From the daily archives:

Monday, July 12, 2010

Economic researchers optimistic about future

July 12, 2010

An economic research center at the University of Alabama has issued a new, more optimistic forecast for the state’s economy for the rest of the year.

Birmingham Police discover dozens of stolen headstones

July 12, 2010

Birmingham Police are questioning a man after discovering dozens of cemetery headstones in his yard.

BP may fund more free beach concerts

July 12, 2010

The free Jimmy Buffett concert that drew thousands to an Alabama beach may be the first in a string of big-name shows funded by BP to boost a tourism industry hard-hit by the Gulf oil spill.

Bentley ad critic donated to Byrne

July 12, 2010

The state president of Vietnam Veterans of America contributed $150 to Bradley Byrne’s campaign for governor before accusing Byrne’s opponent of airing a misleading ad about serving in the military during the Vietnam War.

Six area counties will make local picks

July 12, 2010

Although most of the electoral attention leading up to today’s primary runoffs has been focused on the Republican gubernatorial race, Democrats in West Alabama have some choices to make at the local level.

Pickens churches rebound from 2006 fires

July 12, 2010

Gone are the feelings of anger, hurt and resentment.

Pickens churches rebound from 2006 fires

July 12, 2010

Gone are the feelings of anger, hurt and resentment.

BP affixes new cap on Gulf oil well; tests begin today

July 12, 2010

BP robots attached a new, tighter-fitting cap on top of the gushing Gulf of Mexico oil leak Monday, raising hopes that the crude could be kept from polluting the water for the first time in nearly three months.

BP affixes new cap on Gulf oil well; tests begin today

July 12, 2010

BP robots attached a new, tighter-fitting cap on top of the gushing Gulf of Mexico oil leak Monday, raising hopes that the crude could be kept from polluting the water for the first time in nearly three months.

Primary runoffs held today

July 12, 2010

Republican gubernatorial candidates Robert Bentley and Bradley Byrne sought last-minute votes on Monday, the day before the GOP runoff ends what has been a bitter and expensive campaign.

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