Eminent Domain is a Civil Rights Issue
Thursday, May 15 DAVID T. BEITO & ILYA SOMIN , KANSAS CITY STAR Few policies have done more to destroy community and opportunity for minorities than eminent domain.
Can competitions raise 'cool' factor of math, science?
Math bees and science smackdowns for teen brainiacs are on the rise, along with efforts to fuel interest in those fields.
Gadsden State's Culverhouse quits
Posted by Charles J. Dean -- Birmingham News May 16, 2008 10:34 AM Gadsden State Community College President Renee Culverhouse told her staff in a meeting this morning she is leaving her job effective ...
New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices
New guidelines for implanted heart devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators emphasize that they're just one aspect of cardiac care.
Hicks: Jones already making an impression
Joey Jones continues to prove he was the right choice as South Alabama's first head football coach.
Toll Road
For the last two weeks, stories have been circulating about a privately-built toll road connecting the Panhandle to South Alabama.
Owners OK tougher drug testing
Baseball owners unanimously ratified tougher drug testing rules Thursday, and commissioner Bud Selig said he will now turn his attention to whether maple bats have become dangerous.
Heavy spring rain helps abate Alabama's drought conditions
James Hall and his wife, Jo, walk in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday morning.
A cause close to her heart
Lauren Parker listens to a trainer before Thursday's NCAA regional tournament opener against Chattanooga.
Eagles nurse NCAA dream
Southern Miss, fresh off a 16-5 loss at South Alabama, got some good news Wednesday morning - its dream of hosting an NCAA Regional is still alive.
Busted
Large law enforcement roundup yields more than 60 Cullman arrests The Cullman Times By Patrick McCreless PATRICKM@CULLMANTIMES.COM Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies conducted a massive crackdown ...
Special Report: Gangs in Alabama
On the surface, it may not appear Birmingham has much of a gang problem. But if you know where to look, you will see the signs of a gang presence that has many people concerned.
George Rose coming to Ayers/Beck golf tournament
The 17th annual Doc Ayers/Ray Beck Celebrity Golf Tournament, that benefits the Polk County Community Foundation, Inc., will be held on Friday, at the Cherokee Golf and Country Club.
May 15, 2008
In his 1997 best-seller All Over but the Shoutin' , Rick Bragg tells the story of his family's struggle to survive as his mother picked cotton and cleaned other peoples houses while his father drank himself to ...
Mike Canfield awarded scholarship
Mike Canfield, director of the cardio-pulmonary department at Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula, was recently awarded a $28,000 scholarship from the Pulmonary Pediatric Center at UAB Children's Hospital in ...
Sabel seeks nomination
Cheryl Sabel is pursuing Alabama's Second Congressional District seat, a seat currently held by Rep.
Luers-Gillispie builds another top program
Danville High School graduate finds more success as coach at Central Florida. By MATT LEVINS mlevins@thehawkeye.com Rick Dillinger was looking for a pitcher.
Getting in touch with Petbrags.com
If you're a firm believer in every pet's right to a Web page, Petbrags.com is the network for you! A lot has happened since we last featured Petbrags.
Municipal Officials to attend Annual League
Mayor Langford will host the Convention of the Alabama League of Municipalities being held in Birmingham this week May 17 - 20th.