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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 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.

Bryce plans to eliminate 34 employee positions
The Alabama Department of Mental Health said Monday it plans to cut 34 positions at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa, although the final number of jobs lost will partly be determined by attrition.According to the Tuscaloosa News, the department submitted a plan on Jan. 25 to cut 34 positions at Bryce - 29 merit and five non-merit positions.Mental health department spokesman John Ziegler said Monday that 16 of the 34 positions are currently filled.
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.
UPDATE: Mass shooting in Cottondale
The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department responded to a Cottondale Apartment complex Friday night where six people had been shot. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff Ted Sexton held a press conference Saturday afternoon in which CBS 42 learned that one suspect is in custody. Among the six people shot, five are in DCH Hospital in Tuscaloosa, and one has been released. Two of the victims are in critical condition, a 17 year old male, and an 18 year old female. Among the others are three victims, two males...
Vandervoort nominated for spot on UA System board...
Pending approval of the full board Friday, Vandervoort will become the 13th of 15 UA system trustees with degrees from the Tuscaloosa campus.
Alabama, Texas rank high in recruiting
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Alabama and Texas were among the apparent big winners Wednesday on the first day high school football players could sign collegiate scholarship agreements.
Python Research Could Help Human Hearts
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) - When Burmese pythons are digesting their prey, their hearts can actually grow up to 40 percent. Researchers have found that there are certain fatty acids in the python's blood that are at least particularly responsible for growth. University of Alabama Biology Professor and researcher Dr. Stephen Secor says the growth of the snake's heart is similar to that of a human athlete. This type of growth is considered to be healthy, while other enlarged human hearts may be...
Alabama set to seal a blockbuster recruiting class
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Even if signing day goes only as scripted and Alabama does nothing more Wednesday than sign players who committed to the Crimson Tide in the past 18 months, a blockbuster class will materialize.
Tuscaloosa Police Officer Arrested
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) - A Tuscaloosa police officer is arrested. The victim told responding officers that the suspect was highly intoxicated and destroying items inside the residence.It happened Tuesday night at 6:00pm in the 4600 block of Woodland Hills Drive.Since the incident involved a Tuscaloosa police officer, Tuscaloosa County Homicide was contacted to investigate.Robert Ashley Fourt, 54, of Tuscaloosa, was arrested for Domestic Violence Criminal Mischief. He was taken into custody...
Alabama adds Nussmeier, Thompson to staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama has hired Doug Nussmeier as offensive coordinator and brought Lance Thompson back to coach outside linebackers.
Tuscaloosa plans mixed-use zones for areas hit by...
The Tuscaloosa City Council approved an extensive overhaul of the city's building codes and zoning ordinances on Tuesday which created mixed-use zones for certain areas within the tornado recovery zone.According to the Tuscaloosa News, the changes are the most extensive since the city's first zoning guidelines were adopted in 1972.The changes are expected to be in force as early as Monday, and the mixed-use zones will allow developers and business owners in these areas to construct buildings for...
New Home Made of Straw in Tornado Impacted...
ALBERTA, Ala. (WIAT) - It seems like an unlikely solution for an area that just suffered the loss of over 3,000 commercial and residential structures to a tornado, but at least one home has been rebuilt out of straw. Mike Morgan, the president and co-owner of Critical Response Networks, came to Tuscaloosa after working in New Orleans with an old technology he has recently begun to use to prefabricate homes. The homes are built from panels made of the waste byproduct from wheat and rice grain. ...
Alabama editorial roundup
The Associated Press Recent editorials from Alabama newspapers: Jan. 11 The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News on the Crimson Tide's national championship: Congratulations to the University of Alabama football team on a remarkable victory over LSU. It was a performance that resonated in a multitude of ways. Alabama's win avenged a heartbreaking loss at home in November that was all the more disappointing ...
Washington's Doug Nussmeier reportedly will be...
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- It's a holiday at the University of Alabama, so don't expect any press releases today or press conferences or any kind of announcements regarding vacancies on the football coaching staff being filled.
Alabama's Richardson, Kirkpatrick, Hightower...
All-American running back Trent Richardson and All-American cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick announced they will be forgoing their final year of eligibility at Alabama and entering the 2012 NFL Draft. Both were part of a pair of national championship teams in three years in Tuscaloosa.
Bama Fans Support Win at Airport
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) - Tide supporters starting celebrating Alabama's 14th National Championship win immediately following the BCS National Championship game on Monday evening, and they haven't stopped since. Hundreds of fans came to the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport in the cold and rain to watch for hours for a glimpse of the coach and team. Fans waited behind fencing through several travel delays. John Jerina and his son, John Parker drove from Ohio to attend the game in New Orleans. ...
Championship Additions
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT)- Tuscaloosa residents are excited about some new addtions coming to Tuscaloosa besides the new crystal ball.The Nick Saban statue will be getting a "2011" inscription to match the "2009" one.The Walk of Champions will be getting a new tile.The stadium will get a new flag.Another new tile will be placed in The Gray Lady in downtown Tuscaloosa. The bar, named after Legion Field, has encountered a bit of a problem, however. When they laid down the tiles...
Despite rain, hundreds greet Alabama in Tuscaloosa...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama's national championship football team returned home Tuesday to a state where the Crimson Tide's BCS victory over LSU had special meaning after last year's deadly tornado outbreak. Read full article >>
Alabama Dominates LSU 21-0 for BCS Championship...
The Alabama Crimson Tide came to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to settle a score, and that they did. Alabama shut out LSU in a 21-0 game to lay claim to the 2011 BCS National Championship. Many expected another tight game, much like the November 5, 2011 game in Tuscaloosa, AL where...
Northport Murder Arrest
Northport Police Officers responded to a report of a murder on of M.L. King Jr. Blvd. on January 7, 2012 around 8:45am. Gloria Martin, age 55, was found dead in her bedroom by a relative who went to the house to check on her. Police are saying that Martin died as a result of being stabbed. They also discovered that a rental car was taken from the residence that Martin shared with her nephew Kevin Stines, age 34, who they have linked to the stabbing due to evidence found at the crime scene....
Sunseris find a home away from home in Tuscaloosa
NEW ORLEANS — He is generously listed at 6-foot-flat in the University of Alabama media guide, but even safety Vinnie Sunseri admits 5-foot-11 is more accurate.
Tuscaloosa lounge will be remodeled to include...
The Dixie, a lounge near the University of Alabama campus that features live entertainment, is being remodeled to include a Waffle House.According to the Tuscaloosa News, the building is being remodeled to accommodate the Waffle House and update the lounge, which will reopen as the Jupiter.The new Waffle House will be the chain's fifth restaurant in the Tuscaloosa area.
Tuscaloosa moves ahead with red-light cameras
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The City Council in Tuscaloosa has voted to begin formal contract negotiations with a company to install red-light cameras at certain intersections in the city.
Alabama football notes: A look at the Tide's...
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - One-third of Alabama's true freshmen have played this season, meaning 14 are eligible for redshirts if they don't play Monday in the BCS Championship Game.
Andrew Steele talks about coming back to the...
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Andrew Steele is back on the Alabama basketball team. He has accepted a medical scholarship in June after suffering a concussion in March, and he had been serving as a student coach.
Happy New Year! First Alabama football notebook of...
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Alabama enjoyed New Year's Day with time off from football-related activities.

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