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Around Town 3/11 - THURSDAY ARTS Bela Fleck, the Africa Project: 7:30 p.m. at the Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Tickets are $34, $29 and $21 for students at the door. Sponsored by the University of Alabama's University Programs, College of Arts and Sciences, Housing and Residential Communities. 6233	March 11th, 2010
Water, sewer fees could soon increase - By Robert DeWitt Senior Writer TUSCALOOSA \| Fees associated with water and sewer service could be going up soon after the Tuscaloosa City Council Finance Committee gave its approval to the increases Tuesday. The fees would rise for services such as installing new water meters or turning on or terminating service. Water and sewer rates would not increase. 6232	March 11th, 2010
King delays task force decision - The Associated Press MONTGOMERY \| Alabama’s attorney general emerged from a closed-door meeting Wednesday with the governor saying he will need a few more days to decide whether he will try to take over the governor’s anti-gambling task force and end raids on electronic bingo casinos. 6231	March 11th, 2010
TCHS student with unloaded firearm arrested - TUSCALOOSA \| A male student at Tuscaloosa County High School was arrested Wednesday after he was found with a unloaded firearm at school. 6230	March 11th, 2010
Fayette City Council sets date for wet/dry vote - FAYETTE \| The Fayette City Council has set June 22 for a special vote on whether to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages within the city limits. 6229	March 11th, 2010
City won’t back occupational tax ban - By Robert DeWitt Senior Writer TUSCALOOSA \| The Tuscaloosa City Council will not support efforts to prohibit an occupational tax from being levied in Tuscaloosa County. State Rep. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, sponsored the bill, which calls for a referendum on prohibiting occupational taxes in Tuscaloosa County. 6228	March 11th, 2010
New storm drainage rules to cost city nearly $250,000 - By Robert DeWitt Senior Writer The city of Tuscaloosa must soon find an estimated $200,000 to $250,000 to implement new storm drainage regulations. 6227	March 11th, 2010
News earns ‘grand slam’ for sports coverage - Staff report KISSIMMEE, Fla. \| The Tuscaloosa News was awarded with an unprecedented “grand slam” by the Associated Press Sports Editors this week, taking home national top 10 finishes in four major categories. 6226	March 11th, 2010
Chef stresses local farms and shares his ‘culinary journey’ - By Wayne Grayson Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA \| If a natural disaster left supermarket shelves empty and hundreds of thousands in the state hungry, how long would it take for more food to make it to Alabama? “Not very quickly,” said chef, author and entrepreneur Frank Stitt during a lecture on the University of Alabama campus Wednesday night. 6225	March 11th, 2010
UA official was ‘moral compass’ - By Jason Morton Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA \| To many, Melford Edward Espey Jr. was much more than a mascot. He was a mentor. And a friend. And for almost three decades, he was also the embodiment of the Crimson Tide spirit. 6224	March 11th, 2010
Shelby presses for stronger banks - By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief MONTGOMERY \| U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., is lending his considerable political weight to negotiations on consumer protections that Alabama bankers want to be kept within the existing regulatory system, not outside the system as the White House wants. 6223	March 11th, 2010
Illness doesn’t hold McClain back - By Chase Goodbread Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA \| Rolando McClain showed the NFL what it was looking for Wednesday at the University of Alabama’s Pro Day workout. Then, he showed an aspect of himself he’s never shown the public before. 6222	March 11th, 2010
New drainage regulations may cost city up to $250,000 - By Robert DeWitt Senior Writer The regulations are intended to prevent pollutants from washing into the Black Warrior River, Lake Tuscaloosa and other public waters, but they also are an unexpected blow to the city’s budget. 6221	March 10th, 2010
Madison junior wins UA SGA presidential race - By Wayne Grayson Staff Writer James Fowler was elected Tuesday as the next Student Government Association president of the University of Alabama, defeating Matthew Brown by almost three times as many votes. 6220	March 10th, 2010
AROUND TOWN: March 10 - WEDNESDAY ARTS Endowed Chair Peter Westergaard lecture: 2 p.m. in Room 257 in Moody Music Building on the University of Alabama campus. Free. Call 205-348-6604. THURSDAY ARTS 6219	March 10th, 2010
1 student killed, 1 injured in SUV rollover - AUBURN \| Auburn authorities say alcohol may have played a role in an accident that killed one Nebraska student athlete and injured another traveling in Alabama for spring break Monday. 6218	March 10th, 2010
