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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 ...
Alabama vs. Ole Miss: How they compare
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Alabama and Ole Miss come into a 7 p.m. game today at Coleman Coliseum (ESPN2) with identical overall records. Each is 14-7.
Tide facing lineup uncertainties
Alabama takes on Ole Miss at Coleman Coliseum today in hopes of evening its SEC record at 4-4.

Obama signs disaster declaration for Jefferson County
President Obama has signed a disaster declaration for Jefferson and Chilton counties that will allow federal financial aid to supplement recovery efforts following last week's tornadoes.Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.Alabama's Congressional delegation and Gov. Robert Bentley had requested the declaration.According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at http://www...
Uniting by candlelight to honor Dejia Lee
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) - From mourning a tragic loss to taking action, a community horrified by a 14-year-old death takes a stand. As CBS42's Al Ratcliffe reports from Chilton County, people want to do what they can to put an end to bullying.
Limestone County man accused of stealing eight...
Kendrick Vincent had said before he was recently released from prison that he was going to get into the cattle business, Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely said.
A Peachy Harvest
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala.(WIAT) - Jimmy Durbin knows his peaches."I was born into it," says peach farmer, Jimmy Durbin.He owns a peach farm in Chilton County. There are over 500 acres of peach trees to harvest each year, and those peaches are enjoyed by people throughout the U.S."New york, Chicago, we sent some to Iowa, Texas, Lousiana, Missisisppi."And the list goes on. But with blistering heat, it proves bad for the peaches."The fruit will ripen sometimes quicker than you...
The Deer Egg
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) - As each day passes, deer season gets closer and closer. Bowhunters will take to the woods in mid-October. And gun hunters in November. And each year, there are new gadgets hitting the market to make it easier to bag that big buck.This year Chilton County brothers Odis and Bobby Sherrill think they have the new big thing. The Deer Egg. It's based on a secret the brothers have been using for years. A ball of string, a plastic Easter egg and liquid scents.
Local teens reported missing
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT) - A 15-year old girl has been reported missing from her home in Chilton County. Candace Ashley was last seen with 18-year-old Jason Edwin Prince. Police described the girl as being five-foot-ten-inches, 140 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Prince is described as having black hair and green eyes.Prince has a medical condition and requires medication. Anyone with information to call Chilton County Sheriffs Department at 205-755-1120, or dial 205-351-1977. They...
A Family Torn Apart
CLANTON, Ala. (WIAT)- "Never in the whole 9 years , I thought she would hurt the kids," says Eric Campbell.His world is turned upside down. His wife, Anne Campbell, of 9 years is accused of killing their eleven year old son, and injuring their 15 year old."Tough, rough, I mean just everyday is like a struggle keep praying, and take it day by day."A mob of family members swarmed the Chilton County Courthouse Tuesday, hoping to get a glimpse of the woman they say they once...
Immigration and Agriculture
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) - Alabama has several agricultural counties that could see some major effects from the new immigration bill set to go into effect about two months from now.Farmers say they know this because several states around us with similar laws are seeing the effects right now. Those effects, few workers to harvest crops, major supply issues and higher prices.One worker, who is a US citizens, says many in the migrant farming community are looking to pack up and move once the...
Alabama Wildlife rescues storm birds
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) - People weren't the only ones displaced and injured by Aprils tornados, our flying friends also lost their homes. 45 birds were turned into the Alabama Wildlife Center with varying problems including 4 Pileated Woodpeckers. They're the largest woodpecker in Alabama.Two were found in Chilton County by highway department workers clearing trees and the other two were found in Pelham. The center is hand feeding the baby birds and teaching them to peck wood and find ants just...
Shelby County ranked healthiest in Alabama
Shelby County is the healthiest county in Alabama for the second year in a row, and a handful of mostly Black Belt counties -- along with Walker and Chilton counties -- are at the bottom of the list, according to a report released today.
Five killed in crash on Interstate 65 at...
The wreck happened between 3 and 3:15 p.m., about a mile south of the Verbena exit.
Alabama native and author Mark Childress back with...
Author Mark Childress may have moved away to Costa Rica and New Orleans and New York and now Key West, but Alabama has clung to him -- and he to it -- like the fuzz on a Chilton County peach.
Driver taken to Montgomery hospital following I-65...
After the chase, the Chilton County Sheriff's Department tactical team used tear gas to get the driver out of the truck.
Chilton Co. Man Arrested for Facebook Threat
CLANTON, AL (WIAT-TV) - Posts on facebook can have serious consequences. A hard lesson learned by a Chilton County man Tuesday night.Chilton County investigators say 21 year old Donald Jason Giles was joking with a friend when he posted a comment about shooting up an elementary school. A clear terrorist threat says Sheriff Kevin Davis.Deputies got the information about 8pm Tuesday. And by midnight, Giles was under arrest. Davis says Giles cooperated with investigators, even admitting he made...
An Answer to Prayer: Karli Finds a Match
CHILTON COUNTY, Ala (WIAT)--- For the past two years, Karli Chadwick has been waiting, hoping that one day someone would donate.She needs a kidney. The one she has shut down, leaving her on daily dialysis treatments, praying for a transplant.But little did she know, one of her neighbors was praying as well.After more than 200 people tested negative, Christie Davenport was the first to test positive, as Karli's perfect match."When I first found out, I was just in shock and tears and so...
Dozens of Pets Available for Adoption
CLANTON, AL (WIAT)---Christmas is just one week away, and for many, that means quality family time. But not everyone will have that luxury.Nearly 100 four-legged friends at the Chilton County Humane Society are looking for a home for the holidays.Click on the video box to the right to see the story!***If you're interested in adopting one of these pets, contact the Chilton County Humane Society at 205-755-9170.***
Kids and Fire Safety
Shelby County, AL (WIAT) When your children are the most at risk, asleep and unaware, do they know what to do when the smoke detector goes off?Chances are they may not... And that's something Shelby County fire departments hope that a new mobile simulator could help change.Spruce McRee is the the Chief of the Brierfield Volunteer Fire Department and he jumped at the chance when fire departments in Florida decided they no longer needed the unit."The number two cause of injuries in this...
Three men plead guilty in 2008 Chilton County...
Providence Baptist Church, on Chilton County 46 near Montevallo, was burned in a pre-dawn fire on Jan. 22, 2008.
Alabama news links: Two die in Calhoun County...
Wallace State student hurt in car-pedestrian accident; Chilton County inmate seriously injured on work release project
Deputies remove more than $500000 of pot from...
Chilton County sheriff deputies along with state troopers and officers from the Alabama Bureau of Investigation removed more ...
Arthritis Walk fundraising kicks off this month
The yearly fundraising campaign for the Chilton County Arthritis Walk will officially kick off Thursday Aug. 26 at ...
County to replace CR 455 bridge
The Chilton County Commission awarded a contract to Alabama Bridge on Monday for its bid of $159305 to ...
Stalled truck hit by train in Thorsby
THORSBY -- Officials in Chilton County said a log truck and a CSX train collided in Thorsby, shutting down U.S. 31 for several hours.
School buses ready to roll
With county schools starting back on Monday the Chilton County School Transportation Department is working tirelessly to improve ...
Cemetery group needs help moving markers
The Chilton Cemetery Association needs help to put grave markers at some of the county's most historic cemeteries.

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