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Prattville deals with several tragedies Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:37:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- The phone calls never seemed to stop this weekend for Prattville head coach Jamey DuBose. With each call, he and his Lions staff braced for another dose of bad news.

Boating incident victim still in 'critical' condition Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:37:00 CST
WETUMPKA -- A Prattville woman continued to fight for her life Monday, following a fatal weekend boating accident on Lake Martin, and more criminal charges may be filed in the case.

Amridge University president dies Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:27:00 CST
Rex A. Turner Jr., president of Amridge University, died Monday at Baptist Medical Center South. He was 62.

Churches join forces to provide seniors service Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CST
Although some call Sunday the most segregated day of the week, black and white Montgomery churches are banding together to save a program that helps senior citizens remain independent and living in their own homes.

Winner of 2nd District to get plum assignments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:32:00 CST
Both Democrat Bobby Bright and Republican Jay Love have been told they will be appointed to the crucial armed services and agriculture committees if they win the 2nd Congressional District race.

Show on Prattville slaying airs today Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:30:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- An old Prattville murder case will be the subject of a cable television crime show broadcast tonight.

ASU awaiting decision on infractions, penalties Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:28:00 CST
Alabama State University officials and former head coach L.C. Cole are waiting on a verdict regarding possible penalties imposed by the NCAA's committee on infractions.

Judge hopes his willingness to serve on jury inspires Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:41:00 CST
PRATTVILLE -- Autauga County Circuit Judge Ben Fuller found himself in an unusual situation Monday, testing the waters of the jury pool.

Police seeking ID of suspect in robbery Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CST
Montgomery police are searching for a man who robbed an area business Monday.

Two businesses robbed in 30 minutes Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CST
Two Montgomery businesses were robbed Sunday night.

AU coaches like what they see in pair of QBs Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:46:00 CST
AUBURN -- Maybe two is better than one.

Tide's young talent makes mark Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:44:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- The statistics from Alabama's first fall scrimmage on Saturday may provide insight into the 2008 season.

AU teammates tend to injured Savage Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:47:00 CST
AUBURN -- Walt McFadden spent his first three college seasons relying on teammate Aairon Savage for help.

Hamstring healed, Gay ready to race Friday in Beijing Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:29:00 CST
BEIJING -- The injury that kept him from qualifying for a second event is healed, and Tyson Gay feels ready for his first round of competition in the 100 meters at the Beijing Summer Olympics.

FAULKNER FOOTBALL: Up-tempo Eagles enter Week 2 of fall camp Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:08:00 CST
Faulkner went back to work at Cramton Bowl on Monday afternoon, looking to increase offensive reps and improve some of the shortcomings revealed by Saturday's scrimmage. Head coach Jim Nichols was pleased with the team's high spirits and work ethic.

Rays put Longoria on 15-day DL Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:43:00 CST
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays placed rookie All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria on the 15-day disabled list Monday because of a right wrist fracture.

ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Fullback Huber returns to practice after injury Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:45:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Fullback Baron Huber sat out Saturday's scrimmage with a slight concussion he received when he tried to block onrushing linebacker Courtney Upshaw, a true freshman from Eufaula.

Bus riders buckle up for safety Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:02:00 CST
NORTHPORT -- First-grader Sommer Davis doesn't even like wearing a seat belt while riding in the family car. So she only had one thought when she found out she'd have to start buckling up on the bus trip to and from school.

Catholic nun hangs up habit after 6 decades Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:02:00 CST
BIRMINGHAM -- At age 92 and after 15,000 students taught, John Carroll High's Sister Mary Leo is calling it a day.

Officers shoot bear in neighborhood Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:03:00 CST
ATHENS -- A state wildlife official on Monday defended a decision to shoot and kill a 250-pound black bear that was roaming a neighborhood in north Alabama.

Man, woman found dead along Macon County road Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:03:00 CST
TUSKEGEE -- A double homicide in Macon County is under investigation.

Two hunters found dehydrated Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:03:00 CST
DOTHAN -- A hunt for hogs by two Dothan-area men turned into a search for the hunters after they got lost in dense woods in Barbour County.

Texas woman drowns in Gulf Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:03:00 CST
DAUPHIN ISLAND -- A Texas woman has drowned in waters off Dauphin Island.

Three face charges in slaying Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:04:00 CST
TUSCALOOSA -- Three men face capital murder charges in a case police described as a drug-related robbery.

Economic woes have stay-at-home moms home more Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:30:00 CST
NEW YORK -- "I'm having 'em, so I wanna raise 'em." That's the philosophy that led Jenna Kagan to stop working when her daughter was born nine years ago. Two sons soon followed, and their mother remains firm in her belief that staying home with them is best.

US agency honors local minority firm Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:29:00 CST
Transcendence Inc., a five-year-old Montgomery company, has been named the Regional Minority Technology Firm of the Year by a U.S. Department of Commerce agency.

Bear market takes bite out of life insurance returns Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CST
Consumers are feeling the impact of the bear market and low interest rates in many ways, but one way they may not yet be aware of is the impact on their insurance policies.

