From the daily archives:

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Copy of Quran only book saved from Union’s 1865 burning of UA

September 9, 2010

A copy of the Quran dating from 1853, its spine missing, its pages browning and its front cover almost detached, sits today in a library at the University of Alabama.

Ad shows Bentley’s remarks on lottery

September 9, 2010

Ron Sparks’ new ad for Alabama governor catches opponent Robert Bentley at what Bentley acknowledges was not his best moment in the campaign.

Parents back K-5 change

September 9, 2010

The Tuscaloosa City School System held a community meeting at Westlawn Middle School on Thursday about the kindergarten through fifth-grade expansion proposed for next school year in the Central zone.

Now retired in Tuscaloosa, Joab Thomas once held the title of president at UA and Penn State

September 9, 2010

It’s probably safe to say that Joe Paterno and Paul W. “Bear” Bryant both had a calling to be football coaches. For Joab Langford Thomas, his calling was to be their boss.

Make-A-Wish Foundation benefits from sale of Crimson Tide footballs

September 9, 2010

Nikco Sports is offering a limited edition football with some of the proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alabama.

Federal judge orders four in Jefferson County sewer scandal to prison; says prison system has found prison facilities for them

September 9, 2010

Men are to report to their designated federal prison on Monday A federal judge today told four men convicted in Jefferson County’s sewer scandal that they are to begin serving their prison sentences Monday. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler ordered Jack Swann, Bobby Rast, Danny…

Auburn defeats Mississippi State 17-14

September 9, 2010

The Auburn Tigers scored early, not often, but enough to defeat the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a hard-fought western conference showdown Thursday night.

Cotton prices skyrocket on shortage

September 9, 2010

There's a cotton shortage, and you could soon be feeling the effects of it.

Madison County day care under investigation

September 9, 2010

A Madison County day care center is under investigation after allegations of sexual abuse of children at the day care center surfaced. File image HUNTSVILLE, AL. – A Madison County day care center is under investigation after allegations of sexual abuse of children at…

Two arrested in Athens burglary

September 9, 2010

Athens police arrested two people in connection with a burglary on East Sanderfer Road on Tuesday. File image ATHENS, AL. – Athens police arrested two people in connection with a burglary on East Sanderfer Road on Tuesday. Capt. Floyd Johnson with the Athens Police Department said investigator Johnny Campbell …