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Walter Energy creating 530 jobs in Alabama
Tue, 01 May 2012 11:03:05 -0700
Alabama experienced back-to-back days of big economic announcements when Walter Energy Inc. unveiled plans Tuesday to invest $1.2 billion and create 530 jobs in the state.
Walker County crash kills Nauvoo woman
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:35:53 -0700
Hunter Alexander, 6, was airlifted by helicopter to Children's of Alabama hospital in Birmingham.
Alabama Seniors Going Hungry
Tue, 08 May 2012 15:50:39 -0700
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) - The number of senior citizens facing hunger is on the rise across America. Alabama has one of the highest rates of hunger among the elderly. According to the senior hunger report card released by Meals on Wheels, our state is sixth. Ranking behind Mississippi, New Mexico, Arkansas, Texas and Tennessee. Georgia, South Carolina, Florida and Nevada round out the top ten ...
EDITORIAL: Time to slice the legislative pie fairly
Wed, 16 May 2012 19:22:14 -0700
The Alabama Constitution reserves many important powers for the Legislature, making local acts necessary when cities and counties want to make changes. By law, custom and procedural rule, the local legislative delegation is given considerable influence over local acts.
Cobb named B&GC area Youth of the Year
Wed, 16 May 2012 13:25:52 -0700
Jarnisa A. Cobb of Opelika competed against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Alabama Youth of the Year title and won a $1,000 college scholarship from the Alabama Area Council of Boys & Girls Clubs. Cobb, 17, will also receive a $500 scholarship from the Jane C. Walker Scholarship Fund as the new Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County.
'Click-it-or-Ticket' campaign gets $250,000 grant from the state
Fri, 18 May 2012 07:05:04 -0700
Alabama's nine regional highway safety offices have received $250,000 for their part in the national campaign designed to get motorist to buckle their seatbelt, according to a press release from Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
Jefferson County district attorney meets with mother of Ja'Quares Cortez Walker; activist says questions remain
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:07:47 -0700
Community activist Frank Matthews said questions remain and he plans to contact Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper.
Argo community in Walker County continues rebuilding after tornadoes ripped through town
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:29:39 -0700
Alabama's 13 Patrick Pierce has more on how the Argo community in Walker County continues rebuilding after tornadoes ripped through the town.
Justifiable homicide ruled in 13-year-old suspect's death
Mon, 07 May 2012 08:39:07 -0700
The shooting death of 13-year-old robbery suspect Jaqures Walker has been ruled as justifiable homicide. No arrests or charges have been filed in the case.
Mother of Birmingham 13-year-old shot to death during robbery seeks answers
Tue, 08 May 2012 14:37:47 -0700
Authorities last week said no charges will be filed against the man who shot Ja'Quares Cortez Walker in the parking lot of the gated Skyview Condominiums.