Four arrested after meth lab found in car - SCOTTSBORO \| Scottsboro police arrested four people on drug charges after authorities say they caught the group running a methamphetamine lab in a car. 6217	March 10th, 2010
Police investigate robbery of woman at DCH - TUSCALOOSA \| Tuscaloosa police are investigating a robbery of a woman who was visiting a patient at DCH two weeks ago. Officer Brent Blankley, a Tuscaloosa Police Department spokesman, did not release further information about the case, saying that it is under investigation. 6216	March 10th, 2010
Senator says he is burned out from politics - By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief After a career of more than 30 years as a legislator, state Sen. Hinton Mitchem said he is not up for the travails of another campaign. 6215	March 10th, 2010
Davis calls for statewide vote on electronic gambling - By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief Democratic gubernatorial candidate Artur Davis said Tuesday that Alabama voters should decide the future of electronic bingo at the polls this year. 6214	March 10th, 2010
Ex-Stillman professor sues over dismissal - By Adam Jones Staff Writer A former Stillman College professor has sued the college over his termination two years ago, seeking back pay, punitive damages and his old job. 6213	March 10th, 2010
Northport plans to modify incentives - By Lydia Seabol Avant Staff Writer In an attempt to attract more businesses, Northport plans to modify its incentive policies in the coming months, City Planner Katherine Ennis told a room full of commercial property owners Tuesday. 6212	March 10th, 2010
Mayor seeks input on incentives for Tuscaloosa retailers - By Robert DeWitt Senior Writer In two weeks, Mayor Walt Maddox hopes to present the City Council with a draft of an ordinance creating an economic development incentive package, he said Tuesday. 6211	March 10th, 2010
Busy Northport street to close for three months - By Lydia Seabol Avant Staff Writer Part of Fifth Street, one of Northport's oldest thoroughfares, will be closed for about three months while the city replaces aging sewer lines. 6210	March 10th, 2010
Roberts chides Senate, Obama - By Tommy Stevenson Associate Editor United States Chief Justice John Roberts was harshly critical of the U.S. Senate's confirmation process for federal judges Tuesday, calling it “broken down.” 6209	March 10th, 2010
Supreme Court Justice John Roberts speaks at UA law school - By Tommy Stevenson Associate Editor United States Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts was harshly critical of the U.S. Senate's confirmation process for federal judges today, calling it “broken down.” 6208	March 9th, 2010
Fifth Street sewer repairs will create traffic headaches for Northport - By Lydia Seabol Avant Staff Writer Part of Fifth Street, one of Northport's oldest thoroughfares, will be closed for about three months while the city replaces aging sewer lines this spring. 6207	March 9th, 2010
AROUND TOWN: March 9 - TUESDAY ARTS Terrific Tuesday Concert Series: 1:15 p.m. in the Alabama Power Recital Hall at Shelton State Community College. Featuring selections from Opera and Musical Theatre, UA Opera and Theatre members, with Paul Houghtaling, director from the University of Alabama. Free. 6206	March 9th, 2010
Teen shot during party remains in critical condition - TUSCALOOSA \| A 15-year-old who was shot Saturday night at T-Town Billiards remained in critical condition Monday at Children's Hospital in Birmingham. T-Town Billiards had been rented for a private party that the teenager was attending, said Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit commander Capt. Loyd Baker. 6205	March 9th, 2010
Boating safety course offered this month - NORTHPORT \| The West Alabama Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is sponsoring a two-part boating safety course March 25 and 30. The course will be taught from 6-9 p.m. each day at North River Marine, 600 64th Ave., in Northport. Attendance at both classes is required to graduate. 6204	March 9th, 2010
8 students arrested for fighting at Holt High - HOLT \| Eight students at Holt High School were arrested Monday after a fight involving 30 students broke out in the school's lobby. Deputies who responded to the school at 9:45 a.m. 'found the situation to be ongoing and chaotic,' said Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office spokesman Sgt. John Barker. 6203	March 9th, 2010
3 charged with burglary after residents spot van - TUSCALOOSA \| Police charged three people with burglary Saturday night after residents noticed a van they did not recognize in front of a nearby home. 6202	March 9th, 2010
Man found dead in Sipsey River identified - Investigators released the name Monday of a man found dead in the Sipsey River over the weekend. 6201	March 9th, 2010
Alabama 2-year college system plans for disasters - By Desiree Hunter The Associated Press Police, students and school officials recently confronted a scenario involving a despondent Alabama college student who suddenly sets off an explosion and sprays a campus with bullets. 6200	March 9th, 2010
