimulus job report called erroneous
The director of the Fort Payne Housing Authority says her agency mistakenly reported a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development would create 7,280 jobs.
Ala. jury recommends death for child killer
Jurors deliberated about three hours Monday before returning a unanimous recommendation that Timothy Scott Boyle be given the death penalty in the 2005 death of Savannah White.
2 avoid trial, plead guilty in Ala. shooting
33-year-old Christopher Iman Ulmer and 31-year-old Kowosky Tywan Christian, faced murder charges in the 2006 shooting death of Issac Dedarge Bulger of Clanton.
Ex-HealthSouth CEO’s house, lots to be auctioned
An attorney for HealthSouth shareholders says the imprisoned executive’s house in Vestavia Hills and two adjacent lots will be sold together.
Firefighters injured in house fire in Gadsden
Three firefighters are recovering today, after a fire burned a Gadsden house.
Tuscaloosa crime reports for November 16, 2009
Here are the crime reports from the Tuscaloosa Police Department for November 16, 2009.
Court says ex-HealthSouth exec should go to prison
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that probation isn’t enough punishment for Ken Livesay, who pleaded guilty to inflating earnings at HealthSouth.
Rail workers return to jobs in NW Alabama
Northfolk Southern furloughed 65 workers in July from what it calls its “Sheffield yard,“ even though it is located in Muscle Shoals. Operations at the Sheffield Yard were shifted to Birmingham and Chattanooga, Tenn.
14-year-old jogger struck, killed in Mobile
Police responded to the scene Thursday evening after receiving a report about a man struck by a vehicle. They found Mark Chatom had been hit by a pickup truck and suffered life-threatening injuries.
Franklin County approves 1 percent sales tax hike
The commission in the northwest Alabama county voted 3-1 Monday.
Arrington skips run for Birmingham mayor
Arrington, who was the first black mayor of the state’s largest city, said Monday he wouldn’t be a candidate in a special election set for Dec. 8.
Court says ex-HealthSouth exec should go to prison
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that probation isn’t enough punishment for Ken Livesay, who pleaded guilty to inflating earnings at HealthSouth.
US Justice Department opposes Siegelman appeal
The Justice Department has filed papers saying the justices don’t need to hear an appeal by Siegelman, a Democrat like the president.
Ala. governor: No more video bingo machines
Riley says an Alabama Supreme Court decision Friday in a White Hall case makes it clear that all electronic bingo machines in Alabama are illegal.
