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“Rogers said if you buy a historic building this year, you can take accelerated depreciation on it up to 50 percent, plus up to $250,000 for renovations this year”

Between 30 and 40 business and property owners, as well as other interested parties, attended a meeting at the courthouse Tuesday night to discuss several aspects of downtown revitalization. via Daily Home

Lanark, home of the Alabama Nature Center, will host its Floral Weekend from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. via Montgomery Advertiser

Wild Birds Unlimited in Montgomery is sponsoring a month-long benefit for German Shepherd Rescue of Central Alabama . via Montgomery Advertiser

“The Student Dietetic Association on campus also helps me tremendously by providing volunteers during nutrition events on campus.”

Issue date: 4/10/08 Section: News Lori Greene, UA coordinator of nutrition and health services, received the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award from the Tuscaloosa Dietetic Association. via The Crimson White

Montgomery's Carver High School will square off with Birmingham's Carver High School to see which school can donate the most blood. via Montgomery Advertiser

Last Updated:April 07. 2008 1:06AM Published: April 07. 2008 4:30AM Northwest-Shoals batters became target practice, as visiting Lawson State hit or walked 10 Patriots hitters Sunday, including four straight in ... via Times Daily

“They knew her and respected her. The students she took up there were well-prepared.”

A longtime University of Alabama professor was found dead in her car from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. via Alabama Live

“The Red Cross does extraordinary things in our community and makes such an impact. I'm delighted to be able to come out and play a round of golf to support such a great cause”

The fifth annual Red Cross Classic golf tournament was held at Wynlakes Golf and Country Club on Monday, March 24th benefiting the American Red Cross of Central Alabama. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“We pull a lot (of workers) from Perry County and Wilcox County”

Alabama's Black Belt has some of the nation's poorest counties, and a recent survey suggests many of its residents are suffering more from high gasoline prices than most people in the nation. via Birmingham News Online

The new "Get Outdoors" Campaign of the Alabama Nature Center , Alabama Wildlife Federation's premier outdoor education facility will includ expanded General Public Weekends, new Season Pass and ANC Club ... via Montgomery Advertiser

Few things can add as much life to historical and genealogical research as a well-placed photograph. via Montgomery Advertiser

“For some it's been a while and a short time for others. But I know we can learn and support each oterh with what we have had to deal with. Because we have all walked in those shoes.”

"The Compassionate Friends of Northeast Alabama would be honored for you to join us as we learn to cope and manage the grief and passing of our child, grandchild or our siblings," said Lisa Greene, chapter ... via Cherokee County Herald

The Fairfield Board of Education has been ordered to pay more than $29,000 in legal fees and court costs for a group that challenged an open meetings law violation. via NBC13.com

Here are a few nuggets to digest as the week reaches Hump Day: So who's going to be the next head coach at Prattville High School? A search com mittee has been formed to fig ure that one out, and ... via Montgomery Advertiser

The Montgomery Tree Committee will welcome internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf from 5-7 p.m. March 26 at the Loeb Reception Center at Old Alabama Town. via Montgomery Advertiser

“We go out and talk about education and the importance of screening”

Gina Atkins was 39 when she learned two years ago that she had breast cancer. Atkins, of Etowah County, said her small employer did not offer health insurance. via Tuscaloosa News

The 2008 National Kidney Foundation of Alabama Kidney Walk will begin at 8 a.m. March 29 at the Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway. via Montgomery Advertiser

“Leaving for vacation without taking the following actions would be like neglecting to pack a suitcase: extremely inconvenient and potentially dangerous”

This spring break, you can help ensure a safer trip by taking a few steps ahead of time to get Red Cross Ready for disasters and other emergencies. via Montgomery Advertiser

Growing up an Alabama fan, Brady Jowers finally got to visit the university he hopes to attend in six years. via The Crimson White

Whether the city of Prattville or the state of Alabama -- or a combination of the two entities -- ends up making the final call on what happens to Alabama Highway 14 in Prattville, there is a key com ... via Montgomery Advertiser