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Hoover firefighters extinguish Waterford Landing apartment fire

The attic and roof of one unit were damaged, and there were no injuries.

Temperatures to dip into teens tonight in central Alabama

Snow enters the forecast for next week.

Whitney Houston, pop music queen, dies at age 48

In this Feb. 9, 2008 file photo, singer Whitney Houston arrives at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen...

McWane Science Center's new president and CEO to be Tom Angelillo

Former president and CEO at Southern Progress

Pleasant Grove residents pick up tree seedlings for tornado-ravaged community (w/ gallery, video)

The tree seedlings are being given out by Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Pleasant Grove as part of the Alabama Tree Recovery Campaign.

Kids brave cold to run Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kids Mercedes Marathon (w/ gallery and video)

The Mercedes Marathon 5K also was held this morning.

R. Lee Ermey visits fans in Hoover (video and gallery)

He will sign autographs and take photos with visitors to the Hoover gun store today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mignon Comer Smith, Avondale Mills heiress and philanthropist, dies at 81

'She lived life to its fullest. She never slowed down in her zest for living.'

Auburn-trained dogs track snakes in Florida Everglades

Auburn University researchers have found a new tool in the fight against giant snakes that have infested the Florida Everglades: a couple of bouncy black Labs.

Alabama lobbyist Jennifer Pouncy testifies bribes offered for votes

Bingo defense lawyers dispute lobbyist's bribe offer claims.

Forecast: Cold weekend for Birmingham area

It will be a cold a windy day today for outdoor activities with a high of about 38 in Birmingham.

Alabama US Rep. Bachus' rivals pounce on ethics issue

Opponents say the ethics probe has boosted their campaigns.

U.S. Attorney: Birmingham Muslim community instrumental in stopping threat to kill president

The Birmingham Islamic Society issued statement condemning all forms of terrorism

Changes coming to immigration law, lawmaker says

Others at the immigration forum argued for repeal and pointed out problems with HB56.

Despite President Obama's proposed contraception compromise, EWTN says lawsuit will continue

"Today's announcement certainly does not give any hope to countless individual business owners and people of faith who share the concern about being required to provide...

Jefferson County judge rules bingo machines are illegal gambling devices

The 329 machines were confiscated from bingo halls in Pinson, Center Point, Tarrant and Oak Grove.

Jennifer Pouncy testifies in bingo trial that she offered bribes to legislators

The former casino lobbyist testified that she offered bribes to former state Sens. Larry Means and Jim Preuitt "in exchange for votes on Senate Bill 380."

Forecast: Chilly weekend ahead for Birmingham area

Saturday will have an afternoon high temperature near 39 with a low that night around 21.

9 Birmingham teenagers charged with robbery after man beaten, bike stolen

Eight boys and one girl robbed a man about 4 p.m. Thursday in the 6100 block of 1st Avenue North.

Shelby County school system to reinstate Harmon Acker to job as bus driver

Acker said he entered Thompson High School to retrieve a personal item

Uzbekistan national pleads guilty in Birmingham to charges aiding terrorism in plot to kill president

Kodirov was in contact by internet and phone with a man Kodirov said was connected with Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan -- considered by the US as a terrorist group.

Protective Life's operating earnings up in 4Q

Protective Life Corp. (NYSE: PL) reported increased operating income for the fourth quarter and all of 2011, according to a release from the company. The Birmingham-based...

Alabama to get $54M for public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said Alabama would get a sizeable chunk of the $1.8 billion it’s giving to states this year for public housing. ...

Shelby County to take comments on cable television and video delivery services at Monday morning public hearing

The Shelby County Commission will hold a public hearing Monday at 8:30 a.m. on franchise agreements that will cover Charter and Zito Media - the two providers of cable TV service...

Alabama immigration law has hurt children and teaching, educators tell conference

HB56 has caused departures, increased absences, fear and other problems for schools, educators say at forum on immigration law.

