From the daily archives:

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Economy blamed for Helena’s job cuts

July 29, 2010

Helena is laying off some employees, including firefighters.

Trussville parents say tainted water at Camp Lejeune, N.C., caused childrens’ brain cancer

July 29, 2010

The Navy recently began a mail campaign to notify veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune of the toxic chemicals in the drinking water between 1957 and 1987. A tainted water supply at the military base at Camp Lejeune, N.C., caused brain cancer in the two…

Developers looking to fill space for coming Mtn Brook center

July 29, 2010

One month after getting the green light, plans for a controversial new development in Mountain Brook are moving forward.

Fleming new Grandview principal

July 29, 2010

Tamika Fleming learned many of the skills she’ll use as a principal back when she was in elementary school herself.

Former attorney gets work release program in child porn cases

July 29, 2010

The day before Randy Brackin’s 63rd birthday, a judge denied his request for an amended sentence on his child pornography possession charges, which would’ve just given him probation.

Parents, teens finish courses at Alfred Saliba Center

July 29, 2010

Three months ago, Ashford High School student Daniel Widner’s life was a bit of a mess.

Special children experience life as Wal-Mart drivers

July 29, 2010

Thursday was a special day for three area special-needs children.

Toyota recalls 412,000 cars in US to fix steering

July 29, 2010

Toyota is recalling nearly half a million cars, most of them large sedans sold in the U.S., for problems that can cause the steering wheel to lock up. It’s the latest indication that the automaker is still struggling with vehicle problems even as it…

Initial jobless claims drop to 457,000

July 29, 2010

New jobless claims fell last week for the third time in four weeks but remain elevated. The decline is a sign that the economy likely added jobs in July, although not enough to lower the nation’s high unemployment rate.

Ellen is out as Idol judge

July 29, 2010

Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off “American Idol” after one season.