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Green leads Alabama past Auburn 68-50
JaMychal Green scored 19 points and Trevor Releford added 15, leading Alabama to a 68-50 victory over rival Auburn on Tuesday night. The Crimson Tide (16-7, 5-4 Southeastern Conference) won its third straight since a four-game losing streak, and this time did it without suspended star Tony Mitchell. Alabama used a 19-6 run to build a 19-point lead by the midpoint of the second half and coasted ...
Alabama at Auburn: How they compare
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Alabama leads its all-time series against Auburn 87-56, but the Crimson Tide is only 25-25 at Auburn. Auburn Arena is where the rivals will meet at 8 p.m. CST today (ESPNU).
Charge against ex-Alabama CB Kirkpatrick dropped
A misdemeanor drug charge against former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick has been dropped, court records show. A court filing dated Feb. 2 said no criminal charges would be filed against Kirkpatrick, who skipped his senior season to enter the NFL draft and is projected as a first-round pick. Kirkpatrick was arrested on Jan.
American kids denied food stamps in Alabama under...
Some U.S.-born children with parents who are illegal immigrants have been denied food stamps under Alabama's new immigration law, Southern Poverty Law Center President Richard Cohen told Yahoo News on Monday. Five people have called into the group's Alabama hotline to say they were denied food stamps because they couldn't prove they were legal residents, [...]
Alabama's Immigration Law May Get A Second Look
When the Alabama Legislature begins its regular session Tuesday, lawmakers will consider changing the state's immigration law - considered the nation's toughest crackdown on illegal immigrants. Initially, the law got very little attention from the business community, but some now say the law could cost the state $11 billion.
Alabama suspends forward Mitchell indefinitely
Alabama junior forward Tony Mitchell has been suspended indefinitely from the team, the school announced Monday.
Alabama suspends Tony Mitchell indefinitely
Alabama coach Anthony Grant has suspended forward Tony Mitchell indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team. Grant said Monday the suspension came about because of an accumulation of things and not one incident. He didn't elaborate but says the decision was made after Saturday night's double-overtime win over Mississippi.
The Quad: View From Alabama: Top Team Has Top...
Alabama won the B.C.S. title in January. This month the Crimson Tide had the No.1-ranked recruiting class.
Alabama's union membership rate leads the region
Authorities say Alabama's rate of union membership remains far above that of other states in the Southeast, despite a slight decline last year.
Alabama Legislature to see clashes on charter...
Gov. Robert Bentley plans to outline his priority list in his State of the State speech to legislators, scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Capitol.
Alabama Attorneys: Now Pay Your Annual Client...
Attorneys practicing in the state of Alabama can now go online to pay their annual client security fund assessments with the Alabama State Bar. The Client Security Fund provides a remedy for clients who have lost money or other property as a result of the dishonest conduct of practicing attorneys.
Alabama Conservation Advisory Board hears fishing...
MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- New sheepshead size and bag limits, the blackfish minimum size and declaring pompano a game fish were discussed at Saturday's Alabama Conservation Advisory Board meeting.
Alabama comes out on top in double-overtime win...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Cracking a smile in final moments of double overtime, Alabama coach Anthony Grant shot a glance at Andrew Steele. And he pointed.
Alabama claims 69-67, 2OT win over Ole Miss
Andrew Steele hit a jump shot and 1 of 2 free throws in the final 31 seconds of the second overtime, lifting Alabama to a 69-67 victory over Mississippi on Saturday night. Steele picked up a loose ball just before the shot clock ran out and drilled a long jumper for the Crimson Tide (15-7, 4-4 Southeastern Conference), which has won two straight after a four-game losing streak.
Alabama edges Ole Miss in double overtime
TUSCALOOSA | There were times Saturday night when the University of Alabama basketball team couldn't find the basket. There were times when it couldn't corral a loose ball rolling along the floor. There were times when the Crimson Tide couldn't get out of its own way. But when it had to find something good, Andrew Steele found it. Steele, not the Crimson Tide's usual end-game offensive option ...

Jefferson County rape suspect featured on Facebook page captured in Ohio
Dustin McCombs had been featured on Jefferson County's "Creep of the week" because of an outstanding forcible rape charge.
Former Jefferson County bank fraud prevention...
Woman embezzled the money by fraudulently redeeming certificates of deposit held by two clients of the bank
EPA Holds Radon Detection Workshop
COLLEGEVILLE, Ala. (WIAT)- The Jefferson County Department of Health is helping to educate people on the dangers of Radon.Tonight, residents were given Radon detectors. They were shown how they can check the levels around their homes. They also heard a presentation on the signs and dangers in their home.The health department says Radon is a major contributor to asthma and is also the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
Hearing over motions in JeffCo bankruptcy set for...
The legal fight over Jefferson County's motion for bankruptcy returns to the courtroom today.According to Fox 6, Federal Judge Thomas Bennett has set a hearing over several motions that include those from landlords opposed to the termination of leases to satellite courthouses.Sheriff Mike Hale is seeking court guidance if the bankruptcy proceedings and Bennett's stay puts on hold all lawsuits against the sheriff's office.
2011 in Review: Most-read stories of the year
All this week, we've been taking a look at some of our most popular online content from the previous year.We've already shared our most popular slideshows, our top award winners and our most popular databases.Today, we're looking back at the most-read stories from our website over the past year.From the April tornadoes to the immigration law to Jefferson County's bankruptcy, there have been plenty of huge stories over the past 12 months, but you might be surprised which stories generated the...
