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The Times picks seven young Huntsville artists defining the city’s art scene

July 30, 2010

Whether working out of a classroom at Alabama A&M, a studio at Lowe Mill or a house in Five Points, young artists scattered around Huntsville are creating works that are interesting, inspiring and innovative. HUNTSVILLE, AL — Huntsville’s young artists are transforming this…

The Hill picks 2 Huntsville natives, 1 from Mobile for Most Beautiful List

July 30, 2010

The Hill has picked two Huntsvillians and one from Mobile to its annual list of Most Beautiful People on Capital Hill Alexis Latifi, an aide to Sen. Richard Shelby, is one of The Hill’s 50 Most Beautiful People HUNTSVILLE, AL. – Huntsville is on nearly every national list when it …

Alabama news links: Meth kit found in man’s shoe; gun found on councilman’s porch swing

July 30, 2010

Pike County officials find drug paraphernalia in a suspect's shoes, a Houston County man reportedly called in a bomb threat in hopes of getting out of a court date, a thief leaves a gun on the porch of a city councilman and more…

Auburn University President Jay Gogue says Alabama’s major colleges a bargain

July 28, 2010

A semester's tuition and mandatory fees for the typical student costs just under $4,000 at both Auburn and the University of Alabama. Auburn University President Jay Gogue (Birmingham News file) ? The major colleges in Alabama, even that school in Tuscaloosa, are really…

Opelika woman sentenced in murder-for-hire case she plotted from in jail

July 28, 2010

Opelika police detective overheard a phone conversation between Hardy and her son during which she asked him to kill the people she believed were responsible for her arrest. OPELIKA — A 43-year-old Opelika woman accused of plotting a killing from inside the Lee…

Oil spill Day 100: Despite recent successes, enormous recovery project lies ahead

July 28, 2010

Federal officials say they could permanently plug the broken oil well in a matter of weeks, but even if they are successful, an enormous recovery project still lies ahead. View full size (Press-Register/Mike Kittrell) Oil blobs and patties washed ashore midday at the public beach Thursday, …

Fact Finder: Auburn Football under Gene Chizik

July 26, 2010

NBC13HD’s Sports Director, Don Hawes, examines the Auburn football program in its second year under Gene Chizik.

Alabama news links: Houston County DA says shooting by police appears justifiable

July 26, 2010

The fatal shooting of a suspect at the Hop-In convenience store appears at first blush to have been justified, the Houston County district attorney says; 2 old Bibles remain a mystery; the 'Haunted Bridge' will be spirited elsewhere; and…

Renting textbooks soon to be option for University of Mobile students

July 26, 2010

The university is among a growing number of campus bookstores offering the option of renting textbooks when students return to campus. View full size (press-Register/Mike Kittrell) The University of Mobile Book Store is renting books to students. Rental books and a poster for the program are pictured …

Dirty agents’ work tarnishes SEC’s ‘Golden Age’

July 25, 2010

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Nick Saban owes an apology. On Wednesday, he helped launch the SEC Football Media Days with a quote that resonated all week. Referring to agents preying on players and jeopardizing their eligibility, Saban said, "How are they any better than a pimp?" That was an…

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