Smart Meters

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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.

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.

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.

Oakman To Unveil New Memorial

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

Spigner Found Guilty In Manslaughter Case

NBC13.com has learned that a verdict has been handed down in the Lashonda Spigner manslaughter case.

Urban Birmingham Relay For Life Is Tonight

How about taking a walk this weekend for a good cause? Tonight, the American Cancer Society will be holding the Urban Relay for Life.

Man Arrested For Stealing Copper From City Vehicles

A man faces several charges for allegedly stealing copper from city vehicles.

No Arrests Or Victim ID In Birmingham's Latest Homicide

A man's body was found outside Alabama Power in the city's 29th homicide of the year.

Today Is National Ride Your Bike To Work Day

Today is National Bike To Work Day, and with another record high day for gas prices in Alabama, it sounds like a good idea.

Sheriff's Deputy Shot at While Serving Arrest

ALABASTER- Two Shelby County deputies were shot at yesterday while they were serving a felony arrest warrant.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Huntsville Shooting

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- Authorities have charged a man with attempted murder after a shooting at a high-tech company in Huntsville.

IRS Says Up To 350,000 Didn't Get Child Credit

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As many as 350,000 households are not getting the $300 per child refund owed as part of economic stimulus rebate payments.

The Day Ahead

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Overnight Breaking News

Local law enforcement reported a quiet overnight.

Spotting And Stopping Gang Violence

Birmingham homeowners and police pulled together to stop gang violence in the Magic City through an educational forum.

Alabama Adventure Sale Paves Way For More Development

Several former Six Flags amusement park executives formed Adrenaline Family Entertainment last year

Local Groups Helping With Relief Efforts in China

Birmingham-area groups are helping the tens of thousands of victims of the earthquake in China

First Day of Deliberations Ends in Manslaughter Trial

Alabama Begins KidCheck Health Screenings In K-12 Schools

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Gov. Bob Riley has kicked off a plan to expand health screenings to more schools across the state in hopes the healthy students will be better learners.

AU Showcases Biofuel Source In Birmingham

Auburn University displayed state-of-the-art biofuel technology at the Alabama Power headquarters in downtown Birmingham on Thursday.

Sylacauga Man Gets 2 Life Terms For Rape, Sex Abuse Of Child

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- A circuit judge has sentenced a Sylacauga man to two consecutive life sentences plus 99 years in prison for sodomy, rape and sex abuse of a child.

Possible Tornado Hits South Ala.; Rains Drench West Ala.

RED LEVEL, Ala. (AP) -- Authorities say a possible tornado left damage scattered across a south Alabama county.

Alabama Power To Install "Smart Meters" For All Customers

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Over the next three years, Alabama Power plans to phase in new "smart meters" for its residential customers.

Soldier From Auburn Refuses Iraq Deployment

U.S. Army Sgt. Matthis Chiroux, 24, of Auburn, announced his refusal for deployment to Iraq today in Washington, according to the organization Iraq Veterans Against the War, of which he is a member.

Search Is On For Bank Robbery Suspect

Homewood authorities are searching for a bank robber.

Developers Propose Montgomery To Panama City Toll Road

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Developers and Wiregrass economic development groups are proposing building a toll road from Montgomery, Alabama, to Panama City, Florida.

Man Convicted In Murder Of Robbery Accomplice

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- The alleged ringleader in a convenience store robbery faces 35 years in prison after being convicted in the death of an accomplice who was fatally wounded by the victim.

Police Nab Suspect In Copper Thefts

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- A Gardendale man is behind bars charged with stealing copper from a plumbing business in Trussville and two Water Works vehicles in Birmingham.

Talladega Mayor Injured In Altercation At Sports Complex

TALLADEGA -- An altercation at the Talladega Municipal Sports Complex left at least three people, including Mayor Brian York, with minor injuries.

Minor Injuries Reported After Leeds Factory Roof Collapse

LEEDS, Ala. -- Minor injuries are being reported following the collapse of a roof at a clothes hanger factory near Birmingham.

Barkley Facing $400,000 Gambling Debt Case In Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A prosecutor says retired NBA star Charles Barkley is facing felony charges if he fails to repay a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino.

Tornado Watch Issued For Southwest Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch through mid-afternoon for 13 counties in southwest Alabama.

Roof Collapses At Leeds Business

LEEDS,Ala. -- The roof has collapsed at M and B Metals in Leeds.

Many Mechanical Gas Pumps Reach Only To $3.99 A Gallon

Gas station owner Bill Hornick said that as the cost of fuel continues to climb to the $4 mark, many mom and pop gas stations will run into problems.

Storms, Heavy Rains Today Across State

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Forecasters say Alabama is in for a stormy, rainy Thursday. Heavy showers have already spread into west and central Alabama, and the National Weather Service says more are on the way.

The Day Ahead

Click here to find out about today's events in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Overnight Breaking News

Local law enforcement reported a quiet overnight.

Anniston Police Search For Serial Rapist

Anniston police are advising every one to be on alert while they search for a serial rapist.

Businesses Offer Gas Incentives To Drum Up Business

BESSEMER, Ala.-- The deal started earlier this month: buy certain Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep cars and get gas at $2.99 a gallon for the first 12,000 miles, for the first three years you own the car.

Mother On Trial For Toddler's Death

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- On Wednesday, Lashunda Spigner sat and watched as prosecutors displayed graphic pictures of her 3-year-old son's charred body.

Edwards Backs Obama As Democratic Presidential Nominee

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- Democrat John Edwards has given his long-awaited endorsement to Barack Obama.

7 Arrested In Separate Drug Raids In Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Seven people were arrested in a series of drug raids conducted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit.

Suspect Indicted On 3 Capital Murder Charges In Lauren Burk Slaying

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- The man accused of killing an Auburn University student in March has been indicted on three capital murder charges.

Woman Accused In River Drownings Found Dead

A woman charged in the drownings of her children in the Cahaba River is found dead in Georgia.

New Digital Forensics Lab To Open In Hoover

On Monday morning, law enforcement officers fighting internet crimes will get a new weapon: a first-of-its-kind digital forensics lab in Hoover.