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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 agency…

BP: Money for escrow fund will be ready in mid-to-late August

July 28, 2010

MOBILE, Ala. — BP PLC's claims director said Wednesday that the company will put money into an escrow fund in time for Ken Feinberg's independent operation to begin making payments by mid-to-late August. "He will have every penny he needs to pay claims…

Madison School Board selects Columbia principal to lead new school safety program

July 27, 2010

MADISON – Columbia Elementary School Principal Dennis James was named the Student Support/Safety/Security and Communication Coordinator at Monday night's Madison City School Board of Education meeting. ? Madison School Safety Director Dennis James MADISON, AL?- Columbia Elementary School Principal Dennis James…

Taxpayers foot the bill for many local government leaders to hit the road

July 25, 2010

A Huntsville Times survey found that 25 elected and appointed officials in the Huntsville, Madison and Madison County governments, including the school systems, either drive an automobile bought with taxpayer money or receive a cash allowance in lieu of a vehicle. Click here…

Oil spill claims event in Bayou La Batre runneth over

July 25, 2010

BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. — About 100 people crammed into Bayou La Batre's City Hall at 7 a.m. Saturday to ask questions of oil claims czar Ken Feinberg. But dozens more were turned away by city police officers who said the room was at …

Anti-abortion rally launches "Pro-Life Freedom Ride"

July 23, 2010

Prayer vigil will be held Saturday morning at Birmingham's Planned Parenthood. Invoking the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement, anti-abortion clergy members and their supporters gathered tonight at the BJCC to embark on a “Pro-Life Freedom Ride….

World War I veteran buried at Alabama National Cemetery

July 23, 2010

Family of Petty Officer Second Class Raymond King and his wife live in Shelby County The cremated remains of a World War I veteran and his wife were buried at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo today. Petty Officer Second Class Raymond…

UAB hires Diabetes Center director

July 23, 2010

Anath Shalev is currently the director of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. UAB has hired a new director for its Comprehensive Diabetes Center.?? Anath Shalev is currently the director of endocrinology, diabetes and …

Former SMDC engineer pleads guilty to federal bribery, tax evasion charges

July 21, 2010

(From release) A Scottsboro man pleaded guilty today in federal court to accepting bribes when he worked as an engineer with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command in Huntsville, and to evading payment of taxes on the bribery income, U.S. Attorney Joyce White…

Marshall County EMA provides shelter for those escaping the heat

July 21, 2010

Cooling centers will be available in Albertville, Arab, Boaz, Grant, Guntersville and Union Grove. HUNTSVILLE, AL — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency is opening shelters for those who need to escape the heat. “It’s amazing how many elderly and low-income people do…

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