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Chinese restaurant moves from Strip to north of the river

A family-owned restaurant that had been on the Strip for more than a decade is heading north of the river. Lai Lai Chinese Restaurant, which closed a year ago, plans to reopen in...

Moundville man, 32, charged with killing uncle

A 32-year-old Moundville man has been charged with capital murder in the killing of his uncle, Ben L. McDougle, of 121 Sam Davis Court, Gordo.

Voters to decide on selling bonds

MONTGOMERY | Alabama voters will decide in November whether to allow Gov. Robert Bentley to increase the state’s borrowing to provide more money to entice industries to...

Settlement reached on FEMA trailers

NEW ORLEANS | A class-action settlement agreement has been reached to resolve nearly all the remaining court claims over allegations that government-issued trailers exposed...

Alabama schools use different tactics

MONTGOMERY | A new law requiring Alabama schools to start later in the year has some districts cutting holidays while others have students attending longer class days fewer times...

Tuscaloosa pays tribute to fallen service members

TUSCALOOSA | It’s not hard for Tuscaloosa native John Caldwell, retired lieutenant general and featured speaker at the Memorial Day Program at Veterans Memorial Park on...

Shelton State loses to Gordon College 3-14 in the bottom of the 6th inning with...

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Shelton State loses to Gordon College 3-14 in the bottom of the 6th inning with a 10 run lead rule.

Missing flag, Purple Heart thought lost in tornado found

HOLT | In the weeks after the April 27, 2011, tornado, Margaret Krallman prayed for a miracle. Her mother-in-law, Thelma Bennett Krallman, died in the storm at age 89, her house...

Tuscaloosa houses on Places in Peril

TUSCALOOSA | The two Tuscaloosa dwellings on this year's Places in Peril list have little in common, other than a tendency to survive.

Shelton State 3, Gordon College, GA 11 in the bottom of the 6th.

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Shelton State 3, Gordon College, GA 11 in the bottom of the 6th.

Tuscaloosa City Council agenda

The Tuscaloosa City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers on the second ﬂoor of City Hall, 2201 University Blvd. The following items will be on...

Shelton State walks a run in for Gordon with bases loaded making it 3-9 Gordon.

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Shelton State walks a run in for Gordon with bases loaded making it 3-9 Gordon.

Gordon College up 6-3 over Shelton State in the bottom of the 5th in the Divisio...

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Gordon College up 6-3 over Shelton State in the bottom of the 5th in the Division I JUCO World Series.

In the top of the 3rd, Shelton State 0, Gordon 1.

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In the top of the 3rd, Shelton State 0, Gordon 1.

Streets to be swept

TUSCALOOSA | The city Department of Transportation will sweep streets in the following areas this week.

Shelton State will play Gordon College in game 7 of the JUCO World Series tonigh...

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Shelton State will play Gordon College in game 7 of the JUCO World Series tonight at 8:30 CDT (7:30 MDT). Watch the game live on iHigh.com. Go Bucs! ...

First phase of City Walk in sight

TUSCALOOSA | A partnership between City Hall and a church damaged in the April 27, 2011, storm may lead to the construction of the first stage of the Tuscaloosa City Walk.

Linden, Hartselle armories to close

MONTGOMERY | Alabama’s National Guard plans to close armories across the state, including some in the Black Belt, citing smaller military forces, changing military needs...

Confederates outnumber Union troops at Tannehill

As a small group of Union soldiers sweating beneath navy blue wool in 91-degree heat, rehearsed their formation, one broke the silence. “Sir,” he said, chin high,...

Lawsuit filed in crash that killed teacher

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Tuscaloosa City Schools system in connection with a 2010 car crash that killed a 43-year-old woman.

View JUCO World Series games live @

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View JUCO World Series games live @ http://www.ihigh.com/njcaatv/

The Shelton State Bucs are ready for JUCO World Series. Play starts at 7:30 p.m....

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The Shelton State Bucs are ready for JUCO World Series. Play starts at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. Wishing Coach Sprowl and the team good luck as they take on Gordon College....

Panel ousts primary winner

The candidate who earned the most votes in the Hale County probate judge Democratic primary is out of the running for the seat.

Tuscaloosa mayor says disaster grant should fund 8 projects

TUSCALOOSA | The Tuscaloosa City Council plans to use much of $16.6 million in federal disaster relief money for eight infrastructure improvement and housing projects.

