Category — Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham metro forecast: Rain and flooding threats
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Showers and thunderstorms likely again on Friday.
Alabama police chief convicted of DUI
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Police Chief Tony Logan received a 90-day suspended sentence and probation for 24 months Wednesday. Logan has been police chief in Tuscumbia since July 2008.
Updated: More Shelby County roads closed as rain continues
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Shelby County authorities get more than two dozen reports of water over roadways. More rain on the way
What you’re saying: Rep. Artur Davis decides against health care bill
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Reactions strong; many agree with his opposition
Oneonta man charged in weekend stabbing surrenders
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Christopher David Avant, 21, turned himself in to the Jefferson County Jail at 11:15 a.m
Helena police rescue woman washed into storm drain
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Swept away by flooding waters from heavy rains
Georgia House, Senate OK water conservation bills
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
New bill’s features were proposed by Gov. Sonny Perdue
Alabama governor and attorney general meeting on electronic bingo
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
A judge earlier this week said the AG, not the governor, should be in charge of a task force investigating bingo operations.
Fire likely started by lightning destroys north Shelby County home
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Three dogs were killed in the fire, according to North Shelby County Fire and Rescue.
Alabama AG says he had ‘very good conversation’ with governor about bingo
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Says the meeting gave both officials ‘a lot to think about.’
Hoover woman sentenced for stealing $1 million from work
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
An FBI agent testified that Kimberly Perrin used the money to pay for season tickets to University of Alabama football, clothes, trips and pageant gowns.
Updated: More rain expected later tonight across central Alabama
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Nearly 5 inches of rain confirmed in Jefferson and Shelby counties, according to the weather service.
Storms dump more than 3 inches of rain and counting on Shelby County
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Lightning considered possible cause of fire that destroys St. Clair County house
Four Jefferson County schools among 20 in Alabama getting new Advanced Placement grant money
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
The money will be used to boost the number of students taking AP math, science and English.
Fire official: food on stove started fire that displaced 15 families and injured three at apartment complex
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
A 5-month-old boy, a 5-year-old girl, and a 26-year-old woman were taken to area hospitals following the Tuesday fire.
Former pharmaceutical delivery driver arrested in Midfield
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Hoover police say he stole $12,000 worth of drugs in December and falsely reported a robbery
John Katopodis sentencing moved back one day in Birmingham federal court
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Katopodis to be sentenced Friday
House panel OKs bill limiting imposter musical performers
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Bill sponsored by Sen. Bobby Denton
Florida authorities confirm plane crash victim is wife of Birmingham neurosurgeon Dr. Evan Zeiger
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Dr. Zeiger also died in Saturday’s crash into the Gulf of Mexico
Senate Democrats propose temporary state tax cuts
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Sales tax on some vehicles, admission at state parks among the items that could be cut
Alabama Senate panel approves ban on texting and driving
11 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Sponsor Rep. Jim McClendon of Springville OK with modification
Hanceville residents vote against legalizing liquor sales
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Voters turned out in record numbers in the city to cast ballots
Birmingham metro forecast: Heavy rain and flooding a concern
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Birmingham area could get 2 to 3 inches of rain today
Former Stillman College professor claims he was fired for his criticisms of school
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Ekow Hayford was fired in 2008
Trussville voters reject property tax increase
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
It would have increased the city’s tax by 7.5 mills, or $75 a year on a $100,000 home.
Vincent board postpones rezoning vote for limestone quarry
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
A standing-room only crowd showed up at Town Hall for the planned vote.
Forecast: Thunderstorms possible in Birmingham area tonight, Wednesday
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
There is a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
72 percent vote against Trussville property tax increase
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
The proposal would have meant a $75 annual increase on a $100,000 home.
Hanceville wet/dry referendum outcome unclear
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Authorities say the vote in Cullman County went down to the wire, and provisional ballots will make the difference.
Updated: 2 hurt in Birmingham apartment fire on Tuesday night
10 March 2010 - Alabama Update
Sunrise Pointe Apartments fire under control at 9:35 p.m.