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“We're just being good citizens”

Posted by Val Walton -- Birmingham News May 16, 2008 6:14 AM A federal grand jury is investigating Jefferson County bond deals and Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford's financial dealings. via Everything Alabama

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“They get a lot of beans, but we feed them meat every day”

More... Alabama sheriffs feed inmates on $1.75 a day By JAY REEVES BIRMINGHAM, Ala. via Dayton Daily News

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“I had some people yell at me, some cuss me”

VESTAVIA HILLS -- Drivers these days will line up by the dozens and wait more than an hour for low-cost gas, even if it's not conventional gas. via Montgomery Advertiser

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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. via NBC13.com

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Drivers will line up for low-cost gas, even if it's not really gas. A Birmingham-area service station drew long lines on Wednesday by offering E85 ethanol fuel for 85 cents a gallon for 85 minutes. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

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Homicide #28: Was discovered on Monday, May 12, 2008, at approximately 9:02 p.m., at 4930 Richard Arrington Jr., Boulevard . via WBMA

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Authorities have identified the body of a Kentucky man found floating in Flint Creek in Decatur. via WIAT-TV Birmingham

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“Our first quarter results are reflective of the difficult environment in which we are currently operating”

Birmingham Business Journal - by Crystal Jarvis Staff Emageon Inc. 's net loss more than doubled in the first quarter, following employee severance payouts after trimming its local work force last year. via Birmingham Business Journal

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Police in two Alabama cities are seeking answers after two male bodies were found floating in creeks over the weekend. via WBMA

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A nationally recognized Butts and Bones barbecue competition team is bringing its show to Hartselle to stay. via WTVM Columbus

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