News from The Birmingham News

Hoover's Tuesday Morning store is moving to new location

Feb 8, 2012 7:29 pm

The discount gift and home accessory chain is relocating to Riverchase Promenade HOOVER, Alabama -- Tuesday Morning, a discoun...

Historical marker honoring Buffalo Rock founder to be dedicated in Shelby County

Feb 8, 2012 7:16 pm

Sidney Word Lee, the company's founder, is credited with providing the vision and support that led to a highway being built across Double Oak Mount...

Children are safe; everything fine at Oak Mountain High School

Feb 8, 2012 7:04 pm

Result of burned out heating and air conditioning unit School officials think that a small fire reported at Oak Mountain High ...

Alabama Gov. Bentley proposes shifting funds to help balance budget

Feb 8, 2012 4:41 pm

The governor plans to shift $185 million in expenses for children's healthcare from the general fund to the education trust fund. ...

Jefferson County lawmen raid Grayson Valley bingo hall

Feb 8, 2012 2:35 pm

Deputies seized 58 gambling devices. GRAYSON VALLEY, Alabama - Lawmen on Tuesday raided a Grayson Valley Bingo hall, seizing ...

Alabama governor outlines his plan for state; many commenters voice doubts

Feb 8, 2012 1:52 pm

Join the conversation, add a comment below. View full sizeAlabama Gov. Robert Bentley studies for his state-of-the-state addre...

Birmingham jumpstart: Governor makes pledge; mother asks who was watching; more news

Feb 8, 2012 1:31 pm

Stories worth reading. Here's a quick round-up of some stories people are talking about to start your morning:Alabama Gov. Rob...

420 bills submitted as Alabama Legislature opens 2012 session

Feb 8, 2012 1:00 pm

Two metro Birmingham legislators take oath of office. View full sizeAbout a dozen people gathered outside the Capitol Tuesday ...

Birmingham's mounted police running out of horses

Feb 8, 2012 12:30 pm

Birmingham isn't exactly a one-horse town, but it's close. The police department's Mounted Patrol -- which acquires its animals s...

Metro Birmingham forecast: Temperatures cooling

Feb 8, 2012 12:10 pm

Weekend should see cold days, freezing nights. View full sizeIt was 43 degrees at 6 a.m. in Birmingham and central Alabama sho...

News from the Mobile Press-Register

Humane Society: More rescued dogs, cats found from Summerdale site

Feb 8, 2012 6:19 pm

SUMMERDALE, Alabama -- A total of 66 dogs and 56 cats found at Purple Hearted Puppies in Summerdale are being cared for at local shelters and veterinary off...

Captain bails from crew and life boat after ship sinks, swims to shore for help (Yesterday's News)

Feb 8, 2012 4:12 pm

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

Gulf Shores meltdown is beach version of Biggest Loser

Feb 8, 2012 3:10 pm

All is fair and fun in the 12-week Meyer Meltdown, a weight-loss battle modeled after "The Biggest Loser," a reality TV show. ...

Daphne council challenges other cities to match $2,500 donation for neglected animals

Feb 8, 2012 2:09 pm

DAPHNE, Alabama -- The City Council voted Monday to donate $2,500 to the Baldwin County Humane Society's rescue of badly neglected animals in Summe...

Florida law enforcement officials to attend funeral services for MPD Officer Green

Feb 8, 2012 1:44 pm

Several law enforcement agencies from Florida are expected to be represented at funeral services today for slain Mobile Police Officer Steven Green. ...

Baldwin County commission votes to keep public water access

Feb 8, 2012 1:40 pm

BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- Baldwin County commissioners voted again Tuesday to deny the request of a Perdido Beach property owner who says 2 public water acces...

Immigration the 'must see' political fight of 2012 session (George Talbot)

Feb 8, 2012 12:59 pm

Immigration looms as the must-watch political fight of Alabama's 2012 legislative session. About a dozen protestors g...

Schools ask city for money for laptops in Gulf Shores

Feb 8, 2012 12:39 pm

The schools asked the city for $988,688 to be paid over the next four years to fund the Learning for Life career academy program, which would begin next fal...