Man gets 20 years in killing scheme - By Stephanie Taylor Staff Writer A Samantha man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his involvement in a failed murder-for-hire plot. Michael Clayton Earnest, 53, pleaded guilty in December to planting a bomb on a Parrish man's truck in exchange for $10,000. The victim, Frank Gene Weems Jr., was seriously injured by the July 29 blast. 6199	March 9th, 2010
UA holds SGA elections today - By Adam Jones Staff Writer University of Alabama students will vote today to choose their student body president. In fact, it is their only day to vote. 6198	March 9th, 2010
Small towns face police chief dilemmas - By Jason Morton Staff writer Two West Alabama cities are contending with leadership issues in their police departments. Greensboro is investigating the top two officials in its department, and Marion is searching for a police chief to replace Tony Bufford, who was fired last month. 6197	March 9th, 2010
Education chief: Agency will ensure equal access at schools - By Bob Johnson The Associated Press Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Monday the federal government will become more vigilant to make sure students have equal access and opportunity to everything ranging from college prep classes to science and engineering programs. 6196	March 9th, 2010
Judge: AG holds legal authority on bingo - By Kendal Weaver The Associated Press Alabama’s attorney general has legal authority over the governor’s antigambling task force and must take a position in court on its efforts to shut down electronic bingo casinos, a judge ruled Monday. 6195	March 9th, 2010
UA bus drivers accept contract - By Adam Jones Staff Writer Bus drivers at the University of Alabama ratified an employment contract Monday night, bringing an end to the dispute over wages and benefits between drivers and the company that manages the transit system. 6194	March 9th, 2010
Obama congratulates Tide on national championship - By Chase Goodbread Sports Writer President Barack Obama hosted the University of Alabama football team Monday at the White House in a congratulatory ceremony for the Crimson Tide's 13th national championship, highlighting a whirlwind, one-day team tour of the nation's capital. 6193	March 9th, 2010
15-year-old remains in critical condition after shooting - A 15-year-old who was shot Saturday night was in critical condition Monday at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. 6192	March 8th, 2010
Eight Holt High students arrested after fight - Eight Holt High School students were arrested Monday after a fight involving 30 students broke out in the school’s lobby. 6191	March 8th, 2010
Obama: "The Tide is back" - White House Press Secretary and Auburn fan Robert Gibbs was hiding in his office when the Crimson Tide visited the nation's capitol, President Barack Obama joked while addressing the University of Alabama football team Monday afternoon. 6190	March 8th, 2010
Judge: Attorney general, not task force, holds legal cards - The Associated Press A judge has ruled that Alabama's attorney general has legal authority over the governor's antigambling task force in its efforts to shut down electronic bingo casinos. 6189	March 8th, 2010
First Transit offers new deal to Crimson Ride drivers - By Adam Jones, Staff Writer A deal reached between representatives for University of Alabama bus drivers and the firm that manages the Crimson Ride transit system will be brought before drivers tonight for a vote. 6188	March 8th, 2010
AT A GLANCE: Teen hospitalized after shooting Saturday night - TUSCALOOSA \| A 16-year-old male is in the intensive care unit at DCH Regional Medical Center after he was shot in the face Saturday night. 6187	March 8th, 2010
Iraqi voters undaunted by attacks that kill 36 - The Associated Press BAGHDAD \| Iraqis defied insurgents who lobbed hand grenades at voters and bombed a polling station Sunday in an attempt to intimidate those taking part in elections that will determine whether their country can overcome deep sectarian divides as U.S. forces prepare to leave. 6186	March 8th, 2010
U.S.-born al-Qaida arrested - By Ashraf Khan The Associated Press KARACHI, Pakistan \| The American-born spokesman for al-Qaida has been arrested by Pakistani intelligence officers in the southern city of Karachi, two officers and a government official said Sunday as video emerged of him urging U.S. Muslims to attack their own country. 6185	March 8th, 2010
West Alabama WWII veterans heading to Washington, D.C. - By Lydia Seabol Avant Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA \| Chris Thaxton, a World War II veteran from Tuscaloosa has not seen the monument in Washington, D.C., dedicated to his comrades in arms. 6184	March 8th, 2010
