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Panel OKs Kallon For Ala. Federal Judgeship Montgomery, AL (2009-11-20) Birmingham lawyer Abdul Kallon has moved a step closer to replacing Alabama's first black federal judge.

Judge Asked To Block Sale Of Ala. Hospital Tuscaloosa, AL (2009-11-20) Tuscaloosa city officials have asked a Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court for a preliminary injunction to stop the state from dismantling or moving Bryce Hospital until the city's lawsuit is heard.

Jesse Jackson Criticizes Artur Davis, Then Backs Off Montgomery, AL (2009-11-20) The Rev. Jesse Jackson is no longer being critical of Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham for voting against a health care overhaul bill in the House.

Unemployment Rate Rises To 10.9 Percent In Ala. Montgomery, AL (2009-11-20) The unemployment rate in Alabama has risen to its highest rate in more than 25 years.

Riley: Health Care Overhaul Could Hurt States Montgomery, AL (2009-11-20) Alabama Gov. Bob Riley says health care reform legislation being pushed by Democrats in Congress would be devastating to states.

Families Mark Anniversary of Huntsville Bus Crash Montgomery, AL (2009-11-20) Families of students involved in a fatal Huntsville school bus crash are marking the third year anniversary of the tragedy Friday.

Jefferson Co. Judge Named To Hear Paragon Suit Montgomery, AL (2009-11-19) Jefferson County Circuit Judge Tom King has been appointed to hear a lawsuit filed by an Alabama legislative oversight committee trying to block a $13 million no-bid contract.

NTSB Cites Car In Deadly Ala. School Bus Wreck Montgomery, AL (2009-11-19) The National Transportation Safety Board has ruled that a passing car that went out of control forced a Huntsville school bus to plunge from an overpass, killing four students in a wreck that led to new rules for school bus safety.

Nicrosi To Run For Ala. AG As Democrat Montgomery, AL (2009-11-19) Former federal prosecutor Michel Nicrosi says she plans to run for Alabama attorney general as a Democrat.

Auto Supply Plant Planned For Ala. Tuscaloosa, AL (2009-11-19) Automotive supplier Faurecia North America says it will build a $15 million plant in Tuscaloosa County to make parts for the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance.

Montgomery Co. Judges Recuse Themselves From Paragon Case Montgomery, AL (2009-11-19) The six circuit judges in Montgomery County have disqualified themselves from hearing a lawsuit filed by a legislative oversight committee seeking to stop a $13 million no-bid computer contract.

State School Clinics To Begin Offering Nasal Mist Flu Vaccine Next Week Montgomery, AL (2009-11-18) School children under 10 years old across Alabama will be offered the nasal mist swine flu vaccine beginning next week.

Oldest Ala. House Member To Run Again Montgomery, AL (2009-11-18) The oldest member of the Alabama House of Representatives says he's changed his mind and will seek another term.

State Sen. Bedford Defends Funding For Nonprofit Agencies Birmingham, AL (2009-11-17) A state senator is defending the finances of nonprofit corporations that were created by legislators and have doled out hundreds of thousands of dollars without being audited as required.

Disaster Declaration For Farm Losses In 5 States Jackson, MS (2009-11-17) Federal agriculture authorities have declared disaster areas in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee due to crop losses from a combination of severe spring and fall flooding and summer drought.

AG King Seeks DA's Input On Bingo In Ala. Montgomery, AL (2009-11-17) Attorney General Troy King is seeking input from district attorneys as he weighs an Alabama Supreme Court ruling on electronic bingo machines in the state.

Williams Out As Univ. Of Montevallo President Montevallo, AL (2009-11-17) The embattled president of the University of Montevallo will resign next year.

State Seeks Execution Date For Thomas Whisenhant Montgomery, AL (2009-11-17) The state Attorney General's Office is seeking an execution date for Alabama's longest serving death row inmate, Thomas Whisenhant.

North Ala. City Stimulus Job Report Called "Erroneous" Fort Payne, AL (2009-11-17) The director of the Fort Payne Housing Authority says her agency mistakenly reported that a $540,071 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development would create 7,280 jobs.

Scrushy House, Lots Going on Autcion Block Birmingham, AL (2009-11-17) Former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy's estate in Vestavia Hills, estimated to be worth $4 million, is scheduled for auction next month.