Local News

August 29, 2008

Device With Radioactive Materials Lost In Birmingham

An industrial device containing radioactive materials has been lost in Birmingham

Gustav Churns Price Fixing Allegations, Cautions

Gustav’s tropical path may be churning gas prices higher, bringing stern legal warnings.

URGENT: McCain Announces VP Running Mate

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin

Sports Bar Raid Uncovers Illegal Gambling Machine

Montgomery police arrest 20 in raid at Moody’s Sports Bar

Parkway Christian Academy Closed Due To Busted Water Pipe

Busted water pipe closes school

Getting Ready for Gustav on the Anniversary of Katrina

In the wake of Katrina, New Orleans is anxious but better prepared as Gustav approaches the Gulf Coast

Overnight Breaking News

Local law enforcement reported a quiet overnight. 

Governor Says Wear Your College Colors Friday

Governor Bob Riley Declares Friday “College Colors Day”

Defining Day for Jeffco Billion Dollar Sewer Debt

Governor may negotiate with creditors

Gustav Already a Deadly Storm; Likely to Become Hurricane Fri.

Tropical Storm Gustav Leaves Jamaica and will likely strengthen into a hurricane today

Katrina Victims:  Half Were 75 or Older

New Reports Shows of the nearly 1,000 who died in New Orleans in Hurricane Katrina, half were 75 or older

August 28, 2008

Miles College Students Watch Obama Accept Nomination

Dozens of Miles College students gathered Thursday night to watch Sen. Barack Obama accept the Democratic nomination for president.

Bowman Fails to Get Enough Votes to Land on November Ballot

County Commisioner George Bowman will not appear on November Ballot

UPDATE:  Neighbors Pleased with Alabaster Bust

Carl Watts has lived his whole life in the Simsville Road community of Alabaster.

Judge Sets Hearing on Bowman Commission Bid

Jefferson County Judge Scott Vowell has scheduled the hearing tomorrow.

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