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Panhandle domestic leads to pie-throwing food fight

July 30, 2010

The deputy who responded found a pregnant, 42-year-old woman sitting outside her residence crying and with bits of food in her hair. PANAMA CITY, Florida — A Bay County couple’s argument led to a food fight as one of the participants threw an apple pie at the other …

What you’re saying: We agree, it’s time for Birmingham to get a handle on panhandling

July 30, 2010

Join the conversation, add a comment View full size Birmingham officials are looking for ways to reduce streetside panhandling. (Birmingham News file) Reaction and comment to news stories from the Birmingham News: Begging in downtown Birmingham might get tougher •…

Madison City Council considering bienniel budget

July 30, 2010

MADISON — The Madison City Council will hold a work session Aug. 7, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Municipal Complex, 100 Hughes Road. MADISON, AL?– The Madison City Council will hold a work session Aug. 7, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Municipal Complex, 100 Hughes Road. The meeting…

BP begins downsizing oil cleanup crews

July 30, 2010

The number of local people working on recovery efforts had declined significantly from its height a couple of weeks ago: 1,099 people were cleaning Alabama beaches and 181 boat operators were working in Alabama waters as part of the Vessels of Opportunity program…

Rocket City United teams up with Madison to host NPSL’s Final Four ‘Soccer Wars’ through Saturday

July 29, 2010

MADISON — Rocket City United and the City of Madison kicks off a first time event as it hosts the National Professional Soccer League's Final Four and Soccer Wars in Madison today through Saturday. Rockety City soccer team hosting NPSL Final Four MADISON, AL?– Rocket City…

Trucks dumping sand downtown for Rocket City Beach Bash

July 29, 2010

The cost is $5 per day, and a portion of every admission will be donated to the Governor's Emergency Relief Fund for the Gulf Coast. There's free parking downtown and in the city garages. The first 250 kids through the gates every day get a free beach …

Did Huntsville Housing Authority spend foreclosure funds in needy neighborhoods?

July 29, 2010

Some of the authority's most expensive purchases sit in neighborhoods that are not currently threatened by foreclosures, according to a Times analysis. HUNTSVILLE, AL — The Huntsville Housing Authority stopped shopping for foreclosed properties across the city this week. The …

Temptations help Birmingham make pitch as family reunion destination

July 29, 2010

Singing group records radio spots for Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau The Temptations include Bessemer native Terry Weeks, on the right in this photo. The Temptations , the singing group with ties to the Birmingham area, is teaming up with The Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote…

Bear mauling survivor says she played dead to stay alive (with video)

July 29, 2010

COOKE CITY, Mont. — A woman who was attacked by a bear in the middle of the night at a busy campground was bitten on her arm and leg before she instinctively played dead so the animal would leave her alone, she…

Madison officials are already looking ahead to next new school for the city

July 29, 2010

MADISON – The Madison City School system may be considered one of the best in the state, but officials know they can't rest on their laurels. ? Madison School Superintendent Dr. Dee Fowler MADISON, AL?- The Madison City School system may be considered one…

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