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Haleyville school to take part in fruit, vegetable program
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Charles M. Kuperus recently announced that Haleyville Elementary School in Commercial Township will be among the 25 schools selected to participate in the U.S. Department of ...
Staff reports A Haleyville man drowned Sunday afternoon while on an outing with friends on Upper Bear Creek Lake.
The University of North Alabama has awarded community college transfer scholarships to the following: Bethany Kristen Lovelace, of Burnsville, Miss., a graduate of Tishomingo County High School.
Last Updated:June 05. 2008 11:03PM Published: June 06. 2008 3:30AM Two former Winston County deputies have been indicted for their involvement in a 2007 wreck that injured three teens, one seriously.
Figures, Sessions fight for Senate
This November's election for U.S. Senate will feature a Mobile-versus-Mobile clash as two of the area's most familiar political figures rolled over primary opponents Tuesday to claim their parties' respective ...
Changing of seats on SBOE could mean policy changes, too
Highlights of today's primaries County ballots in today's Democratic and Republican primaries are sparse throughout West Alabama, and voter turnout is expected to be low.
5 Contenders Battle for Alabama's Junior US Senate Seat
On Tuesday June 3, some Alabama voters will head to the polls for the state Democratic and Republican primaries.
You would never know it given the level of activity, but state voters go to the polls in a week to cast ballots for candidates seeking their party's nomination for the U.S. Senate.
GOP holds primary for state school board
Brett Whitehead Age: 37 Hometown: Tuscaloosa County Occupation: General contractor Education: Attended Shelton State Community College and the University of Alabama Political experience: Tuscaloosa County ...
State and federal authorities have concluded that the father of U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, former Circuit Judge Bobby Aderholt, did nothing inappropriate by employing a court staffer who also worked for his ...
Local man accused of assaulting wife, child
Last Updated:May 16. 2008 11:23PM Published: May 17. 2008 3:30AM A Franklin County man only three weeks away from getting off probation for domestic violence has been arrested again after being accused of ...
Weather halts AHSAA state baseball, softball action
The state softball tournament is done for the day and baseball is still uncertain. via Montgomery Advertiser
“That money was not indexed to inflation, and over a period of time that buying power has just been devastated.”
The House passed a $290 billion farm bill Wednesday with a strong veto-proof majority, offering more subsidies for farmers, food stamps for the poor and special projects that lawmakers can bring home to voters ... via The Birmingham News
“In this scam innocent people are contacted by e-mail from so-called hit men who claim to have been paid a large amount of money to kill them.”
Last Updated:May 09. 2008 10:00PM Published: May 10. 2008 3:30AM FLORENCE Police warn of local scams, including 'hit man' threat Police are warning residents of two scams that have been circulating in the area. via Times Daily
Early lead holds up as Haleyville advances
“I knew I had to bear down. Getting out of that inning with only one run scoring was a big victory.”
After narrowly missing trips to the Class 4A baseball championship the past two seasons, Haleyville finally broke through Saturday. via Times Daily
Investigation leads to grand jury indictments
Last Updated:May 09. 2008 11:41PM Published: May 10. 2008 3:30AM ENLARGE Desmond Thomas Seven people have been arrested in Colbert County in connection with a lengthy drug investigation, authorities said. via Times Daily
Walk-out limits options for some
“I don't anticipate any great problems going forward”
Last Updated:May 01. 2008 11:39PM Published: May 02. 2008 3:30AM A group of primary care physicians in Colbert County began exclusively admitting its patients to Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield on Thursday. via Times Daily
“At this point, it appears (the explosion) came from a plastic gas can that was inside a room where the dryer was on”
Last Updated:April 30. 2008 11:09PM Published: May 01. 2008 3:30AM FULTON, MISS. via Times Daily
Gardner makes another run for state school board
“I learned early on that you don't have to agree with everything people tell you, but you do have to listen.”
Last Updated:April 19. 2008 11:27PM Published: April 20. 2008 3:30AM Profile Earl Gardner Position: State Board of Education, District 7 seat Age: 65 Personal: Lauderdale County resident, married, two grown ... via Times Daily
Not quite freezing temperatures pass through area
“We got some frost, but I think we'll be alright”
Posted by Jeremy Gray -- Birmingham News April 15, 2008 7:10 AM The lowest temperature reported in the metro area this morning was 33 degrees at 4:42 this morning at the Birmingham International Airport. via Birmingham News Online