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Alabama news links: Meth kit found in man’s shoe; gun found on councilman’s porch swing

July 30, 2010

Pike County officials find drug paraphernalia in a suspect's shoes, a Houston County man reportedly called in a bomb threat in hopes of getting out of a court date, a thief leaves a gun on the porch of a city councilman and more…

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…

Police chief tells Midtowners to "be a nosy neighbor"

July 28, 2010

MOBILE, Ala. — With four suspects behind bars in connection with the April 16 shooting death of Kyser Miree, Mobile police spent this?evening with Midtown residents emphasizing crime prevention. “Be a nosy neighbor. Know who your neighbors are, who comes and goes and what cars are…

Two suspects in police shooting face drug charges

July 28, 2010

Dothan Police Chief Greg Benton said the two men riding in a car with a Georgia man who was killed last week during a police shooting now face felony drug charges.

Police department buying equipment with federal grant money

July 28, 2010

Huntsville police have asked for city approval to spend $862,000 in federal grant money on much-needed technology for daily use and training. The Huntsville Times Police Chief Mark Hudson HUNTSVILLE, AL — Huntsville police have asked for city approval to spend $862,000 in federal grant money …

Police department buying equipment with federal grant money

July 28, 2010

Huntsville police have asked for city approval to spend $862,000 in federal grant money on much-needed technology for daily use and training. The Huntsville Times Police Chief Mark Hudson HUNTSVILLE, AL — Huntsville police have asked for city approval to spend $862,000 in federal …

Huntsville police investigating sexual abuse case involving 10-year-old girl

July 27, 2010

Police are investigating a sexual abuse case involving a 10-year-old girl after Crisis Services contacted authorities, police said. File image HUNTSVILLE, AL — Police are investigating a sexual abuse case involving a 10-year-old?girl after Crisis Services?contacted authorities, police said. A report filed Sunday claimed a family …

What you’re saying: Bail denied for suspects in Kyser Miree slaying

July 27, 2010

MOBILE, Ala. — A judge denied bail this morning for four young men accused of robbing and murdering a 23-year-old engineer in his Midtown Mobile home three months ago. Christopher Kyser Miree was found shot in the head April 16 at 4 Macy Place, a house he shared with a co-…

City Council asks if Birmingham gets its money’s worth from lobbyist

July 27, 2010

Lobbyists paid $600,000 so far The Birmingham City Council today is set to vote on a contract extension for a federal lobbyist, pushing the city’s lobbying tab to $850,000 since 2008. The contract with Handprint Bell Consulting, recommended by Mayor William Bell, gives the…

Kyser Miree murder suspects scheduled to appear in court today

July 27, 2010

Jamal Breon Lang, 20; Michael Jerome Lee, 19; Bo Taylor, 18; and Earnest Teryl Wiggins, 19 will appear before Mobile County District Judge George Hardesty. View full size Clockwise from top left: Jamal Lang, 20; Michael Lee, 19; Earnest Wiggins, 19, and Bo Taylor, 18, face capital murder charges in the death of Christopher Kyser Miree, 23. MOBILE, Ala…

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