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BP oil degrading quickly, lessening risk to Florida and eastern U.S.

July 27, 2010

Oil has been dissipating through evaporation since BP stopped the flow from its Macondo well off the coast of Louisiana on July 15, NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco told reporters today on a conference call. Crude that's dispersed into the sea is being gobbled up by bacteria, she said. View …

UA trustees will be asked today to oversee Bryce Hospital construction

July 20, 2010

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — University of Alabama trustees will be asked today to approve an agreement for UA to oversee construction of a new Bryce Hospital, which the university agreed to pay for through royalties from oil, natural gas and coal reserves under university land throughout the…

Jefferson County Commission still seeks sewer debt solution

July 18, 2010

Lame ducks want to ease 'burdens.' View full size Outgoing Jefferson County Commissioners Bettye Fine Collins and Bobby Humphryes read over paperwork (The Birmingham News/ Michelle Williams) With 120 days remaining in office, four of the five Jefferson County commissioners say several problems can be addressed before…

UA plans to extend Moore’s contract

July 17, 2010

The University of Alabama plans to extend Mal Moore’s term as director of athletics beyond the term of his current contract, which runs for about another year.

Witt: University plans to extend Mal Moore’s contract

July 16, 2010

The University of Alabama plans to extend Mal Moore’s term as director of athletics beyond the term of his current contract, which runs for about another year.

New Ford Edge Sport model has Mustang engine

July 14, 2010

The new Ford Edge Sport will be packing a 305-horsepower Mustang V-6 engine. ? The Associated Press The 2011 Ford Edge Sport edition will be powered by a 305-horsepower V-6 Mustang engine. DETROIT — Ford is adding a little Mustang to the Ford Edge crossover. The…

Relief agencies prepare for increased demands due to oil spill

July 12, 2010

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. — Local community service organizations expect a wave of requests for help in upcoming weeks as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, but have received few calls for aid so far. Members of Baldwin County Volunteer Organizations Active in …

Campaign 2010: Gambling money flows in Alabama races

July 10, 2010

$4.1 million goes to more than 100 PACs. View full size Governor Riley’s anti gambling task force at the Greenetrack bingo facility July 1,2010. (The Birmingham News / Joe Songer) Recent donations from political action committees funded by gambling money went mainly to state races for attorney general …

Cleaning facility for oiled birds moved out of hurricane zone

July 5, 2010

A center where birds oiled by the BP spill have been cleaned is being moved about 100 miles inland to Hammond, La. View full size (AP Photo/Janet McConnaughey) A pelican rescued from the oil spill spreading in the Gulf of Mexico spreads his wings Friday, May 7, 2010, in a small outdoor…

Airbus to add 90 engineers at Mobile, Ala., engineering center

June 30, 2010

MOBILE, Ala. — EADS is upping its nontanker commitment to Mobile. Airbus Americas, the jetliner unit of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., will add 90 engineers to its office at the Brookley Field Industrial Complex. Like the current 150 engineers, the new additions will work…

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