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“We need some jobs. 'There's nothing to do in Livingston. It's just dead.”

On a clear and quiet night, the residents of this tiny Sumter County town can probably hear the sounds of vehicles streaking by them along Interstate 20/59. It's also the sound of a modern society that ... via Tuscaloosa News

“Rogers said if you buy a historic building this year, you can take accelerated depreciation on it up to 50 percent, plus up to $250,000 for renovations this year”

Between 30 and 40 business and property owners, as well as other interested parties, attended a meeting at the courthouse Tuesday night to discuss several aspects of downtown revitalization. via Daily Home

Lanark, home of the Alabama Nature Center, will host its Floral Weekend from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday. via Montgomery Advertiser

Montgomery's Carver High School will square off with Birmingham's Carver High School to see which school can donate the most blood. via Montgomery Advertiser

Last Updated:April 07. 2008 1:06AM Published: April 07. 2008 4:30AM Northwest-Shoals batters became target practice, as visiting Lawson State hit or walked 10 Patriots hitters Sunday, including four straight in ... via Times Daily

“The Red Cross does extraordinary things in our community and makes such an impact. I'm delighted to be able to come out and play a round of golf to support such a great cause”

The fifth annual Red Cross Classic golf tournament was held at Wynlakes Golf and Country Club on Monday, March 24th benefiting the American Red Cross of Central Alabama. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“We pull a lot (of workers) from Perry County and Wilcox County”

Alabama's Black Belt has some of the nation's poorest counties, and a recent survey suggests many of its residents are suffering more from high gasoline prices than most people in the nation. via Birmingham News Online

The new "Get Outdoors" Campaign of the Alabama Nature Center , Alabama Wildlife Federation's premier outdoor education facility will includ expanded General Public Weekends, new Season Pass and ANC Club ... via Montgomery Advertiser

Few things can add as much life to historical and genealogical research as a well-placed photograph. via Montgomery Advertiser

The Fairfield Board of Education has been ordered to pay more than $29,000 in legal fees and court costs for a group that challenged an open meetings law violation. via NBC13.com

The Montgomery Tree Committee will welcome internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf from 5-7 p.m. March 26 at the Loeb Reception Center at Old Alabama Town. via Montgomery Advertiser

“For some it's been a while and a short time for others. But I know we can learn and support each oterh with what we have had to deal with. Because we have all walked in those shoes.”

"The Compassionate Friends of Northeast Alabama would be honored for you to join us as we learn to cope and manage the grief and passing of our child, grandchild or our siblings," said Lisa Greene, chapter ... via Cherokee County Herald

If you wish to comment on these pairings for the Who's your number one? Alabama's greatest sports legend, round two, go here . via Alabama Live

The 2008 National Kidney Foundation of Alabama Kidney Walk will begin at 8 a.m. March 29 at the Montgomery Zoo, 2301 Coliseum Parkway. via Montgomery Advertiser

“Leaving for vacation without taking the following actions would be like neglecting to pack a suitcase: extremely inconvenient and potentially dangerous”

This spring break, you can help ensure a safer trip by taking a few steps ahead of time to get Red Cross Ready for disasters and other emergencies. via Montgomery Advertiser

From 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, brides from across Alabama will converge on the new ballroom of the Marriott Legends Hotel and Conference Center in Prattville for the 2008 River Region Bridal Event. via Montgomery Advertiser

Alabama midwife advocates will rally with a march beginning at 11:30 a.m. today in the parking lot of Cramton Bowl, 1022 Madison Ave., and ending at the Alabama House of Representatives. via Montgomery Advertiser

“Everyone on this whole street was fine, everyone was fine. and no one was hurt”

Severe wind damage accompanied the early morning storm which cut a swath of destruction across parts of central Alabama. via WIAT-TV Birmingham

“She was very loving, very sweet”

BIRMINGHAM - A falling tree crashed into a mobile home and killed a sleeping woman as pre-dawn thunderstorms battered central Alabama early Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands without electricity. via Montgomery Advertiser

“This song put my son through college”

Famed songwriters Donnie Fritts, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Walt Aldridge and Chris Tompkins took the stage together at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame ceremony to perform a collection of the groups' numerous hits, ... via Montgomery Advertiser