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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Bentley, Byrne exchange barbs over AEA, other issues

July 6, 2010

The two GOP candidates for governor appeared tonight at a forum in Springville. Robert Bentley says he will support the AEA when it has good ideas and oppose it when it has bad ideas. (Birmingham News/Michelle Williams) Bradley Byrne says …

Victims were just standing on deck that collapsed in Hoover, officials say

July 6, 2010

Hoover police said Tuesday they have found no evidence of foul play in the deck collapse. A third-story deck at Hoover’s Waterford Landing Apartments collapsed late Sunday, killing a 25-year-old man and injuring six others. (Birmingham News/Michelle Williams). The seven people injured, one fatally, in…

Orange Beach police close investigation of drowning of Helena girl, Pelham woman

July 6, 2010

Orange Beach police said there were no witnesses who saw the two enter the water. Kennedy Halechko, 2, drowned Friday along with Kembra Gordon. Orange Beach police say they have closed the investigation into the Friday drowning deaths of a 2-year-old Helena girl and a Pelham …

Birmingham City Council committee approves plans for Walgreens near historic fire station

July 6, 2010

Neighbors had objected to the planned drug store when they learned it would lead to the demolition of an abandoned fire station which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Town anxiously awaits final vote on quarry controversy

July 6, 2010

Vincent's council again postponed a vote on a controversial limestone quarry possibly for the town.

Bullet found in brain – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

July 6, 2010

Bullet found in brain The Decatur Daily (subscription) MOULTON — Investigators are treating Monday night's death of a Hillsboro woman as a “possible murder,” Lawrence County Sheriff Gene Mitchell … and more??

City ends 20-year stunting ban – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

July 6, 2010

The Decatur Daily (subscription) City ends 20-year stunting ban The Decatur Daily (subscription) Anna Walraven and Shelton Godwin are “extremely jealous” of the Decatur and Austin high school cheerleaders. The cheerleaders are getting to …

Amendment to allow tattoo parlor draws opposition – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

July 6, 2010

Amendment to allow tattoo parlor draws opposition The Decatur Daily (subscription) HARTSELLE — A proposed Central Business District ordinance amendment that would allow tattoo and piercing parlors in downtown has met …

Lawrence drug agents arrest 2 – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

July 6, 2010

Lawrence drug agents arrest 2 The Decatur Daily (subscription) MOULTON — Lawrence County Drug Task Force agents arrested two women Friday in separate drug distribution and manufacturing cases. … Bullet found in brain The Decatur Daily (subscription) all 7 news articles??

Lanes to close on U.S. 82

July 6, 2010

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