TAMPA, Fla. — Mitt Romney launched his fall campaign for the White House in a rousing Republican National Convention finale Thursday night, proclaiming America needs “jobs, lots of jobs” and promising to create 12 million of them… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — Isaac hovered over Louisiana for a third day Thursday, shedding more than a foot of additional rain that forced authorities to hurriedly evacuate areas ahead of the storm and rescue hundreds of people who could not escape as the… Read More
A federal judge has given former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman permission to travel to Charlotte, N.C., next week to attend the Democratic National Convention. Read More
Here are the inspection scores from Aug. 13 to Aug. 17 for food, lodging and body art establishments in Etowah County. If an establishment received any major (4- or 5-point) deductions, those are noted in parentheses. Lesser (1- to 3-point)… Read More
Most polling data shows creating jobs is the top priority for U.S. voters as the 2012 election approaches. That’s no surprise given the unemployment rate, so look for Barack Obama and Mitt Romney in the presidential race, and candidates for… Read More
Earlene Pope Bailey, 78, Rainsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be …..
Infant Rigsby Maxon Blevins, Albertville, died recently. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Holly Smith Blevins. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. …..
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Richard Gere
Born: August 31, 1949
Age: 63 years old
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Occupation: Film Actor Best Known For >>
Queen Rania
Born: August 31, 1970
Age: 42 years old
Birthplace: Kuwait City, Kuwait
Occupation: Queen, Women’s Rights Activist Best Known For >>
Buddy Hackett
Born: August 31, 1924
Died: June 30, 2003
Age: 78 years old
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY, United States
Occupation: Actor, Comedian Best Known For >>
Princess Diana
Died: August 31, 1997
Age: 36 years old
Place: Paris, France
Occupation: Princess, Activist Best Known For >>
Lionel Hampton
Died: August 31, 2002
Age: 94 years old
Place: New York, NY, United States
Occupation: Musician Best Known For >>
Rocky Marciano
Died: August 31, 1969
Age: 45 years old
Place: near Newton, IA, United States
Occupation: Boxer Best Known For >>
Hundreds of music industry members have received Grammys for their accomplishments in music and recording. Here are the many winners of this prestigious award.
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NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Isaac spun into the southern Louisiana coast late Tuesday, sending floodwaters surging and unleashing fierce winds as residents hunkered down behind boarded-up windows. New Orleans calmly waited out another storm on the… Read More
Tim Walker was re-elected to a fourth term as Boaz’s mayor Tuesday, defeating Councilman David Dyar with 56 percent of the vote, 1,245 to 966. Read More
Alabama and Auburn released depth charts with a couple of surprise starters Tuesday ahead of the teams’ college football season opening games Saturday. Read More
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney may not ever live down his frenetic, shouts of celebration caught on national TV moments after defeating Auburn last season. Read More
KIDNEY SMART CLASS meets at 2 p.m. at Davita Rainbow City, offering tips on taking control of kidney health. No cost. For information, call 256-413-3245. Read More
The race for chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court has become a legitimate political contest instead of a circus, and we think that’s a good thing for voters. Read More
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Village Chapel for Robert "Bobby" Fail, 69, Gadsden, who died Aug. 27, 2012. Joey Amberson will officiate. Burial …..
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Senator Strom Thurmond ends the longest filibuster in Senate history – 24 hours and 18 minutes – after an unsuccessful attempt to end the Civil Rights Bill of 1957. http://www.biography.com/people/strom-thurmond-9507157 >>
Michael Jackson
Born: August 29, 1958
Died: June 25, 2009
Age: 50 years old
Birthplace: Gary, IN, United States
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter Best Known For >>
Lea Michele
Born: August 29, 1986
Age: 26 years old
Birthplace: Bronx, NY, United States
Occupation: Theater Actress, Television Actress Best Known For >>
John McCain
Born: August 29, 1936
Age: 76 years old
Birthplace: Coco Solo Naval Air Station
Occupation: U.S. Senator, Military Leader Best Known For >>
Lee Marvin
Died: August 29, 1987
Age: 63 years old
Place: Tucson, AZ, United States
Occupation: Film Actor Best Known For >>
Jimmy Reed
Died: August 29, 1976
Age: 50 years old
Place: Oakland, CA, United States
Occupation: Guitarist, Singer Best Known For >>
Ingrid Bergman
Died: August 29, 1982
Age: 67 years old
Place: London, England
Occupation: Film Actress, Theater Actress Best Known For >>
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Geraldine A. Ferraro
Born: August 26, 1935
Died: March 26, 2011
Age: 75 years old
Birthplace: Newburgh, NY, United States
Occupation: Women’s Rights Activist, Lawyer Best Known For >>
Macaulay Culkin
Born: August 26, 1980
Age: 32 years old
Birthplace: New York, NY, United States
Occupation: Film Actor Best Known For >>
Tom Ridge
Born: August 26, 1945
Age: 67 years old
Birthplace: Munhall, PA, United States
Occupation: Governor, U.S. Representative Best Known For >>
Charles Lindbergh
Died: August 26, 1974
Age: 72 years old
Place: Maui, HI, United States
Occupation: Inventor, Pilot, Writer Best Known For >>
Dominick Dunne
Died: August 26, 2009
Age: 83 years old
Place: New York, NY, United States
Occupation: Writer, Producer, TV Personality Best Known For >>
Roger Baldwin
Died: August 26, 1981
Age: 97 years old
Place: Ridgewood, NJ, United States
Occupation: Activist Best Known For >>