Alabama wins women's golf national championship

Alabama won its first women's golf title Friday, holding off two-time champ Southern California by a stroke at the NCAA Division I championship on the 72nd hole. Chirapat...

GIGAPAN: NCAA Super Regional Softball

View high definition images from Alabama's first super regional matchup against Michigan on Thursday.

City schools face lawsuit over death of Susan Kines Langston

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Tuscaloosa City Schools system in connection with a 2010 car crash that killed Susan Kines Langston. Langston, 43, was driving...

Confident fans cheer on Tide softball players

TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama softball fans have had a lot to cheer for in recent years as talented teams have racked up a massive number of victories. And though...

Civic hall of fame accepting nominations

The Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2012 class of honorees. The deadline for nominations is June 1.

Nine names added to fallen soldier memorial

MONTGOMERY | Gov. Robert Bentley on Thursday laid a wreath at the Alabama Fallen Soldier Memorial, which added the names of nine state military members.

Cahaba festival celebrates lilys status as icon of biodiversity

The delicate white bloom, perched atop a three-foot stalk as free-flowing water swirls around it, has captured the imagination of nature lovers for years. The rare Cahaba lily...

Check out this awesome aerial photo of the Shelton State Martin Campus taken by...

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Check out this awesome aerial photo of the Shelton State Martin Campus taken by Mr. Edward Todd of Todd Media.

Tuscaloosa gas prices falling as Memorial Day approaches

Those heading to the beach for Memorial Day weekend are in luck. It will be warm and sunny, and the cost to get to the Gulf Coast should be little less. Gasoline prices have been...

Northport expanding Police Athletic League city-wide

For the last three years, Northport’s Police Athletic League has focused solely on helping children at the Northport Housing Authority. But that’s changing. The...

Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile newspapers cut publication to 3 days

BIRMINGHAM | Three major Alabama daily newspapers will switch to publishing three days a week as part of a new focus on online news, in line with their new Orleans sister...

Alabama Legislature passes redistricting plans

The Alabama Legislature approved plans that redraw House and Senate districts during an all-night session that saw Democrats claim Republican leaders used strong-arm tactics to...

A Day to Remember in Samantha

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Samantha marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Crime Stoppers low on reward money for tipsters

“There's around $6,000 there right now,” said Tuscaloosa County Crime Stoppers coordinator Sgt. Brent Blankley, spokesman for the Tuscaloosa Police Department....

Project BETHEL graduates reach goal

TUSCALOOSA | In the eyes of many, students expelled from school are doomed to become a negative statistic. But there are those who have faith that students who have been...

Big Lots set for July grand opening

The new Big Lots store that will be on McFarland Boulevard in Northport has tentatively scheduled a ribbon cutting and grand opening for July 20, a Friday. The store is expected...

Killer's appeal rejected by court

MONTGOMERY | The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied relief to the man convicted of capital murder in the 1991 robbery and death of Fayette County Church of Christ...

Tuberville business partner indicted on fraud charges

MONTGOMERY | A business partner of former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville will go on trial Oct. 1 on charges he sold financial products without a license and...

Caring Days new facility expected to open in August

Construction on Caring Days new, larger facility in the 900 block of 31st Street East is on schedule and the Mal and Charlotte Moore Center is projected to open its doors by the...

There will be a FAFSA Workshop today at 3:00 p.m. at the Martin Campus in Room 1...

from:Shelton State Community College

There will be a FAFSA Workshop today at 3:00 p.m. at the Martin Campus in Room 1826. Be sure to park and go in at the east entrance of the building (near Theatre) to avoid the...

One year later, Joplin remembers deadly tornado

JOPLIN, Mo. | Carrying small American flags and wearing T-shirts bearing the names of friends and loved ones who died when a massive tornado tore through Joplin one year ago,...

Northport may hold two tax holidays

NORTHPORT | Northport could offer two sales tax holidays this summer.

Maddox, Taylor elected to groups leadership

TUSCALOOSA | Mayor Walt Maddox and Council President Harrison Taylor were elected to positions within the Alabama League of Municipalities during the organization’s...

Tuscaloosa City Council agenda

The Tuscaloosa City Council took the following action at its Tuesday meeting:

Countys calendar includes class on Labor Day

TUSCALOOSA | Students at county schools will have classes on Labor Day under a new 2012-13 calendar approved Tuesday by the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education.

County school board mulls five superintendent finalists

The county school board reviewed the five finalists that the Alabama Association of School Boards selected as candidates for the system’s vacant superintendent position....