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Friday, March 5, 2010

Hayden man killed in Blount County wreck

March 5, 2010

James Davis, 49, was killed in wreck on Alabama 160. A 49-year-old Hayden man was killed this evening in a three-vehicle crash on Alabama 160 in Blount County, according to Alabama State Troopers. James Davis, driver of one of the three vehicles, was killed in the wreck, which happened …

Students give Holt a face-lift

March 5, 2010

By Jamon Smith Staff Writer HOLT | This morning, students from Holt High School and the University of Alabama will clean up and renovate Rochelle Park.

Area woman saves confused driver

March 5, 2010

By Stephanie Taylor Staff Writer Michelle Hallman felt something wasn’t right when an elderly man pulled up next to her at a stoplight in Northport last Friday and asked her for directions to Georgia. Instead of returning to work from her errand at Walmart, Hallman decided to follow the…

Group seeks to revive Holt’s spirit

March 5, 2010

By Jamon Smith Staff Writer Holt, in its heyday a generation ago, was a proud, blue-collar industrial area just east of Tuscaloosa, where the Ironmen were a powerhouse on the high school football field and players graduated to good-paying

Larry Langford gets 15 years

March 5, 2010

By Jason Morton Staff writer Standing before a federal judge, ousted Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford offered his version of an apology. “I am sorry,” Langford said, “all this has occurred.”

Former Shelton president waives arraignment

March 5, 2010

TUSCALOOSA | Former Shelton State president Rick Rogers waived an arraignment scheduled for Friday by entering a not guilty plea in February.

Spring fashion show

March 5, 2010

TUSCALOOSA | University Mall will present the Generation Style fashion show at 2 p.m. today at the center court stage, featuring models from the mall’s junior and teen teams wearing clothing from several stores in the mall, including Belk, Buckle and Gap. Those in attendance can sign …

Winning entries of young artists’ showcase on display

March 5, 2010

TUSCALOOSA | Winning art and entries from the 21st International Young Artists’ Showcase, drawn from entries from 11 countries, are on display in the Tuscaloosa Public Library through March 15. The exhibit then will move to the Children’s Hands-On Museum in downtown Tuscaloosa, running March 16-30.

Bingo raids echo ‘Bloody Sunday’ for Jackson

March 5, 2010

By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau MONTGOMERY | The Rev. Jesse Jackson met with Gov. Bob Riley and Attorney General Troy King on Friday in preparation for today’s march on poverty over bingo in Alabama, a day before the remembrance of “Bloody Sunday.”

Easter Seals fundraiser more casual but will retain auction, mock casino

March 5, 2010

By Ashley Boyd Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA | Champions of Tuscaloosa is the new theme for Easter Seals West Alabama’s annual spring benefit.

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