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Suit seeking removal of Rashawn Figures from ballot dismissed by judge

Ken Booth — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:43:29 +0000

In dismissing a case filed by state Rep. James Buskey, Mobile County Circuit Judge Rick Stout cleared the way for Rashawn Figures to appear as a candidate for House District 99 on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. View full size (Submitted)…

Police: Carjacking victim’s son spots stolen car; two arrested

Ken Booth — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:26:28 +0000

Late Monday night, according to Chickasaw police Sgt. Brad Penton, the victim's son spotted the car on Seventh Street in Chickasaw. After seeing Marion and Dailey drive away in the vehicle, the son went to the house and talked the occupant into calling the men to return…

Update: BP lays much oil spill blame on other companies in internal report

Ken Booth — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:26:23 +0000

BP took some of the blame for the Gulf oil disaster in an internal report issued today, acknowledging among other things that it misinterpreted a key pressure test of the well. But in a possible preview of its legal strategy, it also pointed the finger at its partners…

Name on slips of paper leads Etowah County arson investigators to suspect in 7 house fires set in 90 minutes

Ken Booth — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:07:38 +0000

David Shields of Gadsden charged with arson and attempted murder This fire-damaged house at 1015 Hermosa Ave. in Gadsden is one of seven houses damaged by set fires attributed to David R. Shields of Gadsden. The fires were reported in a little over 90s minutes … Read more from The Birmingham News

St. Clair County couple rescues mutilated dog

Ken Booth — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:30:40 +0000

Abused animal found two weeks after disappearing from neighborhood When Gary Long and his wife, Judy, moved to Rolling Oaks Estates in St. Clair County six years ago, neither of them ever expected they would send out a call for information on … Read more from The Birmingham News

New Yorker looks to buy a lizard, gets whole farm in Montevallo (with slideshow and video)

Ken Booth — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:14:50 +0000

Currently four species of lizards are being bred at the farm. The premiere lizard is the Australian water dragon. Steven Brooks grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York and found the love of his life there, but he couldn’t find a job to support… Read more from The Birmingham News

No state spending cuts yet, Riley’s office says

Ken Booth — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:23:13 +0000

State finance director says the administration's views could change in coming weeks or months. MONTGOMERY — Gov. Bob Riley’s administration is standing by its revenue estimates for next year and for now does not intend to cut budgeted spending on either… Read more from The Birmingham News

Nightclub, restaurant, law firm setting up shop in Pascagoula downtown business district

Ken Booth — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:32:33 +0000

A New Orleans-style nightclub and eatery, a sandwich shop and a law firm are opening up on Delmas Avenue in Pascagoula, signaling what city leaders hope will be a rebirth for the historic downtown thoroughfare. View full size (Mississippi Press/Kaija …

Birmingham based mission helps make way for girls to escape slavery

Ken Booth — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:08:46 +0000

Birmingham-based mission helped build fence around Romanian women's shelter. On her recent trip to Romania, Make Way Partners founder Kimberly Smith plays with Danny, the child of a woman rescued from forced prostitution. (SPECIAL) Missionaries for Birmingham-based Make Way Partners returned last week from Romania, … Read more from The Birmingham News

Birmingham-Southern students help build Habitat for Humanity home

Ken Booth — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:59:17 +0000

Students were participating in college's Outreach Day Birmingham-Southern College students on Saturday morning diligently nailed roof shingles onto a new home in Fairfield. Their mission — to give back to and work with the community to help it improve. The work, part of the college’s Outreach… Read more from The Birmingham News