Langford Rolls Out 2009 Budget

City councilors got their first look at Mayor Larry Langford’s 2009 operating budget which outlined $428.9 million in spending, centered on new tax and license fees put in place earlier this year.

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Tuesday, May 20 2:40 PM

Ala. Cops Help Bondsmen Corner Man Accused On Meth Charges

ATTALLA, Ala. (AP) -- Authorities used a helicopter and tracking dogs to help corner a man wanted on charges of failing to show up in court on methamphetamine charges.

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Tuesday, May 20 2:31 PM

Ala. Summit Seeks To Stop Former Prisoners From More Crime

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- State officials are trying to get religious and community organizations to provide the same support for former prisoners that they did for hurricane victims after Ivan and Katrina.

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Tuesday, May 20 2:30 PM

Ex-Ala. School Superintendent Faces Jail In Campaign Case

ASHVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- A former St. Clair county school superintendent is headed to jail after pleading guilty to misusing campaign contributions.

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Tuesday, May 20 12:16 PM

Apartment Fire In Birmingham

Firefighters are putting out a fire at an apartment complex in Birmingham.

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Tuesday, May 20 12:16 PM

Alabama Superdelegates Hang Tight

WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama? If you ask Joe Turnham, you're not going to get an answer. The chair of the Alabama Democratic Party is waiting until the primaries end June 3 before he makes his decision known.

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Tuesday, May 20 12:12 PM

Nighttime Crashes, No Seat Belts Equal More Fatalities

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal authorities are warning the public that the dark can be a deadly time not to buckle up.

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Tuesday, May 20 10:47 AM

2008 Regular Session Ends In Disappointment

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The 2008 session of the Alabama Legislature ended minutes before midnight Monday in disappointment.

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Tuesday, May 20 10:43 AM

Calhoun Sheriff's Office Makes The Switch To Smaller Patrol Cars

Calhoun County resident Linda Cobb is concerned about the impact that high fuel costs could have on the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office’s ability to serve and protect.

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Tuesday, May 20 10:36 AM

The Day Ahead

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Tuesday, May 20 6:17 AM

Overnight Breaking News

Local law enforcement reported a quiet overnight.

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Tuesday, May 20 6:07 AM

Street Car One Step Closer To Reality

The BJCTA lays out the bidding process for Birmingham's street car project to both in-and-out-of-state businesses. BJCTA Executive Director David Hill says he's excited by the response.

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Monday, May 19 10:24 PM

Alabama Grocery Tax Repeal Lacks Support On Final Day

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Proponents of removing the state sales tax on groceries haven't been able to find the votes to pass the proposal on the Legislature's final meeting day.

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Monday, May 19 6:26 PM

Alabama Education Budget In Danger On Final Day

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The state education budget is in danger of not passing on the Legislature's final meeting day.

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Monday, May 19 6:24 PM

Which Central Alabama High School Is The Best?

Homewood High School made both the Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report rankings of best high schools in the country.

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Monday, May 19 5:24 PM

AAA: Gas Prices Across Ala. Remain Below $4 A Gallon

(AP) -- Gasoline has hit a yet another record high, both in Alabama and nationally. According to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report, Alabama's average for a gallon of regular unleaded hit $3.70 today while the national average climbed to $3.79.

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Monday, May 19 4:52 PM

Alabama Legislature Funds Tax Break For College Savings

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- The state Legislature is providing a tax break to Alabama parents who save for their children's college expenses.

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Monday, May 19 3:59 PM

State Troopers To Increase Patrols Over Holiday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama state troopers plan increased patrols on roads during the 72-hour Memorial Day weekend.

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Monday, May 19 2:47 PM

Alabama Grocery Tax Repeal In Flux On Legislature's Last Day

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Proponents of removing the state sales tax on groceries say they are still looking for enough votes to pass the bill on the final meeting day of the Legislature.

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Monday, May 19 1:28 PM

Consumers Get Creative, Cut Back On Gas

Now that gas is at the $3.70 mark in Alabama, people are getting creative and finally beginning to cut back.

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Monday, May 19 1:03 PM

Tip About Buried Body Comes Up Empty

A tip about a body buried in the backyard of a Birmingham home came up empty Monday.

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Monday, May 19 11:36 AM

List Of Major Bills Pending On Final Day Of Ala. Legislature

(AP) -- Some of the bills awaiting action when the Alabama Legislature returns on Monday for its final meeting day:

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Monday, May 19 10:42 AM

Financial Relief On The Way For Tornado Damage

ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) -- Residents and business owners in several northeast Alabama counties will get financial help to rebuild and repair property affected by the severe storms and tornado on May 11.

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Monday, May 19 10:38 AM

Ala. Legislature's Last Day To Decide Grocery Tax

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A campaign to remove the state sales tax from groceries is coming down to the Legislature's final meeting tomorrow, with proponents unsure they will be able to muster the votes.

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Monday, May 19 10:29 AM

Alabama Police Kick off Seatbelt Enforcement Campaign

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Police officers across the country are going to be paying closer attention to make sure motorists are wearing their seat belts.

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Monday, May 19 10:26 AM

Global Warming Not Worsening Hurricanes

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Global warming isn't to blame for the recent jump in hurricanes in the Atlantic, concludes a study by a prominent federal scientist whose position has shifted on the subject.

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Monday, May 19 9:21 AM

The Day Ahead

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Monday, May 19 7:52 AM

Overnight Breaking News

Local law enforcement reported a quiet overnight.

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Monday, May 19 6:52 AM

Smart Meters

Monitoring and controlling your power bill will soon be a click away.

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Friday, May 16 10:32 PM

Records Missing From State Mental Health Department

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation officials say records containing patient information have gone missing.

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Friday, May 16 6:47 PM

Effort Seeks To Legalize Stronger Beer In Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- A two-year effort to legalize some of the world's finest and most expensive beers in Alabama is coming to a head.

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Friday, May 16 6:20 PM

3.1-Magnitude Earthquake Reported In Southwest Alabama

COFFEEVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.1-magnitude earthquake in Southwest Alabama. But it apparently caused no significant damage.

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Friday, May 16 6:19 PM

Oakman To Unveil New Memorial

Oakman High School in Walker County will dedicate its new veteran’s memorial on Memorial Day.

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Friday, May 16 5:50 PM

Students & Severe Weather: A Fact Finder Report

It's a question that has to be asked quite often, whether or not to release students from school when severe weather hits. So, how do school officials decide? And, does last year's storm tragedy in Enterprise effect their decision making?

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Friday, May 16 5:20 PM

Changing Driving Habits to Save Money At The Pump

Many of you are changing your driving habits to save money. It starts with a plan — mapping out where you have to go and running your errands all on one day.

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Friday, May 16 4:43 PM

Renee Culverhouse Leaves Gadsden State Immediately

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Renee Culverhouse is leaving Gadsden State Community College immediately instead of waiting until December 31 as originally planned.

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Friday, May 16 4:27 PM

Shots Fired At Sheriff's Deputies, 3 Arrested

ALABASTER, Ala. (AP) -- Gunshots were fired at two Shelby County sheriff's deputies late last night when they attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant on a woman wanted for violating probation.

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Friday, May 16 4:25 PM