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  • Alabama comes back to beat Auburn 6-3 in SEC Tournament

    Alabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday. The Tide (33-24) trailed 3-1 after three innings, but scored a run in both the fourth and the sixth to tie the game. Chance Vincent hit a single to score Austen Smith for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. Smith had three ...

  • Investigation continues in Pleasant Grove after woman found with bag over her head.

    Pleasant Grove, AL - Pleasant Grove Police responded to a woman who was found on the side of the road near the Forest Grove Memorial Gardens cemetery Tuesday morning. A 19 year old Hueytown woman told Pleasant Grove Police that she was visiting the grave site of a friend at the cemetery. At some point an older man approached her, putting a bag over her head. That is when the woman says she ...

  • Local woman uses Facebook to connect with family in Oklahoma

    In the aftermath of the deadly tornado outbreak in Oklahoma, many people are recounting memories from the April 27, 2011 tornadoes in Central Alabama. Kristina Osgood of Fultondale, Al. says her house was damaged two years ago. For the past 24 hours, she has been using Facebook to make contact with her relatives in Moore, Oklahoma. Osgood says this is an emotional time for her and her entire ...

  • UA in the News May 21 2013

    Alabama seafood coast documentary ‘In the Path of the Storms’ nominated for Emmy (video) Al.com - May 21 At an awards ceremony in Atlanta on Saturday June 8, a locally-made documentary starring Bayou La Batre will be in the running for the Emmy for Outstanding ...

  • Ala. courts facing layoffs without extra money

    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama's chief justice expects to lay off 150 employees after the state's new fiscal year starts Oct. 1 unless the court system gets more money than the Legislature ...


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Smilla's Sense of Snow

"Smilla's Sense of Snow" is just over two hours long, and for the first hour and a half it is a frustrating, yet intriguing piece of cinema. It develops characters that are interesting, if not always appealing, and spins a fascinating murder-mystery around the death of a six-year-old boy. And then, just when we think we may be viewing a strange masterpiece, it completely falls apart in the last ha ... ...

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  • Mississippi beats Kentucky 4-1 in SEC tournament

    HOOVER, Ala. - Mike Mayers gave up just one unearned run over 6 1/3 innings to lead Mississippi past Kentucky 4-1 in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday.Mayers (5-5) scattered six hits and walked one while striking out four. Tanner Bailey threw a scoreless ninth inning to earn his fourth save of the season.Ole Miss jumped ahead 1-0 in the first inning on Andrew ...

  • Laurence named publisher of Richmond Register

    RICHMOND, Ky. - Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. has named Ann Laurence publisher of the Richmond Register.The newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/10ivbEN) Laurence began her new responsibilities Monday.Since 2005, she has been publisher of The News Courier in Athens, Ala., where she oversaw daily newspaper operations that included digital, print and niche publications. She joined CNHI in ...

  • Rescue Workers Describe First Phase of Tornado Aftermath

    Today phase two of rescue and recovery begins in Moore Oklahoma. Rescue workers were able to locate 101 missing people overnight. Most of them were trapped in storm shelters, that might have been covered in the ruble of the ...

  • Salvation Army asking for help for Oklahoma

    Monetary donations are encouraged by The Salvation Army to help the people affected by tornadoes in Oklahoma. The money will be used to purchase specific needs for the areas rather than items or supplies that may not work at this particular disaster. Go ...

  • Ballot question could add foreign law protections

    MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - In a swift-moving late-night session, the Alabama Legislature approved a bill that will put a Constitutional amendment in the hands of the voters. If passed, the amendment would prohibit the state from recognizing laws of other states in making legal decisions if they violate the public policy of Alabama. Further, it would prohibit applying foreign law in violation of ...

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