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Organizing for America ... for Alabama


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Published July 16, 2010 at 10:39 p.m.
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Organizing for America (OFA) is serious about getting active in Alabama.  They have events scheduled in four Alabama cities on Saturday -- Selma, Montgomery, Birmingham and Huntsville.  This is a good group of folks and, while they're definitely affiliated with the Democratic party, they aren't necessarily like the traditional Democratic party, if you know what I mean ... So, if you aren't sure you fit in with the Alabama Democratic Party, but you are a progressive, liberal or Obama

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Birmingham police: Domestic dispute led to Kingston slaying


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Published July 16, 2010 at 9:46 p.m.

Police have identified a suspect but have not yet made any arrests ...

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Former Bama linebacker Lowe inducted into College FB Hall of Fame


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Published July 16, 2010 at 6:13 p.m.

SOUTH BEND, IN. - Woodrow Lowe, a star Alabama linebacker during the 1970s will be among 23 players inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame during ceremonies Friday and Saturday the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind.  ... Known as one of the hardest hitting linebackers in the history of Alabama's prestigious  program, Lowe led the Crimson Tide to the 1973 national title as a three-time First Team All-America selection. Playing under legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant,

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Update: Heavy rainfall pounding Jefferson County


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Published July 16, 2010 at 5:32 p.m.

Two inches of rain have fallen in some areas with more possible later tonight ...

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Fire Damages Bessemer Motorcycle Club


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Published July 16, 2010 at 4:38 p.m.

A fire early Friday morning caused major damage to the Bessemer motorcycle club where a football star was killed earlier this month ... Bessemer firefighters responded to a fire call at the Gettie Boyz club around 5:30 A.M ... When they got there, the building was completely engulfed in flames ... Capt. Michael Brannon with Bessemer Fire Department said no one was inside at the time and no one was hurt ... The club has been the center of some controversy since the July 2 shooting which killed

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Severe thunderstorms expected this afternoon in Jefferson County


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Published July 16, 2010 at 4:20 p.m.

The storms are expected to bring torrential rainfall, 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail ...

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Birmingham, Alabama.  Knocking down the heat with some storms.


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Published July 16, 2010 at 3:26 p.m.

The radar screen has many bright colors today, and they are covering a much larger percentage of central Alabama compared to the past few days.Yes the pattern has changed, and it looks to remain more active through the weekend.  It will not rain all of the time, but given the deep tropical moisture in the atmosphere, when it does, it can come down really hard.  At least the clouds and showers will hold high temperatures down ...

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Three Tied into Southern Amateur Finale


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Published July 16, 2010 at 3:25 p.m.

     BIRMINGHAM, AL  --  Californian Patrick Cantley kicked away a 3-shot lead on the final hole of the 104 th Southern Amateur Friday, falling into a three-way tie heading to Saturday’s finale at Shoal Creek Country Club ...      Cantley’s triple-bogey 7 on the 18 th opened the door for ... Alabama ’s Bud Cauley and ... Auburn ’s Blayne Barber, leaving all three at 11-under-par 205. One more shot back at 206 is Taiwanese teen Cheng Tsung Pan ...      A perk awaiting

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Back To School: Free or Cheap Haircut Offers - Remington in Mobile, Xcell in Hoover & More


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Published July 16, 2010 at 2:29 p.m.

Get the kiddies groomed on the cheap before they head back to school ...

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UAB’s Read to Head American Academy of Ophthalmology Science Committee


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Published July 16, 2010 at 10:08 a.m.

Russell W. Read, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of ophthalmology and pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has been selected to chair the committee that oversees the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC) on Intraocular Inflammation and Uveitis ...

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