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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Supporters of immigrants rally in Birmingham’s Linn Park

July 28, 2010

More than 100 people gahtered in Linn Park Wednesday night to offer support to Birmingham’s immigrant community, and to protest the new Arizona immigration law.

Georgia woman gets probation for business theft

July 28, 2010

A Georgia woman apologized on Wednesday to an owner of a family owned business that she pleaded guilty to stealing from over a four-year period.

Decatur grad stops in China to help orphans – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

July 28, 2010

The Decatur Daily (subscription) Decatur grad stops in China to help orphans The Decatur Daily (subscription) Andrew Wenzler describes the Great Wall of China as one of the “cooler” things he has seen. “It's so massive,” he said. “Pictures don't do it justice. …

Tomato plant tops 9 foot – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

July 28, 2010

The Decatur Daily (subscription) Tomato plant tops 9 foot The Decatur Daily (subscription) HARTSELLE — Soil on Parker Road that produced an 8-foot tomato plant three years ago has broken its record. Despite the intense heat and lack of water, …

Head librarian retiring; library seeks funds – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

July 28, 2010

Head librarian retiring; library seeks funds The Decatur Daily (subscription) ATHENS — Susan Todd is retiring as head librarian after 20 years. Todd's replacement, Paula Laurita, will start in October, according to Jerry Duke, … and more??

Former Slocomb mayor drops out of District 87 House race

July 28, 2010

Former Slocomb Mayor Vickie Moore will no longer seek the District 87 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives.

DU water sales at 7-year nadir; finances look up – The Decatur Daily (subscription)

July 28, 2010

DU water sales at 7-year nadir; finances look up The Decatur Daily (subscription) Decatur Utilities officials expect sales of water to be the lowest in seven years and predict a $400000 loss in the water department. …

Police chief tells Midtowners to "be a nosy neighbor"

July 28, 2010

MOBILE, Ala. — With four suspects behind bars in connection with the April 16 shooting death of Kyser Miree, Mobile police spent this?evening with Midtown residents emphasizing crime prevention. “Be a nosy neighbor. Know who your neighbors are, who comes and goes and what cars are…

Fact Finder: VAP Cholesterol Test

July 28, 2010

The technology that takes cholesterol testing to the next level was born at UAB.

Forecast: Temperatures to rise as weekend nears

July 28, 2010

By Fruday, the high will be near 98 with heat index values as high as 106. Thursday’s high in the Birmingham area will be near 94, but on Friday that will rise to 98 with heat index values as high as 106, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight’s low will be around 76 …

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