From the daily archives:

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Teen held on $1.4 million bond

July 7, 2010

A Dothan teenager is behind bars at the Houston County Jail on a $1.4 million bond after Dothan police investigators charged him with a half dozen felony property crimes.

Inmate charged with assault on correctional officer

July 7, 2010

An inmate at the Houston County Jail has been charged with felony assault on two corrections officers after he allegedly threw a cleaning agent that contained bleach on them.

Police use seized vehicles, cash to fight crime

July 7, 2010

Nearly three years after police arrested an Abbeville man on a felony drug charge, police are still using the Ford Explorer seized from the man during the arrest.

Abbeville resident, city at odds over sign

July 7, 2010

ABBEVILLE—At first glance, it doesn’t seem like a big deal.

Officer takes case for pension to federal judge

July 7, 2010

Tuscaloosa’s first black police officer on Wednesday renewed his fight of more than 30 years to gain a pension he says he’s earned as he pleaded his case before a federal judge.

UA cancels classes for Nov. 18 game

July 7, 2010

By moving the Crimson Tide’s football game against Georgia State University to a Thursday, University

Greenetrack CEO calls for rally

July 7, 2010

Greenetrack’s chief executive officer on Wednesday called for ‘tens of thousands’ to join him in a rally against Gov. Bob Riley

Huntsville officer suffers minor injuries after being hit by car

July 7, 2010

A Huntsville police officer was struck by a car about 9 p.m. Wednesday on Sparkman Drive. File image HUNTSVILLE, AL. – A Huntsville police officer was struck by a car about 9 p.m. Wednesday on Sparkman Drive. Police say the officer was out on a traffic stop when…

Corruption is the danger in gambling to Alabama, says anti-gambling task force leader

July 7, 2010

Corruption relating to illegal gambling shatters the public trust in government officials and government institutions, Tyson said. Dave Dieter/Huntsville Times John Tyson, head of Gov. Bob Riley’s anti-gambling task force, spoke Wednesday to the Madison County Bar Association. HUNTSVILLE, AL — It’s not …

Opponents of Irondale’s immigration resolution express concerns

July 7, 2010

Proponents said the Irondale resolution states the council's support of the enforcement of federal immigration laws. One of two council members who voted against Irondale’s resolution on immigration status checks during traffic stops or investigations says the city should have waited on the outcome of a federal…