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Local news for Birmingham, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Nov 12, 2007 | Everything Alabama

Man in custody after police chase

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 11, 2007 11:34 AM A Birmingham man was arrested Saturday night in a hotel bathroom after leading sheriff's deputies on a car chase on U.S. 78, according to the Jefferson ... via Everything Alabama

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Related Topix: Jefferson County, AL

Sun Nov 11, 2007

Everything Alabama

Hueytown teen killed in wreck this morning

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 10, 2007 3:25 PM A Hueytown teen was killed in a vehicle wreck in west Jefferson County early this morning, authorities said. via Everything Alabama

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Hueytown, AL, Jefferson County, AL

The Mobile Register Online

Blountsville woman killed in car accident

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 11, 2007 7:28 AM An 86-year-old Blountsville woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Blount County, according to a press release from the state ... via The Mobile Register Online

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro, Blountsville, AL, Blount County, AL

ABC 33/40

Former Legislator Wins Civil Judgment Against Birmingham

Former state Rep. Eric Major won a $500,000 jury award against the city of Birmingham over his 2004 arrest and acquittal on charges he physically attacked his ex-fiancee. After Friday's verdict, Major repeated ... via ABC 33/40

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro, Jefferson County, AL

Sat Nov 10, 2007

The Mobile Register Online

Bessemer man convicted of murder in 2006 slaying at barbershop

“I'm glad justice was done, but I'm sorry that's all we can do for the family”

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 08, 2007 2:23 PM A Bessemer Cutoff jury today convicted a Bessemer man of murder for the October 2006 fatal shooting of Derrick Harris at a barbershop. via The Mobile Register Online

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WIAT-TV Birmingham

Fatal Weekend Shootings

A deadly shooting in Brighton leaves two people dead and another shooting in Birmingham claims the life of one. via WIAT-TV Birmingham

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Related Topix: Brighton, AL, Birmingham Metro, Jefferson County, AL

Alexander City Outlook

Dog mauls home health employee

“It has to be observed for at least 10 days to check for diseases”

A Goodwater woman required emergency surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center Friday after a dog viciously mauled her in Alexander City. via Alexander City Outlook

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Fri Nov 09, 2007

The Mobile Register Online

Pit bull attacks Birmingham fire official

“It was a pretty big bite, a tear actually”

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 08, 2007 11:23 AM A Birmingham Fire and Rescue captain was attacked by a pit bull this morning when responding to a report of smoke at a Birmingham home. via The Mobile Register Online

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro

ABC 33/40

Man Shot While Driving in Birmingham

Authorities say a man was shot in his car Thursday night on the Bessemer Super Highway in Birmingham. via ABC 33/40

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro

Everything Alabama

Langford wants county to pave city streets

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 08, 2007 11:56 AM Birmingham Mayor-elect Larry Langford today asked Jefferson County road officials to help pave Birmingham's streets. via Everything Alabama

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Thu Nov 08, 2007

Alabama Live

North Titusville shooting victim identified

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 07, 2007 11:51 AM Authorities today identified a man fatally shot in North Titusville as William Wilfred Hackney. via Alabama Live

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro

Everything Alabama

Memorial honors 92 Alabamians killed in 'war on terror'

Hundreds of people gathered at the Capitol today to dedicate a memorial honoring 92 Alabamans killed in the ''war on terror'' since Sept. via Everything Alabama

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The Mobile Register Online

Murder suspect covered in blood, according to testimony

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 07, 2007 2:12 PM A Sherman Heights teen charged with capital murder was seen walking from the crime scene, his hands covered in blood and wearing the victim's ... via The Mobile Register Online

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro, Jefferson County, AL

Wed Nov 07, 2007

Everything Alabama

Police seek white Mercedes in fatal Titusville shooting

Posted by Birmingham News staff November 06, 2007 1:14 PM Birmingham police are looking for a white Mercedes-Benz with the front passenger window shot out in connection with a fatal shooting this afternoon in ... via Everything Alabama

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

NBC13.com

Ala. Troopers To Crackdown On Roadway Violations

Alabama state troopers are getting ready to launch another statewide traffic blitz during Thanksgiving week. via NBC13.com

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro

WIAT-TV Birmingham

Titusville Shooting Investigation

Birmingham police are investigating the second homicide in the Titusville area in less than a week. via WIAT-TV Birmingham

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro

Cybercast News Service

Punked: Faking the Hate, Manufacturing the News

“I wonder if they would consider sending a professor wearing an 'I Love W' button and an American flag pin into the faculty lounge at Harvard or some other liberal ivory tower with a hidden camera. I would love to see that experiment.”

You don't have to be a Harvard University researcher to figure out that the media is infected with liberal bias -- or to realize that some left-wing journalists will use any means necessary to create ... via Cybercast News Service

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Related Topix: George Bush, Birmingham Metro, Journalism

Tue Nov 06, 2007

ABC 33/40

Fire and Explosion Injures 3 at Solutia Plant

A flash fire and explosion at the Solutia plant in Anniston sent three workers to the hospital with serious injuries. via ABC 33/40

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Related Topix: Anniston Metro, Anniston, AL, Birmingham Metro

NBC13.com

Langford Names A.C. Roper As Birmingham Police Chief

Birmingham's Mayor Elect Larry Langford is naming Hoover Police Assistant Chief AC Roper as Birmingham's new Police Chief. via NBC13.com

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Related Topix: Birmingham Metro

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