Alabama State News
46-year-old man shot multiple times, dies, in Montgomery's first homicide of 2012
Gary Blackwell, 46, of 141 Turner Place, Montgomery, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds at 4:17 a.m. Saturday morning.
Bob Sims, al.com
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Huntsville police make two arrests in domestic-violence cases
A 44-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman were arrested in separate cases, Huntsville police said.
Mike Marshall, The Huntsville Times
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Mobile Symphony Orchestra to bring in virtuoso favorite of jazz fans and 'long-hairs' (Yesterday's News)
These are excerpts from past editions of the Press-Register.
O.T. Beverly
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Burglary reported at Atlantis Corner on Old Monrovia Road
The burglary was reported early this morning.
Mike Marshall, The Huntsville Times
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Huntsville's request for role in UA chancellor search denied
UAH Community Committee sent a letter to Bryant suggesting seven candidates from Huntsville, including Mayor Tommy Battle, to serve on the search committee.
Paul Gattis, The Huntsville Times
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Jefferson County teachers in Kennedy Center Partners in Education program to get art in core classes
Program uses art to teach critical concepts in English, math and other classes.
Marie Leech -- The Birmingham News
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James Gordon running for Baldwin County probate judge
"To me, it’s the embodiment of public service," he said. "It touches everybody’s lives in one way or another."
Guy Busby Press-Register
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It's been super week for local TV retailers heading into the super weekend
There are big screens, flat screens, small screens, computer screens and, for those of you who won't be at home, tablet screens available to see the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots.
Budd McLaughlin, The Huntsville Times
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Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Department says 6 shot in Cottondale
Does not detail nature of incident or injuries.
al.com staff
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Mobile police officer fatally stabbed; suspect killed after chase, standoff
A suspect being taken into the Mobile County Metro Jail on Friday broke out of custody, fatally stabbed one Mobile police officer and shot another before being killed following a car chase and armed standoff, according to authorities.
Dan Murtaugh, Press-Register
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Huntsville superintendent: Fight at Lee High School was gang initiation
Dr. Casey Wardynski said the fight, which came to light Jan. 20 after the video went viral, wasn't an ordinary skirmish between students. "It was a gang initiation; these students went to lunch together afterward," Wardynski said.
Crystal Bonvillian, The Huntsville Times
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Alabama tornadoes: 1,159 shelter grants approved
FEMA funds will help pay for private safe rooms.
Robin DeMonia -- The Birmingham News
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Huntsville library volunteer loves to help people find a good book at a great bargain
Looking for a good book to read, but don't want to spend a lot of money?
Shirley Miller has a deal for you.
Yvonne T. Betowt, The Huntsville Times
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Orange Beach man helps rescue driver from burning big rig
Steve Hust was traveling north on I-65 with his 13-year-old son en route to Evergreen around 6 p.m. Jan. 21 when he saw a big rig in the southbound lanes turn over, hit a guardrail and catch fire.
Daniel Boyette, Press-Register
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Rain and thunderstorms for the weekend but sunny Monday
Today will be cloudy with a 100 percent chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm
Kim Albright, The Huntsville Times
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U.S. 280 in Birmingham and Shelby County to get traffic signals designed to aid flow
New traffic plan could help backup-addled U.S. 280
Jeremy Gray -- The Birmingham News
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Writing about spirituality, Episcopal pastor Richard Schmidt explores breadth of God's presence
Through his five books including "God Seekers: Twenty Centuries of Christian Spiritualities," and "Praises, Prayers, and Curses: A Conversation With the Psalms," the Rev. Richard Schmidt has explored faith in its myriad forms.
Roy Hoffman, Press-Register
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Syrian activists: 200 dead in government assault
Syrian forces killed 200 people and wounded hundreds in Homs in an offensive that appears to be the bloodiest episode in the nearly 11-month-old uprising, activists said Saturday.
The Associated Press
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No charges expected in shooting death of man in North Birmingham
The man pulled a knife on the shop owner, and the shop owner pulled a gun
Sherrel Stewart -- The Birmingham News
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Birmingham police respond to shooting near North Precinct
The shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. authorities said.
Carol Robinson -- The Birmingham News
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