News from The Birmingham News

Informal agreement reached to open Bessemer county jail, Sheriff Mike Hale says

Feb 9, 2012 6:36 pm

Birmingham would pick up the tab and close its city jail. Jefferson County has this jail in Bessemer, but it's not in use. (Jo...

Alabama immigration forum kicks off at UAB with differing views

Feb 9, 2012 5:47 pm

The forum is sponsored by the Birmingham Area Consortium for Higher Education UAB students and others protested Alabama's immi...

Bingo trial attorney: Milton McGregor did not bribe anyone

Feb 9, 2012 5:23 pm

"Milton McGregor followed the rules. Milton McGregor did not cross the line," attorney Joe Espy said. Casino owner M...

On Alabama campuses: Auburn benefactor inducted in engineering hall of fame, more

Feb 9, 2012 5:23 pm

Troy's 125th, Alabama in Cuba, smart cities at UAB Auburn UniversityCharles "Buddy" Davis will be inducted ...

EWTN Catholic Network sues federal government over contraception mandate

Feb 9, 2012 5:17 pm

"We are taking this action to defend not only ourselves but also to protect other institutions -- Catholic and non-Catholic, religious and secular -- f...

Alabama governor's budget plan pleases neither lawmakers nor commenters

Feb 9, 2012 4:53 pm

Join the conversation, add a comment below. Alabama Finance Director Marquita Davis briefs lawmakers about the upcoming budget...

Prosecutor in Alabama bingo trial: Milton McGregor 'corrupt'

Feb 9, 2012 4:11 pm

Defense attorneys will be giving their opening statements next. Casino owner Milton McGregor, right, and attorney Joe Espy a...

Annie Lorene Shepherd, age 58; today's Birmingham obits

Feb 9, 2012 3:16 pm

Read today's obituaries from The Birmingham News. Annie Lorene Shepherd Annie Lorene Shepherd was born February 26, 1...

Living Stones Temple, born in church split, holding dedication ceremony

Feb 9, 2012 2:45 pm

Living Stones Temple will dedicate new home in Fultondale. Living Stones Temple has moved into the former Crosspointe Churc...

UAB students studying in Antarctica

Feb 9, 2012 2:30 pm

UAB students studying during summer in Antarctica. UAB grad student Kate Schoenrock sits in the Zodiac on the way to a dive s...

News from the Mobile Press-Register

Councilman Reggie Copeland named Mobilian of the Year 2011

Feb 9, 2012 5:00 pm

MOBILE, Alabama -- Mobile City Councilman Reggie Copeland was named the 2011 Mobilian of the Year today. Mobile City Counc...

Move for repeal of the confetti ban fails; coyote donated to Prichard Park Zoo (Yesterday's News)

Feb 9, 2012 4:29 pm

These are excerpts from past editions of the Press-Register. View full size Editor's Note: These are excerpts from past edit...

Prodisee Pantry center in Spanish Fort almost ready for opening

Feb 9, 2012 2:21 pm

"We've moved over 85 to 90 pallets of food," Prodisee Pantry Director Deanne Servos said. "We are preparing. Every day we are one st...

Tassimo coffee makers recalled due to risk of burns

Feb 9, 2012 12:52 pm

About 835,000 Tassimo coffee makers are being recalled in the United States and 900,000 in Canada according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ...

Fresh Market adds to regeneration of Daphne's Jubilee Square

Feb 9, 2012 12:51 pm

DAPHNE, Alabama -- The Fresh Market, an upscale specialty grocery store, is coming to Jubilee Square, according to the developer and plans filed with the ci...

Traffic moving along on the Interstate 10 Bayway

Feb 9, 2012 12:16 pm

Traffic moving along in the Interstate 10 Bayway. MOBILE, Alabama -- There is a slight slowdown on the southbound lane of Int...

Dogs, cats rescued in Baldwin County could be adopted in March

Feb 9, 2012 12:12 pm

"Unfortunately right now, there are a lot of people who are saying that they have Summerdale and Robertsdale dogs," Deneen Balistere said. "P...

Thursday's marine forecast: Choppy waters on Mobile Bay

Feb 9, 2012 12:09 pm

MOBILE, Alabama -- Look for northeast winds 15 to 20 knots diminishing to around 10 knots by afternoon. MOBILE, Alabama -- Loo...

Thursday's weather: Sunny and cooler today and tonight along the Gulf Coast

Feb 9, 2012 12:03 pm

MOBILE, Alabama -- It will be mostly sunny today with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds will be 10 to 15 mph becoming 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. ...

Two Mobile men linked to auto burglaries outside Mississippi restaurants

Feb 9, 2012 3:00 am

Two Mobile men were arrested Tuesday night in connection to at least two auto burglaries near restaurants along the Mississippi coast, Ocean Springs police ...