Former Jefferson County Commissioner Larry...
The U.S. Supreme Court notified the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals last week that Langford had filed a petition for a writ of certiori earlier in the month
Jefferson County Judge May Seek Bankruptcy Advice...
The federal judge overseeing Jefferson County's bankruptcy is considering asking the Alabama Supreme Court for advice on whether to dismiss the biggest U.S. municipal bankruptcy.
Meth lab discovered in car during traffic stop...
The lab was found after the suspect struck a deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office during a field sobriety test.
The Grinch Who Thought He Stole Christmas
McCALLA, Ala. (WIAT) - Thieves stole presents from under the Christmas tree,they tried to ruin christmas for a mother and child.After seeing our story on the news, viewers came to the rescue. Chief Deputy Randy Christian with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says immediately after the story aired emails and phone calls started flowing in from people who want to help. The mother of the 9-year-old boy is a single parent and full time student. She doesn't want to be identified, but CBS 42's...
County May Sell 2121 Building
Jefferson County, Ala. (WIAT) - More than 50 Jefferson County detectives could have to relocate their offices.The Jefferson County Commission has directed County Manager Tony Petelos to conduct a feasibility study to sell the 2121 Building.The bulk of the detective work conducted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is done inside the building.Chief Deputy Randy Christian says finding a suitable new home will not come easily or cheap."That’s where they take our suspects to be...
Judge denies portions of sewer receiver's argument
A federal bankruptcy judge has denied portions of legal arguments intended to keep Jefferson County's court-appointed sewer receiver, John Young Jr., in control of the county's sewer system during the county's bankruptcy proceedings.In an order this week, Judge Thomas Bennett ruled portions of any legal motion relating to Young's continued control of the sewer system were denied if they were premised by the Rooker-Feldman Doctrine.Based on existing U.S. Supreme Court case law, the Rooker-Feldman...
Jefferson County's Bankruptcy 'Negative' for...
Madison, Alabama, whose population grew more than 46 percent in the past decade, faced higher borrowing costs than the national average when it became the state's first issuer to sell debt after Jefferson County's bankruptcy, the city's underwriter said.
Alabama's jobless rate falls in October
The unemployment rate in Alabama dropped to 9.3 percent in October from 9.8 percent in September, according to a news release from the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations.October's rate represents 201,296 unemployed persons, down from 211,132 in September.Tom Surtees, director of the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, said the drop in the state's unemployment rate was good news; even though the state is still a long way from reaching full employment.Jefferson County's rate dipped...
Legislators support removal of Jefferson County...
The Jefferson County delegation threw its support behind the County Commission during a meeting this afternoon.
Jefferson County bankruptcy another Alabama "punt"
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - They call it "Alabama Punting Syndrome," and it has a lengthy history. Jefferson County's bankruptcy filing surprised many, but for Alabama politicians, it was another in a series of incidents in which local officials are unable to solve problems and instead "punt" them to the federal level. Alabama citizens in the southern U.S. state in the past turned to federal ...
JeffCo talks cutting funds from election budget
The Jefferson County Commission is mulling its first round of cutbacks since filing the nation's largest governmental bankruptcy last week.In committee on Tuesday, commissioners discussed cutting up to $880,000 from its budget for the March 2012 primary election and the potential April runoff election.To achieve the cuts, the council will consider next week eliminating proposed contracts with Election Systems & Software that would provide about 20 experts to manage and troubleshoot the upcoming...
Read Jefferson County's Chapter 9 bankruptcy...
The Jefferson County Commission voted 4-1 today to file an estimated $4.1 billion bankruptcy, the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.
Alabama Governor Fails to Prevent Jefferson...
Alabama's Jefferson County filed for bankruptcy court protection on Wednesday in the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.
JeffCo to talk bankruptcy, settlement options...
The Jefferson County Commission will consider Tuesday a host of potential resolutions, including bankruptcy, to resolve its $3.14 billion sewer system debt with Wall Street creditors.Possible outcomes would also include an acceptance of a summary deal the commission approved in September, a week-long delay or modified agreement, Fox 6 news reports.While the county is unlikely to declare bankruptcy Tuesday, the option keeps pressure on creditors as the county faces crippling financial problems in...
Jefferson County commissioners, local legislators,...
Gov. Robert Bentley has said he will call a special session of the Alabama Legislature next month if there is strong legislative support for bills to address Jefferson County's problems.
Alabama lawmakers, Jefferson County commissioners...
Alabama legislators want more information about Jefferson County's budget woes
ALVerify up and running, but not yet working in...
The Jefferson County website should be able to work with ALVerify in five to ten days.
Jefferson County's new business license tax takes...
Jefferson County's new business license tax, covering approximately 16,000 businesses, goes into effect Saturday and is expected to generate $7 million a year for the cash-strapped county.
JeffCo sells 238 nursing home beds for $8.4M
The Jefferson County Commission in a 4-1 vote Tuesday approved the sale of the county's 238 nursing home beds to Tuscaloosa-based Northport Holding LLC for an estimated $8.4 million.Only Commissioner George Bowman opposed the sale, which takes the county out of the nursing home business and brings in additional revenue for the cash-strapped government.During discussion, Bowman and other commissioners questioned Northport Vice President of Alabama Operations John Burchfield on whether the company...
Alabama tornadoes: Concord residents share their...
"We aren't here to do a plan for Concord. We are here to do a plan with Concord," said Dan Voketz, Jefferson County's chief planner.

  Jefferson County still $43 million short of goal...
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