Retired judge's Black History speech in Birmingham earns praise, creates debate among our commenters

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Real estate roundup: Shelby complex sells for $14M

A limited liability group backed by Rime Management Group Inc. recently sold a Shelby County apartment complex for $14 million, public records show. Birmingham-registered...

Group claims to have hacked Alabama government sites

The group of hackers known as "Anonymous" claims to have breached government websites in Alabama and acquired personal information on 46,000 Alabama citizens. According...

Brasfield & Gorrie completes $23M hospital project

Brasfield & Gorrie LLC has finished a $23 million renovation and expansion of the Oktibbeha County, Miss., Regional Medical Center, the company said today. The...

No bomb found in package outside Oneonta laundromat

Jefferson County Sheriff Department bomb squad responded to examine the package

Boy Scouts, Arbor Foundation to give away 3,300 tree seedlings in Pleasant Grove today

The seedlings are meant to replace trees destroyed by the April 27, 2011, tornado that tore through the city.

Yogurt Mountain LLC continues expansion

Yogurt Mountain LLC is continuing its expansion with a new location in Arlington, Tenn. It will be the 42nd yogurt shop for the Birmingham-based franchise. Yogurt Mountain also...

Senators changed votes on gambling bill, state worker testifies

The legislative employee said the bill changed between the vote March 3, 2010, and the vote later that month.

University of Montevallo board to meet this afternoon

Internships, partnerships, fundraising on agenda

Birmingham ranks 48th for manufacturing job growth

The Birmingham area's manufacturing sector added 200 jobs in 2011, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by On Numbers. The metro area's...

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department bomb squad responds to suspicious package in neighboring Blount County

The package found in front of a laundromat has words written on it that states that a bomb is inside

Fashion show, luncheon to benefit Shelby County Arts Council

'Have a Heart for the Arts' set for Saturday at 11 a.m.

Legislature will consider Goodyear bill next week

The Alabama House adjourned Thursday and will return Tuesday to consider a measure designed to convince Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. to continue investing in its Gadsden plant. ...

Birmingham jumpstart: Speaker asks students: Why so angry; terror suspect charged; more news

Stories worth reading.

JeffCo may hire debt manager

Officials said the Jefferson County Commission will vote Tuesday whether to pay someone $130,000 annually to help manage the county's $4.23 billion in sewer, education and...

Plan would move Birmingham inmates to JeffCo jail

Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale said Thursday that the county would reopen a jail in Bessemer and Birmingham would move all its jail inmates into a county jail under an...

Alabama Catholic broadcaster EWTN fights federal contraception rule

Irondale network files suit.

Lawsuit filed against Madison School Board

The Madison School Board met in executive session Thursday to discuss a pending lawsuit recently filed by the family of Discovery Middle School student Todd Brown, who was killed...

Deannexation request denied for Spanish Fort La-Z-Boy

A request by David Marks, owner of the La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery in the Spanish Fort Town Center, to break away from the city was denied by the Spanish Fort City Council. ...

Architect selected to design Huntsville parking deck

A massive redevelopment of the old Councill Courts public housing site south of downtown Huntsville moved closer to reality Thursday with the hiring of an architect to design a...

Grocer acquires Southern Family Markets stores

Newly formed Alabama company Belle Foods LLC plans to purchase 57 grocery stores owned by Birmingham-based Southern Family Markets. According to the Associated Press, Belle Foods...

Metro Birmingham forecast: Gray, chilly and damp

Expect a cold weekend in central Alabama.

Both sides try to keep it simple in opening arguments in Alabama vote-buying case

Testimony in the case is expected to begin Friday at 9 a.m.

Insider-trading investigation focuses on Bachus

Sources that are familiar with the case said Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) is being investigated by the Office of Congressional Ethics over possible violations of insider-trading...

Jefferson County considers hiring someone to manage its debt

The Jefferson County Commission will vote Tuesday whether to pay someone $130,000 annually to help manage the county's $4.23 billion in sewer, education and general...