Talladega track boosts tourism Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:29:00 CST
Talladega Superspeedway creates almost 8,000 jobs and more than $400 million in economic impact, according to a survey released by the track Monday.

USAA changes eligibility rules Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:29:00 CST
USAA, a financial services company providing banking and other services to members of the United States armed forces, announced it has expanded its membership eligibility requirements.

Alliant announces new bank service Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:31:00 CST
Alliant Bank announced it is using Image Remit's Remote-Plus Lockbock Full Capture Solution for its treasury management services.

Passengers up at local airport Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:30:00 CST
Montgomery Regional Airport announced it served more passengers and flights in July than a year earlier.

'Field parties' dangerous practice Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:44:00 CST
It's not easy for law enforcement officials to police "field parties" such as the one in which a young man was killed late Saturday in Autauga County. In the wake of a tragedy such as this one, it is natural for people to call for law enforcement to clamp down on such parties. But it is not an easy task.

GOP had many chances on oil Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
It is truly amazing to watch the GOP desperately try to lay the blame for $4 gasoline at the feet of congressional Democrats. Sorry folks, but that dog just won't hunt.

Pick-and-choose approach unsound Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Mr. Suhor, you made the claim that belief in the infallibility of the Bible is a "barrier to genuine spiritual growth." By what standard do you make such a claim?

Oil profit tax not good policy Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
West Marcus, who is "not enamored with either party's nominee," wrote an outstanding letter criticizing Barack Obama's ideas about oil company profits. Obama wants to tax the profits of oil corporations to pay for a tax stimulus for Americans.

Blame game won't solve problems Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
It amazes to me to see the hypocrisy of the Democrats and of the looney left. I love to see how whenever something goes wrong under the Republican watch they are the ones quick to blame the Republicans just for being the ones in charge, regardless of the circumstances.

Consumers pay corporate taxes Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Initially I was going to dismiss Harold Ezell's Alabama Voices article as more liberal drivel about who pays taxes. But I could not let this misinformation go unanswered without facts.

Centuries-old Russian sport kettlebells now a popular exercise regimen Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:20:00 CST
A few centuries ago, kettlebells were all the rage in Russia. Girya was the original sport, practiced by the Gireuik, or "K-man." By 1800, it was that country's national sport.

Alabamian Hoelzer wins swimming bronze Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:53:00 CST
BEIJING -- Margaret Hoelzer of Huntsville swam to a bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke at the Summer Olympics this morning at the National Aquatics Center.

Education, business, crime are top issues Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
If a theme emerged at Anniston's candidate forum Monday night, it was that education, crime and business are the city's top three issues. Candidates for city office spoke at length on those topics at the forum, which was attended by all 12 council and mayoral candidates and hosted by The Star.

Taliban: 'Open war' in Pakistan as bomb kills 14 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban declared 'open war' Tuesday in response to military offensives in the northwest, saying it staged a bombing that destroyed an air force truck and killed up to 14 people, including a child.

Georgia says Russia bombed after order to halt war Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
TBILISI, Georgia — Russia ordered a halt to the war in Georgia on Tuesday, after five days of air and land attacks that sent Georgia's army into headlong retreat and left towns, military bases and homes in the U.S. ally smoldering. Georgia insisted that Russian forces were still bombing and shelling.

Most companies in U.S. avoid federal income taxes Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
WASHINGTON — Two-thirds of U.S. corporations paid no federal income taxes between 1998 and 2005, according to a new report from Congress.

Report: Iraq contracts have cost $85 billion Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
WASHINGTON -- The United States has paid $85 billion to contractors in the Iraq theater for work ranging from food service to guarding diplomats, according to a report released Tuesday.

Judge set to decide Georgia's rights to Lanier Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
WASHINGTON -- Georgia has suffered another setback in its water feud with Alabama and Florida with a judge ruling that the first question he will take up in a major court battle is whether Georgia has any rights to continue using Lake Lanier as Atlanta's main water source.

U.S. military: Suicide bomber kills 2 Iraqis in Baqouba Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
BAGHDAD -- A female suicide bomber struck an Iraqi army convoy carrying senior officials Tuesday in Baqouba, killing at least two people, the U.S. military said. It was the second suicide attack by a woman in Diyala's provincial capital in as many days.

Dreamland barbecue added to Alabama football menu Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
TUSCALOOSA — Watching Alabama football on a fall Saturday afternoon is a favorite pastime in Tuscaloosa.

Mukasey: No prosecutions in Justice hiring scandal Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
NEW YORK -- Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Tuesday said former Justice Department officials will not face prosecution for letting improper political considerations drive hirings of prosecutors, immigration judges and other career government lawyers.

Oil steady on dollar, Georgia conflict Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
VIENNA, Austria -- Oil prices fluctuated Tuesday as a stronger dollar and weakening crude demand from China balanced concerns about the Russia-Georgia conflict and its potential to disrupt crude supplies in the region.

King Memorial project announces new fundraising goal Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:18:52 CDT
WASHINGTON — The addition of a bookstore and rising construction costs are driving up the price tag of the planned Martin Luther King Memorial.

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