UA drivers, transit company continue negotiations - By Adam Jones Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA \| University of Alabama bus drivers and the company that manages the transit system met last night in another effort to hammer out a wage and employment agreement. The two sides met at Comfort Inn Suites off McFarland Boulevard Sunday evening, but there was no announcement about the discussions’ outcome late Sunday night. 6183	March 8th, 2010
Residents urged to return forms - By Eryn Phillips Special to The Tuscaloosa News Beginning this month, the questionnaire for the 2010 Census will start showing up in the mailboxes of West Alabama residents. 6182	March 8th, 2010
1992 UA champs reminisce about White House visit - By Chase Goodbread Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA \| More than 100 players, coaches and staff made the trip when the University of Alabama's 1992 national championship football team visited the White House, but of all the memories made on the Crimson Tide's visit to the nation's capital, Randy Ross' best memory is tough to beat. 6181	March 8th, 2010
Northport resident to receive Congressional Gold Medal - By Wayne Grayson Staff Writer Mary Helen Foster is traveling to Washington D.C. where she will be given the Congressional Gold Medal for her service with the Women Airforce Service Pilots in 1944. 6180	March 8th, 2010
U.S. sends mixed messages on Iran - By Jo Becker and Ron Nixon N.Y. Times News Service The federal government awarded more than $107 billion in contract payments, grants and loans in the past decade to foreign and multinational American companies while they were doing business in Iran, despite Washington’s efforts to discourage investment there, records show. 6179	March 7th, 2010
Female Marines urged to bond with Afghan women - By Elisabeth Bumiller N.Y. Times News Service CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. \|The Marines in a recent “cultural awareness” class scribbled careful notes as the instructor coached them on do’s and don’ts when talking to villagers in Afghanistan: Don’t start by firing off questions, do break the ice by playing with the children, don’t let your interpreter hijack the... 6178	March 7th, 2010
How-to computer course offered for seniors, by seniors - By Wayne Grayson Staff Writer The world has shrunk in the past 20 years. The earth itself may still be the same size, but the distance between people has been lessened during this digital age as friends and family living across the world from one another are only a Facebook post, tweet or video chat away. 6177	March 7th, 2010
Jackson leads pro-bingo march at state Capitol - The Associated Press MONTGOMERY \| The Rev. Jesse Jackson took part in a march Saturday in support of bingo jobs in Alabama, saying the debate is a voting rights issue and a matter of economic justice. About 200 people participated in the march to the Alabama Capitol. Counties voted for bingo, Jackson said, and the vote should be respected. 6176	March 7th, 2010
More bingo bills could pop up in Legislature - By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief MONTGOMERY \| Bingo may not be dead in the legislative session that ends next month. After the defeat of a procedural vote needed to advance a bingo constitutional amendment in the state Senate last week, attention has turned to different measures. A bingo constitutional amendment sponsored by Sen. Roger Bedford, 6175	March 7th, 2010
All’s right in the UA world as Tide gets Iron Bowl trophy - By Wayne Grayson Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA \| During its six-year vacation in Auburn, the Foy ODK Sportsmanship Trophy didn’t rest upon a houndstooth cloth. 6174	March 7th, 2010
Local leaders unsure about regional school plan - By Jamon Smith Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA \| Many West Alabama local government and education leaders agree a stronger focus on career technical education has been necessary for years. 6173	March 7th, 2010
Riverfront amphitheater begins to take shape - By Mark Hughes Cobb Staff Writer As the amphitheater gears up to open in spring 2011, the riverfront venue's key elements are emerging 6172	March 7th, 2010
Maddox discusses HOPE Initiative at conference - Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox spoke at the National Conference of Christian City Reachers earlier this week at the Sheraton Hotel in Birmingham. 6171	March 6th, 2010
Local actor will appear on ‘America’s Most Wanted’ - A West Alabama native will appear on the 1,000th episode of “America’s Most Wanted” tonight on Fox. Dustin Dailey, 37, will appear as Steven Barnes, who was wrongly convicted of the 1985 murder of 16-year-old Kimberly Simon. After spending 25 years in prison, Barnes was exonerated by DNA evidence in 2008. 6170	March 6th, 2010
Spring fashion show - TUSCALOOSA \| University Mall will present the Generation Style fashion show at 2 p.m. today at the center court stage, featuring models from the mall’s junior and teen teams wearing clothing from several stores in the mall, including Belk, Buckle and Gap. Those in attendance can sign up to win gift cards from some stores and University Mall. 6169	March 6th, 2010
