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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Water, sewer fees could soon increase

March 10, 2010

By Robert DeWitt Senior Writer TUSCALOOSA | Fees associated with water and sewer service could be going up soon after the Tuscaloosa City Council Finance Committee gave its approval to the increases Tuesday. The fees would rise for services such as installing new…

City won’t back occupational tax ban

March 10, 2010

By Robert DeWitt Senior Writer TUSCALOOSA | The Tuscaloosa City Council will not support efforts to prohibit an occupational tax from being levied in Tuscaloosa County. State Rep. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, sponsored the bill, which calls for a referendum on prohibiting occupational taxes in Tuscaloosa County.

New storm drainage rules to cost city nearly $250,000

March 10, 2010

By Robert DeWitt Senior Writer The city of Tuscaloosa must soon find an estimated $200,000 to $250,000 to implement new storm drainage regulations.

Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal

March 10, 2010

About 200 women who served as Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, were on hand to receive the award.

Corey Haim prolonged tragic Hollywood tradition

March 10, 2010

Haim died Wednesday at 38, another chapter in Hollywood’s tragic history of careers ravaged by drugs.

Obama hosts Haitian President Preval for talks

March 10, 2010

He calls earthquake one of the hemisphere’s ‘most devastating disasters’

Senate passes jobless aid, business tax breaks

March 10, 2010

The 62-36 vote came over protests from conservatives who say the bill adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt.

Text messaging ban closer to being law in Alabama

March 10, 2010

Alabama is getting closer to being the 20th state to ban text messaging while driving.

Updated: More rain expected later tonight across central Alabama

March 10, 2010

Nearly 5 inches of rain confirmed in Jefferson and Shelby counties, according to the weather service. Shelby County Highway 42 was closed near Providence Baptist Church in Shelby today where water covered the roadway. (The Birmingham News / Frank Couch) Heavy rain could continue across …

Report: Tuscumbia Police Chief convicted of DUI

March 10, 2010

Tony Logan was put on administrative leave following his arrest, but reinstated to his job last week. Tuscumbia Police Chief Tony Logan was convicted this morning for a December incident of driving under the influence, The TimesDaily reports. Logan was put on administrative …

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