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Fodder: Jesus stops robber (video); Hooters helps out; shocking Facebook discovery

July 30, 2010

In today's Fodder, a Florida store clerk uses Jesus to talk a man out of robbing the store, you won't believe what a golfer does after winning a hole-in-one prize, a woman makes a shocking discovery on Facebook, and a Georgia Hooters helps out a …

Begging in downtown Birmingham might get tougher

July 30, 2010

Officials aim at curbing panhandlers. Some Birmingham agencies and officials are launching a new push to rid downtown streets of aggressive panhandlers, a problem that seems to be on the rise despite a 14-year-old law banning the practice. ? Operation New Birmingham, the City Action…

Editorial: BP has broken enough promises

July 30, 2010

TAKE YOUR promises and shove 'em, BP. From what we've seen, they're not worth much anyway. View full size (AP Photo/Simon Dawson) A BP logo is seen at a petrol station in Birmingham, England, Thursday, June 10, 2010. TAKE …

Jefferson County sewer scandal: Gary White sentenced to 10 years in prison for bribes

July 30, 2010

Last among 21 sentenced in sewer probe. ? ? Former Jefferson County Commissioner Gary White on Thursday maintained his innocence, admitting only poor judgment to a judge who minutes later sentenced him to 10 years in prison for his conviction on charges he …

Beads of Courage competing for Pepsi Refresh grant

July 29, 2010

Beads of Courage, an Arizona based nonprofit, is competing for a $250,000 grant from Pepsi to put beads in 10 hospitals that treat children with cancer. Eric Schultz / The Huntsville Times Sydney Newton, wearing her Beads of Courage. HUNTSVILLE, AL — Beads of Courage, an Arizona based nonprofit, is competing …

Beads of Courage competing for Pepsi Refresh grant

July 29, 2010

Beads of Courage, an Arizona based nonprofit, is competing for a $250,000 grant from Pepsi to put beads in 10 hospitals that treat children with cancer. Eric Schultz / The Huntsville Times Sydney Newton, wearing her Beads of Courage. HUNTSVILLE, AL — Beads of Courage, an Arizona based nonprofit, is competing through Saturday?for…

Mobile County school board approves construction of 3 new schools

July 29, 2010

The schools — a new Augusta Evans Special School on Spring Hill Avenue, Whitley Elementary School in Prichard and a new elementary school in west Mobile — will be paid for with federal stimulus money. View full size (Press-Register file) The Mobile County school board approved …

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…

BP’s waning Britishness causes few ripples in UK

July 28, 2010

BP PLC's appointment of Managing Director Robert Dudley, a former resident of Mississippi, to replace luckless Briton Tony Hayward as CEO has drawn a muted reaction in Britain. View full size (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) In this June 16, 2010 file photo, BP Chief…

Oil spill Day 100: Despite recent successes, enormous recovery project lies ahead

July 28, 2010

Federal officials say they could permanently plug the broken oil well in a matter of weeks, but even if they are successful, an enormous recovery project still lies ahead. View full size (Press-Register/Mike Kittrell) Oil blobs and patties washed ashore midday at the public beach Thursday, …

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