Winning entries of young artists’ showcase on display - TUSCALOOSA \| Winning art and entries from the 21st International Young Artists’ Showcase, drawn from entries from 11 countries, are on display in the Tuscaloosa Public Library through March 15. The exhibit then will move to the Children’s Hands-On Museum in downtown Tuscaloosa, running March 16-30. 6168	March 6th, 2010
Former Shelton president waives arraignment - TUSCALOOSA \| Former Shelton State president Rick Rogers waived an arraignment scheduled for Friday by entering a not guilty plea in February. 6167	March 6th, 2010
Easter Seals fundraiser more casual but will retain auction, mock casino - By Ashley Boyd Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA \| Champions of Tuscaloosa is the new theme for Easter Seals West Alabama's annual spring benefit. 6166	March 6th, 2010
Bingo raids echo ‘Bloody Sunday’ for Jackson - By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau MONTGOMERY \| The Rev. Jesse Jackson met with Gov. Bob Riley and Attorney General Troy King on Friday in preparation for today’s march on poverty over bingo in Alabama, a day before the remembrance of “Bloody Sunday.” 6165	March 6th, 2010
Primary ballots filling up already - By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief MONTGOMERY \| Former state Sen. Bradley Byrne and former Chief Justice Roy Moore were the first Republicans to sign up for the governor’s race when the GOP opened qualifying this week for the June 1 primary. Other Republican candidates have since qualified for other statewide offices and legislative seats in West Alabama. 6164	March 6th, 2010
Northport seeks to fill vacant spaces - By Lydia Seabol Avant Staff writer NORTHPORT \| As large retailers move and close, city leaders hope to find new retailers to fill the large commercial spaces they are leaving vacant. Many of the vacant properties in the city are along a 3-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 82, between Watermelon Road to the east and Walmart to the west. 6163	March 6th, 2010
Group seeks to revive Holt’s spirit - By Jamon Smith Staff Writer Holt, in its heyday a generation ago, was a proud, blue-collar industrial area just east of Tuscaloosa, where the Ironmen were a powerhouse on the high school football field and players graduated to good-paying jobs in at the foundry. 6162	March 6th, 2010
Area woman saves confused driver - By Stephanie Taylor Staff Writer Michelle Hallman felt something wasn't right when an elderly man pulled up next to her at a stoplight in Northport last Friday and asked her for directions to Georgia. Instead of returning to work from her errand at Walmart, Hallman decided to follow the man after noticing the Georgia tag on his truck. 6161	March 6th, 2010
Students give Holt a face-lift - By Jamon Smith Staff Writer HOLT \| This morning, students from Holt High School and the University of Alabama will clean up and renovate Rochelle Park. 6160	March 6th, 2010
Larry Langford gets 15 years - By Jason Morton Staff writer Standing before a federal judge, ousted Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford offered his version of an apology. “I am sorry,” Langford said, “all this has occurred.” 6159	March 6th, 2010
Judge bars task force raid on VictoryLand casino - Phillip Rawls, The Associated Press Alabama's largest casino reopened Friday, shortly after a judge ruled that the governor's anti-gambling task force could not raid the gambling hall or seize any of its 6,400 electronic bingo machines. 6158	March 5th, 2010
Langford sentenced to 15 years on bribery charges - By Jay Reeves Associated Press Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford was sentenced Friday to 15 years in federal prison for taking some $235,000 in bribes in return for lucrative bond work. 6157	March 5th, 2010
Water problems force Brookwood schools to close early today - Staff Report Students at Brookwood High School and Brookwood Elementary School were dismissed from school at 10 a.m. today because of a water outage at both schools. 6156	March 5th, 2010
Football team to visit Pentagon during Washington visit - When the Crimson Tide football team travels to Washington D.C. next week they will visit the Pentagon instead of touring the Smithsonian. 6155	March 5th, 2010
Judge to sentence former mayor Langford for bribery - Former Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford is in court to find out how long he will go to federal prison for taking some $235,000 in bribes. 6154	March 5th, 2010
Around town 3//5 - FRIDAY ARTS 6153	March 5th, 2010
Northport man sentenced to 20 years for securities fraud - Staff Report A Northport man has pleaded guilty to violations of the Alabama Securities Act. 6152	March 5th, 2010
Alabama treasurer uses online auction for 1st time - MONTGOMERY \| The Alabama state treasurer’s office is going to hold its first online auction for unclaimed property beginning Friday and continuing throughout the year. 6151	March 5th, 2010