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TAMPA, Fla. — Floridians, tourists and thousands of visitors for the Republican National Convention were warned Saturday to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to strengthen to a hurricane by the time it reaches the Florida… Read More
Alabama residents should start monitoring the approach of Tropical Storm Isaac and begin making plans for what they would do if it strikes the state’s coastline, officials said Saturday. Read More
AUBURN — Auburn coach Gene Chizik suspended center Reese Dismukes on Saturday following the sophomore’s early-morning arrest on a public intoxication charge. Read More
The relationship between Alabama coach Nick Saban and his quarterback, AJ McCarron, was once best known for a spanking and a sideline tirade, both captured on camera. Not anymore. Read More
Sunday morning, Steve Yarbrough will blow the Shofar (ram’s horn) to begin Jubilee 2012, a revival tradition that began at North Glencoe Baptist Church more than 50 years ago. The four–day event again will feature some of the South’s most… Read More
• Mt. Lebanon Church, Chandler Mountain, Steele — 10 a.m. to noon today, a Women’s Conference will be held. Brenda Robinson and New Desire will be guests. There will be free lunch, and a nursery will be provided. Singing will be at… Read More
It’s early in the school year and the verdict is still out on the new state-mandated schedule for starting and ending the school year, at least from the perspective of whether teachers and students will like the schedule. Some will, some… Read More
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened as it swirled toward vulnerable Haiti on Friday evening, threatening to bring punishing rains to people still without homes after the 2010 earthquake, but unlikely to gain enough steam… Read More
Two Republicans and one Democrat have qualified as candidates for the District 30 House seat vacated by the resignation this month of Rep. Blaine Galliher, R-Rainbow City. Read More
The weather along Alabama’s coast should be sunny this weekend for one of the season’s last big tourist draws, but officials Friday were urging residents to get ready early for the approach of Isaac next week. Read More
Lance Armstrong’s record seven Tour de France titles were stripped from him Friday, and he was banned for life from cycling after he decided not to fight the allegations that he used banned substances. Read More
Sunday morning, Steve Yarbrough will blow the Shofar (ram’s horn) to begin Jubilee 2012, a revival tradition that began at North Glencoe Baptist Church more than 50 years ago. The four–day event again will feature some of the South’s most… Read More
• Mt. Lebanon Church, Chandler Mountain, Steele — 10 a.m. to noon today, a Women’s Conference will be held. Brenda Robinson and New Desire will be guests. There will be free lunch, and a nursery will be provided. Singing will be at… Read More
It’s early in the school year and the verdict is still out on the new state-mandated schedule for starting and ending the school year, at least from the perspective of whether teachers and students will like the schedule. Some will, some… Read More
Randall Scott Gowens, 23, Hokes Bluff, died August 24, 2012 He is survived by his family. Arrangements will be announced later by Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral …..
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Alexander Skarsgard
Born: August 25, 1976
Age: 36 years old
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor Best Known For >>
Tim Burton
Born: August 25, 1958
Age: 54 years old
Birthplace: Burbank, CA, United States
Occupation: Director, Illustrator, Painter Best Known For >>
Elvis Costello
Born: August 25, 1954
Age: 58 years old
Birthplace: London, England
Occupation: Songwriter, Singer Best Known For >>
Truman Capote
Died: August 25, 1984
Age: 59 years old
Place: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Occupation: Author Best Known For >>
Alfred Kinsey
Died: August 25, 1956
Age: 62 years old
Place: Bloomington, IN, United States
Occupation: Anthropologist, Educator, Zoologist Best Known For >>
Henry Morgan
Died: August 25, 1688
Age: 53 years old
Place: (probably) Lawrencefield, Jamaica
Occupation: Pirate, Military Leader Best Known For >>
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Tropical Storm Isaac churned toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti on Thursday, threatening to strengthen into a hurricane that could take a shot at Florida just as the Republicans gather for their national convention. Read More
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Mary Cesar created a cake that resembled the BCS National Championship trophy for the Crimson Tide’s athletic department for National Signing Day in February. And when the University of Alabama Law School held a reception… Read More
About 72 marijuana plants, some more than 6 feet tall, were seized on Tuesday during the annual marijuana eradication in DeKalb County, according to a news release from Sheriff Jimmy Harris. Read More
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says state officials are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Isaac in the Caribbean and will decide later if drastic measures are needed like reversing interstate highway lanes or ordering massive evacuations. Read More
An Alabama man who was accused of posing online as pop star Justin Bieber while urging young girls to send him explicit photos of themselves pleaded guilty Thursday to producing child pornography, authorities announced. Read More
Padraig Harrington made six birdies on the tough back nine of Bethpage Black and opened the FedEx Cup playoffs with a 7-under 64 for a one-shot lead at The Barclays. Read More
Here are the inspection scores from Aug. 6 through Aug. 10 for food, lodging and body art establishments in Etowah County. If an establishment received any major (4- or 5-point) deductions, those are noted in parentheses. Lesser (1- to 3-point)… Read More
Alabama drivers have been required by law since 2001 to carry liability insurance on their vehicles. The penalties for not doing so include fines, driver’s license suspensions, vehicle registration suspensions and hefty fees to get those… Read More
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