From the daily archives:

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Pell City awaits state approval for traffic cameras

March 4, 2010

PELL CITY, AL (WBRC) – Another Alabama city wants to use video to catch drivers breaking laws at intersections.

Man wanted in string of Mobile robberies arrested in Florida

March 4, 2010

Rodriquez Toney, a suspect in a number of Mobile-area robberies, was arrested today in Destin, Fla. MOBILE, Ala. — A Mobile man wanted by police for more than a half-dozen robberies was arrested today in Destin, Fla.,?officials said. Rodriquez Toney…

Mount Olive home heavily damaged by fire

March 4, 2010

No injuries reported in blaze at Depression-Era home. A firefighter walks past a burned house on Sutherland Road near Mount Olive Road in Mount Olive Thursday night. The fire was reported about 7:30 p.m. and was under control in about 30 minutes. (The Birmingham News / Mark Almond) A…

Northport man sentenced to 20 years for securities fraud

March 4, 2010

Staff Report A Northport man has pleaded guilty to violations of the Alabama Securities Act.

Man accused of dog abuse now charged with child abuse

March 4, 2010

TUSCALOOSA | A man accused of starving and abusing several dogs at his Cottondale home last year is also facing charges of child abuse.

Alabama treasurer uses online auction for 1st time

March 4, 2010

MONTGOMERY | The Alabama state treasurer’s office is going to hold its first online auction for unclaimed property beginning Friday and continuing throughout the year.

Hospice of West Alabama to host walk/run Saturday

March 4, 2010

TUSCALOOSA | Hospice of West Alabama will host its first Family 5K Walk/Run at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Bentley holds town hall meeting

March 4, 2010

By Tommy Stevenson Associate Editor TUSCALOOSA | Republican gubernatorial candidate and Tuscaloosa state Rep. Robert Bentley capped off a long “Tuscaloosa Day” in his home county with a town hall meeting at Belk Activity Center on Thursday night before a standing room-only crowd of more than 100.

Illegal alien sentenced to 15 years in prison

March 4, 2010

A federal judge sentenced an illegal alien to serve 15 years in prison for the distribution of more than $20,000 worth of methamphetamine.

More than fashion

March 4, 2010

By Ashley Boyd Staff writer The young women and men on University Mall’s Teen Team are models with a purpose. Each year, hundreds of teen-