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Emergency Appeal for Blood Donors

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are making an emergency appeal for blood donors of all blood types.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

Leeds News

Council talks condemnations

The Leeds City Council addressed condemned houses once again and even decided to uphold one appeal during Monday night's meeting.

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Leeds News

- Rowan' name synonymous with Leeds

If you pronounce "Rowan," like you're rowin' a boat, then chances are you aren't from around here.

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

Birmingham News Online

Continue reading "Leeds council approves new roof for police headquarters"

The Leeds City Council tonight approved spending nearly $50,000 to replace a leaky roof on police headquarters near the civic center.

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Related Topix: Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Metro

Fri Jul 18, 2008

NBC13.com

All Lanes Now Open On I-20 After Multi-Vehicle Wreck

Interstate 20 near Leeds is now open after a multi-vehicle wreck. A State Trooper dispatcher says the wreck happened about 9:30 a.m. Friday, at mile marker 136.

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Related Topix: Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Metro, Pell City, AL

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Alabama Live

Leeds lures Gulf Coast manufacturer

Alabama Venetian Blind Co. has purchased the 72,000-square-foot former AmPro Molding facility on 20 acres in Leeds for $1.16 million.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Baldwin County, AL, Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Metro, Trussville, AL

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Birmingham Business Journal

Alabama Venetian Blind Co. buys Leeds molding manufacturer

A Leeds manufacturer recently sold its facility to Alabama Venetian Blind Co. , which plans to renovate the east Jefferson County building and relocate its operations from Baldwin County.

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Related Topix: Jefferson County, AL, Alabama, Pell City, AL, Birmingham Metro, Bessemer, AL

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Leeds News

PEBA to meet July 17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LEEDS Notice is hereby given that there will be a public meeting of The Public Educational Building Authority of the City of ...

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

Leeds News

Champion wins at Miss Painted Rock

Chandler Champion of Leeds was crowned Miss Painted Rock's Outstanding Teen 2009 during their 10th anniversary of the pageant.

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro, Trussville, AL

Leeds News

Leeds City Schools seeking Library Media Specialist

Leeds City Schools is seeking a Library Media Specialist for Leeds Elementary School.

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

Daily Home

Prattville mayor knows what Bass Pro can do for a town

As the opening date for the Leeds Bass Pro Shops approaches in November, residents of the city, which is divided among three counties, may be wondering what the store will mean for their community.

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Related Topix: Belk, AL, Prattville, AL

Sat Jul 05, 2008

NBC13.com

Fireworks Spark Local Sales Throughout Birmingham Area

Big bangs, flashes of colors and the smell of smoke; fireworks are not the only thing soaring this holiday weekend throughout the Birmingham Metro area.

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Related Topix: Cleburne County, AL, Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Metro

Tue Jul 01, 2008

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Sections covering approximately 25,000 of the building's 100,000 sq. ft. collapsed on the morning of Thursday, May 15, sounding similar to bombs exploding.

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Leeds News

Harrison chosen as St. Clair County Junior Miss 2009

When Mary Beth Harrison of Leeds decided to participate in the 2009 St. Clair County Junior Miss Pageant, she would have never guessed that she would receive as many honors as she did.

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Related Topix: St Clair County, AL

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Leeds News

Leeds to look at an elected school board

The Leeds City Council held a special called meeting Wednesday night to discuss a grant for the fire department, but talks also lead to the idea of looking into having a school board that is elected by the ...

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Greenville Sun

Attorney General Bell Talks About His Serious Injuries

Third Judicial District Attorney General Berkeley Bell, who is recovering in an Alabama hospital from multiple injuries suffered in a June 14 motorcycle crash, said this morning that he doesn't know when he ...

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

Birmingham News Online

Heed Leeds' fee-for-all free-for-all

The big bass have not yet begun to bite in Leeds, but serious fishing has been going on for years.

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Related Topix: Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Metro, Fultondale, AL, Morris, AL, Jefferson County, AL

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Leeds News

Leeds Municipal Pool fresh for the summer

The Leeds Municipal Pool has been freshened up in more ways than one and water lovers are being encouraged by the city to take advantage.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

Leeds News

Leeds Historical Society: the first 10 years

The Leeds Historical Society is celebrating its own historical milestone - its 10th anniversary.

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Related Topix: Shelby County, AL, St Clair County, AL

Fri Jun 13, 2008

The Mobile Register Online

Birmingham-area gas prices pause at $3.99 and nine-tenths

The number is popping up all across the city - $3.99 and nine-tenths. This week, many Birmingham-area gas stations set prices for regular unleaded just a fraction below $4 a gallon, a mark some operators may be ...

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Related Topix: Birmingham, AL, Birmingham Metro

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Leeds, Alabama is located in Jefferson County and is part of the Birmingham Metro Area. Zip codes in Leeds, AL include 35094.

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