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Police ask for help in locating missing Birmingham man

Wed, 23 May 2012 04:28:00 +0000

The Birmingham Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing person, 24-year-old David Robinson, also known as “Dino.”

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BREAKING: HPD confirms IDs of fired officers; explains withholding of further information

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:04:20 +0000

The Huntsville Police Department released the following statement late Tuesday afternoon in reference to the firing of two of its officers Monday: (From release) On Monday, May 21, 2012, the Huntsville Police Department announced the termination of two Police Officers. Based upon numerous inquiries from media outlets…

Group alleges sexual abuse in Ala. prison

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:33:38 +0000

?A prisoner’s rights group has asked the U.S. Justice Department to look into alleged sexual abuse of inmates by guards at an Alabama women’s prison.

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Huntsville police confirm names of two officers who were fired

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:18:24 +0000

Phillip J. Lee Jr. and Brett Russell were fired from Huntsville Police Department on Monday, but the specific reasons for their dismissals hasn’t been released.

Tuscaloosa crime reports for May 21, 2012

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:24:03 +0000

The crime reports from the Tuscaloosa Police Department for May 21, 2012.

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12 blazes in Ensley appear to be arson, no arrests made

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:41:30 +0000

The Birmingham Fire Department reports a rash of suspected arson cases on the west side of town is now up to 12. The latest happened early Monday morning in the 1700 block of 29 th St. in Ensley.

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HPD fires two officers; cites violations of department policy, withholds names

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:34:25 +0000

(From release) The Huntsville Police Department announced the termination Monday of two officers. The first officer was involved in an incident that occurred in October 2011 during the arrest of a suspect. This same officer was involved in a second incident that …

Student uninjured in accident outside Lee High School

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:30:42 +0000

The student, who Huntsville school district officials have not identified, was struck shortly after noon by a car in a line of vehicles dropping off and picking up students, said Harry Hobbs, a Huntsville Police Department spokesman. No injuries were reported.

Tuscaloosa crime reports for May 18-20, 2012

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:37 +0000

The crime reports from the Tuscaloosa Police Department for May 18-20, 2012.

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Catholic Diocese of Biloxi files lawsuit against federal government

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:25:24 +0000

The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi filed suit today in the U.S. Southern District Court in Gulfport against the federal government regarding the recent Department of Health and Human Services mandate that would force employers to provide contraception, sterilization and abortifacient drugs for employees.