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Alabama News

FEMA urges inspections on tornado damaged homes

February 9, 2012

The inspections typically take between 15 and 45 minutes, and they only happen after you’ve registered with the federal agency.

FACT CHECK: Walker County shuts down 3 gambling halls

February 9, 2012

Walker County authorities raided a trio of gambling halls this week and credit our previous Fact Check report for making them aware of the activity.

Thieves targeting Etowah County police vehicles

February 8, 2012

Police say the suspects first started hitting regular cars around the county, but now they’re targeting police and stealing guns.

Three arrested in Jackson County drug bust

February 8, 2012

Three people were arrested Tuesday during a drug raid in Jackson County.

Head-on crash in Hazel Green injures two drivers

February 8, 2012

Two people were hurt in a head on crash on U.S. 231/431 in Hazel Green Wednesday afternoon.

Washington state lawmakers pass gay marriage bill

February 8, 2012

Washington state lawmakers voted to approve gay marriage Wednesday, setting the stage for the state to become the seventh in the nation to allow same-sex couples to wed.

1 dead in wreck on 278 W.; road closed west of interstate

February 8, 2012

A portion of U.S. Highway 278 was closed west of Interstate 65 Wednesday afternoon where authorities worked the scene of a two-vehicle wreck that left one person dead.

Tuscaloosa officials asking lawmakers for help in tornado recovery

February 8, 2012

The city of Tuscaloosa is hoping to get some help with tornado clean up from state lawmakers in Montgomery.

Thieves are targeting Gadsden police vehicles and officers

February 8, 2012

Police say the suspects first started hitting regular cars around the county, but now they’re targeting police and stealing guns.

Agenda released for next council meeting

February 8, 2012

The agenda for the next regular meeting of the Huntsville City Council has been released. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at city hall. Click below to read/download the agenda: 2012-02-09 Final Agenda