Daily Headlines, Saturday, 7/12/2008

Birmingham News

Upscale condos filling up on college campuses
Jefferson County official says county was close to deal with creditors
Birmingham school foundation launched to raise money, foster support
Alabama State Sen. E.B. McClain seeks to detach fraud trial from that of co-defendant
ADEM spent $408,000 on plane, but state audit finds few problems
Bessemer boy, 9, slain in shooting accident
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS THE RACE FOR PSC PRESIDENT
Qualifying lists for candidates seeking municipal offices in three Alabama counties
Corrections and Clarifications
Fraternity to give away free gun locks in Birmingham
Metro briefs
Hoover, Alabama parent sues school board members

Montgomery Advertiser

Group wants to mark ‘62 Glenn orbit
VA National Cemetery dedication slated Sunday
Study says Southeast’s cheap water at risk
Study: High gas prices could dramatically reduce auto deaths among teens
Blue Dog Coalition throws support to Bright
Brides get dirty in ‘Trash the Dress’ movement
Cherokee farm employs satellite-guided tractor By Dennis Sherer
BRIEFS: State firefighters head to Texas

Press-Register

Sentence by ex-judge challenged
Bayou La Batre to close City Hall on Fridays
GERMAN LESSONS
3 arrested in false ID scheme
Keep rain gear handy these days
Metro Briefs
Mobilian continues military tradition
Police recover ball signed by Gilberry, Saban, Russell

Huntsville Times

2nd times a charm for ACT score
Bob Parsons always thinking of other soldiers
Engineer has new take on physics
Governor of Indian state will attend local festival
Mayor declinesinvitation to forums
Wayward goats owner taking it home today
Whitton threats add to jail time
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Tuscaloosa News

Man stabbed in home invasion
Promised ballpark is still in the works in Northport
Low voter turnout expected Tuesday
Police seek man in sexual assault of college student
City picked as site for road rally
Work continues on Skyland intersection
Charges expected to be filed in infant scalding
Around town
Church Programs
Appleen#x2019;s Toy, and Other Thoughts

Florence Times Daily

Alligators making a home in North Alabama
2 arrests in month for pair
Area churches help finish building
Runoff election set for Tuesday
Search uncovers meth lab
Satellite-guided tractor makes planting a breeze

Associated Press

Group makes longshot bid to mark Glenns 62 orbit
Tennessee lottery numbers
Pastor among suspects in illegal snake bust
Tennessee lottery numbers
North Ala. suspect gets 10 years in weapons case
Courts DUI ruling could benefit repeat offenders
Olympic swimmer Shanteau has testicular cancer
Study: Southeasts cheap access to water at risk
Study: As gas prices go up, auto deaths decline
9-year-old dies in accidental shooting
Ala. nuclear plant shuts down reactor
Tuscaloosa ABC store states liquor leader
Toyotas Huntsville plant suspends V-8 production
Commission gives nuclear plant good review
Bermuda issues storm watch for Hurricane Bertha
Suspect assaults police officer in standoff
Cherokee farm plants with satellite-guided tractor
Talladega County Jail fight sends 2 to hospital

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