Hospice of West Alabama to host walk/run Saturday - TUSCALOOSA \| Hospice of West Alabama will host its first Family 5K Walk/Run at 8 a.m. Saturday. 6150	March 5th, 2010
Ex-Birmingham mayor seeks less than 5 years in prison - By Jay Reeves The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM \| Lawyers for former Mayor Larry Langford argued Thursday he should spend no more than five years in prison for taking about $235,000 in bribes when he served on the Jefferson County Commission. They also asked the sentencing judge to ignore new allegations that he won excessive jackpots at a supporter’s casino. 6149	March 5th, 2010
Sparks campaigns on gambling, lottery plan - The Associated Press MONTGOMERY \| State Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that if he’s elected governor, he will abolish the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling and call a special legislative session the day after the inauguration to try to create a state lottery and tax and expand gambling. 6148	March 5th, 2010
Man accused of dog abuse now charged with child abuse - TUSCALOOSA \| A man accused of starving and abusing several dogs at his Cottondale home last year is also facing charges of child abuse. 6147	March 5th, 2010
Bentley holds town hall meeting - By Tommy Stevenson Associate Editor TUSCALOOSA \| Republican gubernatorial candidate and Tuscaloosa state Rep. Robert Bentley capped off a long “Tuscaloosa Day” in his home county with a town hall meeting at Belk Activity Center on Thursday night before a standing room-only crowd of more than 100. 6146	March 5th, 2010
Toyota mum on wreck data - By Curt Anderson and Danny Robbin SOUTHLAKE, Texas \| Toyota has for years blocked access to data stored in devices similar to airline “black boxes” that could explain crashes blamed on sudden unintended acceleration, according to an Associated Press review of lawsuits nationwide and interviews with auto crash experts. 6145	March 5th, 2010
More than fashion - By Ashley Boyd Staff writer The young women and men on University Mall’s Teen Team are models with a purpose. Each year, hundreds of teen- 6144	March 5th, 2010
Retail sales post best gains since late 2007 - By Anne D’Innocenzio The Associated Press Shoppers returned to the nation’s malls last month, buying a surprising amount of spring clothing and other items and helping stores post the strongest retail sales since November 2007, a month before the recession began. 6143	March 5th, 2010
Obama urges Dems to seize the moment - By Alan Fram The Associated Press WASHINGTON \| Support from his own party in doubt, President Barack Obama summoned more than a dozen House Democrats to the White House Thursday, pleading with them to put aside their qualms, seize a historic moment and vote for his massive health-care overhaul. 6142	March 5th, 2010
Bryant High student arrested on gun charges - By Brian Reynolds Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA \| A 17-year-old Bryant High School student is facing four criminal charges, two of them felonies, after he allegedly brought a .25-caliber handgun to the school Thursday morning. 6141	March 5th, 2010
Students rally for higher education funding - By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief A crowd of enthusiastic students and university officials rallied Thursday on the Alabama State House steps and Capitol lawn to push for an increase in college funding. 6140	March 5th, 2010
Bentley spends day campaigning in Tuscaloosa - By Tommy Stevenson Associate Editor Republican gubernatorial candidate and Tuscaloosa state Rep. Robert Bentley declared Thursday “Tuscaloosa Day” with more than 12 hours of campaigning in his home county. 6139	March 4th, 2010
Man accused of animal cruelty also faces child abuse charges - By Stephanie Taylor, Staff Writer A man accused of starving and abusing several dogs at his Cottondale home last year is also facing charges of child abuse. 6138	March 4th, 2010
Senators cite variety of reasons for their votes on bingo legislation - By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief State senators had a variety of reasons for their votes on Wednesday to bring up a bingo constitutional amendment for debate. The preliminary vote fell three short of the 21 needed. 6137	March 4th, 2010
Gun taken from student at Bryant High - Teachers took a gun away from a student at Bryant High without incident Thursday morning. 6136	March 4th, 2010
Around town 3/4 - THURSDAY ARTS Artrageous Riverfront Arts Tour: 5-9 p.m. in downtown Tuscaloosa and Northport. Call 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts.org. 6135	March 4th, 2010
Ms. Senior Tuscaloosa contestants sought - TUSCALOOSA \| Focus on Senior Citizens is seeking contestants for the Ms. Senior Tuscaloosa pageant to be held March 12 at 6 p.m. at the Focus building. Participants must be women 60 or older, resident of Tuscaloosa for at least three months and U.S. citizens. For applications, call Linda at 205-758-3393. 6134	March 4th, 2010

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