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Empty storefronts litter the landscape while manufacturing plants bustle just yards away.

'If I can, you can' That's the motto of pro bass angler Clay Dyer, who spoke in Albany on Monday about battling physical limitations his entire life, while still accomplishing his goals.

The Limestone County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests Monday: * Virginia Elaine Brown, 47, of 5758 Bay Pointe Drive, Athens, possession of a controlled substance * Larry Joe Gabhart, 23, of ...

Due to the combination of fewer new students this year and less funding from the state the Athens City Board of Education will lose almost $300,000 in Foundation and State Program money in the 2009 fiscal year.

A mild earthquake Monday night was strong enough to rattle homes and nerves in parts of Franklin and Marion counties.

Local students named to the spring semester dean's list at The University of Alabama for earning at least a 3.5 grade-point average include: Cherokee - Samantha Danielle Price; Florence - John W. Arnold, Ashlee ...

Local students named to the spring semester dean's list at The University of Alabama for earning at least a 3.5 grade-point average include: Cherokee - Samantha Danielle Price; Florence - John W. Arnold, Ashlee ...

Joey Barrier and a Burmese Christian cut limbs from a tree to clear a road in Myanmar after a cyclone.

Hamilton, Ala., ninth-generation traditional potter Jerry Brown, the remarkable Gee's Bend Quilters, the Sloss Furnace Smelters, the Mighty Fine Art Assault Team, Glassworker Cal Breed, Colonial Furniture maker ...

BIRMINGHAM Woman accused of tax fraud A Hamilton woman has been indited on 43 counts of filing false income tax returns, authorities said.

Prosecutors say 36-year-old Sharon Brown-Acklin faces 43 counts of preparing false and fraudulent income tax returns.

One of the first to hop on the Mississippi State commitment train was Hamilton, Ala.

Again. He becomes the first player to win player of the month for April and May since Mark McGwire in 1998.

As of 2:00 a.m. here's the latest on damage being reported by law enforcement, EMA personnel and the public: -Marion County: Hail, trees down and power outage in and near Hamilton. via NBC13.com

Muscle Shoals High School theater and music departments will present "West Side Story" at 7 tonight through Saturday night. via Times Daily

“We were amazed by the response the first year, but even more surprised this year when we doubled in size”

About 40,000 people weighed in for this year's Scale Back Alabama weight-loss initiative. via Tuscaloosa News

An Alabama native will be taking his game to the Magnolia State in 2009. Hamilton, Ala. via Rivals.com

“We had information about activity at this residence, and through the investigation, we were able to obtain enough evidence to secure a search warrant”

Last Updated:January 18. 2008 12:04AM Published: January 18. 2008 3:30AM Sheriff's officials said an ongoing investigation led to the discovery of an active methamphetamine lab and the arrest of six people. via Times Daily

“Last year, we had approximately 20,000 participants and received such encouraging feedback that we decided to have another contest”

The second annual Scale Back Alabama program began in Jackson County this week with registration and weigh-ins at Highlands Medical Center. via The Daily Sentinel

“We're hoping to have three times as many participants as we did last year.”

After losing more than 78,000 pounds last year, Alabamians in 47 counties kicked off another statewide weight-loss contest today. via Montgomery Advertiser