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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Scattered thunderstorms likely tonight, Sunday, all week

July 17, 2010

The high on Sunday will be near 90 degrees. ? ? Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight, tapering off before 11. The overnight low is forecast at 74. ?? ? On Sunday, more storms are likely, mainly after noon. The high will be near 90, with the chance of rain…

Opp man shot, killed 4-year-old nephew with rifle, police say

July 17, 2010

John Curtis Davis is charged with capital murder in the death of his nephew. ? OPP (AP) — Police in Opp say a man has been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of his 4-year-old nephew. ? ??? Opp police Assistant Chief Michael McDonald told …

Man pulled from burning car in critical condition

July 17, 2010

MOBILE, Ala. — Authorities said today that the man pulled from the wreckage of his burning car was admitted to an area hospital in critical condition Friday. MOBILE, Ala. — Authorities said today that the man pulled from the wreckage of his…

About a dozen at Five Points South protest call for harsher punishment of BP

July 17, 2010

UAB student William C. Anderson of Inverness organized the protest. An oil slick sits on the surface of the water in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday. (AP Photo) ? ? About a dozen people gathered at the fountain in Five Points South late this afternoon, protesting oil giant BP…

Mimi Hughes finishes Ohio River swim safely at 4:40 p.m.

July 17, 2010

She swims to raise awareness of the global need to support education and economic opportunities for girls and women. Joanna Lai / Special to The Huntsville Times Mimi Hughes adjusts her goggles and faces the sunrise of one of her final days…

Video: Birmingham area shoppers fly to the Gulf t Shores to shop, help oil spill affected economy

July 17, 2010

Organizers considering monthly shopping/ recreational daytrip flight.

Council votes for rumble strips on Summit Rd

July 17, 2010

After a heated discussion, the Baileyton town council voted unanimously to place rumble strips on Summit Road, along the intersection of Holly Pond Road.

From six to 100…Adopt-A-School has grown

July 17, 2010

For 20 years, a handful of local businesses have been steadfast in providing community support to Dothan City Schools through the Adopt-A-School program.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill 2010 Photos: Images from July 17, 2010

July 17, 2010

Here is a gallery of photographs related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that were made or released on July 17, 2010. Here is a gallery of photographs related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that were made or released on

Gulf oil well to remain sealed, but only temporarily

July 17, 2010

BP PLC's broken oil well will remain capped until at least tomorrow afternoon, but spill response officials said Saturday that they will remove the cap and go back to siphoning the leaking oil after that point. In this image taken from video provided by BP …

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